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Man Shares About How God Pushed Him To Build A Marketplace Ministry

by Kriza Jo Tanduyan
written by Kriza Jo Tanduyan

A man shared his journey about how God pushed him to build a marketplace ministry called Tetra Corporation on God At Work Show.

Chief Scientist

Bill Moeny, the chief scientist of Tetra Corporation, shared with Rich Marshall, the host of GOD At Work Show, the story behind how God pushed him to build a company. Three of them originally started the corporation more than 40 years ago. He also explained that 5 years before they formed the company, he read a couple of books about marketplace ministry. Two of those books were Mover of Men and Mountain by R.G LeTourneau, and God Owns My Business by Stanley Tam. He learned about serving in the marketplace shortly after coming to Christ.

“I told God at that time, ‘If you would ever have me have my own business, I want to run it for You as a company for Christ,’” he recalled. Five years later, after that prayer, God somehow answered his offer. According to him, God pushed him out of working for the Air Force and into starting a business.

Chief Scientist Shares About How God Pushed Him To Build A Marketplace Ministry

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Moreover, Rich added that Bill was one of the forerunners of the marketplace ministry. On the other hand, Bill explained that when they first started the company, they had a vision of working in the defense for a while. After that, they would invent good technologies and take one or two of their inventions to the marketplace. That was exactly what happened, except that God led him to focus on commercial development.

Furthermore, he believed that God gave him the wisdom that he needed to build the company. In fact, he admitted that in the research field, there are instances that he didn’t know what he was doing. Since there are no existing textbooks, what they did was go to God and ask for His guidance. He also pointed out that James 1:5 was the theme verse of their company. And it says there, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”

Watch his full testimony here.

Reference | GODTV

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We Have An Opportunity To Change The World! Through Outreaches Like The Global Ministries Foundation

by GOD TV
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You are called to be a part of what God is doing across the earth. Will you play your role? Missionary organizations like Global Ministries Foundation (GMF) are vehicles to help believers combine their efforts as one Church to share the Gospel with every man, woman, and child.

Global Ministries Foundation is touching the globe by combining the efforts of individuals and churches to minister to those in need.  Originally known as the Richard L. Hamlet Evangelism Association, GMF was established in 2003 for the purpose of evangelism and Gospel outreach ministry.  It has since expanded and provides a covering for over 40 outreach, church planting, and discipleship ministries.

Global Ministries Foundation believes in holistic ministry. The very nature of taking a holistic approach to something is looking at the big picture. For example, when GMF hosts an evangelism festival for the purpose of sharing the Gospel they intentionally include free food or social services to meet the needs of the people.  This practice is founded in the belief that before meeting a spiritual need it is important to meet a physical need.

GMF believes the workplace is a mission field. Religion has created an imaginary dividing line between that which is spiritual and that which is secular.  However, Romans 8:11 teaches us that the same power that raised Christ from the dead lives inside of us. The Global Ministries Foundation team believes that the workplace is a mission field that opens the door for the Gospel to reach many that would never step foot inside a Church.

This mindset truly embraces Jesus’ commission to “go” and to be “fishers of men”.  This revivalist mindset empowers all believers to be in full-time ministry.  Wherever we go, all the time, there God is. Therefore, business and entertainment environments become opportunities to see God move and touch lives allowing the Kingdom to be established beyond the four walls of a church.

Global Ministries Foundation believes the Gospel is for everyone.  Jesus’ life examplifies that the Gospel is for every man, woman, and child of every race, age, and ethnicity.  Jesus’ ministry was not exclusive and GMF lives this out through their belief that business is a mission, ministry belongs in the marketplace, and by providing the Stephen Olford Center for retreat and intensive leadership training.

What you can do to help. Pray. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 reminds us to “pray continually” and 2 Chronicles 7:14 promises that “if My people…will humble themselves and pray and seek My face…I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”  In order for Global Ministries Foundation to accomplish their mission to reach the world with the Gospel of Jesus, they need our prayers.  Pray for open doors for the Gospel. Pray for favor. Pray for freedom. Pray for provision.  Pray for salvations.

