Advertisement
christian worldview in business: Just Business Alexander D. Hill, 1997-01-01 To those faced with the many questions and quandaries of doing business with integrity, here is a place to beggin. Alexander Hill explores the Christian concepts of holiness, justice, and love, and shows how some common responses to business ethics fall short of these. Then, he turns to penetrating case studies on such pressing topics as employer-employee relations, discrimination, and affirmative action. |
christian worldview in business: Why Business Matters to God Jeff Van Duzer, 2010-09-07 This book explores the nature and meaning of doing business and finds it calls for much more than most think. Seattle Pacific School of Business Dean Jeff Van Duzer presents a robust Christian approach that integrates biblical studies with the disciplines of business and displays a vision of business that contributes to the very purposes of God. |
christian worldview in business: Business for the Common Good Kenman L. Wong, Scott B. Rae, 2011-01-28 Is business just a way to make money? Or can the marketplace be a venue for service to others? Scott B. Rae and Kenman L. Wong seek to explore this and other critical business issues from a uniquely Christian perspective, offering up a vision for work and service that is theologically grounded and practically oriented. |
christian worldview in business: Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective Michael E. Cafferky, 2015-08-19 Michael Cafferky sets a new standard in the field of business ethics with this comprehensive textbook from a Christian perspective. Using twelve biblical themes to evaluate contemporary ethical approaches and concerns, he covers consumer behavior, management, accounting, marketing, corporate responsibility and more. |
christian worldview in business: Biblical Perspectives on Business Ethics Charles Colson, Wayne Grudem, Peter Lillback, 2012-12-10 Why do good people do bad things? What will happen to our economic principles if we lose our Christian worldview? Does God call some to be in business? How can the church support the business community? Biblical Perspectives on Business Ethics: How the Christian Worldview has Shaped Our Economic Foundations answers these questions and provides a foundation framework of understanding for all those seeking to have a biblical understanding of commerce. This book was born out of a business ethics conference which took place in Philadelphia, in 2010. Chuck Colson, Peter Lillback, Philip Ryken, Wayne Grudem and several others have come together to encourage and strengthen the reader in an informed, Christian worldview as it relates to business. |
christian worldview in business: Honorable in Business Annetta Gibson, Daniel Augsburger, 2019-01-14 How can one be a Christian in the world of business, not just on the weekend? How can one be honorable in business? Through the integration of the Christian worldview and business ethics, this book provides Christians with a mental framework with which to answer these important questions. Beginning with Genesis as the foundation for the Christian’s worldview and the Ten Commandments as the outline for the Christian’s ethical obligations, the authors develop principles upon which ethical choices can be made, even when working in a primarily non-Christian-oriented business environment. The book is designed to be helpful both to those beginning their career in business and those already employed in business who struggle with how to engage in today’s business environment while maintaining their commitment to God’s vision for life to be both meaningful and honorable. Topics of business ethics such as employee rights, discrimination, technology and privacy, insider trading and accounting fraud, and the special challenges of working internationally are covered. The added value this book brings to these discussions lies in its serious consideration of the Christian worldview as foundational to ethical decision-making in everyday areas of business. |
christian worldview in business: Now, That's a Good Question! R. C. Sproul, 2011-08-24 In Now That’s a Good Question, R.C. Sproul answers more than 300 challenging questions about life and faith. Addressing doctrinal points and contemporary issues such as euthanasia, evolution, and abortion, Sproul covers more than three hundred topics in a personable, easy-to-read style that’s perfect for the lay person. New believers as well as those mature in the faith will find this book a solid resource for those challenging questions of life and faith. |
christian worldview in business: What's Best Next Matt Perman, 2014-03-04 By anchoring your understanding of productivity in God's plan, What's Best Next gives you a practical approach for increasing your effectiveness in everything you do. There are a lot of myths about productivity--what it means to get things done and how to accomplish work that really matters. In our current era of innovation and information overload, it may feel harder than ever to understand the meaning of work or to have a sense of vocation or calling. So how do you get more of the right things done without confusing mere activity for actual productivity? Matt Perman has spent his career helping people learn how to do work in a gospel-centered and effective way. What's Best Next explains his approach to unlocking productivity and fulfillment in work by showing how faith relates to work, even in our everyday grind. What's Best Next is packed with biblical and theological insight and practical counsel that you can put into practice today, such as: How to create a mission statement for your life that's actually practicable. How to delegate to people in a way that really empowers them. How to overcome time killers like procrastination, interruptions, and multitasking by turning them around and making them work for you. How to process workflow efficiently and get your email inbox to zero every day. How to have peace of mind without needing to have everything under control. How generosity is actually the key to unlocking productivity. This expanded edition includes: a new chapter on productivity in a fallen world a new appendix on being more productive with work that requires creative thinking. Productivity isn't just about getting more things done. It's about getting the right things done--the things that count, make a difference, and move the world forward. You can learn how to do work that matters and how to do it well. |
