Minding Gods Business

Pastors, leaders of Christian organizations, and lay persons will find an invaluable guide and spiritual wisdom in this book. Focusing primarily on the what rather than the how of managing Christian organizations, Ray Anderson clearly presents a biblical and theological basis for understanding the unique characteristics of Christian organizations and what it means to manage such organizations in a Christian way. Anderson emphasizes the role of leadership for pastors and those who manage Christian organizations, providing helpful teaching on issues such as strategic planning, the development of mission statements as a definition of the organization's goals, and what it means to use biblical principles, prayer, and dependence on the Holy Spirit in carrying out the organization's goals.

Pastors, leaders of Christian organizations and lay persons will find an invaluable guide and spiritual wisdom in this book. Focusing primarily on the what rather than the how of managing Christian organizations, Ray Anderson clearly presents a biblical and theological basis for understanding the unique characteristics of Christian organizations and what it means to manage such organizations in a Christian way. Anderson emphasizes the role of leadership for Pastors and those who manage Christian organizations, providing helpful teaching on issues such as strategic planning, the development of mission statements as a definition of the organization's goals, and what it means to use biblical principles, prayer, and dependence on the Holy Spirit in carrying out the organization's goals. "There is an increasing interest in---and concern for---how `Christian' organizations (and churches) are managed in today's complex society. Ray Anderson has made a careful study of this Christian organizational problem and helps us all to better understand the biblical stance related to an issue which affects so many of us. Here is timely help, a theological perspective, and practical applications. The author gives us an effective refreshing, creative approach to `Minding God's Business'."---Ted W. Engstrom, President, World Vision "After several decades of leadership theory and practice without much theology, often leading to ruthless pragmatism on one hand or ineffective mysticism on the other, Ray Anderson has stepped in and done what he does best. He teaches us that Minding God's Business is most effective when it simultaneously pays attention to the Spirit and to the organization with no nutty, false dualisms. If reading `how to' books on leadership and management are leaving you wanting more, and if theological works make you say `What do we do now?', pick up Minding God's Business. You'll get the whole picture."---Todd Hunter, Founder and President, Society for Kingdom Living, Author. Christianity Beyond Belief "Ray Anderson merges the `secular' concepts of accountability, competence and excellence with the `spiritual' concept of the calling of God to the secular workplace, erasing the lines we often draw between the two. As a leader in both the secular and para-church environments, I have striven to operate with one standard---God's good, pleasing and perfect will'. Ray ties it all together in a theological context that will help us `get it right.'"---Craig W. Olson, CEO, Fresh Start Bakeries, Chairman, Concordia University Irvine, CA Board of Regents

Minding God's Business: Sharpening the Marketplace Prophet is a training tool designed to help believers better understand the entrepreneurial realm. This invaluable guide will help to mentally prepare you to not only start a business, but to run a successful business. Entrepreneur and Business Coach, Tiffany Buckner, details many of the lessons she's learned over the years through her trials and errors. Founder of Anointed Fire, Tiffany is the Founder and innovator behind AFSALT (the largest Seal and Logo provider for ministries in the world).

You are here on earth to fulfill God's business. God sent you to earth to carry out a definite assignment. He sent you to earth because He is very much interested in you and also in the earth. You are the one God is looking up to, to bring to pass His dream for earth. God's kingdom will not reign on earth until it is reigning in you and I. and for His kingdom to reign in us, we must mind His business at all times. We are all created in a unique way to fulfill a unique assignment. Minding that assignment/business is the only way God will be pleased with us. There are no two persons with the same assignment. I have packaged this book to help you discover and fulfill God's purpose for your life and do it in a grand style. As you go through the pages of this book, may God grant you understanding and the heart to profit from the principles therein.

Stevens explores the potential of business as both a location for practicing everyday spiritual disciplines and a source of creativity and deeper relationship with God. This volume should encourage and challenge businesspersons in all segments of the marketplace to more faithfully integrate their faith and work lives.

The heart is the most important biblical term for the person's nature and actions. Indeed, the heart is the control center of life. It is the very place where God works to change us. But how does this growth take place? How are Christians to discover the steadfast spirit of David's psalm? In Minding the Heart, Robert L. Saucy offers insightful instruction on what spiritual transformation is and how to achieve it. He shows how renewing one's mind through meditation, action, and community can begin the process of change, but ultimately the final change—the change that brings abundant life—can only come through a vital relationship with God. "The renewing of the heart is an inescapable human need," writes Saucy, "but the solution lies only within the realm of the divine." Drawing from inspiring Bible passages as well as selected scientific studies, Saucy demonstrates how to make lasting change so Christians can finally achieve the joys of becoming more like Christ.

Will All The Real Men Please Stand Up is a book that seeks to guide you down the path of truth. It reveals God's plan for the man, who and what he was intended to be. It reminds us of Satan's persistent quest to thwart and distort God's plan for our lives by corrupting our minds into seeking a way of life that is contrary to our Heavenly Father. It will show every man that homosexuality is contrary to God's plan despite the world's view, and that God can and will deliver you from this evil lie if you would only believe that you were designed to be a real man. Will All The Real Men Please Stand Up will reveal to every man that he was made in the image of God, blessed to take authority and dominion over all things. God is reaching for you to take you out of your alternative lifestyle and plant you into the straight and original lifestyle He has designed you for. It cautions mothers to take care in the upbringing of the man-children. Mothers must watch over their sons with all diligence, because no one else will do it for her.

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.