Give. Proverbs 11:25 promises, “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” Ministries like Global Ministries Foundation are transforming lives across the world with the Gospel.  You may not be able to travel across the globe but have a passion to reach the nations with the good news of Jesus Christ.  Reach the nations by supporting missions wherever you can.

Engage. You can become a part of the Global Ministries Foundation community through their blogs, ministry marketplace, evangelism festivals, and connection on social media.

Revival happens through YOU. Jesus commissioned us in Matthew 28:18-19 saying, “Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in Heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

This commission was to each one of us. If you are reading this, you have been called, by Jesus Himself, to go make disciples of all nations.  Revival depends on you!

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Chaplaincy in the Marketplace

by Jared Laskey
written by Jared Laskey

Chaplains in Your Workplace

Marketplace Chaplains exists to share God’s love in the workplace by providing an employee care service through chaplain teams. After completing the ministry’s online training academy, I job shadowed my Executive Director of Operations in the Hampton Roads community of Virginia. I had a very positive experience visiting work sites and learning how to use the OneLogin app on my phone recording my time, mileage, and conversations. It took a while to get used to recording everything, but in time it grew on me as I began serving.

Even though the training covered how to counsel or deliver devotionals to work sites and discussed what to do if people didn’t seem interested in our service, I personally felt like I was not getting the breakthroughs I’d heard about in the chaplain training.

I was going faithfully every week to my five companies. Some interactions consisted mostly of a quick handshake. The worker would be positive but needed to accomplish his or her task at hand. Other interactions consisted of conversations in which I felt I had been able to offer some good, practical and biblical advice, but I was getting somewhat discouraged.

God Brings Breakthrough

Then one day I arrived at one of my businesses, checked in, and walked around talking to every employee whose office door was open. Upon entering Blake’s* office, I began our conversation as a typical check-in, but then he began crying. He had just tragically lost his stepmother-in-law that morning. He was struggling, trying to figure out how to tell his kids when he got home.

I listened intently as Blake shared memories and family traditions of which his stepmom-in-law was a huge part. He knew that to honor her his family would need to pick up the responsibilities for family gatherings. They would also be the ones most responsible for funeral and memorial service arrangements. We also discussed strategies for him and his wife to give the news to their kids.

After he shed more tears, Blake and I prayed together. Then he gave me one of the biggest, most meaningful hugs I have ever received. He thanked me for listening and praying with him. I knew in that moment that the Spirit of God had moved. I gave him my business card in case the family needed our services or if he just needed me to listen. Each week since I have followed up with him.

Faithfully Serving Others

Soon after this experience, it seemed I began having more breakthroughs on my worksite visits. Recently I walked into a situation in an assisted living facility where a resident had decided to no longer undergo dialysis treatments. Hospice had begun their services the night before. Adult grandkids were helping, but the husband of the resident was very anxious. He asked me to pray with them and I gladly did. My prayer for the God of all comfort to give them the peace that surpasses all understanding moved each person in the room. The presence of God filling the room as tears were shed.

Many of the people I am a chaplain to rarely walk into a church. But I meet them where they are, providing a friendly face and a listening ear. And the Holy Spirit’s empowering bringing light in the darkness.

*Real name withheld to protect the identity and privacy of the employee and company.

This article was first published on Message of the Open Bible.

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How Much More Successful Would we be if we Were Diligent at Work?

by Jared Laskey
written by Jared Laskey

Diligence doesn’t rely on talent but on commitment

Diligence seems to be a word we don’t hear or use much these days. According to the dictionary diligence is defined as, “careful and persistent work or effort.” An expanded definition of ‘diligence’ stating, “Steadily persevering, painstaking effort, constant in effort to accomplish something.”

