Audio Presentations From Speaking Engagements |
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by Gerald R. Chester, Ph.D. and Associates |
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Parable of Minas - Is there any connection between your faith in Christ and your money? When Zacchaeus met Christ, he was transformed. One of the evidences of his transformation was the change in his view and use of money. While at Zacchaeus’ home, Jesus sought to correct a misunderstanding by his followers by telling them the parable of the minas. One of the key teachings of the parable, was the lesson that Zacchaeus demonstrated, namely, that your faith in Christ is revealed by how you view and use money. Listen and learn a biblical view of money. (~41 minutes) |
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Anatomy of a Startup - Starting an organization of any type is daunting and the odds of success are low. So how does one maximize the opportunity for success? In God’s universe, success is the byproduct of alignment with God will and ways. Listen to this presentation and learn a biblical approach to starting organizations based on discerning God’s will and walking in God’s ways. (~1 hour) |
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Capitalism for the Long Term - The current paradigm of capitalism is marked by short-term thinking, a 'greed is good' philosophy, and poor governance. Because of these sins, there is increasing risk of government intervention into and control over the business systems of the world. Pundits generally offer remedies to these sins from a naturalistic perspective, which are at best incomplete and at worse erroneous. Listen to this teaching and learn a biblical approach to address the sins of the world's business and economic systems. (~45 minutes) |
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Four Things I Require of My Clients - All consultants have the same value proposition; consultants sell wisdom. Because the world is vast and complex, there are myriads of fields of expertise. But no matter what the specific realm of knowledge, true wisdom only comes from one source – Christ. Building on Christ is one of the keys to success. Listen to this teaching and learn the four keys that Dr. Chester believes are essential for any person or organization to be successful in God's universe. (~50 minutes) |
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Biblical Operations Model -
Every organization functions based on an operational model that defines its philosophy, values, principles, and practices. For most, the model is based on empirically derived “best practices” that are not filtered through a biblical worldview. If you believe that God created the universe and that He blesses alignment with His will and ways, then the most efficacious “best practices” are those aligned with His will and ways. Listen to this teaching and learn an operational model based on biblical “best practices”. (~1.1 hours) |
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Biblical Worldview of Work – Is work a curse? Is work just a necessary evil in life? Is work simply a way to make money? Does God really value work? Does God really ordain people to work in the workplace? Want biblical answer to these questions? Listen to this teaching on a biblical worldview of work.
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Jesus Jobs and Money -It is easy to see the connection between jobs and money, but what does Jesus have to do with jobs and money? Many would say there is little, if any, connection. Is this true? Or is there a relationship between Jesus and work and money? Listen to this lively discussion about Jesus Jobs and Money. Learn what the Bible has to say about this issue. You might be surprised and challenged. (~1 hour) |
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Biblical Worldview of Family - The basic building block of any society is the family. God’s design for His universe is that the skill and ability to lead a family correlates to the skill and ability to lead in the workplace, public policy, and the church. Furthermore, family success is the greatest indicator of future success in life. Today, however, the biblical view of family is under attack by those who oppose God. Listen to this teaching and learn a biblical view of marriage and family. (~1.2 hours) |
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How Christianity Change the World – At the time of Christ, the Roman Empire and Roman worldview dominated the world. This worldview was decadent. For example, human life was not valued. Women had no rights. There was no expression of compassion and charity. There were no hospitals or medical clinics. Empirical scientific knowledge was nonexistent. Education was limited to males from wealthy families. Work was below the dignity of Roman citizens and relegated to slaves. So how did the world change? Listen to this teaching and learn how biblical worldview transformed the world. (~1.1 hours) |
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How Jesus Made a Meaningful Difference - The question that plagues all humans is how to make a meaningful difference in life? Everyone answers the question either wittingly or unwittingly; our lives reveal our answer. Wouldn’t it be wise to model your life after one of the most successful human beings who ever lived – someone who truly made a meaningful difference? Listen to this teaching and learn how Jesus made a meaningful difference in life; then imitate him. (~40 minutes) |
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Practics of a Kingdom Business - If God created the universe then He made all the rules for the universe including the rules of business. Therefore the Bible may be the most authoritative source of revelation about God’s principles for the workplace. So what are the key biblical principles that will enable organizations to deliver outstanding value propositions? Listen to this teaching and learn some key biblical business practices that will enable your organization to deliver excellent value propositions. (~58 minutes) |
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Keys to Success - At the end of your life, do you want to honestly say that you were a success? If so, what would be the marks of success and how would achieve them? Listen to this inspiring teaching about success. Discover five biblical keys that will challenge you to step-up to a new level of living that will facilitate the destiny and purpose of God in you, and allow you to achieve true success in life. (~47 minutes) |
