Kingdom Commerce Leaders Impacting Culture through Faith and Action

Within these pages, you’ ll find authentic stories and profound insights from visionary leaders – business owners, entrepreneurs, and C-level executives who generously use their expoeriences to inspire, challenge, and guide you to reach your professional and spiritual potential. True success is not measured solely by profit margins but by transformative impact of faith-driven leadership. The lessons shared offer Kingdom perspective on leadership, commerce, and culture. With contributions of twenty-eight authors, this book is a testament to the possibilities that emerge when faith meets action in the marketplace. Discover how these remarkable leaders have woven faith into the very fabric of their businesses, becoming agents of change and beacons of hope in a world yearning for transformation. This is more than just a book; it is a rallying cry to advance the Kingdom of God through the marketplace.

Krystal Parker is a former executive for a Fortune 200 publicly traded oil and gas company. She has experience in organizational management leading hundreds of employees and providing J.D. Powers with award-winning customer service to more than 2.1 million customers across the U. S. She advanced her education at Harvard Business School for senior executive leaders, focusing on innovation, globalization, and leadership diversity. She earned an undergraduate degree in psychology and a master’ s in marketing. Krystal presently serves as president of the U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce.

Introduction .......................................................................................v Chapter 1 The Kingdom Advantage: Christian Leadership in Business by Howard Partridge......................................1 Chapter 2 Rediscovering Identity: Rooting Business in Christ by Dawn Sipley.............................................................5 Chapter 3 Christ-Centered Foundations: Building Enterprises on Eternal Values by Ford Taylor...............9 Chapter 4 Led by the Spirit by David Roznowski........................15 Chapter 5 Unveiling the Intangibles: Infusing the Fruits of the Spirit into Business by Joy Capps..........................19 Chapter 6 Miraculous Moments in Business: Recognizing God’ s Hand at Work by Morris Hartley......................25 Chapter 7 Cultivating a Godly Workforce: Building Teams Aligned with Christ’ s Values by Virginia Grounds......29 Chapter 8 Ethics, Excellence, and Betrayal by Jim Subers............33 Chapter 9 From Local to Global: The Transformative Power of Kingdom Thinking and Enterprise by William A. Snell Jr.....................................................................39 Chapter 10 Navigating Modern Markets with Ancient Wisdom: 1 Corinthians 3, A Biblical Blueprint for Kingdom Commerce by Krystal Parker.......................45 iv • KINGDOM COMMERCE Chapter 11 Refiner’ s Fire: Sanctification by Obedience … or Disobedience by Simon Bois.......................................49 Chapter 12 Integrating Worship: The Role of Praise and Prayer in Business by Dr. Joshua Steinke................................57 Chapter 13 That They May Be One: The Power of Kingdom Collaboration by Jim & Martha Brangenberg.............61 Chapter 14 Divine Appointments: Seizing God’ s Ordained Opportunities by Dana A. Dunmyer...........................65 Chapter 15 Strengthening Spiritual Bonds: The Heart of Christian Collaboration by Nicole L. Davis, PhD.......69 Chapter 16 Transformative Business Practices: Crafting a Kingdom Paradigm for Success by Robert Fukui........73 Chapter 17 Mission-Driven Ventures: Aligning Business Goals with Heavenly Purpose by Craig Hohnberger.............83 Chapter 18 Personal Spiritual Growth: Refining the Soul through Business Challenges by Bob Willbanks.........89 Chapter 19 Unified in Mission: Crafting a Collective Christian Business Vision by Steve Ahearn.................................95 Chapter 20 The Future Awaits: Embracing God’ s Vision for Kingdom Entrepreneurs by Joy Dawson......................99 Chapter 21 The Power of Identity: Understanding Who We Are in Christ by Chet Gladkowski............................103 Chapter 22 Building to Last: Foundations in Jesus for Enduring Success by Ford Taylor..............................109 ? • v Chapter 23 Building Bridges: Connecting Commerce with Your Business Story by David Welday.......................117 Chapter 24 Shining Lights: Role Models in Christian Business Leadership by Nate Chrisman...................................123 Chapter 25 Growth and Grace: Trusting God to Determine Your Steps by Eric Floyd...........................................127 Chapter 26 Faithful Stewardship: Managing Resources God’ s Way by Shelsea Becker..............................................131 Chapter 27 Resilience and Restoration: Overcoming Setbacks with Faith by Eileen Vazquez....................................137 Chapter 28 God’ s View of Economy vs Worldview: Purposeful Profit and Divine Distribution by Kristi Nowrouzi...141 Chapter 29 Our Daily Work— a Holy Calling to Stewardship— Serving the Lord Fulltime by Jan Sturesson....................................................................147 Chapter 30 Visionary Ventures: Anticipating the Future of Kingdom Commerce by Steve Ahearn......................151 Call to Action.................................................................................155 What’ s next? ...........................................................