http://open.biola.edu/collections/leadership-lecture-series en-us Copyright Biola University Biblical Wisdom for the Business World Biola University In this series, listeners will be provided with a wealth of practical advice on pairing the often conflicting worlds of faith and business. The lectures in this collection feature Wayne Grudem, Dallas Willard, and many others as they attempt to analyze topics of work, business, leadership, stewardship, faith, and money from a Christian perspective. In this series, listeners will be provided with a wealth of practical advice on pairing the often conflicting worlds of faith and business. The lectures in this collection feature Wayne Grudem, Dallas Willard, and many others as they attempt to analyze topics of work, business, leadership, stewardship, faith, and money from a Christian perspective. Wayne Grudem Dr. Wayne Grudem addresses Talbot School of Theology faculty on the moral and spiritual qualities of productive work as a means to love your neighbor and bring glory to God. Dr. Wayne Grudem addresses Talbot School of Theology faculty on the moral and spiritual qualities of productive work as a means to love your neighbor and bring glory to God. http://open.biola.edu/resources/a-theology-of-work-vocation Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0700 66:28 culture, love, creativity, relationships, business, vocation, value, work, rest, productivity, moral work, Christian worldview, free market 1 Joseph A. Maciariello Joseph Maciariello addresses Talbot School of Theology faculty about lessons in authority, power, and leadership in a moral sense learned from management guru Peter Drucker. He covers absolute power, the lust for power, and positive lessons from the Founding Fathers. Joseph Maciariello addresses Talbot School of Theology faculty about lessons in authority, power, and leadership in a moral sense learned from management guru Peter Drucker. He covers absolute power, the lust for power, and positive lessons from the Founding Fathers. http://open.biola.edu/resources/peter-drucker-s-theology-of-work Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0700 19:51 leadership, business, vocation, discipleship, leadership, power, work, character, authority, values, management, Peter Drucker, Bible: Romans 12:21 2 Dallas Willard Dr. Dallas Willard challenges Talbot School of Theology faculty to teach a spiritual view of the goodness of work, leading students to develop moral and productive work habits by incorporating the spiritual disciplines in to their work life. Dr. Dallas Willard challenges Talbot School of Theology faculty to teach a spiritual view of the goodness of work, leading students to develop moral and productive work habits by incorporating the spiritual disciplines in to their work life. http://open.biola.edu/resources/taking-theology-and-spiritual-discipline-into-the-marketplace Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0700 59:18 spiritual formation, leadership, business, vocation, discipleship, theology, spiritual disciplines, work, management, Bible: Colossians 3:17 3 Barry H. Corey President Barry H. Corey reflects on the value of work in the Christian life and discusses the opportunities and challenges ahead for Talbot in equipping students to love their neighbor, both through the workforce and through the pulpit. He challenges them to be excellent as they mirror God to the students. President Barry H. Corey reflects on the value of work in the Christian life and discusses the opportunities and challenges ahead for Talbot in equipping students to love their neighbor, both through the workforce and through the pulpit. He challenges them to be excellent as they mirror God to the students. http://open.biola.edu/resources/serving-god-with-your-work Sat, 17 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0700 26:43 leadership, evangelism, relationships, business, vocation, work, management, theology of work 4 C. William Pollard C. William Pollard, former President of The ServiceMaster Company, discusses the disaster affecting global markets and its causes, and how conducting business with biblical principles in mind serves the common good and regulates healthy, profitable business practices. C. William Pollard, former President of The ServiceMaster Company, discusses the disaster affecting global markets and its causes, and how conducting business with biblical principles in mind serves the common good and regulates healthy, profitable business practices. http://open.biola.edu/resources/implementing-biblical-principles-in-the-workplace Sat, 17 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0700 65:16 leadership, relationships, business, vocation, work, management, Servicemaster, biblical principles 5 Stephen Grabill Stephen Grabil discusses the biblical basis of the word economics and its relation to responsible stewardship of time, family, and resources. Stephen Grabil discusses the biblical basis of the word economics and its relation to responsible stewardship of time, family, and resources. http://open.biola.edu/resources/biblical-stewardship-and-business Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:00:00 -0700 