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| Greed and Secular Worldview - Is greed good? In the 80's movie Wall Street, the fictitious character Gordon Gekko extolled the virtues of greed. In the late 90's, John Stossel presented a positive expose' on greed arguing that greed drives people to serve others. But what is the biblical view? Is greed really good? Given the pervasiveness of greed in our culture, how much greed is in you? Listen and learn - you may be surprise. (~50 minutes) | ||||
Increase Our Faith - Have you ever wanted to know how to increase your faith? Jesus' disciples asked him to increase their faith. His response was stunning and challenges all, who call on the name of the Lord, to step-up to a whole new level of faith and maturity in Christ. Listen to this presentation; learn the seven levels of faith and how to increase your faith. (~1 hour) |
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Secrets to Getting the Ear of God - Everyone wants to know that God hears their prayers. Sadly most feel that their prayers don't get past the ceiling or that God doesn't care about them enough personally to listen. What does Scripture say about the topic? Listen and learn the secrets of getting the ear of God. Anyone can do this, but you must understand and practice key biblical principles to enjoyed communication and communion with God. (~45 minutes) |
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Truth and Prosperity – Do you think that money is the solution to your problems? If you have money do you say that you have no needs meaning that your money will buy whatever you need? Most people think that money is the solution to life's problems, but the Scripture says that if you think money is the solution, you are in deception. Listen and learn the secret to true prosperity in God's universe. (~1 hour) |
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The Workplace and the Will of God – What does the workplace have to do with the will of God? For many the answer is not much. The workplace is commonly viewed as little more than a necessary evil–something that we have to do to make money to live. At best, the workplace is a place to evangelize and, of course, be ethical. But what does Scripture say? Does God have a will for the workplace? If so, what is it? Listen and learn about God's will for you in your workplace. (~1.25 hours) |
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Becoming Experts in Greed – There is only one text in the Bible that talks about being an expert in greed. You have probably read the text, but may not have taken notice of it because it didn’t seem to apply to you. After all, most of us view greed as a problem that others have. May I encourage you to reconsider? Listen to this teaching and learn some of the signs of becoming an expert in greed. You might be surprised. (~30 minutes) |
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Becoming Rich -The common view of success today is coupled to money. The maxim is that if have money, you are viewed as a success. But is this true? The excessive focus on accumulating money, that is greed, has destroyed many. What was Jesus’ perspective on money and success? Are they really coupled? If not, what is true success? Listen and learn how to build wealth that will bless you both now and for eternity. (~ 50 min) |
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The Work of the Lord - What is meant by the phrase “the work of the Lord”? For many, the phrase refers to church planting, missions, evangelism, pastoral care, preaching, and teaching – work deemed to be the purview of the institutional church and/or a para-church ministry. But is this the true meaning of the phrase? Listen to this audio and learn a more complete meaning of the phrase and how this undestanding can change your life. (~47 min) |
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Financial Management in Turbulent Times - Turbulent financial times come and go. When they come, they can be devastating. Downsizing, layoffs, and bankruptcies are common. People react in fear and panic. How can one navigate these times of distress? Listen to this teaching on seven keys that will enable you to make Christ your anchor in life, which will empower you to do as Peter did – walk on the water in the midst of the storm. (~53 min) |
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Accountability, Productivity and Results-Driven Viability - In the work world, results are the name of the game. Most people measure results by the bottom line – profit. Furthermore, most assume that the business world has no connection to spiritual reality. Results happen by hard work, competitive edge, and maybe even a little luck. Is this really true? Listen to this presentation and learn how spiritual reality connects to physical reality to product lasting results. (~52 min) |
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Biblical Worldview of Investing - Given that we live in God’s universe then he makes the rules. Therefore, if you want to be successful in God’s universe, you have to follow his rules. What are God’s rules for investing? How does God view money? What is the difference between provision and prosperity? What are the five uses of money? Think you the answers to these questions? Listen to this introduction to a biblical worldview of investing and see how much you know about God’s rules for investing. (~1.4 hrs) |
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Managing Financial Stress – Challenging economic conditions are difficult for everyone. Does the Bible offer any guidance for navigating turbulent economic times? Listen to Dr. Chester’s discussion with a group of businessmen seeking to walk with God through difficult economic times and learn how to better manage financial stress. (~1.4 hours) |
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The Kingdom of God and the Church - The church, both universally and locally, is the facilitator of the Kingdom (i.e., rule and reign) of God on earth. According to research sponsored by Willow Creek Church, the most mature disciples of Jesus Christ are the best tools to facilitate the Kingdom of God. In this presentation you hear a brief overview of the Willow Creek research on the process for making disciples and learn three tips for how local churches can improve their effectiveness in making disciples. (~37 minutes) |