christian worldview in business: Beyond Integrity Scott Rae, Kenman L. Wong, 2012-02-21 Integrity is essential to Judeo-Christian business ethics. But today’s business environment is complex. Those in business, and those preparing to enter the business world, need to grapple with the question of how integrity and biblical ethics can be applied in the workplace. They need to go “beyond integrity” in their thinking. Beyond Integrity is neither excessively theoretical nor simplistic and dogmatic. Rather, it offers a balanced and pragmatic approach to a number of concrete ethical issues. Readings from a wide range of sources present competing perspectives on each issue, and real-life case studies further help the reader grapple with ethical dilemmas. The authors conclude each chapter with their own distinctly Christian commentary on the topic covered. This Zondervan ebook of the third edition has been revised to provide the most up-to-date introduction to the issues Christians face in today’s constantly changing business culture. Revisions include: • 30 new case studies • 1/3 new readings • 50% substantially revised • sidebars that reflect the issues in the news and business press • summaries and material for discussion |
christian worldview in business: Reformation Study Bible-ESV Robert Charles Sproul, Keith A. Mathison, 2010-11-01 More than fifty scholars, under R. C. Sproul, collaborated to produce this study Bible to help readers understand the great doctrines of the Christian faith. Published by Ligonier Ministries, trade distribution by P&R Publishing. |
christian worldview in business: About My Father's Business Regi Campbell, 2011-09-28 What happens to your faith at work? The truth is, when we go to work, we don’t have to check our faith at the door. About My Father’s Business offers a proven, natural process for becoming a spiritual leader at work, regardless of position or title. Regi Campbell has more than twenty years experience learning and implementing these strategies in companies small and large. With refreshing transparency, he shares his struggles to build his career and pursue his mission to have influence for Jesus Christ with coworkers. The result is a practical guide for reconciling the quest for corporate accomplishment with the call to be an ambassador for Christ around the clock. You will learn how to assess your workplace, identify opportunities, neutralize obstacles, and boldly impact lives for eternity. Now with a new study guide included. Doing what I do, I meet sharp business people from all over the world. And from my involvement with top ministry leaders, I meet people who have a passion to share Christ. In Regi Campbell, you get both…If you’re a business person and you’ve been looking for someone to show you what to do next in “taking your faith to work,”this book is for you. If your husband or wife is a business person, this book will challenge them to “get in the game,”but in a way that is smart and effective. And if you are a pastor, this book can provide the business people in you church with a “track to run on” for effective evangelism and discipleship in the marketplace. — From the foreword by John C. Maxwell, author and founder of The INJOY Group |
christian worldview in business: God and Business Robert R. Richards, 2002 |
christian worldview in business: Business by the Book Larry Burkett, 1998-03-11 What would happen if you made your business decisions by the book? By the Bible that is. This updated version of the best-selling Business by the Book offers radical principles of business management that go beyond the Ten Commandments and other biblical maxims. Business by the Book is a step-by-step presentation of how businesses should be run according to the Creator of all management rules: God. Larry Burkett, founder and president of Christian Financial Concepts, provides business principles from his own experience as well as what God’s Word says on topics such as: Hiring and Firing Decisions Pay Increases and Promotions Management Selection Employee Pay Decisions Borrowing and/or Lending Decisions Forming Corporations and Partnerships Business Tithing Retirement Whether you are the owner of a business, a corporate executive, or a manager, this best-selling classic is for you. |
christian worldview in business: Unfinished Richard Stearns, 2014-01-14 Believing Is Only the Beginning Do you long for a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in your life? Do you believe all the right things, go to church, and faithfully read your Bible, still feeling that something is missing? You may be right. Two thousand years ago Jesus gave an urgent assignment to his followers right before he left. At its essence it was not just an invitation to believe; it was a bold call to action. It was a challenge to go into the world to reclaim, reform, and restore it for Christ. Simply stated, the message of this book is that God has invited you to join him in this world-changing mission. And if you are not personally participating in God’s great endeavor, you could be missing the very thing he created you to do. Best-selling author Rich Stearns invites you not just to stand on the sidelines but to get into the game. That is when the adventure begins. “Unfinished, just might challenge everything you thought you understood about your Christian faith. Unfinished is a call to finish the job Christ gave his church to do. If every Christian read this book and took it seriously, the world would never be the same again.”