3:42 leadership, marriage, family, economics, business, vocation, stewardship, work, stewardship, management, Acton Institute 6 C. William Pollard C. William Pollard asserts that capitalism is the best economic system created by man - allowed by God - for the creation of wealth, but notes that it is imperfect, particularly in its fair distribution of wealth. C. William Pollard asserts that capitalism is the best economic system created by man - allowed by God - for the creation of wealth, but notes that it is imperfect, particularly in its fair distribution of wealth. http://open.biola.edu/resources/free-market-and-private-property Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:00:00 -0700 3:47 economics, business, generosity, free market, management, private property, creation of wealth, profit 7 Dallas Willard Dr. Dallas Willard discusses the importance of private property in development of character and goodness, and notes that while private property and profit are important parts of life, they are not the goal of life, and references Adam Smith's views on morality over and above "the invisible hand." Dr. Dallas Willard discusses the importance of private property in development of character and goodness, and notes that while private property and profit are important parts of life, they are not the goal of life, and references Adam Smith's views on morality over and above "the invisible hand." http://open.biola.edu/resources/private-property-and-character Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:00:00 -0700 3:00 economics, business, character, ownership, private property, property rights, Adam Smith, the invisible hand 8 Doug Meece Doug Meece, First Vice President of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and John Kang, Chairman of Rockwall Holdings, discuss the markets and how to approach dealing with business and Wall Street in biblical ways. Doug Meece, First Vice President of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and John Kang, Chairman of Rockwall Holdings, discuss the markets and how to approach dealing with business and Wall Street in biblical ways. http://open.biola.edu/resources/how-i-deal-with-wall-street Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:00:00 -0700 16:57 Bible, leadership, economics, business, wealth, management, profit, Wall Street, biblical values 9 C. William Pollard C. William Pollard, former President of The ServiceMaster Company, discusses biblical principles and how they integrated into his leadership at ServiceMaster. He asserts the importance of following the person of Jesus Christ as business leaders build companies. C. William Pollard, former President of The ServiceMaster Company, discusses biblical principles and how they integrated into his leadership at ServiceMaster. He asserts the importance of following the person of Jesus Christ as business leaders build companies. http://open.biola.edu/resources/biblical-truths-to-build-a-company-on Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:00:00 -0700 7:47 leadership, economics, business, ethics, business ethics, Servicemaster, God in the workplace 10 Dallas Willard Dr. Dallas Willard discusses God's love for the world and His work beyond the Church, especially in the business world. Dr. Dallas Willard discusses God's love for the world and His work beyond the Church, especially in the business world. http://open.biola.edu/resources/finding-god-in-business Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:00:00 -0700 7:33 leadership, God, evangelism, business, business, christian, management 11 Scott B Rae Christian Leadership Panelists discuss the importance of work and of viewing all work as essential Christian ministry. Work is part of God's design for the world. Christian Leadership Panelists discuss the importance of work and of viewing all work as essential Christian ministry. Work is part of God's design for the world. http://open.biola.edu/resources/business-is-ministry Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:00:00 -0700 6:00 leadership, God, business, vocation, stewardship, ministry 12 Doug Meece Christian Leadership Panelists discuss the necessity of integrating faith with all of life, particularly the work life, and how churches and schools can prepare students to not isolate work and faith. They note the important role of pastors and professors in encouraging and ministering to business people. Christian Leadership Panelists discuss the necessity of integrating faith with all of life, particularly the work life, and how churches and schools can prepare students to not isolate work and faith. They note the important role of pastors and professors in encouraging and ministering to business people. http://open.biola.edu/resources/how-can-the-church-support-their-working-class-congregation Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:00:00 -0700 11:38 family, church, business, vocation, ministry 13 C. William Pollard Christian Leadership Panelists discuss how CEO's and executives can act as shepherds to their employees, and the importance of treating all people as being made in the image of God. Christian Leadership Panelists discuss how CEO's and