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The Problems
Is There Purpose to Man's Existence? - The age-old question of human purpose is addressed. Conventional wisdom is challenged by biblical thinking that 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. Watch (~18 minutes)
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? Consciously or unconsciously, everyone answers these questions. There are only a few options. Listen to this presentation and be challenged to answer these questions more thoughtfully and consciously. Your answers are significant and will define the course of your life. Watch (~44 min)
Tower of Babel Thinking - The story of the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11 illustrates the best work man can perform, in his fallen state, in a world sovereignly ruled by the triune God of the Bible. Because of the sovereignty of God, mankind in his/her default state (fallen and unredeemed) can only have success through the grace of God (a.k.a. common grace), but there is a limit to common grace. However, in mankind's redeemed state, there is special grace for success both in this life and the life to come. In this teaching, the story of the Tower of Babel is used to illustrate how to enjoy true success. Watch (~26 minutes)
Greed and a Secular Worldview - Is greed good? In the eighties movie Wall Street, the fictitious character Gordon Gekko extolled the virtues of greed. In the late nineties, John Stossel presented a positive expose on greed arguing that greed drives people to serve others. But what is the biblical view? Is greed good? Given the pervasiveness of greed in our culture, how much greed is in you? You may be surprise. Watch (~50 minutes)
Experts in Greed – There is one text in the Bible that talks about being an expert in greed. You may have read the text but didn't take notice of it because it didn’t seem to apply to you. It seems easy to view greed as a problem that others have but not you. Would you be willing to reconsider? Based on 2 Peter 2:14, this teaching offers some of the markers of becoming an expert in greed. Check it out; perhaps you're greedier than you think. Watch (~30 minutes)
Is There Purpose to Man's Existence? - The age-old question of human purpose is addressed. Conventional wisdom is challenged by biblical thinking that 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. Watch (~18 minutes)
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? Consciously or unconsciously, everyone answers these questions. There are only a few options. Listen to this presentation and be challenged to answer these questions more thoughtfully and consciously. Your answers are significant and will define the course of your life. Watch (~44 min)
Tower of Babel Thinking - The story of the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11 illustrates the best work man can perform, in his fallen state, in a world sovereignly ruled by the triune God of the Bible. Because of the sovereignty of God, mankind in his/her default state (fallen and unredeemed) can only have success through the grace of God (a.k.a. common grace), but there is a limit to common grace. However, in mankind's redeemed state, there is special grace for success both in this life and the life to come. In this teaching, the story of the Tower of Babel is used to illustrate how to enjoy true success. Watch (~26 minutes)
Greed and a Secular Worldview - Is greed good? In the eighties movie Wall Street, the fictitious character Gordon Gekko extolled the virtues of greed. In the late nineties, John Stossel presented a positive expose on greed arguing that greed drives people to serve others. But what is the biblical view? Is greed good? Given the pervasiveness of greed in our culture, how much greed is in you? You may be surprise. Watch (~50 minutes)
Experts in Greed – There is one text in the Bible that talks about being an expert in greed. You may have read the text but didn't take notice of it because it didn’t seem to apply to you. It seems easy to view greed as a problem that others have but not you. Would you be willing to reconsider? Based on 2 Peter 2:14, this teaching offers some of the markers of becoming an expert in greed. Check it out; perhaps you're greedier than you think. Watch (~30 minutes)
Christianity
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. Watch (~37 minutes)
Sound Doctrine and Deportment - Is there a connection between sound doctrine and deportment? Or is knowing sound doctrine just an intellectual exercise? For some clues, consider the apostle Paul's teaching in Titus 2:11–15. Learn his perspective and see how your view of God drives your thoughts, actions, choices, and decisions every day. Watch (~28 minutes)
Discipleship: The C4 Relational Process - Why did God create mankind? The answer is found in the Creation Mandate recorded in Genesis 1; mankind is to serve God as his ruling agents. Mankind's challenge is sin. So, what is the solution to sin? The answer is to first understand the work of Christ correctly and second to understand how the so-called Great Commission of Christ supports the Creation Mandate. This teaching offers a Christian view of both the solution to the sin problem and the relationship of the so-called Great Commission to the Creation Mandate. Watch (~47 minutes)
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 difficult and unfair work situation by looking to God and walking in faith. In so doing, he produced a crop fit for the King. Watch (~60 minutes)
Tips for Doing Good as a Christian - Given that salvation from the penalty of sin is granted by grace, do works matter in the Christian life? If so, what works matter, that is, what are good works? The apostle Paul provided an answer in Titus 3:8–15. Watch this teaching and learn some examples of good works that Christians should display. Watch (~19 minutes)
