The Christian Entrepreneur Where Business Success Innovation Faith Ministry Service And Authenticity Connect

Author : Helen Henry,Nic Henry Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1925692205

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The Christian Entrepreneur: Where Business, Success, Innovation, Faith, Ministry, Service and Authenticity Connect by Helen Henry,Nic Henry Jones Pdf

In our time as Christian entrepreneurs, we've come to realise that our best success comes when we align our business or day job woth out faith, service and our impact on the world around us. Our day job and God are not separate. We were born with certain character traits, with natural inclinations to certain thngs, given particular spiritual gifts, brought up to facilitate and grow certain skill sets, planted in certain locations for differnt seasons and presented with different opportuinites. Mot of us had some idea of what we wanted to be when we grew up, we all had different passions and experiences that contributed to what our careers would or wouldn't be. Each person is a piece of God's greater puzzle. Everyone has a purpose and God brings forth his plans and purposes for you and your sphere of impact and service (ministry), and it just makes sense that when all these are aligned we live a more authentic and successful life, naturally impacting those around us. Nine authors share their entrepreneurial journeys, aha! moments and business advice as we explore what it means to be a Christian entrepreneur, what makes us different, finding and living your purpose, what ministry is and how it fits in, and what it means to be authentic.

Author : Bryan Smeltzer
Publisher : LiquidMind Press
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2022-02-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781737188117

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The Visionary Brand by Bryan Smeltzer Pdf

The Visionary Brand In my new book, The Visionary Brand, I explore how brands become Visionary, and how they sustain this success for generations. Through both my direct experience with these brands, along with extensive research, I have been able to define the formula for realizing Visionary status. Although I have found no "one" brand is truly the ultimate Visionary, many are close, and you discover why these great brands are missing one or many ingredients to becoming truly Visionary. What makes a brand truly Visionary? Product, Innovation, Culture, Marketing? It is a harmonious blending of product, marketing, and passionate culture. Along with a visionary who establishes and commits themselves and the brand to ageless foundational principles. What formula has sustained iconic brands such as; Apple, Nike, Adidas, and allowed them to maintain their vision and brand ETHOS for generations? How does one brand lose its premium status, while others thrive from generation to generation? The Visionary Brand explores the core of these generational companies, and how they have evolved to become visionaries. This definitive guide to preserving authentic success through identifying, protecting, and nurturing the brand's core foundational principles will be a timeless leadership resource. Both professionally and personally, serving a purpose from start-up through established category leaders. Most brands at some point lose sight of their vision or have not established their brand core ETHOS. The Visionary Brand will revitalize those who are not yet evangelizing their brand's values and principles, along with guiding those who have yet to define their foundation. To succeed, you must understand who you are, what value you are providing, where you are positioning, and how to engage with your loyal community and brand team. From aspirational, real-life scenarios, to inspirational guidance, The Visionary Brand will provide ongoing support to successfully drive your brand forward. The Visionary Brand outlines the independent elements to emulating and successfully executing this foundational strategy. * Define your vision and build a Foundational Principles platform. * Stick to your vision while capturing global market share from your competitors. * Create a continuous Pipeline of Innovation. * Establish a Culture of Passionate followers. * Engage, and build Loyalty. * Embrace the changing tide of the new age adoption curve. * Be an Artist, be yourself, and instill the courage to accomplish your Vision. There may be Visionary brands, but no one company exists as The Visionary Brand, while some have most, none have all. I sincerely hope you enjoy the book and find its content useful in your Journey to becoming Visionary! Sincerely, Bryan Smeltzer, Author, The Visionary Brand

Author : C. Neal Johnson
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830869473

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Business as Mission by C. Neal Johnson Pdf

Business as mission (BAM) is a mission strategy whose time has come. As global economics become increasingly interconnected, Christian business people and entrepreneurs have unanticipated opportunities to build kingdom-strategic business ventures. But Christian companies and business leaders do not automatically accomplish missional purposes. BAM requires mastery of both the world of business and the world of missions, merging and contextualizing both into something significantly different than either alone. C. Neal Johnson offers the first comprehensive guide to business as mission for practitioners. He provides conceptual foundations 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. Drawing on a wide variety of BAM models, Johnson works through details of both mission and business realities, with an eye to such issues as management, sustainability and accountability. Business as mission is a movement with enormous potential. This book breaks new ground in how faith and work intersect and are lived out in crosscultural contexts, where job creation and community transformation go hand in hand. Come, participate in what may well be one of the most strategic mission paradigms of the 21st century.