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Mission, Monuments and Missing the Mark - If God is intentional and purposeful then everyone is created for a reason. In other words, each person has a divinely ordained mission. Do you know your mission? If not, why? There are two major ways that we fail to discern and fulfill our mission, first, we build monuments to ourselves and, second, we redefine our mission. Listen to this teaching from 1 Samuel 15 on failing to fulfill your mission. (~53 minutes) |
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How to Get Rich - Is there something more valuable than money? If so, what is it and does it have anything to do with God? Speaking from Revelation 3:14-22, Dr. Chester presents the three paradigms of life - dualism, partial dualism, and holism. Everyone embraces one of the three paradigms. Only one of these paradigms will make you rich. Listen and learn which of the paradigms leads to true wealth. (~55 minutes) |
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Business as Mission Pt 1 - Listen as Dr. Chester interacts with a group of businessmen regarding the revelancy of Christianity to the workplace. The conversation begins with the question "should I only hire Christians?" and moves into a discussion of the true nature and purpose of business. Enjoy this practical presentation of business and the workplace from a biblical worldview. (~40 minutes) |
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Business as Mission Pt 2 - In part 2 of 'Business as Mission', listen to Dr. Chester continues to discuss business from a biblical worldview. Some of the topics covered in this presentation include the false doctrine of separation of church and state, the misundertanding of integrating faith and work, why the United States is the most powerful and prosperous nation in the world, common mistakes in starting a business, the implications of unequal yoking in the workplace, the biblical definition of success in the workplace, the key biblical principle of sales and marketing, the key to strategic planning in business, and transition planning. (~43 minutes) |
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Business as Mission Pt 3 - Life is short for all of us. Barring the return of Christ, we will all die. Our legacy will not be the money we made or the organizations that we built, all of which are simply self-glorifying monuments. But our true legacy will be our natural and spiritual children. Through our children we glorify God by touching the future and fulfilling our life purpose. Listen to Dr. Chester’s discussion with a group of businessmen on the topic of generational transfer. (~58 minutes) |
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The C4 Principle in Scripture - What principle would you use to hire someone to perform conflict resolution, construction work, food distribution or church leadership? Would you use the same hiring principle in all these situations? Based on biblical texts, listen to this presentation of the C4 principle - the biblical principle for hiring anyone to do any job. Learn what the world doesn't know about how to skillfully hire the right people. (~35 minutes) |
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C4 Q&A - The C4 principle is the universal biblical principle for qualifying a person for a work assignment. Since this principle is not widely taught or understood in the modern paradigm of Christianity, there are many questions about the meaning and application of C4. Listen to Dr. Chester interact with an audience and answer common questions about this powerful principle. (~20 minutes) |
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Is There Purpose to Man's Existence? - The age old question of human purpose is addressed. Conventional wisdom is challenged by biblical thinking which presents man as an intentional purposeful creation of God. This presentation includes an introduction to the biblical principle for finding your life purpose. Listen to this fresh approach to the question of human purpose. (~19 minutes) |
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Blessings of Discipleship - Given that the God of the Bible created the universe, how does one position himself or herself to receive blessings from the Creator? In this teaching you will learn key principles for enjoying God's blessings during your time on earth. Starting with the Creation Mandate and the Great Commission, this teaching reveals the nature and purpose of discipleship as God's vehicle for blessings. (~50 minutes) |
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Spiritual Reality Drives the Economy - Given that God, who is a spirit being, created the physical universe, the physical universe must reflect the nature of its creator. Therefore, just as the physical came out of the spiritual in creation, so also must physical economic reality be rooted in spiritual reality. Listen to this lively presentation about how the economy is simply a reflection of the underlying spiritual reality of a nation. (~52 minutes) |
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Finding Your Dream Job - Is it possible that there is a dream job for you - the job that will make your heart sing? If so, how do you find it? Listen to this fun and informative presentation on work. Learn God's view of work and how to find the work that you were specifically created to do. You will not find peace, joy and satisfaction in life until you find your dream job. (~1.3 hour) |
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A Biblical Worldview of Business - Every organization conducts its affairs based on a worldview. In our created universe, the only worldview that will produce lasting success is a worldview that is consistent with how the Creator designed the universe to work. If the Creator revealed Himself through the Bible, then a biblical worldview is the correct worldview. This means that the only worldview that will lead to lasting business success is a biblical worldview. Listen to this challenging presentation on the biblical worldview of business. (~1 hour) |
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What Is Success? - Whether we want to or not, everyone must answer the question, What is success? In fact, you have already staked your life on the definition of success that you have chosen. For many Christians it is fame or fortune or maybe influence, which are largely the definitions of success held by most non-Christians. But what does the Bible say? Listen to this audio and learn a biblical definition of success in life and, in particular, success in the workplace. (~35 minutes). |
