Imagine if the government rounded up possible Christian business leaders and put them on trial for being Christians. During your trial the prosecutors speak to your employees, customers, and vendors. Would there be enough evidence to convict you? Many business leaders attend church, but many of their employees might be stunned to learn that their boss is a Christian. If ...
During a challenging week, Jason felt called to attend a mid-day service at a church near his work. He was surprised because the church was a different denomination than the one he regularly attended. Nevertheless, one noon he walked into the sanctuary, took a seat, and just let himself “be” in the midst of the worship. Although the service was ...
Alicia experienced “one of those weeks.” The project she was leading missed a key deadline. A coworker announced he was leaving. At home, a sick child and broken washing machine added to the challenges. The final straw was when another driver hit her car while she waited at a stoplight. The insurance company declared her car “totaled.” Isaiah 54:10 says, ...
In this series, we’re discussing ways that business can shape our faith. Throughout my years in ministry, there have been some lean seasons when advisors would recommend that I establish a line of credit. But when I became an entrepreneur and ministry leader I had to decide my stance on debt. Many small businesses use lines of credit, but as ...
In this series, we’re discussing ways that business can shape our faith. One common challenge in business is conflict resolution. Pete faced a challenging transaction with a vendor that went bad, resulting in Pete being sued. Through wise counsel, Pete discovered that he had wronged this vendor. After prayer, Pete humbly went to the vendor’s office, confessed his sin, and ...
Worldwide, 41 percent of workers feel “a lot” of stress during their workday, according to Gallup’s 2024 State of the Global Workplace.1 Twenty-one percent said they experienced “a lot” of anger, 22 percent said they felt “a lot” of sadness, and 20 percent – one in five – said they felt “a lot” of loneliness. There’s no doubt work ...
Have you ever changed jobs, suddenly immersed into a new culture? Did you infect it with your values, or did they infect you with theirs? As a teenager, the prophet Daniel was captured and immersed into Babylon’s culture. King Nebuchadnezzar wanted Daniel and his friends indoctrinated into Babylon’s ways, so they were placed in a management training program. The king’s ...
A common refrain I hear from many CEOs is that, “it’s lonely at the top.” Business owners often make tough decisions that they’re not comfortable sharing with their team members. Unless they find a group of peers, or pay for a business coach, many CEOs often end up making decisions in isolation. This can lead to a lack of wise ...
When a cook in North Carolina was hired by an IHOP restaurant, he informed his boss that he didn’t work on Sundays for religious reasons. This man’s wish was honored until new management took over. When the cook refused to work on Sunday, his new manager fired him. This cook sued IHOP and he recently received a $40,000 settlement ...
The Kendrick Brothers just released their latest movie, The Forge. The Forge is about a mature CEO who chooses to hire a young delinquent provided the delinquent agrees to be mentored twice a week. Throughout the movie, this young man is mentored in how to be a good employee and leader, while also being discipled towards becoming a godly young ...
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