Discipleship: Paradigm Shifts - The default state of fallen mankind is to live narcissistically. Christianity is about transformation from living narcissistically to living for Christ. This transformation is not instantaneous, and it is not empowered by humans; rather, it is a series of changes, called paradigm shifts, empowered by the Holy Spirit who sovereignly uses agents (e.g., disciplers) to facilitate the transformation. In this teaching, you will learn how to serve as a facilitator of paradigm shifts. Watch (~45 minutes)
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. Watch (~37 minutes)
Sound Doctrine and Deportment - Is there a connection between sound doctrine and deportment? Or is knowing sound doctrine just an intellectual exercise? For some clues, consider the apostle Paul's teaching in Titus 2:11–15. Learn his perspective and see how your view of God drives your thoughts, actions, choices, and decisions every day. Watch (~28 minutes)
Discipleship: The C4 Relational Process - Why did God create mankind? The answer is found in the Creation Mandate recorded in Genesis 1; mankind is to serve God as his ruling agents. Mankind's challenge is sin. So, what is the solution to sin? The answer is to first understand the work of Christ correctly and second to understand how the so-called Great Commission of Christ supports the Creation Mandate. This teaching offers a Christian view of both the solution to the sin problem and the relationship of the so-called Great Commission to the Creation Mandate. Watch (~47 minutes)
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 difficult and unfair work situation by looking to God and walking in faith. In so doing, he produced a crop fit for the King. Watch (~60 minutes)
Tips for Doing Good as a Christian - Given that salvation from the penalty of sin is granted by grace, do works matter in the Christian life? If so, what works matter, that is, what are good works? The apostle Paul provided an answer in Titus 3:8–15. Watch this teaching and learn some examples of good works that Christians should display. Watch (~19 minutes)
Discipleship: Paradigm Shifts - The default state of fallen mankind is to live narcissistically. Christianity is about transformation from living narcissistically to living for Christ. This transformation is not instantaneous, and it is not empowered by humans; rather, it is a series of changes, called paradigm shifts, empowered by the Holy Spirit who sovereignly uses agents (e.g., disciplers) to facilitate the transformation. In this teaching, you will learn how to serve as a facilitator of paradigm shifts. Watch (~45 minutes)
Calling
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. Watch (~77 minutes)
Calling and Yoking - Does everyone have a divine calling? If you believe there is no God, then the answer is no. But if you believe in God as revealed in the Bible, the answer is either maybe or yes. So, which is correct? This teaching presents a holistic Christian view to the answer of calling and the importance of context and community to fulfill divine calling. Watch (~52 minutes)
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 answers. 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. Watch (~40 minutes)
Work and the Revealing of Our Destiny – If you work 40 hours a week for 48 weeks a year, your work will consume ~22% of your life. Other than sleep, there is no other activity that takes more of your time. So, if you believe you are alive on planet Earth for a purpose that is defined by your Creator, how does work relate to your purpose and destiny? This teaching explores the relationship between your work assignment and your God ordained purpose. Watch (~37 minutes)
Mission, Monuments, and Missing the Mark - If God is sovereign, intentional, and strategic, then everyone is created for a reason. This means that each person has a divinely ordained calling in life that includes many individual missions. Do you know your calling? If not, why not? There are two major ways we fail to discern and fulfill our calling: first, we build monuments to ourselves when we fail to build sons (generically speaking), and, second, we follow the ways of the world presuming that we can self-define our calling. In this teaching, the story of Saul is used to illustrate the consequences of failing to obey a divinely ordained mission and how this disobedience disrupted his calling (1 Samuel 15). Watch (~50 minutes)
The C4 Principle - The pedestrian view of individual purpose today is limited to what we call “the ministry”. By this we mean activity such as being a missionary, pastor, teacher, youth leader, etc. Could the call of God be broader than this? And if so, how would one find the call of God in venues such as the workplace or public policy? Would God provide a principle to guide us into vocations outside the common view of ministry? Listen to this teaching. See the C4 principle in Scripture and learn how to apply this principle to find and fulfill the purpose of God for your life. Watch (70 minutes)
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. Watch (~70 minutes)
The C4 Principle in Acts 6 - What is the key to facilitating church growth? According to Acts 6, the Word of God is released when people find and align themselves with their life purpose. This text reveals the value and importance of local churches supporting workplace callings. In this presentation, learn how the C4 principle applied to workplace callings facilitated the advancement and release of the Word of God to produce church growth. Watch (~35 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. Watch (~60 minutes)
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. Watch (~45 minutes)
The Process of Finding Your Calling - If you are persuaded that you are alive for a reason, how might you go about the process of discovering that reason? The C4 principle will be a wonderful tool to help you, but how do you use the tool? In this teaching, Psalms 23 is used to help you understand how to engage in a C4 process for finding your calling. This teaching provides practical tips to unlock the mystery of the call of God on your life. Watch (~90 minutes)
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. Watch (~77 minutes)
