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A Spiritual Growth Industry

More than ever, Christians are bringing faith to bear in the for-profit world.

Brad A. Greenberg | posted 3/08/2007 08:39AM

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Defining Business Success | A CEO on why core values are not enough. (February 2005)

The Missions of Business | What can happen when entrepreneurs think they are missionaries first. (April 1, 2004)

Corporate Thought Police | Growing pro-gay business agenda jeopardizes religious employees. (January 2004)

"Prayer, Incorporated" | Growing numbers of businesses count intercessors as a corporate asset (July 1, 2003)

Good to Great 's Leadership Model Looks Familiar to Christians | The author of the bestselling business book says his findings on successful leaders led him to the New Testament. (March 1, 2003)

The Higher Self Gets Down To Business | An old movement appears anew—in the corporate world (February 1, 2003)

When Business Aims for Miracles | Minneapolis-St. Paul business professionals are some of the inner city's most effective social entrepreneurs (May 21, 2001)

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Seeking His Heart

Posted: March 19, 2007 10:41 AM

As a partner in a women's workplace ministry group, I am continually stunned to see the impact of the open discussion of faith and the availability of Christian fellowship in the workplace. I have witnessed some profound transformation of lives. I would encourage those who are fearful, struggling or even discouraged to step ahead with boldness and watch the Lord provide for those He loves and is waiting to shepherd. It really has very little to do with being trained or untrained, churched or not churched, and everything to do with the heart of Jesus being extended to the lost and faltering. How blessed we are to be a part of this powerful movement! May we be found faithful.

Richard Sides

Posted: March 10, 2007 9:44 AM

I have to agree with Mr. McCook - most churches have avoided the business community, and any limited involvement has been from an "us - them" perspective. As this article expresses, the idea that someone with a "secular job" would need to quit it in order to become involved in full time Christian ministry is absurd - if we view our place of employment as our mission field, we are living the Great Commission.

Bob McCook

Posted: March 09, 2007 12:08 PM

Very good wake-up article. One glaring flaw to me is the comment by Stephen Christiansen indicating that he sees this movement being led by seminary-trained pastors of workplace ministry. In case he hadn't noticed, the reason this movement is doing so well is the lack of seminary-trained leadership. This work needs to be led by businessmen with a heart bent on displaying the love of Jesus Christ for no other reason than fulfilling the Great Commission. The failure of the church to relate to men and women in the marketplace is notorius. These men are doing just fine.

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