Photo of Michelle Morgan and the MaxBit tool she invented.

From entrepreneur to funding missions, Michele Morgan builds God’s kingdom

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At the age of 50, Michele Morgan found herself at a crossroads. As a single mother of two, she was no stranger to hard work or sacrifice.

“I worked at a Christian school,” she recalled, “and it didn’t pay much, but it met the need.”

As her daughters grew older, so did their needs, and soon her modest income wasn’t enough to cover the essentials. While many people might have seen this as a dead end, Michele saw it as a call to action.

Inspired by her love of gardening, one day she decided to try something new. She began offering gardening services to elderly neighbors and clients who loved their yards, but couldn’t manage the physical work.

“I loved being outdoors and getting my hands dirty,” said Michele. “So I thought, ‘Why not try to earn a little extra on the side doing something I already enjoy?’”

This new venture became a lifeline for her family.

“It was tough at times, but there was a real joy in helping these older people,” she explained. “I felt like I was serving a greater purpose by helping them create something beautiful.”

But Michele soon discovered that her simple gardening tools weren’t up to the task.

Developing the MaxBit

“I would be out there planting flat after flat of flowers, and it was exhausting. The trowel and auger just didn’t work well, and I’d stand back and think, ‘There has got to be a better way to make these holes.’”

Over time, that frustration grew, but Michele didn’t yet realize that it was also leading her toward a breakthrough. Then, one evening, everything changed.

“I was sitting in church on a Wednesday night, and this idea just dropped in my lap,” she said, still sounding amazed years later. “I could see it clearly, like a picture on a screen. I thought to myself, ‘That will work!’”

Michele sketched out her vision right there in the pew — a vision for what would soon become the MaxBit. It’s a specialized garden drill attachment that could create perfectly shaped holes in the soil, making planting flowers and other small plants easier than ever.

For the average person, having an idea is one thing, but actually creating and patenting a product is another challenge entirely. For Michele, who had no background in engineering or design, the road ahead seemed daunting.

“I didn’t know the first thing about mechanical engineering,” she admitted. “But I believe that when God gives you an idea, he also brings people into your life to help make it happen.”

True to her faith, Michele found support from an unexpected source: a family member who was skilled in CAD drawing.

“We started sketching it out in computer drawings so we could make a prototype. It felt like God was leading every step,” she explained.

From idea to invention

With her family’s help, Michele took her sketches to a local fabricator, who agreed to produce a limited run of prototypes.

“We only made 20 at first, and they were expensive, but I had to see if it would actually work,” she said

Testing the tool in her own yard and with friends and neighbors, Michele was thrilled with the results.

“I knew we had something special when I saw how well it worked,” she explained. “I would show people, and they’d say, ‘Wow, this is amazing!’”

The journey didn’t stop there. Michele knew she had to get the product patented. She also knew that would be a daunting and lengthy process in itself.

“It took years, and it was complicated,” she admitted. “But, it was worth it. I wanted to protect the design because I felt like God had entrusted me with something special. I knew I had to honor that.”

When the patent was approved, Michele was both relieved and exhilarated. But this was only the beginning of her journey. Now, she had to figure out how to market and sell the MaxBit.

“It was an uphill climb,” she said. “I didn’t have a background in business or marketing either, so I had a lot to learn.”

Heading to market

Michele joined a local inventors group, where she found mentors and resources to help her bring the MaxBit to a broader market.

“I was probably the only woman in that group, and most of the members were older than me, but they took me under their wing and taught me so much,” Michele explained.

One of her biggest challenges was finding funding to move the product from prototype to production.

“I was a single mom and didn’t have a lot of money,” she said. “But I felt so strongly that this was God’s project that I just kept moving forward in faith.”

Michele put together a small investors meeting with family and friends, complete with lunch and a demonstration of the MaxBit.

“I invited everyone I knew and asked them to invest whatever they could, whether it was $100, $500, $1,000, or whatever they felt comfortable investing.”

To her amazement, she raised $10,000 that day, enough to begin small-scale production. Her determination didn’t stop there. Michele continued to network and eventually connected with angel investors, who provided additional funding that allowed her to scale up production.

“I was able to pitch to a group of investors, and they loved the MaxBit,” she said. “They offered me a $10,000 loan with no interest, which was a huge blessing.”