executives can act as shepherds to their employees, and the importance of treating all people as being made in the image of God. http://open.biola.edu/resources/ceos-modern-day-shepherds Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:00:00 -0700 7:17 leadership, business, vocation, discipleship, ministry, shepherd 14 Dallas Willard Christian Leadership Panelists challenge attendees to see their gifts and strengths as spiritual gifts from God and to do their work in his power and for his glory. Christian Leadership Panelists challenge attendees to see their gifts and strengths as spiritual gifts from God and to do their work in his power and for his glory. http://open.biola.edu/resources/using-spiritual-gifts-in-the-workplace Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:00:00 -0700 8:23 business, vocation, spiritual gifts, workplace 15 C. William Pollard Christian Leadership Panelists discuss the value of work, and where Christians can find meaning in all forms of work when done to God's glory. Christian Leadership Panelists discuss the value of work, and where Christians can find meaning in all forms of work when done to God's glory. http://open.biola.edu/resources/finding-value-in-your-work Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:00:00 -0700 3:40 spiritual formation, God, business, vocation, value, work 16 John Kang John Kang discusses serving God and serving others as necessary to any calling to vocation. John Kang discusses serving God and serving others as necessary to any calling to vocation. http://open.biola.edu/resources/what-does-it-mean-when-you-say-you-were-called-to-business Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:00:00 -0700 1:21 business, vocation, business, vocation, calling 17 C. William Pollard Bill Pollard talks about the enormous responsibility of leadership especially in developing the character and growth of employees. Bill Pollard talks about the enormous responsibility of leadership especially in developing the character and growth of employees. http://open.biola.edu/resources/leadership-is-a-huge-responsibility Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:00:00 -0700 5:02 leadership, business, vocation, discipleship, responsibility 18 Dallas Willard Christian Leadership Panelists discuss finding value in work that isn't at first glance Kingdom-oriented. They suggest that the original design, that we work as a mirror of a God who works, infuses all work with goodness and the potential for spiritual growth. Christian Leadership Panelists discuss finding value in work that isn't at first glance Kingdom-oriented. They suggest that the original design, that we work as a mirror of a God who works, infuses all work with goodness and the potential for spiritual growth. http://open.biola.edu/resources/struggling-to-see-the-value-of-work Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:00:00 -0700 9:21 spiritual formation, business, vocation, stewardship, discipleship, value, work, wealth, spiritual growth, character development 19 C. William Pollard Bill Pollard, former CEO of The ServiceMaster Company, argues for the importance of mission and cause-oriented business, and the necessity of treating people as made in the image of God. Bill Pollard, former CEO of The ServiceMaster Company, argues for the importance of mission and cause-oriented business, and the necessity of treating people as made in the image of God. http://open.biola.edu/resources/being-a-ceo-was-my-ministry Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:00:00 -0700 2:40 leadership, relationships, business, discipleship, ministry, management 20 Helen Mitchell Helen Mitchell, Director of Saddleback Church's workplace ministry, discusses the outcomes and objectives of deploying a responsible theology of work from churches to the workplace. Helen Mitchell, Director of Saddleback Church's workplace ministry, discusses the outcomes and objectives of deploying a responsible theology of work from churches to the workplace. http://open.biola.edu/resources/closing-the-gap-between-church-and-business Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:00:00 -0700 7:03 church, business, stewardship, ministry, profit 21 Dallas Willard Dr. Willard discusses the role of the Christian in the workplace, especially regarding moral and ethical behavior and the recognition of God at work in a secular workplace. Andy Mihaylo, President of The Christane Company, discusses hard choices that honor God and the responsibility that comes with those choices. Dr. Willard discusses the role of the Christian in the workplace, especially regarding moral and ethical behavior and the recognition of God at work in a secular workplace. Andy Mihaylo, President of The Christane Company, discusses hard choices that honor God and the responsibility that comes with those choices. http://open.biola.edu/resources/what-s-unique-about-a-christian-in-the-workplace Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:00:00 -0700 8:28 leadership, business, vocation, ethics, work, ministry, christian, workplace, moral decision 22 C. William Pollard Bill Pollard and panelists talk about globalization and interdependence and the