Calling and Yoking - Does everyone have a divine calling? If you believe there is no God, then the answer is no. But if you believe in God as revealed in the Bible, the answer is either maybe or yes. So, which is correct? This teaching presents a holistic Christian view to the answer of calling and the importance of context and community to fulfill divine calling. Watch (~52 minutes)
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 answers. 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. Watch (~40 minutes)
Work and the Revealing of Our Destiny – If you work 40 hours a week for 48 weeks a year, your work will consume ~22% of your life. Other than sleep, there is no other activity that takes more of your time. So, if you believe you are alive on planet Earth for a purpose that is defined by your Creator, how does work relate to your purpose and destiny? This teaching explores the relationship between your work assignment and your God ordained purpose. Watch (~37 minutes)
Mission, Monuments, and Missing the Mark - If God is sovereign, intentional, and strategic, then everyone is created for a reason. This means that each person has a divinely ordained calling in life that includes many individual missions. Do you know your calling? If not, why not? There are two major ways we fail to discern and fulfill our calling: first, we build monuments to ourselves when we fail to build sons (generically speaking), and, second, we follow the ways of the world presuming that we can self-define our calling. In this teaching, the story of Saul is used to illustrate the consequences of failing to obey a divinely ordained mission and how this disobedience disrupted his calling (1 Samuel 15). Watch (~50 minutes)
The C4 Principle - The pedestrian view of individual purpose today is limited to what we call “the ministry”. By this we mean activity such as being a missionary, pastor, teacher, youth leader, etc. Could the call of God be broader than this? And if so, how would one find the call of God in venues such as the workplace or public policy? Would God provide a principle to guide us into vocations outside the common view of ministry? Listen to this teaching. See the C4 principle in Scripture and learn how to apply this principle to find and fulfill the purpose of God for your life. Watch (70 minutes)
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. Watch (~70 minutes)
The C4 Principle in Acts 6 - What is the key to facilitating church growth? According to Acts 6, the Word of God is released when people find and align themselves with their life purpose. This text reveals the value and importance of local churches supporting workplace callings. In this presentation, learn how the C4 principle applied to workplace callings facilitated the advancement and release of the Word of God to produce church growth. Watch (~35 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. Watch (~60 minutes)
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. Watch (~45 minutes)
The Process of Finding Your Calling - If you are persuaded that you are alive for a reason, how might you go about the process of discovering that reason? The C4 principle will be a wonderful tool to help you, but how do you use the tool? In this teaching, Psalms 23 is used to help you understand how to engage in a C4 process for finding your calling. This teaching provides practical tips to unlock the mystery of the call of God on your life. Watch (~90 minutes)
Success
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 influence, which are generally the definitions of success held by most non-Christians. But what does the Bible say? This teaching presents a biblical definition of success in life and in the workplace. Watch (~43 minutes)
Five 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 you 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. Watch (~47 minutes)
Preparation for Success: Definition - What does it mean to be successful? This is a challenging question. Many might think the answer is fame, fortune, and/or power. But is this true? Can one achieve fame, fortune, and/or power and still be a failure? According to Psalm 73, the answer is yes. So, what is the true definition of success? This teaching considers Jesus' answer to the question of success. Watch (~40 minutes)
Preparation for Success: Mastery of Scripture - We know little of Jesus’ childhood. Scripture (Luke 2:40–52), however, recorded one story of Jesus at age 12 that provides clues about some of the factors that prepared Jesus for a successful life, biblically defined. In this story, Jesus dialogued with theologians who expressed amazement at his deftness. If God is intentional, how did the study and mastery of Scripture prepare Jesus for his 18-year career as a carpenter? Watch (~41 minutes)
Preparation for Success: Being Sent - From an early age, Jesus had a profound sense of being sent by the Father to fulfill a divine assignment in the Father's metanarrative. As followers of Christ, our role is to live as he lived. Each of us must uncover our divinely ordained assignment. One of the keys in this process is to find the passion in our hearts so that we can live as sent people. This teaching will challenge you to think about your calling and points you to a biblical tool to help you find your life purpose. Watch (~40 minutes)
Preparation for Success: Being Submitted - If there was ever a child who could self-govern well by age twelve, it was Jesus. Nevertheless, he willingly submitted to the authority of his parents. Why would he do this? Because he understood that one of the keys to success in life is living in submission to the God-ordained authority in your life. In this teaching, learn submission to authority following the example of Jesus. Watch (~36 minutes)
The Role of Fathers - What are the keys to success in life? For me, one of the most important keys has been, and continues to be, the role of fathers in my life. There are five men (one natural father and four spiritual fathers) who have helped me in my journey in life. In this teaching, I share a little of my experience being, trained, guided, and directed by fathers who helped me find and fulfill my life purpose. Watch (~15 minutes)
