If you are a business owner or a manager my question is "Are you building leaders?" The great companies build leaders. If you are a Christian in the marketplace my question is "Are you building Christian leaders around you?" I have seen companies and markeplace environments transformed by strong Christian leaders who view their workplace as their primary field of ministry.
Leadership consultant Les Woller defines leaders as those who "create meaning so that others can think and act." Who better can create meaning than a devoted Christ-follower? We have the responsibility to serve those around us. This includes our colleagues, managers, followers, customers, and vendors. Our calling in the marketplace is to love people and serve them well. By doing this we reflect the heart and character of our Lord.
Several years ago Billy Graham stated, "I believe one of the next great moves of God is going to be through the believers in the workplace." This is beginning to happen as Christian professionals more and more see their workplace as their mission field and the people they work with as their "flock." I hope you will join with me in discipling Christian leaders in the marketplace!
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I really appreciated your post. I totally agree with you (quoting Graham) that God can move in amazing ways through us reflecting Christ at work. Because we often have the opportunity to be truly different from those around us in our workplaces, to really stand out for God. Thanks for the encouragement to grow Christian leaders.
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