In this series we’re addressing root problems of struggling businesses and how to respond. The next reason your business may be struggling might be that God is testing, training, or refining you. Early in the ministry there were times when God tested and refined my faith. When payroll was nearing and there was no money in the bank, it would ...
In this series we’re addressing some root problems of struggling businesses and how to respond. The next possible reason for your struggles is because God is disciplining you or your company for sin. Years ago, I served on an advisory board for a ministry leader who was struggling to produce any tangible fruit. Something didn’t seem right, so we kept ...
In this series we’re addressing some root problems of struggling businesses and how to respond. The second common problem is when the economy, or your industry, is in decline. When you’re experiencing an economic downturn, you can assume that your only response is to persevere. But a proactive response is critical. Managing expenses is important, but downturns can be a ...
Business struggles can become overwhelming at times. There are many possible reasons for troubles in business, so discerning the root problem can be difficult, but necessary. In this series, we’ll address some of the root problems of a struggling business and how to respond. The first is, asking, “Am I being a poor steward?” It’s easy to get greedy or ...
When I was about to take on my first significant leadership role, a friend in Human Resources offered to help me in the transition. She implemented a process to gather insight about the department I was about to lead; the team’s fears, frustrations and proudest achievements. She used her strengths to position me for success. Romans 12:4-5 says, “For just ...
My friend, Bill, was traveling through Texas when he reviewed a list of people in that area who had previously gifted money to the ministry Bill represented. He noticed that someone nearby had made a $100 donation. Many development people might just send a tax receipt for a donation of that size, but not Bill. He drove to their home ...
In a Harvard Business Review article titled “The Power of Mattering at Work,” the authors make a distinction between belonging and mattering. The authors contend that we may desire to belong to a group, but we have a more fundamental need to matter. They define belonging as feeling welcomed and accepted in a group, while mattering is feeling significant to ...
Wheaton College’s Center for Faith and Innovation performed a multiple-year research project to explore how faith manifests itself in business. The researchers categorized faith activities into three distinct categories: Embodied Faith, Operationalized Faith, and Internalized Faith. Let’s begin this series with Embodied Faith. According to businessasmission.com, Embodied Faith is the most visible form of faith. It includes mission statements that ...
A windstorm destroyed an entire wall of our deck. Kathy was adamant we needed to hire Christy’s company to build a new one. After contracting with Christy, I was concerned to learn that Christy’s husband recently had a major health event. Christy’s husband and his associate were supposed to perform the labor. But I quickly learned that Christy, a vigorous ...
During my last semester in college, the University of Missouri hosted a recruiting event for many of the largest CPA firms. Some firms were not willing to interview anyone with less than a 3.5 grade point. This left me with less options than some of my peers, so I needed to somehow set myself apart. So, when I sent a ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
