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August 7, 2018
Title: Your Job is your Ministry
Topic: Work and Ministry
Discussed by Bob Dickie
with Crown Financial Ministries (www.Crown.org)
Part 1 of 2
Luke10:2 “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.”
The issue at hand today is: What are you doing to share the Gospel every day? Serving full-time in ministry is great and we need many people around the globe who are willing to share the Gospel in this manner. But those of us who have full-time jobs can be doing God’s work, too, right in our own office buildings!
Robert Dickie is the President of Crown Financial Ministries. He believes that some people just aren’t cut out for full-time ministry. “We have a generation of leaders who have encouraged members of their congregation to go into full-time ministry to serve the Lord forgetting that the very place where they could serve is in the business world,” Mr. Dickie says.
There are many Scripture references which describe the “real jobs” of people who ministered for the Kingdom. Listen in as Robert Dickie discusses these and why we should use them as guidance in our own lives. “However God has called us, as long as we are in alignment, that’s where we are going to make the biggest impact,” he says.
Robert also believes there is an opportunity many people bypass out of fear: starting their own business. He does warn that not everyone can handle this type of endeavor, but those who can should! Yes, even in this troubled economy! Imagine the impact you could have on thousands of people, if not more, simply by supplying a service.
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Your Job is your Ministry
Topic: Work and Ministry
Discussed by Bob Dickie
with Crown Financial Ministries (www.Crown.org)
Robert Dickie believes that those in full-time ministry are
essential to the Kingdom of God. We need people across the globe
ministering to the needy and those who would otherwise never hear the Good News
of Jesus Christ. In fact, Robert’s father has been a Baptist preacher for nearly
forty years! He knows the importance of ministers and missionaries and
non-profits.
However, the problem lies in people who, with the best intentions, are not
really called into ministry by God, but by feelings. “Many people go into
ministry with this idea that working for a non-profit is a utopian environment
of helping others and happiness,” Robert says. Oftentimes, working for a
non-profit or other ministry is more difficult and more stressful than a job in
the private sector!
So, how can you make a difference? First, Robert Dickie encourages us to be good
stewards of the money God has given us. Yes, tithe. Give sacrificially back to
God and also to others. Listen in as Robert describes the sad reality that
hundreds of missionaries are being sent home because they do not have the money
to continue their work.
We can also be bold at work, proclaiming Christ’s love through our words and
actions. It is important to show others who we are and what we believe in our
daily activities. “It is not just about profits; it’s about impacting the
community,” Robert says.
Click [here] to
order a copy of Robert Dickies’ newest book, “THE LEAP – Launching your
Full-Time Career in our Part-Time Economy.”
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December 29, 2015
Title: Your Job is your Ministry
Topic: Work and Ministry
Discussed by Bob Dickie
with Crown Financial Ministries (www.Crown.org)
Part 1 of 2
Luke 2:10 “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.”
The issue at hand today is: What are you doing to share the Gospel every day? Serving full-time in ministry is great and we need many people around the globe who are willing to share the Gospel in this manner. But those of us who have full-time jobs can be doing God’s work, too, right in our own office buildings!
Robert Dickie is the President of Crown Financial Ministries. He believes that some people just aren’t cut out for full-time ministry. “We have a generation of leaders who have encouraged members of their congregation to go into full-time ministry to serve the Lord forgetting that the very place where they could serve is in the business world,” Mr. Dickie says.
There are many Scripture references which describe the “real jobs” of people who ministered for the Kingdom. Listen in as Robert Dickie discusses these and why we should use them as guidance in our own lives. “However God has called us, as long as we are in alignment, that’s where we are going to make the biggest impact,” he says.
Robert also believes there is an opportunity many people bypass out of fear: starting their own business. He does warn that not everyone can handle this type of endeavor, but those who can should! Yes, even in this troubled economy! Imagine the impact you could have on thousands of people, if not more, simply by supplying a service.
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Your Job is your Ministry
Topic: Work and Ministry
Discussed by Bob Dickie
with Crown Financial Ministries (www.Crown.org)
Robert Dickie believes that those in full-time ministry are
essential to the Kingdom of God. We need people across the globe
ministering to the needy and those who would otherwise never hear the Good News
of Jesus Christ. In fact, Robert’s father has been a Baptist preacher for nearly
forty years! He knows the importance of ministers and missionaries and
non-profits.
However, the problem lies in people who, with the best intentions, are not
really called into ministry by God, but by feelings. “Many people go into
ministry with this idea that working for a non-profit is a utopian environment
of helping others and happiness,” Robert says. Oftentimes, working for a
non-profit or other ministry is more difficult and more stressful than a job in
the private sector!
