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

by GOD TV April 20, 2019

written by GOD TV

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.

Pray that God’s Word will impact many lives as His grace and love is being shared in #SoutheastAsia! @RichardHamlet #GMFMissions #marketplace #ministry pic.twitter.com/9Nl7mYMX3R

— GMF (@GMF_Missions) May 1, 2019

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!

Global Ministries Foundation

Visit the Global Ministries Foundation website for more information.

April 20, 2019 0 comments

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Do You Treat Others Fairly in the Workplace?

by Jared Laskey December 10, 2018

written by Jared Laskey

Fair Treatment in the Workplace

Are you a leader or aspiring to be one? Perhaps you are studying and learning all you can about being a leader. By now though, you have probably seen that character matters most. If we watch or read the news frequently we will see leaders falling. Perhaps due to morality and character flaws. But the principle is true: what is done in secret will be announced from the rooftops.

That is why it is very important that we are the same person in public that we are in private. What our employees see in the conference room is what they see in the hallways of our businesses and at corporate events. If they visit our homes, they may see a different side of our lives. But our character traits need to be the same everywhere we are.

The Golden Rule from Matthew 7:12 is True

Jesus said, “In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you. For this sums up the Law and the prophets.” How we treat others shows how we will be treated.

As leaders, if we treat our peers or employees under us well, then they will treat us well. If we disrespect them or try to rule them with an iron fist, chances are they will disrespect us or soon quit. People are more prone to stay at businesses where they are encouraged, equipped and empowered. Thus, we must treat everyone fairly.

The Principle of Sowing and Reaping

Farmers understand the principles of seedtime and harvest. If a farmer sows sparingly they will reap a small harvest. When a farmer gives their work 100% effort, they will reap an abundant harvest. If a gardener doesn’t take care of their plants, not watering them or fertilizing them, and doesn’t take out the weeds, then they will collect few fruits and vegetables.

Speaking Up for the Voiceless

But not only will we be treated well or fairly by taking care of those we have authority over, but also when we speak up for the voiceless. An ancient proverb says, “Leadership gains authority and respect when the voiceless are treated fairly.” The voiceless may be the entry-level employee. Or perhaps the homeless. When was the last time your job took a few hours volunteering to serve people affected by natural disasters. Or teach people who just got out of jail how to write a resume?

Maybe that’s a new idea for you, but the truth is, when you serve the voiceless, by treating others fairly, your leadership becomes more respected. People see that you are not in leadership for yourself. By treating others fairly and serving the voiceless, more people will be attracted to your leadership capabilities. And you’ll help those who are less fortunate get a hand up in life.

This the fourth article in the Biblical Character in the Workplace series.

December 10, 2018 0 comments

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

by Jared Laskey September 7, 2018

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.

September 7, 2018 1 comment

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Do You Have Integrity in the Workplace?

by Jared Laskey September 2, 2018

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.

September 2, 2018 1 comment