|  Marketplace
Discipleship for Discovering God’s Best of Business
Practices.
The Bible has much to say about work, and Christ
makes possible an approach to the marketplace that will not
only please God but those we serve and work with. "Possibilities
for Christ-led Enterprise" discipleship
study is for those ready to make a strong connection between
their faith and their career. The study is designed to give
participants a deeper understanding of what God makes possible
in their work life and to assist them in hearing and following
Christ in their marketplace activities.
If
your answer is yes to any of the following, The Possibilities
for Christ-led
Enterprise can help you.
Are you seeking a transforming experience
that will profoundly impact your view of your work?
Are
you looking to improve your effectiveness as a leader?
Would
you like to unlock the complementary advantage you
have in the marketplace because of Christ?
Would
you like to explore with like-minded business leaders,
the universal and timeless ‘best business practices’
that Christ will lead you in?
Are
you ready to be equipped to join with others in God’s
marketplace movement?
Would
you like Christ to make a profound difference in
your company and for your company to be used to profoundly
impact our community?
Would
you like to identify with others in the Indianapolis
business community who are willing to be transformed in their
workday thinking, decisions and actions?
To
learn more about the Possibilities or about hosting a Possibilities
study, please call Mike at 317.826.8226.
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Possibilities
Components
Introduction - The introduction to The Possibilities
for Christ Led Enterprise looks at God’s movement
in today’s marketplace and the Possibilities Christ
has for us in it.
The
self-assessment contained in the study is designed for
the believer to discover the next work-life growth area
God has in mind for him or her.
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Foundational
Possibilities - The possibilities found in this study
provide a foundational understanding of God’s
economic system and a basis for implementing the relational
and strategic Possibilities. The Possibilities covered
in this study are: |
The
Possibility & It's Workplace Impact
- Complementary Advantage: God’s ways provide marketplace
advantages
- Trust: Trust and dependence produce positive results
- Reputation: Maintaining a good name has economic value
- Prayerful: Prayer impacts marketplace transactions
- Wealth:God honoring creation of wealth benefits many |
| Relational
Possibilities - Building upon the Foundational Possibilities,
Christ offers a relational wholeness in the workplace
that can improve business outcomes and reduce stress.
God has workplace Possibilities for us in each of the
following areas: |
The
Possibility & It's Workplace Impact
- Respect: Giving respect unlocks potential
- Fairness: Equal treatment enables God’s blessings
- Submission: Submission is a success pathway provided
by God
- Servant Leadership: Leaders who serve Christ lead well
- Reconciliation: Reconciliation yields career and business
advantages. |
| Strategic
Possibilities - Having a foundational understanding of
God’s involvement in the marketplace and a commitment
to relational wholeness is not enough for business success.
Decision-making and action are required. The following
Strategic Possibilities will lead us in His purposes and
help us realize our potential. |
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The
Possibility & It's Workplace Impact
- Beneficial & Constructive Actions: Seeking the
beneficial and constructive course has long term value
- Best Thinking: God provides specific guidance that
yields the best thinking about business issues
- Obedience: Applying Biblical principles and guidance
is sound business strategy
- Love: Love is an effective management style
- Wisdom: God’s wisdom is available and effective
for workplace decision-making
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