—Bill Hybels, senior pastor, Willow Creek Community Church; and chairman, Willow Creek Association “Just when I’ve gotten comfortable with my faith, here comes Rich Stearns, reminding me what matters and who God loves and why. Just when my world is the way I want it, Rich reminds me the world is not the way God wants it. Hungry families. Malnourished kids. Just when I dare think my work is done, Rich reminds me that we are just getting started. First in The Hole in Our Gospel, now in Unfinished, Rich gives me a kind, gracious kick. Thanks, Rich. (I think.)”—Max Lucado, pastor and best-selling author “Okay, admit it: sometimes you wonder . . . don’t you? Is this it? The life you’re living. Is there more? From his journey in corporate and nonprofit leadership—in very good causes—Rich Stearns concludes there is, indeed, more. More purpose. More meaning. More life. In Unfinished you will discover how your life can be about more.”—Elisa Morgan, author; speaker; publisher, FullFill; and president emerita, MOPS International “Rich Stearns has done it again! In this winsome, engaging, and challenging book, he calls us back to some of the key issues of what it means to be followers of Christ in a world full of distractions and false gods. This is a book for everyone, about finding the place of our calling in God’s global mission. It is a book about fulfillment, adventure, and a lifetime of transformation. It made me hungry for more of the life God has in store for us.”—Dr. Stephen Hayner, president, Columbia Theological Seminary “Your story can be a part of the Great Story. Rich Stearns knows the story and lives the story. Unfinished may call you to the greatest chapter of your life.”—John Ortberg, senior pastor, Menlo Park Presbyterian Church; and author, Who Is This Man? “The kingdom is both already and not yet, the work of Christ both finished and to be completed. Stearns reminds readers of every Christian’s responsibility to live on mission, in light of Jesus’ example and call. Richard shows us by his life, the ministry he leads, and the passion of this book that there is much to be done and we are to be a part of God’s grand plan.”—Ed Stetzer, president, LifeWay Research; and author, Subversive Kingdom “Every generation of Christians needs a wake-up call to remind us of how serious and strenuous are the demands of discipleship. May Rich Stearns’s Unfinished be that alarm for our time.”—David Neff, editorial vice president, Christianity Today |
christian worldview in business: Business Ethics: A Christian Method for Making Moral Decisions John K. Tarwater, 2019-06-25 Regardless of one's function in the marketplace (consumer, producer, CEO, etc.), one is confronted by an ever-expanding world of moral questions. How does one make moral decisions in this changing environment? In his Business Ethics: A Christian Method for Making Moral Decisions, John Tarwater provides the reader with the fundamental tools necessary for making business decisions that honor God. In contrast to secular texts in business ethics that focus on changing ideas of corporate citizenship or stakeholder relationships, Tarwater emphasizes Scripture's fixed understanding of one's conduct, one's heart, and one's purpose when making moral decisions. In addition to exploring the interconnectedness of these three historic elements of morality, Tarwater links them to contemporary issues in the business world. By focusing on the method for making moral decisions and not just the consequences resulting from them, Tarwater illustrates how Scriptural principles assist readers with perennial concerns that undergird ethical dilemmas in every era. |
christian worldview in business: Redeeming Law Michael P. Schutt, 2009-12 BEING A CHRISTIAN LAWYER IS POSSIBLE, BUT NOT EASY. Law professor Michael Schutt believes that Christians belong in the legal profession and should regard it as a sacred calling. Schutt offers this book as a vital resource for reconceiving the theoretical foundations of law and gives practical guidance for maintaining integrity within a challenging profession. A hopeful and practical book for law students and those serving in the legal profession. |
christian worldview in business: Business as Mission C. Neal Johnson, 2011-10-10 C. Neal Johnson offers the first comprehensive guide to business as mission (BAM) for practitioners. He provides conceptual foundationas for understanding BAM's unique place in global mission and prerequisites for engaging in it. Then he offers practical resources for how to do BAM, including strategic planning and step-by-step operational implementation. |
christian worldview in business: Impact of Religion on Business Ethics in Europe and the Muslim World Ingmar Wienen, 1999 This research project assesses the extent to which religion influences standards and behaviour in business, by comparing Islamic banking to co-operative banking as carried out by both Christians and Muslims. The study argues that Islamic banks are particular in the kind of products they offer, namely the Islamic financial instruments. On the other hand, it is the organisation which is key to co-operative banks. An empirical investigation of over 100 banks has revealed that Islamic banks are conventional banks with a product range modified according to Islamic religious law. Co-operative banks operate so as 'to help the poor', an objective in line with both Islamic and Christian ethics. The book demonstrates that Muslims and Christians can work together to foster development and to overcome poverty by referring to common ethical standards in business. |