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 influence, which are generally the definitions of success held by most non-Christians. But what does the Bible say? This teaching presents a biblical definition of success in life and in the workplace. Watch (~43 minutes)
Five 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 you 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. Watch (~47 minutes)
Preparation for Success: Definition - What does it mean to be successful? This is a challenging question. Many might think the answer is fame, fortune, and/or power. But is this true? Can one achieve fame, fortune, and/or power and still be a failure? According to Psalm 73, the answer is yes. So, what is the true definition of success? This teaching considers Jesus' answer to the question of success. Watch (~40 minutes)
Preparation for Success: Mastery of Scripture - We know little of Jesus’ childhood. Scripture (Luke 2:40–52), however, recorded one story of Jesus at age 12 that provides clues about some of the factors that prepared Jesus for a successful life, biblically defined. In this story, Jesus dialogued with theologians who expressed amazement at his deftness. If God is intentional, how did the study and mastery of Scripture prepare Jesus for his 18-year career as a carpenter? Watch (~41 minutes)
Preparation for Success: Being Sent - From an early age, Jesus had a profound sense of being sent by the Father to fulfill a divine assignment in the Father's metanarrative. As followers of Christ, our role is to live as he lived. Each of us must uncover our divinely ordained assignment. One of the keys in this process is to find the passion in our hearts so that we can live as sent people. This teaching will challenge you to think about your calling and points you to a biblical tool to help you find your life purpose. Watch (~40 minutes)
Preparation for Success: Being Submitted - If there was ever a child who could self-govern well by age twelve, it was Jesus. Nevertheless, he willingly submitted to the authority of his parents. Why would he do this? Because he understood that one of the keys to success in life is living in submission to the God-ordained authority in your life. In this teaching, learn submission to authority following the example of Jesus. Watch (~36 minutes)
The Role of Fathers - What are the keys to success in life? For me, one of the most important keys has been, and continues to be, the role of fathers in my life. There are five men (one natural father and four spiritual fathers) who have helped me in my journey in life. In this teaching, I share a little of my experience being, trained, guided, and directed by fathers who helped me find and fulfill my life purpose. Watch (~15 minutes)
Thinking Christianly
How Christianity Changed 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. Watch (~66 minutes)
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. Watch (~47 minutes)
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. Watch (~59 minutes)
Work, Obedience, Growth and Prosperity – Most people work to making money. Is there a better reason? Could work have significance to God? Could God be interested and engaged with us in our work? And if so, how does that impact how and why we work? Based on Psalm 1, this teaching offers a biblical view of how to work with God and the benefits that come from alignment with God. Watch (~33 minutes)
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 or a para-church ministry. But is this the true meaning of the phrase? This teaching offers a more complete biblical meaning of the phrase and how this understanding can change your life. Watch (~47 minutes)
Working in the Name of Christ - Does God value work or is it simply a means to an end? Many think that God does not value work. It is commonly believed that work is simply a place to be ethical and evangelize, and to make money to support missions and church work. But what if God values work, then work has eternal significance. And if work has eternal significance, how then should we work? This teaching offers biblical guidance on how to work in alignment with God. Watch (~45 minutes)
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. Watch (~77 minutes)
Christian Workers - Have you ever considered what a Christian worker should look like? What would be the characteristics of a person who imitated Jesus as a worker? Ever seen anyone work like this? In this teaching, the apostle Paul’s perspective on how Christians should work is presented based on Titus 2:9–10. Watch (~25 minutes)
How Christianity Changed 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. Watch (~66 minutes)
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. Watch (~47 minutes)
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. Watch (~59 minutes)
Work, Obedience, Growth and Prosperity – Most people work to making money. Is there a better reason? Could work have significance to God? Could God be interested and engaged with us in our work? And if so, how does that impact how and why we work? Based on Psalm 1, this teaching offers a biblical view of how to work with God and the benefits that come from alignment with God. Watch (~33 minutes)
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 or a para-church ministry. But is this the true meaning of the phrase? This teaching offers a more complete biblical meaning of the phrase and how this understanding can change your life. Watch (~47 minutes)
Working in the Name of Christ - Does God value work or is it simply a means to an end? Many think that God does not value work. It is commonly believed that work is simply a place to be ethical and evangelize, and to make money to support missions and church work. But what if God values work, then work has eternal significance. And if work has eternal significance, how then should we work? This teaching offers biblical guidance on how to work in alignment with God. Watch (~45 minutes)
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. Watch (~77 minutes)
