What is the purpose of our work?
Is the workplace primarily a mission field where we seek to carry out the Great Commission? Is it mostly to support our families and earn enough extra to support the missions of our local church and parachurch organizations?
Or, is it something else? Could it be that secular work is the primary mission or ministry to which God has called most of the people in your church?
Gather pastors and church staff to hear Dennis Bakke and Brad Smith discuss the important role that the church plays in helping people understand the purpose of their work. Gather marketplace leaders together to give them new vision for the high calling of their work.
The program features interviews with both pastors and business professionals:
- Ray Bakke, Chair of the Board of Regents at Bakke Graduate University
- Don Overton, Pastor of Outreach, Fellowship Bible Church North
- Doug Holladay, Partner, Park Avenue Equity Partners
Hear what they consider to be our true job descriptions and the primary purpose for all work:
- The Genesis stewardship mission
- The Great Commission
- The Great Commandment
Inspire your community with challenge that - ultimately - all work is a call to love our neighbors.
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CCN is pleased to introduce this new series designed to encourage, challenge and equip Christian leaders in every arena. You'll find practical, biblical guidance and motivation to take the next step in making a difference in your work and world.
Each month, CCN will present the finest teachers and trainers available today -- business leaders like Dennis Bakke and Dan Cathy, corporate trainers such as Bill Butterworth and Henry Cloud, and leadership experts such as John Maxwell.
Infuse your work with the excitement and meaning of being a part of God's ultimate purpose!
2007 Marketplace Ministry Series on CCN:
- Maximizing Your Impact (January 26) – Speaking from his personal experience and the hard lessons learned from failures, leadership expert John Maxwell offers leaders in your community the insights they need to create maximum impact at work, in their community and in the home.
- Joy at Work: Equipping Leaders in the Workplace (February 16) – What is the purpose of work? Is the workplace primarily a mission field, an arena to carry out the Great Commission? Or, is it simply the means to support our families and the missions of our local church and parachurch organizations? Could it be that secular work is the primary ministry to which God has called most people?
- Life at Work: Building Successful Teams (March 16) – Regardless of who you are or what role you play—CEO, salesperson, vice-president, executive assistant, church leader, even husband or wife — if you can't be a good team member, you can't be good at your job. Join leadership expert Bill Butterworth to find practical tools for becoming a supportive team member, as well as more effective team leader.
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Dennis Bakke co-founded The AES Corporation in 1981 and served as its president and CEO from 1994 to 2002. A graduate from the University of Puget Sound, Harvard Business School, and the National War College, Dennis helped build the international energy corporation into a multi-billion dollar company with 40,000 employees in 31 countries. He is now president and CEO of Imagine Schools, a company that operates charter schools in 10 states. Dennis is the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, JOY AT WORK: A Revolutionary Approach to Fun on the Job.
Brad Smith is the president of Bakke Graduate University which offers accredited doctoral and masters degrees with students from 30 countries and classes in 5 continents. Prior to BGU, Brad served two U.S. Senators, helped found the Center for Christian Leadership at Dallas Seminary, spent years consulting with both nonprofit organizations and Fortune 500 companies, pastored an urban church, and served as president and CEO of Leadership Network in Dallas. Brad is the co-author of the Joy at Work Bible Study Companion.
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