Seattle Pacific leading Business Track at Urbana 2012
Whether it’s on Main Street, on Wall Street, or in a market on another continent, business is changing the world.In an age of increasing urbanization, few parts of the world could flourish without goods and services fueled by business and economic growth. Unfortunately, in recent years we’ve seen ethical lapses and market failures that have wreaked havoc on communities at home and across the world. Public trust has been eroded and the imagination for what business can be has been seriously marred.
But what if business were to be understood as a source of blessing and healing for the nations? What if business were recognized as a creative force, an ethical steward and partner, and a life-giving institution for the benefit of others?
The CIB-hosted Business Track at Urbana 12 will explore the idea of business as stewardship in both North America and internationally — enabling people to serve across cultures. Real-world examples of businesses demonstrating value creation will act as a model for what business can and should be.
From microenterprise to family-owned businesses, venture capital to large global corporations, this track is for anyone interested in exploring the role of business in Gods’ greater economy, and in bringing economic, social, and spiritual vitality to people around the world.
Urbana 2012 -- InterVarsity's 23rd Student Missions Conference will be held December 27-31, 2012, in St. Louis, Missouri. Watch the CIB Event page for more details.
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Monday Morning Athiest by Doug Spada
I love guys who understand the importance that the Church owns the mission of helping their people see their Work as Worship. Doug Spada at Work Life has been a big champion of that. In a few weeks Doug is releasing a new book called "Monday Morning Atheist". Here's the scoop..."Do you at times work as though God does not exist? Maybe ignorning Him? Turning Him off?
Here's the truth - we all suffer with this at one time or another even if we truly want to serve God. It's only a matter of when and to what degree we function as a Monday Morning Atheist.
In this groundbreaking book based on years of research from thousands of Christ followers, Doug Spada and David Scott unpack the tops barriers that spiritually short-circuit your work. Then, they guide you to identify how to biblically and practically change your thinking and behavior to find Life in your work."
Click Here to Read More or Pre-Order it at Doug's Site
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The 25 Best Work as Worship Books
Recently for our Work as Worship Conference I put together a list of the "The 25 Best Work as Worship Books". This is 6 years in the making. A lot of meetings, reading and relationships have been built to come up with this list. Enjoy!
1. Our Souls at Work by Mark Russell
2. Business With Soul by Michael Cardone
3. God is at Work by Ken Eldred
4. Your Work Matters to God by Doug Sherman and William Hendricks
5. On Kingdom Business by Ted Yamamori and Ken Eldred
6. Marketplace Christianity by Robert Fraser
7. Missional Entrepreneur by Mark Russell
8. Work, the Meaning of Your Life by Lester DeKoster
9. Business for the Glory of God by Wayne Grudem
10. Business by the Book by Larry Burkett
11. Great Commission Companies by Steve Rundle and Tom Steffen
12. Devotional Ventures by Corey Cleek
13. GOD at Work by David Miller
14. Business as Mission by Neal Johnson
15. The Integrated Life by Ken Eldred
16. The 9 to 5 Window by Os Hillman
17. More than a Hobby by David Green
18. Workplace Grace by Bill Peel and Walt Larimore
19. Mastering Monday by John Beckett
20. Business as Mission by Michael Baer
21. My Business, My Mission by Doug Seebeck and Timothy Stoner
22. Entreleadership by Dave Ramsey
23. Shepherding Horses by Kent Humphreys
24. The Poor will be Glad by Peter Greer
25. Convergence by Brett Johnson
2. Business With Soul by Michael Cardone
3. God is at Work by Ken Eldred
4. Your Work Matters to God by Doug Sherman and William Hendricks
5. On Kingdom Business by Ted Yamamori and Ken Eldred
6. Marketplace Christianity by Robert Fraser
7. Missional Entrepreneur by Mark Russell
8. Work, the Meaning of Your Life by Lester DeKoster
9. Business for the Glory of God by Wayne Grudem
10. Business by the Book by Larry Burkett
11. Great Commission Companies by Steve Rundle and Tom Steffen
12. Devotional Ventures by Corey Cleek
13. GOD at Work by David Miller
14. Business as Mission by Neal Johnson
15. The Integrated Life by Ken Eldred
16. The 9 to 5 Window by Os Hillman
17. More than a Hobby by David Green
18. Workplace Grace by Bill Peel and Walt Larimore
19. Mastering Monday by John Beckett
20. Business as Mission by Michael Baer
21. My Business, My Mission by Doug Seebeck and Timothy Stoner
22. Entreleadership by Dave Ramsey
23. Shepherding Horses by Kent Humphreys
24. The Poor will be Glad by Peter Greer
25. Convergence by Brett Johnson
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Changing a Mindset to Work as Worship. See you Thursday at the Conference.
I'm looking forward to Thursday. Its going to be fun to see so many familiar faces and meet new friends at the first Work as Worship conference in Dallas.
Its a chance for entrepreneurs, trail blazers and people who love business to come together. Even if it isn't intentional I think its easy for leaders in business to feel like a "second class citizen" because they never felt called to "full time, vocational ministry" with a church.
But that's the past. Days like Thursdays are milestone markers. They recognize that today is a new day. Hundreds of business leaders and thousands of church leaders will leave realizing that everyone is given time and talents to make a difference in our work.
And the encouraging news is we're not alone. This movement is large. The pews of the church are full of entrepreneurs, bankers and business people who want to find meaning in their work.
Over the past few years I've had the privilege of meeting some of them. Guys like David Green and his family at Hobby Lobby, Dave Evans the co-founder of Electronic Arts, Steve Lynn the CEO who helped turn around Sonic and store operators from Chick-fil-a and home builders here in Texas.
God is starting to unleash what I believe is one of the greatest untapped opportunities. To live out the gospel in our workplace.
Just consider this for a moment. When the 350 business leaders return to their workplaces they will come into contact with more non-believing employees and customers in one day than what will set foot in the 3,000+ churches of Dallas on Sunday.
If we can change the way we view our work, we won't need to look far for opportunities. They're already coming right to us. But it starts with a changed mindset.
Look forward to seeing many of you Thursday!
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