The Christ-Centered Company
Darren Shearer
In a Christ-centered company, Jesus is revealed through the influencers of the company and, ultimately, throughout its defining culture and habits.
Marketplace Christians are occasionally told platitudes like “The Bible is the best handbook for business,” “God cares about business,” “Business is ministry,” and “You don’t have to leave the business world to do work that glorifies God.” However, few have seen the actionable, scriptural proof that these claims are indeed the case—other than perhaps a proverb here and there.
The Christ-Centered Company provides practical biblical commentary and real-world best practices for 37 biblical business “habits” that defi ne the culture and operations of a Christ-centered company. In this book, we’ll explore what the Bible says about each of the following major aspects of your company:
Imagine how much your company’s habits, culture, performance, and impact would upgrade if you were to discover and apply God’s will for every aspect of your company. This is a growth process that begins when one influencer in a company decides to partner with God in his mission to conform the company to his will.
Will you be that person on behalf of your company and everyone it influences?
Duration - 30m.
Author - Darren Shearer.
Narrator - Derek Shetterly.
Published Date - Sunday, 14 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2023 Darren Shearer ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
In a Christ-centered company, Jesus is revealed through the influencers of the company and, ultimately, throughout its defining culture and habits. Marketplace Christians are occasionally told platitudes like “The Bible is the best handbook for business,” “God cares about business,” “Business is ministry,” and “You don’t have to leave the business world to do work that glorifies God.” However, few have seen the actionable, scriptural proof that these claims are indeed the case—other than perhaps a proverb here and there. The Christ-Centered Company provides practical biblical commentary and real-world best practices for 37 biblical business “habits” that defi ne the culture and operations of a Christ-centered company. In this book, we’ll explore what the Bible says about each of the following major aspects of your company: Imagine how much your company’s habits, culture, performance, and impact would upgrade if you were to discover and apply God’s will for every aspect of your company. This is a growth process that begins when one influencer in a company decides to partner with God in his mission to conform the company to his will. Will you be that person on behalf of your company and everyone it influences? Duration - 30m. Author - Darren Shearer. Narrator - Derek Shetterly. Published Date - Sunday, 14 January 2024. Copyright - © 2023 Darren Shearer ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:20:55
Introduction: The Christ-Centered Company
Duration:20:49:10
Part One: Corporate Purpose and Culture
Duration:00:07:24
Habit 1: Recognize Jesus Is on the Receiving End
Duration:08:47:01
Habit 2: Rely on God’s Presence, Power, and Wisdom
Duration:12:13:57
Habit 3: Establish a Christ-Centered Purpose Statement
Duration:07:16:54
Habit 4: Define and Promote Your Core Values
Duration:11:47:41
Habit 5: Set Clear, Noble, and Measurable Goals
Duration:08:32:12
Habit 6: Focus More on Getting Better Than Getting Bigger
Duration:07:37:12
Part Two: Marketing, Sales, and Customer Care
Duration:00:06:32
Habit 7: Define and Focus on Your Target Customer
Duration:10:58:03
Habit 8: Advertise and Price the Customer’s Outcome
Duration:05:29:34
Habit 9: Prohibit Manipulative Marketing Tactics
Duration:12:16:11
Habit 10: Fulfill Your Promises and Manage Expectations
Duration:09:47:19
Habit 11: Go the “Extra Mile"
Duration:09:00:08
Part Three: Accounting and Accountability
Duration:00:07:32
Habit 12: Avoid Ethically Questionable Opportunities
Duration:08:49:14
Habit 13: Establish Clearly Defined Indicators
Duration:06:52:58
Habit 14: Stop Stuff That’s Not Working
Duration:10:02:58
Habit 15: Get Wise Counsel
Duration:04:50:31
Habit 16: Report Financial Information Honestly
Duration:06:35:43
Part Four: People Management
Duration:00:06:58
Habit 17: Hire, Promote, and Demote Biblically
Duration:12:49:23
Habit 18: Clearly Define Fireable Offenses
Duration:08:21:57
Habit 19: Establish Decentralized Management
Duration:07:44:39
Habit 20: Compensate Biblically
Duration:12:37:32
Habit 21: Establish a Culture of Trust
Duration:10:19:55
Habit 22: Provide Emotional and Spiritual Care for Your Team
Duration:12:03:30
Habit 23: Provide Rest for Your Team
Duration:10:52:57
Habit 24: Establish a Culture of Encouragement
Duration:07:42:10
Habit 25: Respect Your Suppliers and Contractors
Duration:10:41:21
Part Five: Business Law and Conflict
Duration:00:07:40
Habit 26: Pursue Peace
Duration:13:38:30
Habit 27: Compensate Wronged Customers
Duration:07:57:23
Habit 28: Establish a Culture of Forgiveness
Duration:09:29:51
Habit 29: Use a Biblical Legal Process
Duration:09:17:34
Part Six: Risk Management
Duration:00:06:14
Habit 30: Assess Your Risk
Duration:06:46:52
Habit 31: Guard Your Reputation
Duration:11:45:22
Habit 32: Diversify
Duration:04:48:28
Habit 33: Avoid Debt
Duration:09:08:56
Part Seven: Philanthropy
Duration:00:06:58
Habit 34: Tithe and Give
Duration:07:58:39
Habit 35: Give in Secret
Duration:03:10:39
Habit 36: Take Care of Your Household First
Duration:08:18:23
Habit 37: Help Those Who Are At-Risk and/or Need a First or Second Chance
Duration:06:18:59
Conclusion: The Flow of Shalom
Duration:03:39:22
Acknowledgements
Duration:01:27:14
Ending Credits
Duration:00:34:15