christian worldview in business: Business for the Glory of God Wayne Grudem, 2022-04-25 Can business activity in itself be morally good and pleasing to God? Sometimes business can seem so shady—manipulating the bottom line, deceiving the consumer, or gaining promotions because of whom you know. But Wayne Grudem introduces a novel concept: business itself glorifies God when it is conducted in a way that imitates God's character and creation. He shows that all aspects of business, including ownership, profit, money, competition, and borrowing and lending, glorify God because they are reflective of God's nature. Though Grudem isn't naïve about the easy ways these activities can be perverted and used as a means to sin, he knows that Christians can be about the business of business. This biblically based book is a thoughtful guide to imitating God during interactions with customers, coworkers, employees, and other businesses. See how your business—and your life in business—can be dedicated to God's glory. |
christian worldview in business: Business Ethics Christian U Becker, 2019-05-02 Ethical aspects of business and the economy are of increasing concern in business practice, higher education, and society in general. This concern results from significant business scandals and economic crises, such as the financial crisis of 2008 and the following great recession, as well as from pressing current and future challenges for the economy, such as sustainability and globalization. As a result, there is a growing demand for normative analysis and orientation for business and the economy, where business ethics has become a crucial part of organizational management, risk management, branding, and strategic management. Business Ethics: Methods and Application provides a new systematic approach to normative business ethics that covers the complex and various ethical challenges of modern business. It aims to train analytical thinking skills in the field of business ethics and to approach ethical issues in business in a rational and systematic way. The book develops a number of specific methods for business ethics analysis that are tailored for ethical decision-making in business and for analyzing complex ethical topics in business. The book discusses fundamental ethical questions regarding the meaning of business and the economy for the individual person, society, the environment, and people around the world. As a result, Business Ethics: Methods and Application develops normative guidelines for business in the 21st century and its fundamental challenges and will be key reading for undergraduate, postgraduate, and MBA students of business ethics, business strategy, business and society, and related fields. |
christian worldview in business: Evangelicals Incorporated Daniel Vaca, 2019-12-03 A new history explores the commercial heart of evangelical Christianity. American evangelicalism is big business. For decades, the world’s largest media conglomerates have sought out evangelical consumers, and evangelical books have regularly become international best sellers. In the early 2000s, Rick Warren’s The Purpose Driven Life spent ninety weeks on the New York Times Best Sellers list and sold more than thirty million copies. But why have evangelicals achieved such remarkable commercial success? According to Daniel Vaca, evangelicalism depends upon commercialism. Tracing the once-humble evangelical book industry’s emergence as a lucrative center of the US book trade, Vaca argues that evangelical Christianity became religiously and politically prominent through business activity. Through areas of commerce such as branding, retailing, marketing, and finance, for-profit media companies have capitalized on the expansive potential of evangelicalism for more than a century. Rather than treat evangelicalism as a type of conservative Protestantism that market forces have commodified and corrupted, Vaca argues that evangelicalism is an expressly commercial religion. Although religious traditions seem to incorporate people who embrace distinct theological ideas and beliefs, Vaca shows, members of contemporary consumer society often participate in religious cultures by engaging commercial products and corporations. By examining the history of companies and corporate conglomerates that have produced and distributed best-selling religious books, bibles, and more, Vaca not only illustrates how evangelical ideas, identities, and alliances have developed through commercial activity but also reveals how the production of evangelical identity became a component of modern capitalism. |
christian worldview in business: Giving Is the Good Life Randy Alcorn, 2019-09-03 ECPA 2020 Christian Book Award Finalist! Wouldn’t it be great if we could do what pleases God, helps others, and is best for us—at the same time? Can we live the good life without being selfish? In Giving Is the Good Life, bestselling author Randy Alcorn teaches life-changing biblical principles of generosity and tells stories of people who have put those radical principles into practice. Each story is a practical application that can help stimulate your imagination and expand your dreams of serving Jesus in fresh ways. These real-life models give you not just words to remember but footprints to follow. Giving Is the Good Life reveals a grander view of God and generosity—one that stretches far beyond our imagination and teaches us what the good life is really all about. |
christian worldview in business: Unlimited Partnership Bob Yandian, 2012-04-08 How would you like to have a business partner who never fails? He will work for your business as if it is the only business in the world. He works tirelessly and yet never goes to sleep. He sees the future and always knows when and how to invest. He is more interested in your success than you are. This business partner is God Himself. You have... |