So, how can you make a difference? First, Robert Dickie encourages us to be good
stewards of the money God has given us. Yes, tithe. Give sacrificially back to
God and also to others. Listen in as Robert describes the sad reality that
hundreds of missionaries are being sent home because they do not have the money
to continue their work.
We can also be bold at work, proclaiming Christ’s love through our words and
actions. It is important to show others who we are and what we believe in our
daily activities. “It is not just about profits; it’s about impacting the
community,” Robert says.
Click [here] to
order a copy of Robert Dickies’ newest book, “THE LEAP – Launching your
Full-Time Career in our Part-Time Economy.”
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December 11, 2015
Title: Your Job is your Ministry
Topic: Work and Ministry
Discussed by Bob Dickie
with Crown Financial Ministries (www.Crown.org)
Part 1 of 2
Luke 2:10 “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.”
The issue at hand today is: What are you doing to share the Gospel every day? Serving full-time in ministry is great and we need many people around the globe who are willing to share the Gospel in this manner. But those of us who have full-time jobs can be doing God’s work, too, right in our own office buildings!
Robert Dickie is the President of Crown Financial Ministries. He believes that some people just aren’t cut out for full-time ministry. “We have a generation of leaders who have encouraged members of their congregation to go into full-time ministry to serve the Lord forgetting that the very place where they could serve is in the business world,” Mr. Dickie says.
There are many Scripture references which describe the “real jobs” of people who ministered for the Kingdom. Listen in as Robert Dickie discusses these and why we should use them as guidance in our own lives. “However God has called us, as long as we are in alignment, that’s where we are going to make the biggest impact,” he says.
Robert also believes there is an opportunity many people bypass out of fear: starting their own business. He does warn that not everyone can handle this type of endeavor, but those who can should! Yes, even in this troubled economy! Imagine the impact you could have on thousands of people, if not more, simply by supplying a service.
More from this Guest More on this Topic More from this Organization
Title: Part 2 of 2 - Your Job is your Ministry
Topic: Work and Ministry
Discussed by Bob Dickie
with Crown Financial Ministries (www.Crown.org)
Robert Dickie believes that those in full-time ministry are
essential to the Kingdom of God. We need people across the globe
ministering to the needy and those who would otherwise never hear the Good News
of Jesus Christ. In fact, Robert’s father has been a Baptist preacher for nearly
forty years! He knows the importance of ministers and missionaries and
non-profits.
However, the problem lies in people who, with the best intentions, are not
really called into ministry by God, but by feelings. “Many people go into
ministry with this idea that working for a non-profit is a utopian environment
of helping others and happiness,” Robert says. Oftentimes, working for a
non-profit or other ministry is more difficult and more stressful than a job in
the private sector!
So, how can you make a difference? First, Robert Dickie encourages us to be good
stewards of the money God has given us. Yes, tithe. Give sacrificially back to
God and also to others. Listen in as Robert describes the sad reality that
hundreds of missionaries are being sent home because they do not have the money
to continue their work.
We can also be bold at work, proclaiming Christ’s love through our words and
actions. It is important to show others who we are and what we believe in our
daily activities. “It is not just about profits; it’s about impacting the
community,” Robert says.
Click [here] to
order a copy of Robert Dickies’ newest book, “THE LEAP – Launching your
Full-Time Career in our Part-Time Economy.”
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October 28, 2015
Title: Your Job is your Ministry
Topic: Work and Ministry
Discussed by Bob Dickie
with Crown Financial Ministries (www.Crown.org)
Part 1 of 2
Luke 2:10 “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.”
The issue at hand today is: What are you doing to share the Gospel every day? Serving full-time in ministry is great and we need many people around the globe who are willing to share the Gospel in this manner. But those of us who have full-time jobs can be doing God’s work, too, right in our own office buildings!
Robert Dickie is the President of Crown Financial Ministries. He believes that some people just aren’t cut out for full-time ministry. “We have a generation of leaders who have encouraged members of their congregation to go into full-time ministry to serve the Lord forgetting that the very place where they could serve is in the business world,” Mr. Dickie says.
There are many Scripture references which describe the “real jobs” of people who ministered for the Kingdom. Listen in as Robert Dickie discusses these and why we should use them as guidance in our own lives. “However God has called us, as long as we are in alignment, that’s where we are going to make the biggest impact,” he says.