Christian Workers - Have you ever considered what a Christian worker should look like? What would be the characteristics of a person who imitated Jesus as a worker? Ever seen anyone work like this? In this teaching, the apostle Paul’s perspective on how Christians should work is presented based on Titus 2:9–10. Watch (~25 minutes)
Beyond Babel Thinking
Building Organizations According to Biblical Principles: Dream or Reality? - When considering the use of biblical principles to build organizations, many ask the question “does it work?" A predicate of this question is an assumption about the definition of success, which most believe is denominated in terms of money. Will biblical principles lead to more financial success? And if so, what are the principles? Is there a model that will guide organizational leaders to successfully applying biblical principles? Listen to this teaching and learn how to build organizations based on a biblical model. Watch (~45 minutes)
Biblical Worldview of Work - Is work just something we have to do or is it important to God? Many professing Christians don't see much value in work and, therefore, are poor workers who have a negative witness for Jesus. So, how should a Christian view work and engage in work? This teaching provides some thoughts about how to think Christianly about work and how work matters to God. Watch (~44 minutes)
Power of a Change Agent
Are convicted that there is evil in the world? If so, do you want to promote what is good and right? How does one do this, one must be a change agent. So, how does one become a change agent? The best model is the life of Jesus. There is no other human being that has facilitated goodness and righteousness in the world like Jesus. In this teaching, lessons are gleaned from Luke 24 about the principles that made Jesus a powerful change agent. Watch (~42 minutes)
Wisdom to Win at Work: Partnering with God – What does it mean to partner with God? What does partnering with God look like? How does one partner with God? What would be the fruit of partnering with God? Can you answer these questions biblically? Most professing Christians give tacit assent to the idea of partnering with God but have little understanding about what it means. Listen to this scriptural teaching and gain insight into partnering with God in the workplace. Watch (~45 minutes)
Wisdom to Win at Work: Motive–Why do you work? Your motive is one of the seminal factors to enable you to win at work. Biblically, winning is not about fame, power, or money, it is about obedience to the work assigned to you by God. If you don’t recognize the importance of the right motive, you will work with the wrong motive, which will lead to judgment. Listen to this teaching and learn what happened to one organization who built with the wrong motive. Watch (~41 minutes)
Attitudes That Transform - In today's workplace, there is much challenge with people. One of the biggest issues is attitude. Amazing work can be accomplished when workers have the right attitudes, but the wrong attitude will lead to dysfunction and failure. Listen to this teaching and learn a biblical perspective on attitudes that will transform your workplace. Watch (~45 minutes)
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 by-product of alignment with God's 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. Watch (~60 minutes)
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. 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. Watch (~58 minutes)
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. Watch (~49 minutes)
Four Basic Business Skills - From a biblical worldview, what are the four basic business skills? If you believe that the Bible is relevant to business, this question should be intriguing. Listen to this presentation and allow a biblical view of business to challenge your perspective about how to view and conduct business. Watch (~55 minutes)
Leadership That Transforms - There is much discussion about leadership today. Pundits study history to find the most effective leadership practices, but few study Scripture to find God's prescription for leadership. Listen to this teaching and learn a biblical view of leadership that will truly transform people and release their potential. Watch (~70 minutes)
Building an Equally Yoked Leadership Team - 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 the principle of equal yoking to help your organization achieve new levels of excellence. Watch (~51 minutes)
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. Watch (~69 minutes)
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. Watch (~48 minutes)
Building Organizations Practically – To build any organization—a family, a business, or a non-profit—requires sound thinking, in other words, one must have a sound worldview of reality from which to build. If one doesn't have a sound worldview, one cannot make wise decisions and therefore cannot produce excellent results. Hence, to practically and successfully build any organization requires a sound worldview. Listen to this foundational teaching about the requisite worldview that everyone needs to build any organization well. Watch (~60 minutes)
Biblical Operations Model - Every organization has 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. Watch (~1.1 hours)
Strategic 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. Watch (~61 minutes)
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. Watch (~60 min)
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. Watch (~52 minutes)
Four Things I Require from 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. Watch (~50 minutes)
Building Organizations According to Biblical Principles: Dream or Reality? - When considering the use of biblical principles to build organizations, many ask the question “does it work?" A predicate of this question is an assumption about the definition of success, which most believe is denominated in terms of money. Will biblical principles lead to more financial success? And if so, what are the principles? Is there a model that will guide organizational leaders to successfully applying biblical principles? Listen to this teaching and learn how to build organizations based on a biblical model. Watch (~45 minutes)