christian worldview in business: The Marketplace Christian Darren Shearer, 2015-10-21 Approximately 85% of working Christians spend the majority of their waking hours working in a for-profit company. We are marketplace Christians called to transform the marketplace for the glory of God.In The Marketplace Christian, Darren Shearer provides practical and personalized strategies to help you fulfill your specific transformational ministry to the world of business. In this book, you will learn...- The specific spiritual gifts God has entrusted to you for ministry in the marketplace- Strategies for using your spiritual gifts in a business setting- Examples of 23 marketplace Christians who have (and are) using their spiritual gifts in businessYou will also learn...- How the author, Darren Shearer, went from Bible school to running his own business for the glory of God- How to identify your God-given marketplace ministry assignment- 9 reasons why the marketplace is a great place for Christians to serve God- How business can be your full-time ministryHow to transform your industry for the glory of GodThe Marketplace Christian includes the Spiritual Gifts in the Marketplace Assessment that will help you to discover the unique abilities God has entrusted to you for fulfilling His purposes in your sphere of influence in business. You will also learn about other marketplace Christians who have used each of the 23 spiritual gifts discussed in this book as well as specific suggestions for how you can use your own gifts for marketplace ministry. |
christian worldview in business: The Business of Faith Matt Levy, Jeff Ward, 2016-12-12 Leaders get the organizations they deserve. Effective leadership begins on the inside, and enduring leadership grows out of the leader's relationship with Christ. The Business of Faith brings to life timeless, practical biblical truths that every good leader must learn: - True leadership begins with self-leadership. - Effective conflict resolution transforms the workplace. - Fear limits our impact, while God's perfect love casts out fear. - Highly functional relationships at work change the culture. - Leaders who fight for unity produce enormous positive momentum. - Generous leaders are rare, refreshing, and deliver excellent ROI. - The ultimate benefit of generosity and mentorship is a culture of discipleship. Healthy leaders and organizations consistently demonstrate these behaviors. This type of biblical leadership is not easy. God's ways are not easy. But a faithful and abiding relationship with Christ is the key that unlocks the door to this kind of leadership. God enables and empowers personal transformation. Why? Because God wants your work to be His work. Biblical leaders have two goals. The first is to lead your organization well today. God has given you stewardship responsibility for the sake of others. The way you choose to live and lead will make a tangible difference in many lives, including the lives of people you don't even know. That is a high calling. The second goal is eternal, and it is directly related to your goal today. Everything you do at work has an eternal consequence. Jesus will dismiss the work that didn't matter. Everything we did with selfish motives will be discarded. However, all that we do for the glory of God and the benefit of others will last into eternity. God is the one calling you to be the greatest leader you can be. Don't miss out on the chance to participate in the work He has already prepared in advance for you to do. And you know that if God calls you, He will equip you. Leadership is both a privilege and a burden. God can and will change you if you let Him. And leaders changed by God change the world. |
christian worldview in business: Christians on the Job David Goetsch, 2019-01-01 In Matthew 10:16, Christ advised His Apostles to be wise and innocent as they go out in the midst of wolves. This book shows Christians how to be wise and innocent as they work among people who sometimes behave like wolves. Temptation, greed, dishonesty, and misguided ambition have always presented challenges for Christians in the workplace. Add secular bias, political correctness, and persecution to the mix, and the modern workplace becomes a foreboding environment for Christians to navigate. This is so much the case, many Christians wonder if it is still possible to earn a living without compromising their faith. Christians on the Job does more than demonstrate that Christians can stand firm when confronted with faith-related dilemmas in the workplace. It also demonstrates how to go about it. Using concepts illustrated with real-life examples, steps to implement in specific situations, life application questions, and resources for going deeper, Dr. Goetsch draws a clear map to ensure Christians can find their way and thrive on the job. |
christian worldview in business: Shaping a Christian Worldview David S. Dockery, Gregory Alan Thornbury, 2002 In Shaping a Christian Worldview, David Dockery and Greg Thornbury present a collection of essays that address the key issues facing the future of Christian higher education. With contributions from key players in the field, these essays address the critical issues for Christian institutions of various traditions as the new century begins to leave its indelible mark on education. Book jacket. |
christian worldview in business: How Then Should We Work? Hugh Whelchel, 2012-05 Have you ever felt like what you do the majority of the week at work may not have any value to God? Many Christians struggle to find any meaning in their work. Many are taught it's just a place to share your faith or earn a paycheck to donate to missions. Businessman Hugh Whelchel was just that guy but knew there had to be more. His thorough biblical investigation reveals the eternal significance of work within the grand biblical story of God's mission throughout history.--Publisher description. |