Once production was underway, Michele hit the road, visiting garden centers and trade shows across the country to promote her product.

“I would load up buckets of soil and head to garden shows, where I’d demonstrate the MaxBit to anyone who would listen,” she said. “I had to prove that it worked, that it was something people wanted.”

Her hard work paid off, and within a year, the MaxBit was being sold in garden centers and even appeared on Walmart’s online platform. As her business grew, Michele began to sense that there was a bigger purpose behind the MaxBit.

“I remember one day just sitting with God and asking Him, ‘Why did you give this to me?’” Michele asked. “I felt Him say, ‘I want you to fund the gospel all over the world.’”

This calling resonated deeply with Michele, who had dreamed of working in missions since she was a teenager.

“I knew then that the MaxBit wasn’t just a business; it was a way for me to support the things that mattered most to me.”

God’s Way Enterprises

With her newfound purpose, Michele expanded her vision for the MaxBit, not just as a gardening tool but as a vehicle for ministry. She set up a licensing agreement that allowed her to earn royalties while freeing up time to focus on missions.

“Licensing was a game-changer,” she said. “It allowed me to step back from the day-to-day operations and start using the funds to support mission work.”

Michele’s passion for missions eventually led her to found God’s Way Enterprises, an organization dedicated to teaching others how to live purpose-driven lives grounded in faith.

“For me, business, ministry, and education are all part of my obedience to God,” she explained. “They aren’t separate; they’re all connected.”

Through God’s Way Enterprises, Michele now offers coaching and resources for those looking to pursue their calling at any age.

“I believe it’s never too late to start living with purpose,” she said. “If God has put something on your heart, don’t let age hold you back.”

Her work with God’s Way Enterprises has taken many forms, from helping aspiring inventors to supporting recovery programs for people battling addiction.

“I’m very much boots on the ground these days,” she said. “I’m involved with a Christ-centered recovery program in my community, and it’s been a huge blessing. I’ve seen lives transformed, and it reminds me that this is what God has called me to do.”

Listen and obey

Reflecting on her journey, Michele encourages others over 50 to embrace their dreams and follow God’s plan for their lives.

“Listen to God and obey,” she advised. “If he has called you to do something, he’ll provide for it. Perseverance is essential, especially as we grow older. God’s not done with us yet. This is only the beginning!”

Michele’s journey hasn’t always been easy, but her faith has kept her grounded.

“I don’t start a day without prayer and spending time in God’s word,” she said. “I bring a notebook to my quiet time because I believe it’s a dialogue. I expect God to answer me, and I don’t want to miss it.”

Her daily routine is a testament to the importance of listening for God’s guidance.

“It’s like having a conversation with a friend. I ask him about everything, and over time, he shows me the way.”

Looking back, Michele has no regrets.

“If I could do it all over, I’d probably just spend more time with my family, especially my parents and grandparents,” she said. “They had so much wisdom that I didn’t appreciate at the time.

“But, beyond that, I wouldn’t change a thing, she added. “This has been a journey of faith, and I know that every step was part of God’s plan.”

Today, Michele’s daughters, Abby and Sarah, who grew up helping her with the business, are inspired by their mother’s journey.

“They’re both grown now, with families of their own, but they know how to run the MaxBit if they ever need to,” she laughed. “They’ve been a huge support, and I couldn’t have done it without them.”

Excited about the future

As Michele continues her work with God’s Way Enterprises, she’s excited about what the future holds. She’s currently developing a new series of books and courses, all focused on helping people live with purpose.

“I want people to know that it’s never too late to fulfill God’s calling,” she explained. “The MaxBit was just the beginning. I believe there’s so much more to come.”

Michele’s advice for others over 50 who may be searching for their purpose is simple yet profound:

“It’s never too late to pursue the dreams God has placed in your heart,” she said. “Listen closely, trust Him, and take that first step, even if you don’t know where it will lead.

“Remember, age is just a number. With faith, there’s always another chapter waiting to be written,” she added. “You have so much to give, and the world needs what only you can bring.”

Michele Morgan’s journey is a powerful testimony to resilience, faith, and the impact one person can have when they choose to live with purpose.

For her, the MaxBit isn’t just a tool—it’s a symbol of a life transformed by obedience, and a reminder that no dream is too big when you have the courage to believe.

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