Robert also believes there is an opportunity many people bypass out of fear: starting their own business. He does warn that not everyone can handle this type of endeavor, but those who can should! Yes, even in this troubled economy! Imagine the impact you could have on thousands of people, if not more, simply by supplying a service.
More from this Guest More on this Topic More from this Organization
Title: Part 2 of 2 - Your Job is your Ministry
Topic: Work and Ministry
Discussed by Bob Dickie
with Crown Financial Ministries (www.Crown.org)
Robert Dickie believes that those in full-time ministry are
essential to the Kingdom of God. We need people across the globe
ministering to the needy and those who would otherwise never hear the Good News
of Jesus Christ. In fact, Robert’s father has been a Baptist preacher for nearly
forty years! He knows the importance of ministers and missionaries and
non-profits.
However, the problem lies in people who, with the best intentions, are not
really called into ministry by God, but by feelings. “Many people go into
ministry with this idea that working for a non-profit is a utopian environment
of helping others and happiness,” Robert says. Oftentimes, working for a
non-profit or other ministry is more difficult and more stressful than a job in
the private sector!
So, how can you make a difference? First, Robert Dickie encourages us to be good
stewards of the money God has given us. Yes, tithe. Give sacrificially back to
God and also to others. Listen in as Robert describes the sad reality that
hundreds of missionaries are being sent home because they do not have the money
to continue their work.
We can also be bold at work, proclaiming Christ’s love through our words and
actions. It is important to show others who we are and what we believe in our
daily activities. “It is not just about profits; it’s about impacting the
community,” Robert says.
Click [here] to
order a copy of Robert Dickies’ newest book, “THE LEAP – Launching your
Full-Time Career in our Part-Time Economy.”
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April 15, 2015
Title: Owning a Business as a Christian
Topic: Christian Business Owners and Freedom of Religion
Discussed by Bob Dickie
with Crown Financial Ministries (www.Crown.org)
Part 1 of 2
Have you ever
wondered what the Bible says about business? How should we act as owners? How
should we behave as employees? More importantly, how should we treat those less
fortunate than we are?
Bob Dickie is the President of Crown Financial Ministries, which
produces My Money Life, a vignette we play daily on the What’s UP
Radio Program. Bob is also an author, speaker, and conference leader. He is
preparing for a new event for Christian business owners, leaders, and
entrepreneurs on “How to Build a Business that Cares for the Least of These”.
Many people are experiencing financial difficulties, especially small business
owners. It might be hard to want to help those who are less fortunate than we
are for fear of losing our livelihood. Bob Dickie says, “We live in a
culture of self-centeredness, fueled by greed. When that happens, the least of
these get forgotten.” Listen in as he discusses this and gives some great
advice straight from the Bible. “God owns your business. You are merely the
steward.”
At the beginning of each day, fall on your knees and ask God for wisdom.
“It’s okay to strive for success, but you don’t want to violate Biblical
principals in that process,” Bob Dickie says. And remember: Employees are
people, too. They are the life-blood of any business. They deserve to be treated
with respect. Listen in to the next segment with Bob as he elaborates on why it
is important to take care of your employees.
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Owning a Business as a Christian
Topic: Christian Business Owners and Freedom of Religion
Discussed by Bob Dickie
with Crown Financial Ministries (www.Crown.org)
Lack of a good work ethic is one
of the most frequent complaints that Bob Dickie hears from business owners
concerning their employees. His council to employees is to “always do your best
and always treat your employer with respect.” Your character will prove itself
and you will rise to the top. No matter what your job description is, always be
ready to do more. Employees, your attitude should be “What can I do that you
don’t want to do?”
Finally, Bob Dickie discusses George Bailey, who is the banker in the classic
Christmas movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” and the bankruptcy of Enron. Why is the
“Golden Rule” such an important lesson to learn? Companies that thrive follow
Biblical principles, plain and simple. “They honor God and keep Him first, doing
things according to scripture,” Bob says. “God’s principles change everything,
not just for this lifetime, but for eternity.”
Bob has a new book out, “The Leap”, that you can order [here].
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August 5, 2014
Title: Would Jesus be Impressed with your Resume?
Topic: Career Advice
Discussed by Bob Dickie
with Crown Financial Ministries (www.Crown.org)
What would Jesus see on your resume? Would he be proud of your
accomplishments?
Robert Dickie is the President of Crown Financial Ministries. He says that when
you’re looking for what to include on your resume in this current, job-poor
economy, a book you may not have considered has some great advice -- The Bible.
Sometimes your greatest accomplishments are not bound to your career field.
Listen in as Robert explains.
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