christian worldview in business: Faith Driven Entrepreneur Henry Kaestner, J. D. Greear, Chip Ingram, 2021-08 I'm excited about Faith Driven Entrepreneur. Anyone who is following the example of their creator God can find echoes of their work in this book. --Lecrae Entrepreneurship can be a lonely journey. But it doesn't need to be. God has a purpose and a plan for all those entrepreneurial dreams and creative gifts he gave you. The work you do today--the company you've built, the employees you work with, the customers you serve, the shareholders you report to, all of it--serves as an active part of what God wants to accomplish on earth. You are not alone in this journey. Join other faith-driven entrepreneurs as, together, we identify the values, habits, and traits that empower us to successfully build businesses, serve our communities, and faithfully pursue a loving relationship with God; read stories that exemplify how those values, habits, and traits unfold in everyday life; and discover the potential God wants to unleash through our work. Each book purchase includes access to the eight-session Faith Driven Entrepreneur video series, a discussion guide to encourage conversation among peers, and an invitation to join a Faith Driven Entrepreneur Group to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs. |
christian worldview in business: Church on Sunday, Work on Monday Laura Nash, Scotty McLennan, 2001-09-28 Guidebook contains ideas for reflection, discussion, and action based on the chapters in the main text. |
christian worldview in business: Religious Perspectives on Business Ethics Thomas O'Brien, Scott Paeth, 2007 In the first anthology of its kind, Thomas O'Brien and Scott Paeth have gathered unique pieces from across religious perspectives to illustrate the growing influence and contribution of religion to the field of business ethics. Tackling such wide-ranging subjects as Jewish environmental ethics, Zen in the workplace, and Christian social ethics, this text is a valuable addition to business ethics courses. |
christian worldview in business: Questions of Business Life Richard Higginson, 2002 Many important questions of life concern business. But too often they are left unanswered. Richard Higginson concentrates on the tough and complex issues that confront business people in their everyday circumstances. Practical, plausible and definitely thought-provoking, Questions of Business Life explores the interconnection between faith, values and business practice to offer the Christian alternative of 'doing business'. What is the Christian perspective on business and business issues, such as the ethics of marketing, tackling corruption or sustainable development? How can we incorporate faith in business, and what does it mean for the Christian to 'do' business corporately, globally and individually? Based on seminars run by the Ridley Hall Foundation, this shows that Christianity does have a constructive contribution to make in today's commercial and industrial world. Practical, plausible and definitely thought-provoking, Questions of Business Life explores the interconnections between faith, values and practice to offer the Christian alternative to doing business. |
christian worldview in business: The Heart of a Christian Sales Person Dave Kahle, 2014-11-11 Being a Christian sales person is going to be tricky. That's what I thought as I entered my first professional sales position. In retrospect, my life as a Christian sales person was confusing, gut-wrenchingly difficult, frustrating, and wonderfully rewarding. I dealt with questions that you may also face: - How do I balance the need to get results with the Christian ethic of leaving the outcomes to Christ? - Where do I go for support and encouragement in a church where I'm seen as a second class citizen? - How and when do I voice my beliefs on the job, when my employer is not paying me to do that? - How do I maintain my perspective when some of the professional Christians around me are so much more manipulative and deceitful than any secular acquaintance? - How do I maintain my Christian ethics inside a company that supports just the opposite? - How do I grow a consulting practice with no resources and no network? Here's my story. |
christian worldview in business: The Good Book on Business Dave Kahle, 2016-12-20 Have you ever thought your business was meant to be much more than just a means to make money? Biblical businesses are God's first choice as the means to bless mankind, build character, and develop faith. They hold the solution for much of what ails our economy and our culture. Join Dave Kahle as he explores what the Bible has to say about businesses and your role in leading a kingdom oriented business. You'll uncover Biblical truths that you may have never seen before. Your views on business will never be the same. Find your place in the movement and unlock the full potential of your business. |
christian worldview in business: Marketing Like Jesus Darren Shearer, 2014-08-02 No function of an organization is more important than marketing, and considering that one out of every three people in the world claims to be one of his followers, Jesus is the most effective marketer in history. Whether you are trying to communicate an idea, sell more products or services, get more members, raise more donations, or win more votes... Jesus has provided the greatest model for you to influence the world around you. |
christian worldview in business: Economics and the Christian Worldview Dave Arnott, 2019-09-23 Economics and the Christian Worldview explains how Christians view Economics through the lens of Creation, Fall, and Redemption. The purpose of the Christian business is to redeem the world back to God's creational intent. The book shows how free markets induce fallen people to serve one another. |
christian worldview in business: The Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur's Guide to Goal Setting Shae Bynes, 2020-09-25 The Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur's Guide to Goal Setting: Second Edition |