Author : Timothy Ewest
Publisher : IAP
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781641130653

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Faith and Work by Timothy Ewest Pdf

Those who adhere to a faith tradition are longing for theories and insights into how they can be true to their faith within the workplace and yet be sensitive and respectful to others of varying faith commitments and beliefs. Yet for Christians, respect of other faith traditions is especially difficult since Christianity as the dominate religion has become secularized and institutionalized within the workplace as represented in holidays and days off. Within the multiple theoretical and research dimensions of management, religion and spirituality, this book explores theoretical, conceptual and strategic theories and research which consider how individuals and organizations integrate their Christian faith in the workplace, and how these groups attempt to change society as a whole. This historical movement is characterized by a desire for people to live a holistic life which integrates their Christian faith into the workplace, also deemed “faith at work”. Historically, Christian’s faith integration is manifested individually or collectively and is demonstrated in the ways it shapes and informs the values systems, ethics, character and attitudes towards work. This edited volume draws themes out of the three historical epochs of the faith and work movement traced by Miller (2007) in the book, God at work: The history and promise of the faith at work movement. These organizing themes, while not congruent to the historical epochs, do capture the ways in which people of faith have historically attempted to integrate their faith into the workplace. These themes include: Individual integration, organizational strategies for integration and societal integration.

Author : Darren Shearer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1940024498

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The Marketplace Christian by Darren Shearer Pdf

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 ministry"How 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.

Author : Mark DeYmaz
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493420223

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The Coming Revolution in Church Economics by Mark DeYmaz Pdf

Our entire understanding of funding and sustainability must change. Tithes and offerings alone are no longer enough to provide for the needs of the local church, enable pastors to pursue opportunities, or sustain long-term ministry impact. Growing financial burdens on the middle class, marginal increases in contributions to religious organizations, shifting generational attitudes toward giving, and changing demographics are having a negative impact on church budgets. Given that someday local churches may be required to pay taxes on the property they own and/or lose the benefit of soliciting tax-deductible gifts, the time to pivot is now. What's needed is disruptive innovation in church economics. For churches to not only survive but thrive in the future, leaders must learn to leverage assets, bless the community, empower entrepreneurs, and create multiple streams of income to effectively fund mission. You'll learn why you should and how to do so in The Coming Revolution in Church Economics.

Author : M. Beverland
Publisher : Springer
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780230250802

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Building Brand Authenticity by M. Beverland Pdf

The projection of authenticity is one of the key pillars of marketing. Research reveals that consumers seek authenticity through the brands they choose. Based on extensive research with consumers and brand managers this book offers seven guiding principles for building brand authenticity.

Author : Raymond Harris
Publisher : BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781424557561

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Business by Design by Raymond Harris Pdf

You don’t need to quit your day job to serve God. Do you find it difficult to work with joy? Do you have a hard time with coworkers? Is your identity wrapped up in your job? Many Christian leaders struggle to bridge the gap between the sacred and the secular—particularly at work. Raymond Harris addressed this dilemma and found true success as one of the most prolific American architects. Business by Design draws upon biblical principles and life experiences to help you:avoid the swirl of busyness and develop an eternity-driven mind-set.exceed worldly standards and demonstrate generosity, compassion, forgiveness, and diligence.look beyond your own needs and use profits to promote God’s kingdom.let go of feeling you’re not doing enough for God and recognize your service to Him at work. The teachings and example of Jesus can transform your professional life and make you more effective in the workplace. Join your faith and work, and discover your ultimate purpose.

Author : Mara Einstein
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2007-09-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134130108

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Brands of Faith by Mara Einstein Pdf

Through a series of fascinating case studies of faith brands, marketing insider Mara Einstein has produced a lively account of the book in the commercialization of religion.