Biblical Worldview of Work - Is work just something we have to do or is it important to God? Many professing Christians don't see much value in work and, therefore, are poor workers who have a negative witness for Jesus. So, how should a Christian view work and engage in work? This teaching provides some thoughts about how to think Christianly about work and how work matters to God. Watch (~44 minutes)
Power of a Change Agent
Are convicted that there is evil in the world? If so, do you want to promote what is good and right? How does one do this, one must be a change agent. So, how does one become a change agent? The best model is the life of Jesus. There is no other human being that has facilitated goodness and righteousness in the world like Jesus. In this teaching, lessons are gleaned from Luke 24 about the principles that made Jesus a powerful change agent. Watch (~42 minutes)
Wisdom to Win at Work: Partnering with God – What does it mean to partner with God? What does partnering with God look like? How does one partner with God? What would be the fruit of partnering with God? Can you answer these questions biblically? Most professing Christians give tacit assent to the idea of partnering with God but have little understanding about what it means. Listen to this scriptural teaching and gain insight into partnering with God in the workplace. Watch (~45 minutes)
Wisdom to Win at Work: Motive–Why do you work? Your motive is one of the seminal factors to enable you to win at work. Biblically, winning is not about fame, power, or money, it is about obedience to the work assigned to you by God. If you don’t recognize the importance of the right motive, you will work with the wrong motive, which will lead to judgment. Listen to this teaching and learn what happened to one organization who built with the wrong motive. Watch (~41 minutes)
Attitudes That Transform - In today's workplace, there is much challenge with people. One of the biggest issues is attitude. Amazing work can be accomplished when workers have the right attitudes, but the wrong attitude will lead to dysfunction and failure. Listen to this teaching and learn a biblical perspective on attitudes that will transform your workplace. Watch (~45 minutes)
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 by-product of alignment with God's 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. Watch (~60 minutes)
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. 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. Watch (~58 minutes)
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. Watch (~49 minutes)
Four Basic Business Skills - From a biblical worldview, what are the four basic business skills? If you believe that the Bible is relevant to business, this question should be intriguing. Listen to this presentation and allow a biblical view of business to challenge your perspective about how to view and conduct business. Watch (~55 minutes)
Leadership That Transforms - There is much discussion about leadership today. Pundits study history to find the most effective leadership practices, but few study Scripture to find God's prescription for leadership. Listen to this teaching and learn a biblical view of leadership that will truly transform people and release their potential. Watch (~70 minutes)
Building an Equally Yoked Leadership Team - 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 the principle of equal yoking to help your organization achieve new levels of excellence. Watch (~51 minutes)
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. Watch (~69 minutes)
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. Watch (~48 minutes)
Building Organizations Practically – To build any organization—a family, a business, or a non-profit—requires sound thinking, in other words, one must have a sound worldview of reality from which to build. If one doesn't have a sound worldview, one cannot make wise decisions and therefore cannot produce excellent results. Hence, to practically and successfully build any organization requires a sound worldview. Listen to this foundational teaching about the requisite worldview that everyone needs to build any organization well. Watch (~60 minutes)
Biblical Operations Model - Every organization has 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. Watch (~1.1 hours)
Strategic 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. Watch (~61 minutes)
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. Watch (~60 min)
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. Watch (~52 minutes)
Four Things I Require from 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. Watch (~50 minutes)
Money
Money: What Is It? – The commonly accepted measure of success, significance, security, and satisfaction is money. One of the ways this is expressed is through the ubiquitous assumption that if a person has money, he or she has no needs. Scripture provides Jesus' perspective on this assumption. In this teaching, Jesus's letter to the Laodiceans (Revelation 3:14–22) is examined to understand the true nature of money. Watch (~15 minutes)
Money: How to Use It? – The question of how to use money may seem trivial. Most people think they know how to use money. They use money to accomplish their will. But is this the correct way to use money? In this teaching, Jesus' view of the use of money, as taught in Luke 12, is presented, and contrasted against the pedestrian view of retirement. Watch (~17 minutes)
Jesus Jobs and Money - It is easy to see the connection between work 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. Watch (~60 minutes)
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. Watch (~55 minutes)
Prosperity - Everyone wants to prosper. It is a common desire of all human beings, but what is the key to prosperity? This 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. Watch (~13 minutes)