A website I found said this, “Diligence means that we are continually working toward our goals, making use of what resources and opportunities are available. We are vigilant to avoid errors and to stay focused on the task at hand. Our diligence provides a basis for people trusting us with jobs that are tricky or complicated and also important to them.”

It further stated, “Diligence does not rely on talent, but employs commitment, industry and perseverance to transform vision into reality.” With these definitions in mind I ask myself, am I being careful and persistent with my work? Diligence is a character trait needed in today’s work force.

Are We Diligent?

Are we diligent to be on time? Are we making the most of company time, accomplishing our tasks? As an employee, our diligence rewards us. Proverbs 21:5 says, “The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.” Thus, if you are diligent, you and your company will profit from it.

That may mean that your company makes more money but also that you get a raise. Perhaps the quality of your work place improves or your company parties take it to the next level compared to the year before. Your diligence benefits everybody.

But also, not only will you and your company profit from persistent effort, but your soul will profit as well. The soul is your mind, will and emotions. Our soul is affected by our work. We can be anxious because of work and this affects us. If our thoughts are consistently about a family member who may not be doing well, our soul is not at peace. 

Proverbs 13:14 says, “The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.” That means if we are diligent with our work and tasks at hand, our soul is rewarded. Our quality of life is improved and our self-esteem is boosted. Our soul is richly rewarded by our diligence.

I think this is including when we get all our daily work done in our allotted time, we can leave our work and go do extra activities. Like going to the gym or seeing a movie. Our mind is not distracted because our tasks for the day are completed.

We can focus on spending time with friends or family. But if we are temporarily separated from our friends and family for a time due to work, such as a deployment, we will make the most of our time with them upon returning home.

We will enjoy life more if we are diligent. Will you make a commitment today to be more diligent with your work? You will profit and your soul will be at peace with your diligence.

This is the third article in the Biblical Character in the Workplace series.

 

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Do You Have Integrity in the Workplace?

by Jared Laskey
written by Jared Laskey

Integrity in the Workplace

Integrity is defined as, “the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles and uprightness.”  Integrity is something I have been contemplating on quite a bit lately. At times, it may seem, that fewer people have integrity. I have walked onto business locations to meet new employees. And within a few weeks those new employees are fired or left due to integrity violations.

As a business owner, I will look at myself before I make a decision in firing someone. If it is an integrity issue, such as multiple excuses for being tardy or late, I will see if I set the example. But, because of my previous military background, I am usually early or right on time.

Besides consistent tardiness to report in to work, employees can lack integrity with how they use company time. Too many people are spending too much time on social media during work hours. If we are on company time we need to not be on social media, unless it’s allowed during breaks.

The Cost of Lacking Integrity in the US Workforce

One study shows that within the USA, calculating all the time employees spend on social media during work hours, it’s a loss of 15 billion dollars. The study shows that up to 8 hours a week at work is spent not working. But instead employees are on social media, playing mobile games, using apps on cell phones and shopping online. Unless our company allows this behavior, we are wasting money for the company we work for and lacking integrity

Proverbs 10:9 says, “People with integrity walk safely. But those who follow crooked paths will slip and fall.” We can learn a lot from wisdom literature. And applying the values to our lives and business dealings. It is amazing that people from thousands of years ago understood this principle!

We Must Be People of Integrity

We need to be people of integrity. Doing what we say we will do. And being productive within our roles at work. But we also need to surround ourselves with like-minded people.

Who we as leaders surround ourselves with determines the productivity of our company. People lacking integrity lower productivity. And if people lack integrity, I can’t surround myself with then nor make excuses for them.

Also, if I continue doing business with people lacking integrity, then I will lose business. Other companies will contract elsewhere because of those we surround ourselves with. And word will spread that we lack integrity. If this happens, we will find ourselves in the unemployment line quickly. But if we walk with integrity, we will walk safely and benefit with promotions.

This is the second article in the “Biblical Character in the Workplace,” series.