Author : Jill Kickul,Thomas S. Lyons
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136623233

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Understanding Social Entrepreneurship by Jill Kickul,Thomas S. Lyons Pdf

"This book seeks to provide graduate-level and upper-division or honors undergraduate students with a comprehensive understanding of the emerging and rapidly growing field of social entrepreneurship. It is the most complete text on the subject available, exploring both the theory and practice of social entrepreneurship and blending these seamlessly through examples, case studies, the voices of practicing social entrepreneurs, and special features that put students in a position that requires creative thinking and strategic problem solving"--

Author : Amy L. Sherman
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830869558

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Kingdom Calling by Amy L. Sherman Pdf

Christianity Today Book Award winner Imagine the scenarios: a CEO successfully negotiates a corporate merger, avoiding hundreds of layoffs in the process an artist completes a mosaic for public display at a bank, showcasing neighborhood heroes a contractor creates a work-release program in cooperation with a local prison, growing the business and seeing countless former inmates turn their lives around a high-school principal graduates 20 percent more students than the previous year, and the school's average scores go up by a similar percentage Now imagine a parade in the streets for each event. That's the vision of Proverbs 11:10, in which the tsaddiqim—the people who see everything they have as gifts from God to be stewarded for his purposes—pursue their vocation with an eye to the greater good. Amy Sherman, director of the Center on Faith in Communities and scholar of vocational stewardship, uses the tsaddiqim as a springboard to explore how, through our faith-formed calling, we announce the kingdom of God to our everyday world. But cultural trends toward privatism and materialism threaten to dis-integrate our faith and our work. And the church, in ways large and small, has itself capitulated to those trends, while simultaneously elevating the "special calling" of professional ministry and neglecting the vocational formation of laypeople. In the process, we have, in ways large and small, subverted our kingdom mandate. God is on the move, and he calls each of us, from our various halls of power and privilege, to follow him. Here is your chance, keeping this kingdom calling in view, to steward your faith and work toward righteousness. In so doing, you will bless the world, and as you flourish, the world will celebrate.

Author : Roger E. Olson
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664224644

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The Westminster Handbook to Evangelical Theology by Roger E. Olson Pdf

The Westminster Handbook to Evangelical Theology is a comprehensive critical survey of the main persons, events, controversies, concepts, and institutions of twentieth-century evangelical theology. It will introduce readers to and be a reference work for the study of evangelicalism's distinctive theological vision in its unity and diversity. Roger Olson explores evangelical theology through five lenses: The Story of Evangelical Theology, Movements and Organizations Related to Evangelical Theology, Key Figures in Evangelical Theology, Traditional Doctrines in Evangelical Theology, and Issues in Evangelical Theology. The Westminster Handbook to Christian Theology series provides a set of resources for the study of historic and contemporary theological movements and Christian theologians. These books are intended to help students and scholars find concise and accurate treatments of important theological terms.

Author : Dianna Booher
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781626569010

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Communicate Like a Leader by Dianna Booher Pdf

Grounded in extensive research, this book offers practical guidelines to help professionals think, coach, converse, speak, write, meet, and negotiate strategically to deliver results. --

Author : Pope Francis
Publisher : Image
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780553419542

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The Joy of the Gospel by Pope Francis Pdf

The perfect gift! A specially priced, beautifully designed hardcover edition of The Joy of the Gospel with a foreword by Robert Barron and an afterword by James Martin, SJ. “The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus… In this Exhortation I wish to encourage the Christian faithful to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked by this joy, while pointing out new paths for the Church’s journey in years to come.” – Pope Francis This special edition of Pope Francis's popular message of hope explores themes that are important for believers in the 21st century. Examining the many obstacles to faith and what can be done to overcome those hurdles, he emphasizes the importance of service to God and all his creation. Advocating for “the homeless, the addicted, refugees, indigenous peoples, the elderly who are increasingly isolated and abandoned,” the Holy Father shows us how to respond to poverty and current economic challenges that affect us locally and globally. Ultimately, Pope Francis demonstrates how to develop a more personal relationship with Jesus Christ, “to recognize the traces of God’s Spirit in events great and small.” Profound in its insight, yet warm and accessible in its tone, The Joy of the Gospel is a call to action to live a life motivated by divine love and, in turn, to experience heaven on earth. Includes a foreword by Robert Barron, author of Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith and James Martin, SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage

Author : Paul Larsen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1943164517

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Find Your Voice As a Leader by Paul Larsen Pdf