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. Watch (~60 minutes)
Becoming Rich - The common view of success today is coupled with money. The maxim is that if you have money, you are a success. But is this true? The excessive focus on accumulating money is greed and has destroyed many. What was Jesus’ perspective on money and success? Are money and success coupled? If not, what is true success? Learn how to build wealth that will bless you both now and for eternity. Watch (~ 50 minutes)
Parable of the Minas - Is there any connection between your faith in Christ and your money? When Zacchaeus met Christ, he was transformed. An evidence 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. Watch (~41 minutes)
The Tithe Principle - What is the tithe principle? Isn’t it just an obsolete Old Testament concept that is no longer required of New Testament Christians? After all, there is no mention of the tithe in the New Testament, right? Many think this way, but is it true? What does the Scripture really teach about the tithe principle? In this teaching, the tithe principle is explored from a biblical perspective. Learn what it is, how to practice it, and why to practice it. Watch (~52 minutes)
Biblical Worldview of Investing – Isn't investing about making money so I can do what I want to do? How could the Bible be relevant to investing? In a universe created and governed by a sovereign, intentional, strategic God, everything has a purpose defined by the Creator. Therefore, to understand investing, you must understand God's purpose for investing. This teaching explores biblical ideas about how to understand and make investment decisions aligned with God. Watch (~75 minutes)
Money: What Is It? – The commonly accepted measure of success, significance, security, and satisfaction is money. One of the ways this is expressed is through the ubiquitous assumption that if a person has money, he or she has no needs. Scripture provides Jesus' perspective on this assumption. In this teaching, Jesus's letter to the Laodiceans (Revelation 3:14–22) is examined to understand the true nature of money. Watch (~15 minutes)
Money: How to Use It? – The question of how to use money may seem trivial. Most people think they know how to use money. They use money to accomplish their will. But is this the correct way to use money? In this teaching, Jesus' view of the use of money, as taught in Luke 12, is presented, and contrasted against the pedestrian view of retirement. Watch (~17 minutes)
Jesus Jobs and Money - It is easy to see the connection between work 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. Watch (~60 minutes)
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. Watch (~55 minutes)
Prosperity - Everyone wants to prosper. It is a common desire of all human beings, but what is the key to prosperity? This 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. Watch (~13 minutes)
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. Watch (~60 minutes)
Becoming Rich - The common view of success today is coupled with money. The maxim is that if you have money, you are a success. But is this true? The excessive focus on accumulating money is greed and has destroyed many. What was Jesus’ perspective on money and success? Are money and success coupled? If not, what is true success? Learn how to build wealth that will bless you both now and for eternity. Watch (~ 50 minutes)
Parable of the Minas - Is there any connection between your faith in Christ and your money? When Zacchaeus met Christ, he was transformed. An evidence 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. Watch (~41 minutes)
The Tithe Principle - What is the tithe principle? Isn’t it just an obsolete Old Testament concept that is no longer required of New Testament Christians? After all, there is no mention of the tithe in the New Testament, right? Many think this way, but is it true? What does the Scripture really teach about the tithe principle? In this teaching, the tithe principle is explored from a biblical perspective. Learn what it is, how to practice it, and why to practice it. Watch (~52 minutes)
Biblical Worldview of Investing – Isn't investing about making money so I can do what I want to do? How could the Bible be relevant to investing? In a universe created and governed by a sovereign, intentional, strategic God, everything has a purpose defined by the Creator. Therefore, to understand investing, you must understand God's purpose for investing. This teaching explores biblical ideas about how to understand and make investment decisions aligned with God. Watch (~75 minutes)
Biblical Economics
Spiritual Reality Drives the Economy - If you accept that God is a spirit being who created the physical universe then physical reality reflects the Creator. This means that just as the physical came out of the spiritual in creation, so also physical economic reality is rooted in spiritual reality. Therefore, to enjoy blessings in his creation, one must align with the Creator’s rules. In this teaching, you will learn foundational truth about economics from a Christian worldview. Watch (~52 minutes)
The Financial World in Crisis: The Role of Values in Regulation -Why is the world in a financial crisis? Why are sovereign nations so encumbered with debt? How did this happen? The answer to these questions is simply bad values rooted in bad theology in world leaders. Listen to this presentation and learn how theology drives the financial affairs and how only sound theology will lead to sound enduring financial results. Watch (~58 minutes)
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. Watch (~53 minutes)
Managing Financial Stress – Challenging economic conditions are difficult for everyone. Does the Bible offer any guidance for navigating turbulent economic times? Are there timeless universal principles (TUP) that will help us make wise choices? In this teaching, biblically based TUP is presented to a group of organizational leaders who are seeking to walk with God through challenging times and to learn how to better manage financial stress. This video is half presentation and half Q&A. Watch (~84 minutes)