This article was written by Jared Laskey of Fireborn Ministries. Jared leads Destiny Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia and lives to see Jesus awaken this generation to the power of the Holy Spirit. He is also the co-author of Veronica’s Hero.

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How Should Christians Act in the Workplace?

by Deborah Armin
written by Deborah Armin
In this episode of Let’s Get Real the panel discuss faith at work, sharing what it means to be a woman of God in the workplace. Irene Nlandu talks about being single and godly and Krish Kandiah on the ‘strangeness’ of God.

Join Sue Eldridge, Alison Wilson,  Chris Larkin, and Preethy Kurian on Let’s Get Real, episode 2 and be inspired. Preethy starts things off by recognizing the value of Christians working in secular environments. “Church is not restricted to two hours on Sunday,” she says. “We are the Church, we are the Kingdom of God that goes into different places. We’re called to the workplace, I think its very important for Christians to be in the workplace and share their faith at work.”

It’s true, we sometimes think that our Christian persona is restricted in full expression to a church setting but that’s not how Jesus operated, He was Himself everywhere He went impacting the world with Kingdom values. So as born-again Spirit-filled Christians what stops us from doing the same? Let’s not be shy to share our faith at work.

Faith at work – can we be ourselves?

Alison feels we ought to be free to be ourselves in our places of work but recognizes that we need to adapt to the setting. Chris answers by adding, “Sadly we’re not often free to be ourselves; there’s a lot we can’t say and do, I had to learn I’m in a different Kingdom at work and accept that Jesus said we’re in the world but not of it”.

It’s all about respecting your workplace rules and regulations, yet carrying the Kingdom with you to be the salt and the light. I like what Preethy says “We’re called to impact culture and every sphere”. But it’s knowing how to do that and not come across as all preachy and religious.

The panel agrees it’s not good to just shove religion down peoples throats. And Sue brings up a valid point, “If we don’t get out into the world if we don’t take us, filled with Jesus and filled with his love into the world then we’re just gonna be up on a hill watching it die –full-time ministry is your life”

Not everyone is called to be a church leader but all of us are called to “go into the world and make disciples”. This can come in a variety of ways and Alison relays a story of how the Holy Spirit gives her insight into people’s underlying issues which has led her to lead them to Christ.

“I worked as I lived, I was the same in my work situation as I was at home, as I was at church”.

Sue emphasizes the need for us to be the same person whether we are at home, at church, or in our workplace,” I worked as I lived, I was the same in my work situation as I was at home, as I was at church”.As born-again Spirit-filled Christians, we carry the Lord with us wherever we go.

This includes taking into account our culture and that of others. Guest Irene Nlandu of  Eastgate Church joins the panel and shares some of the difficulties in overcoming cultural boundaries and being real about how she was feeling. “I try being me and being the best version of myself and I believe that this creates a space for people to just be themselves”

Being ourselves, keeping it real can be a challenge especially when you’re from another country and you’re in a new job but keeping lines of communication open is key as Irene found.

Guest, Dr. Krish Kandiah joins the ladies and talks about the importance of missiology. What does it mean to read between the lines and see God in the stranger on the street or in our work colleague? In Krish’s book, God is Stranger – What happens when God shows up he explores reading the awkward parts of scripture to see where God is and draws parallels with the way we treat strangers. “If we begin to see other people wherever they’re from, whatever their background as an opportunity to serve God – just being in the office – there are opportunities to show hospitality. And hospitality is at the heart of God!

Faith at work

Read more about Let’s Get Real including details of other episodes.

Don’t miss Let’s Get Real on GOD TV on Mondays at 9.30pm with replays on air on Tuesday at 2 pm, Wednesday at 10 am and Fridays at 3 pm. Or watch the the episode above.

This article was written by UK author and speaker, Deborah Armin who is a graduate of the London School of Theology. Her book On My Way Home: One Woman’s Journey in Search of the Unknown God, is published by Authentic Media. Deborah is also a staff writer for GODTV.com.

 

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