Marketplace Ministry is ministry in the marketplace. Simple enough, right? Let’s be sure; for to understand the full breadth of Marketplace Ministry, and impact a leader there can have, we must have God’s perspective on ministry. If you asked ten people, “What is ‘ministry’?”, you would likely get ten different answers. Most would focus on […]
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Take a moment to consider the CEO who desires to expand one of his divisions, into a new territory. He calls the Division Head into his office to offer him this tremendous assignment. The CEO commits to do everything in his power to assist his Division Head, including an impressive investment in the venture. Three
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Those that desire to finish well in the professional cycling world talk about “leaving it all out on the road”. Their desire is to have nothing left in the tank when they cross the finish line. This means pushing hard at the end; even pushing beyond reasonable limits. The same is true for those of
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We live in a conditional world. Our lives are filled with a continual rush of “if this, then that”. Conditions are so much a part of our lives that we don’t notice most of them. Others require more of our attention: If we pay our bills, then our utilities will stay on. If we treat customers with
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I have noticed that many in the church are confused, in one way or another, about the meaning of the phrases “Marketplace Ministry” and “Marketplace Leader”. In most cases, the understanding is not wrong; it is just limited. The problem with a limited perspective is that it can inhibit God’s work in and through our lives.
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Expectations can be powerful motivators. Many of us are driven by the expectations of others. As leaders in the Marketplace, we have been trained to anticipate, discover, understand and respond to the expectations of those in authority over us. This is one of the main reasons we are in leadership positions ourselves – we responded
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What do you think when you hear someone say, “He’s a leader in the church”? Do you assume that person is a pastor, elder, deacon, or administrative board chair – someone that has a position of leadership in a local congregation? That’s the way most of us think… and it is wrong. The church that
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Gentlemen, I have lived a long time and am convinced that God governs in the affairs of men. If a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid? I move that prayer imploring the assistance of Heaven be held every morning before we
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If you are a Christian with a sphere of influence, then you have been commissioned by the Lord Jesus Christ to make disciples. This has been true for over 2000 years, but it has never been more important than it is today. Chaos and lawlessness are increasing at an accelerating pace. The days are swiftly
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My legacy doesn’t matter. It isn’t important that I be remembered. It’s important that when I stand before the Lord, he says, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant.’ I want to finish strong. James Dobson I think it is interesting that most do not think about finishing well until they are near the finish line.
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