Joy at Work (Paperback)

Raymond Bakke

ISBN 10: 0976268639 / ISBN 13: 9780976268635

Verlag: PVG, Seattle, WA, 2005

Paperback. Back in the Garden, work was fun. Yet, in today's fallen world, joy and work are rarely used in the same sentence. But God really does intend for us to find joy in our work. Join Raymond Bakke, Brad Smith, and Bill Hendricks as they explore what the Bible says about the purpose of business and our right to a joyful workplace. No matter where you spend those 50 or 60 hours during the week-whether it's in business, government, or the nonprofit sector; in church, at home, or anywhere else-God intends for you to find joy in your work.This 10-week study accompanies Joy at Work, a book by Dennis W. Bakke, co-founder and CEO of AES, a worldwide energy giant with 40,000 employees in 31 countries. Shaped by his faith, Bakke recounts his quest to create the most fun workplace ever-using principles established in the Garden. This study provides the biblical map that he used as he charted and led that journey. Starting with the Genesis record of creation and moving through Revelation, this Bible study supplements Joy at Work with:Biblical readings that unveil the principles behind each chapter in Joy at Work A synthesis of theological principlesReflective questions to prepare readers for small-group discussionQuestions for small-group discussionGuidelines for immediate and long-term application for business and nonprofit leaders at all levels of corporations and organizations.The Joy at Work experience has the power to profoundly change your workplace and your life. Dr. Raymond Bakke, Brad Smith and William Hendricks take you through a ten-week study that examines the concept of business as mission. This special edition includes the Bible Study DVD taht features outstanding leaders and pastors, and explores what the Bible says about your purpose in the workplace, decision-making and trusting others. Joy at Work has the power to profoundly change your workplace and your life. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780976268635

Inhaltsangabe:

Back in the Garden, work was fun. Yet, in today’s fallen world, joy and work are rarely used in the same sentence. But God really does intend for us to find joy in our work. Join Raymond Bakke, Brad Smith, and Bill Hendricks as they explore what the Bible says about the purpose of business and our right to a joyful workplace. No matter where you spend those 50 or 60 hours during the week—whether it’s in business, government, or the nonprofit sector; in church, at home, or anywhere else—God intends for you to find joy in your work.

This 10-week study accompanies Joy at Work, a book by Dennis W. Bakke, co-founder and CEO of AES, a worldwide energy giant with 40,000 employees in 31 countries. Shaped by his faith, Bakke recounts his quest to create the most fun workplace ever—using principles established in the Garden. This study provides the biblical map that he used as he charted and led that journey. Starting with the Genesis record of creation and moving through Revelation, this Bible study supplements Joy at Work with:

Biblical readings that unveil the principles behind each chapter in Joy at Work A synthesis of theological principles
Reflective questions to prepare readers for small-group discussion
Questions for small-group discussion
Guidelines for immediate and long-term application for business and nonprofit leaders at all levels of corporations and organizations.

The Joy at Work experience has the power to profoundly change your workplace and your life.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:

Raymond Bakke is the founder of International Urban Associates and chair of the Board of Regents at Bakke Graduate University in Seattle. A professor of urban and global leadership, Raymond Bakke has authored The Urban Christian, A Theology as Big as the City, and A Biblical Word for an Urban World.

William Hendricks is president of The Giftedness Center, a Dallas-based consulting firm specializing in organizational design and strategic people management. Bill is the author and coauthor of fifteen books, including the classic Your Work Matters to God, The Power of Uniqueness, and The Light That Never Dies: A Story of Hope In the Shadows of Grief.

Brad Smith is the president of Bakke Graduate University. He co-founded the Center for Christian Leadership at Dallas Seminary, spent years consulting with both nonprofit organizations and Fortune 500 companies, pastored an urban church and served as both president and CEO of Leadership Network in Dallas.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Joy at Work (Paperback)
Verlag: PVG, Seattle, WA
Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: new