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 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. Watch (~45 minutes)
Spiritual Reality Drives the Economy - If you accept that God is a spirit being who created the physical universe then physical reality reflects the Creator. This means that just as the physical came out of the spiritual in creation, so also physical economic reality is rooted in spiritual reality. Therefore, to enjoy blessings in his creation, one must align with the Creator’s rules. In this teaching, you will learn foundational truth about economics from a Christian worldview. Watch (~52 minutes)
The Financial World in Crisis: The Role of Values in Regulation -Why is the world in a financial crisis? Why are sovereign nations so encumbered with debt? How did this happen? The answer to these questions is simply bad values rooted in bad theology in world leaders. Listen to this presentation and learn how theology drives the financial affairs and how only sound theology will lead to sound enduring financial results. Watch (~58 minutes)
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. Watch (~53 minutes)
Managing Financial Stress – Challenging economic conditions are difficult for everyone. Does the Bible offer any guidance for navigating turbulent economic times? Are there timeless universal principles (TUP) that will help us make wise choices? In this teaching, biblically based TUP is presented to a group of organizational leaders who are seeking to walk with God through challenging times and to learn how to better manage financial stress. This video is half presentation and half Q&A. Watch (~84 minutes)
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 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. Watch (~45 minutes)
Business as Mission
Business as Mission Part 1 - Listen as Gerald Chester interacts with a group of businessmen regarding the relevancy of Christianity to the workplace. The conversation begins with the question "should I hire Christians" and moves into a discussion of the true nature and purpose of management. Enjoy this practical presentation of business, management, leadership, and the workplace from a Christian worldview. Watch (~40 minutes)
Business as Mission Part 2 - In part 2 of "Business as Mission," Gerald 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 misunderstanding 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 definition of success, the key to strategic planning, and transition planning. Watch (~43 minutes)
Business as Mission Part 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. Enjoy and be challenged by this discussion with a group of businessmen on the topic of generational transfer. Watch (~58 minutes)
Business as Mission Part 1 - Listen as Gerald Chester interacts with a group of businessmen regarding the relevancy of Christianity to the workplace. The conversation begins with the question "should I hire Christians" and moves into a discussion of the true nature and purpose of management. Enjoy this practical presentation of business, management, leadership, and the workplace from a Christian worldview. Watch (~40 minutes)
Business as Mission Part 2 - In part 2 of "Business as Mission," Gerald 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 misunderstanding 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 definition of success, the key to strategic planning, and transition planning. Watch (~43 minutes)
Business as Mission Part 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. Enjoy and be challenged by this discussion with a group of businessmen on the topic of generational transfer. Watch (~58 minutes)
Parenting
Discovering Your Child's Destiny, Pt I – The birth of a child is a remarkable event. But beyond the natural wonder, birth is a deeply spiritual event. For the parents, it is the entrance into a journey of faith to discover the will of God for their children. This can be a daunting task, but Scripture provides guidance. This teaching compares biblical principles of parenting against common non-biblical cultural ideas. In this teaching, explores a biblical view of parenting that will help you discover the destiny and purpose of God for your child. Watch (~65 minutes)
Discovering Your Child's Destiny, Pt II –The birth of a child is a remarkable event. But beyond the natural wonder, birth is a deeply spiritual event. For the parents, it is the entrance into a journey of faith to discover the will of God for their children. This can be a daunting task, but Scripture provides guidance. This teaching applies the C4 principle and the seven questions exercise (presented in the Strategic Life Alignment teaching) as tools to help parents discover the purpose of God for their children. Watch (~90 minutes)
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. Watch (~1.2 hours)
Discovering Your Child's Destiny, Pt I – The birth of a child is a remarkable event. But beyond the natural wonder, birth is a deeply spiritual event. For the parents, it is the entrance into a journey of faith to discover the will of God for their children. This can be a daunting task, but Scripture provides guidance. This teaching compares biblical principles of parenting against common non-biblical cultural ideas. In this teaching, explores a biblical view of parenting that will help you discover the destiny and purpose of God for your child. Watch (~65 minutes)
Discovering Your Child's Destiny, Pt II –The birth of a child is a remarkable event. But beyond the natural wonder, birth is a deeply spiritual event. For the parents, it is the entrance into a journey of faith to discover the will of God for their children. This can be a daunting task, but Scripture provides guidance. This teaching applies the C4 principle and the seven questions exercise (presented in the Strategic Life Alignment teaching) as tools to help parents discover the purpose of God for their children. Watch (~90 minutes)
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. Watch (~1.2 hours)
