We recently hosted a local networking event. One of our guests stopped me and shared how encouraged they were by our networking because it gave them an opportunity to have meaningful conversations with like-minded business leaders. According to our guest, many networking events feel shallow and function mainly to sell products or services. Our networking events tend to create ...
Years ago, when I experienced dry spells in business, I found myself anxious about the lack of cash flow. When you’re wondering how you’re going to cover payroll, life can be very stressful. In the story of Job, we see an amazing response to the most terrible of circumstances. After Job lost all his children and all his possessions, his ...
Paul owns a chain of restaurants. Recently, one of his female employees declared herself a man. Recently, this employee entered the men’s bathroom. A male customer in the bathroom was shocked and forced this employee to leave the bathroom. This customer, then, filed a complaint with the restaurant. The employee also filed a complaint against the restaurant claiming sexual harassment. ...
Howard runs a medical missions and health care facility. Recently, Howard’s organization was able to purchase a building they needed at far below market value. As the purchase was being completed, Howard thought, “We don’t have any furniture to fill all of this new space.” Hours later, Howard received a call from an employee. She said, “Someone just called to ...
Richard Blackaby shares about a businessman who was frustrated that God had been silent when he sought wisdom about a new job. This man claimed he accepted the job because he didn’t hear from God. It was a terrible decision. Richard began probing, “What did your wife think about the job?” “Oh, she never liked the idea,” he said. Richard ...
At 16 years old, Patrick was abducted from Britain and forced to become a shepherd in Ireland. It was during his time of isolation in tending sheep that his prayers resulted in his conversion to follow Jesus. Eventually, Patrick escaped and returned to Britain. But then, through a dream, God called Patrick to return to Ireland to bring them the ...
As I stared at three different proposals, I was tempted to dismiss the most respected firm because of price. Rationally, I didn’t want to spend that much money. Then I remembered the most important factor; who did God want me to use? If God desired me to use the most expensive vendor I needed to trust that He could make ...
Last year, some friends of mine made a bold move. They previously tithed 10% of their company net profits to charity, but God stirred their hearts to increase giving to 10% of their gross revenue. Like many steps of faith, God will test your commitment. After my friends made their pledge to change their giving, they lost their biggest ...
In 1995, I left banking to begin ministering to business leaders. My priorities shifted. I convinced myself that putting God first meant putting the ministry first. Eventually, I began using up our retirement funds, putting my family in a financially precarious position. Because I wasn’t listening to my family and others, God allowed me to destabilize my family’s finances. Fortunately, ...
Something I love about the events we host is the different ways God works. Pennie, one of our sponsors in Des Moines, recently shared how she had prayed and loved on her executive assistant for 15 years. Last year, however, Pennie invited her assistant to come to an Unconventional Business Network event. At that event Pennie’s assistant received one of ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