christian worldview in business: Biblical Entrepreneurship 40-Day Coaching Guide Patrice Tsague, 2008-08 I dare you to take the 40 - day challenge! Do you spend time studying the Word of God daily and seeking for wisdom concerning your business life? What if you took the next 40 days spending time with your Father seeking His wisdom concerning certain aspects of your business and personal life? I dare you to take the 40-day challenge! In Mark 1:35, we learn that Jesus got up before daylight to go to a solitary place to pray before starting His day. Jesus understood that if His ministry was to be successful, He could not depend on His natural talents or abilities but on His relationship with the Father. The Biblical Entrepreneurship 40-day coaching guide is a tool for entrepreneurs who desire to seek the wisdom of God in various areas of business; it provides patterns of prayer and practical ways to apply the information in their business lives. This book is a compilation of 40 weeks of our e-devotions that go out weekly to hundreds of entrepreneurs around the world. Each day includes a scripture of the day, information on a specific topic based on the scripture, a prayer pattern based on the information, an application, and two other scriptures for you to reflect on. The application and scripture are designed to assist you in applying the information you just read. We also provided a comment section for you to write down any insights the Lord gives you while you study. This devotional can also serve as a tool to journal your interactions with your Father, your prayer requests, your weekly commitments, and the insights He reveals to you. My prayer is that you will actively use this devotional book to assist you, in the next 40 days, to get closer to your Father and to fulfill His plans for your life and business. So go ahead and take up the 40-day challenge. Some of the devotional topics include: . Called to be in the Marketplace . Are You a Biblical Entrepreneur? . Biblical Profit . Count it All Joy . The Fall of Babylon . 7 Business Lessons from the Master . Embracing your Privilege . And 33 additional topics |
christian worldview in business: Seeking Daily the Heart of God Boyd Bailey, 2013-09-15 Seeking Daily the Heart of God is filled with 365, 3-minute daily devotionals. Each scripture based devotional is written real-time from Boyd Bailey's daily walk with the Lord. Join us as a fellow wisdom hunter as we seek to apply unchanging Truth in a changing world. I read at least two devotionals a year, but these Wisdom Hunters writings are at the top of my most favorite list. Boyd is a modern day Oswald Chambers. What truth and what depth. - Johnny Hunt, First Baptist Church Woodstock, Past President Southern Baptist Convention |
christian worldview in business: Business Ethics, Faith that Works Larry Ruddell, 2004 Dr. Ruddell makes the case for why faith applies to business; indeed why it must apply. Throughout, he encourages the reader to identify and apply his/her own belief, but then articulates his christian view as an example of how faith works with work. Along the way, Dr. Ruddell gives the foundations for an entire business ethics program for people of all nationalities that will prove useful to businesses, non-profits, students, and professors. |
The Christian World View of Business and Occupations
The role of Christian business people is unique and far-reaching. They interact with a major segment of the adult population; they are instrumental in the generation and distribution of …
Curriculum: Biblical Decision-Making in Business - Truth At Work
Nov 5, 2017 · erpretations of Scripture we may have embraced. Then we need to humbly trust God to lead here is no perfect formula for every situation. To be consistent with a christian …
CHRISTIAN BUSINESS REVIEW - HC
The mission of the CCB is to equip and encourage leaders to carry their faith into organizations by developing and delivering a distinctively Christian worldview for business.
Biblical Worldview and the Business Curriculum: The Scriptural ...
Providing students with a biblical worldview (BW) of the business disciplines gives them an understanding of how the discipline covered in their courses can be comprehended — and …
Christian Worldview - International Business
Success Demonstrate a Christian Worldview Apply and identify appropriate business behaviors for Christian business practitioners through the integratio. of Christian worldview and …
Modernism, Christianity, and Business Ethics: A Worldview
We explore this question in detail. In particular, we consider the Christian worldview as an alternative to the dominant modernist paradigm as a useful ethical perspective in the realm of …
Biblical Perspectives On Business Ethics How The Christian …
Biblical Perspectives On Business Ethics How The Christian Worldview Has Shaped Our Economic Foundations : Delia Owens "Where the Crawdads Sing" This captivating coming-of …
Biblical Perspectives On Business Ethics How The Christian …
Biblical Perspectives on Business Ethics: How the Christian Worldview has Shaped Our Economic Foundations answers these questions and provides a foundation framework of …
Busi 621 Business from a Christian Worldview - tfsw.uark.edu
Toward that end, through readings, exercises, lectures, and case studies, we will examine the presuppositions of a Christian and secular worldview and wrestle with what it means to …
A Framework for Teaching Business from a Christian Worldview
This article will define a Christian worldview then offer a framework consisting of five questions that can be answered through a creation, fall, redemption, and restoration narrative for …
Five Commands for Business Ethics - C.S. Lewis Institute
Every Christian is warned: "Don’t let the world around you squeeze you into its own mold" (Romans 12:2, Phillips). shonest we may risk losing a job. But if the company is determined to …
ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITHIN A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW
This paper has two goals: to demonstrate the divine aspects of entrepreneurship and to show that there is much more to entrepreneurialism than business activities. Christians have a …
Christian Worldview - Entrepreneurship
ss Demonstrate a Christian Worldview Apply and identify appropriate business behaviors for Christian business practitioners through the integration of C. istian worldview and …