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Team Building: Strategic Execution - Building great teams is challenging. One of the keys is building relational harmony among team members, which facilitates strategic execution. Listen to an inspiring story of how the management team of a failing company reformed the company's culture, enabling the company to not only survive but to prosper. (~50 minutes) |
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Overview: Starting a Business - Using the Beyond Babel Model, the keys to starting successful businesses are presented. This brief overview will give you a high level understanding of applying the Beyond Babel Model from Dr. Chester's book in the context of starting organizations. (~35 minutes) |
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C4 in Acts 6: Releasing the Word - According to Acts 6, the Word of God is released when people find and align themselves with their life purpose. This passage reveals the value and importance of marketplace callings. Listen to this presentation of how the principle of C4 applied to marketplace callings facilitates the advancement and release of the Word of God. (~35 minutes) |
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Paradigm Shifts - Christianity is about the transformation from living for ourselves to living in obedience to Christ. Transformation is not instantaneous, but is comprised of a series of changes called paradigm shifts. Listen to this teaching presented to a group of people seeking to learn how to help others effect paradigm shifts. (~45 minutes) |
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Building Equally Yoked Leadership Teams - Dr. Chester's book, Beyond Babel, presents the Beyond Babel Model, a biblical model for building excellent organizations. The second key element of the Beyond Babel Model is 'Equally Yoked Leadership Teams' . Listen to this presentation and learn how to apply to the principle of equal yoking to help your organization achieve new levels of excellence. (~51 minutes) |
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Strategic Thinking: Key to Success - No one will ever be world-class without thinking strategically. In this presentation, strategic thinking is defined and discussed. Blocks to strategic thinking are identified, such as the worship of money. Case studies are used to contrast nonstrategic and strategic thinking. The highest level of strategic thinking is alignment with the plans and purposes of God. (~70 minutes) |
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Building Learning Organizations - The definition of an organization is "two or more people who have come together to accomplish a mission." The effectiveness of an organization in accomplishing its mission is directly related to its ability to function strategically and relationally. Learning to be effective is a lifelong process. This presentation illustrates how even a stodgy government agency can learn to be effective. (~48 minutes) |
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Bearing Crops for the King - Can ordinary work be important to God? For many Christians, control of the workplace has been conceded to people driven by greed and ego. This presentation challenges conventional thinking by asserting and illustrating that God values work. Listen to a moving story of how one man faced a very difficult and unfair work situation by looking to God and walking in faith. In so doing, he produced a crop fitting for the King. (~60 minutes) |
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God and Business - When asked what God thinks of business, one pastor said, "Not much." This is an all too common perspective, not only for pastors, but also for Christians in the workplace. God created the universe, including the physical universe, and commissioned man to rule the physical universe. Enjoy this lively presentation on God's perspective of business and the true meaning of the Great Commission and the mandate for man to rule the earth. (~47 minutes) |
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Multi-Generational Leadership - Great leaders understand two key principles. First, they lead by serving. And second, they seek to pass on their vision to the next generation. Leaders who practice these principles build enduring great organizations. This presentation contrasts two leaders. One was autocratic and the other a servant. The former built a single-generational company that never realized its potential and the latter built an enduring world-class company. Listen and be challenged. (~60 minutes) |
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Kingdom Management - For most, management theory is the purview of researchers who pragmatically study organizations to extract the principles that are deemed to be the best practices. Though these principles are valuable, one should ask, "Is there more?" If God created the universe, what does it look like to manage an organization His way? This presentation offers key management principles that facilitate excellence and success from God's perspective. Using actual case studies this presentation offers a glimpse of management God's way, that is, Kingdom Management. (~60 min) |
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Who Makes the Rules? - Everyone must deal with the question, "Who makes the rules of life?" Who decides how things work for individuals, families, churches, businesses, and government? Though you may not be aware that you have answered the question, everyone must answer it. There are only a few options. Listen to this presentation and allow it to challenge you and enble you to more thoughtfully answer the question for yourself. Your answer is very significant; it will define the course of the rest of your life. (~44 min) |
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Prosperity - Everyone wants to prosper. It is a common desire of all human beings, but what is the key to prosperity? This audio presentation explores the question using a fascinating story of a businessman who nearly went bankrupt to illustrate that prosperity is the fruit of following the Creator's rules of business. (~13 minutes) |
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