Biblical Perspectives On Business Ethics How The Christian …
The Christian Merchant type is characterized by its Christian worldview, moral objectivism, and conception of a person's life as a unity. The Moral Background offers both an original account …
Modernism, Christianity, and Business Ethics: A Worldview
worldview. These are the ethical blind spots of modernism that cause problems. Based on these shortcomings, we introduce altern tive worldviews into the ethical conversation, and in …
Biblical Perspectives On Business Ethics How The Christian …
Beginning with Genesis as the foundation for the Christian's worldview and the Ten Commandments as the outline for the Christian's ethical obligations, the authors develop …
Biblical Perspectives On Business Ethics How The Christian …
Ronald H. Nash Biblical Perspectives On Business Ethics How The Christian Worldview Has Shaped Our Economic Foundations: Biblical Perspectives on Business Ethics Charles …
Christian Worldview - International Business and Ministry
Criteria for Success Demonstrate a Christian Worldview Apply and identify appropriate business behaviors for Christian business practitioners through t. integration of Christian worldview and …
Biblical Perspectives On Business Ethics How The Christian …
Just Business Alexander D. Hill,1997-01-01 To those faced with the many questions and quandaries of doing business with integrity here is a place to beggin Alexander Hill explores …
The Christian World View of Business and Occupations
The role of Christian business people is unique and far-reaching. They interact with a major segment of the adult population; they are instrumental in the generation and distribution of …
Curriculum: Biblical Decision-Making in Business - Truth At …
Nov 5, 2017 · erpretations of Scripture we may have embraced. Then we need to humbly trust God to lead here is no perfect formula for every situation. To be consistent with a christian …
CHRISTIAN BUSINESS REVIEW - HC
The mission of the CCB is to equip and encourage leaders to carry their faith into organizations by developing and delivering a distinctively Christian worldview for business.
Biblical Worldview and the Business Curriculum: The …
Providing students with a biblical worldview (BW) of the business disciplines gives them an understanding of how the discipline covered in their courses can be comprehended — and …
Christian Worldview - International Business
Success Demonstrate a Christian Worldview Apply and identify appropriate business behaviors for Christian business practitioners through the integratio. of Christian worldview and …
Modernism, Christianity, and Business Ethics: A Worldview
We explore this question in detail. In particular, we consider the Christian worldview as an alternative to the dominant modernist paradigm as a useful ethical perspective in the realm of …
Biblical Perspectives On Business Ethics How The Christian …
Biblical Perspectives On Business Ethics How The Christian Worldview Has Shaped Our Economic Foundations : Delia Owens "Where the Crawdads Sing" This captivating coming-of …
Biblical Perspectives On Business Ethics How The Christian …
Biblical Perspectives on Business Ethics: How the Christian Worldview has Shaped Our Economic Foundations answers these questions and provides a foundation framework of …
Busi 621 Business from a Christian Worldview - tfsw.uark.edu
Toward that end, through readings, exercises, lectures, and case studies, we will examine the presuppositions of a Christian and secular worldview and wrestle with what it means to …
A Framework for Teaching Business from a Christian …
This article will define a Christian worldview then offer a framework consisting of five questions that can be answered through a creation, fall, redemption, and restoration narrative for …
Five Commands for Business Ethics - C.S. Lewis Institute
Every Christian is warned: "Don’t let the world around you squeeze you into its own mold" (Romans 12:2, Phillips). shonest we may risk losing a job. But if the company is determined to …
ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITHIN A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW
This paper has two goals: to demonstrate the divine aspects of entrepreneurship and to show that there is much more to entrepreneurialism than business activities. Christians have a …
Christian Worldview - Entrepreneurship
ss Demonstrate a Christian Worldview Apply and identify appropriate business behaviors for Christian business practitioners through the integration of C. istian worldview and …
Biblical Perspectives On Business Ethics How The Christian …
The Christian Merchant type is characterized by its Christian worldview, moral objectivism, and conception of a person's life as a unity. The Moral Background offers both an original account …
Modernism, Christianity, and Business Ethics: A Worldview
worldview. These are the ethical blind spots of modernism that cause problems. Based on these shortcomings, we introduce altern tive worldviews into the ethical conversation, and in …
Biblical Perspectives On Business Ethics How The Christian …
Beginning with Genesis as the foundation for the Christian's worldview and the Ten Commandments as the outline for the Christian's ethical obligations, the authors develop …
Biblical Perspectives On Business Ethics How The Christian …
Ronald H. Nash Biblical Perspectives On Business Ethics How The Christian Worldview Has Shaped Our Economic Foundations: Biblical Perspectives on Business Ethics Charles …
Christian Worldview - International Business and Ministry
Criteria for Success Demonstrate a Christian Worldview Apply and identify appropriate business behaviors for Christian business practitioners through t. integration of Christian worldview and …
Biblical Perspectives On Business Ethics How The Christian …
Just Business Alexander D. Hill,1997-01-01 To those faced with the many questions and quandaries of doing business with integrity here is a place to beggin Alexander Hill explores …