potential ramifications for the Church. Bill Pollard and panelists talk about globalization and interdependence and the potential ramifications for the Church. http://open.biola.edu/resources/how-do-we-keep-up-with-all-the-always-changing-and-uncertain-times Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:50:59 -0800 7:45 leadership, economics, business, globalization, faithfulness, uncertainty 23 John Kalmikov Christian Leadership Panelists discuss the need for practical theological and leadership resources for executives making tough life and business choices. Christian Leadership Panelists discuss the need for practical theological and leadership resources for executives making tough life and business choices. http://open.biola.edu/resources/how-can-business-executives-integrate-their-faith Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:50:59 -0800 4:49 spiritual formation, leadership, business, faith, management, executive, CEO, integration 24 Bob Brumleu Christian Leadership Panelists suggest topics for sermons that would greatly benefit the business community in the pews at Church on Sunday. Christian Leadership Panelists suggest topics for sermons that would greatly benefit the business community in the pews at Church on Sunday. http://open.biola.edu/resources/what-church-sermon-would-benefit-you-most-as-a-business-executive Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:50:59 -0800 2:35 leadership, business, preaching, management, executive, integration, sermon 25 John Kalmikov Christian panelists discuss lessons from the business leadership field that apply to ministry and church leadership. They note the importance of diversification of leadership responsibilities. Christian panelists discuss lessons from the business leadership field that apply to ministry and church leadership. They note the importance of diversification of leadership responsibilities. http://open.biola.edu/resources/the-importance-of-teaching-delegation-to-students Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:50:59 -0800 3:59 communication, leadership, relationships, business, discipleship, management, delegation, diversification, burn-out, management structure 26 John Kalmikov Christian Leadership Panelists discuss the benefits and potential obstacles to partnerships and mentoring relationships between pastors and business leaders. Christian Leadership Panelists discuss the benefits and potential obstacles to partnerships and mentoring relationships between pastors and business leaders. http://open.biola.edu/resources/can-pastors-mentor-business-executives Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:50:59 -0800 2:10 communication, leadership, relationships, business, discipleship, partnerships, management, executive, mentor 27 Bob Brumleu Christian Leadership Panelists offer suggestions for reading material to help pastors understand business leaders in their congregations. Christian Leadership Panelists offer suggestions for reading material to help pastors understand business leaders in their congregations. http://open.biola.edu/resources/what-books-could-pastors-read-to-help-learn-your-business Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:50:59 -0800 1:22 leadership, business, business books, pastors, Patrick Lencioni, Ken Blanchard 28 Connie Salios Connie Salios, Managing Partner of The Barnabas Group, advises faculty at Talbot on important topics to be abreast in leadership in the marketplace. Connie Salios, Managing Partner of The Barnabas Group, advises faculty at Talbot on important topics to be abreast in leadership in the marketplace. http://open.biola.edu/resources/advice-to-theology-faculty Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:50:59 -0800 1:56 leadership, business, theology, partnership, teaching, seminary 29 Bob Brumleu Christian Leadership Panelists discuss the importance of peer relationships for success in business and ministry. Christian Leadership Panelists discuss the importance of peer relationships for success in business and ministry. http://open.biola.edu/resources/how-have-fellow-christian-ceos-helped-you Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:50:59 -0800 2:30 leadership, relationships, business, discipleship, relationships, management, CEO, peer influence 30 Philip Paul Phillip Paul, CEO of Unlimited Innovations, discusses the importance of students learning discipleship. Phillip Paul, CEO of Unlimited Innovations, discusses the importance of students learning discipleship. http://open.biola.edu/resources/what-theology-professors-should-teach-to-business-workers Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:50:59 -0800 0:30 learning, leadership, business, discipleship, theology, students 31 Philip Paul Phillip Paul, CEO of Unlimited Innovations, discusses the benefits and challenges to leading a secular company from a Christian perspective. Phillip Paul, CEO of Unlimited Innovations, discusses the benefits and challenges to leading a secular company from a Christian perspective. http://open.biola.edu/resources/christian-values-for-a-secular-company Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:50:58 -0800 4:24 culture, leadership, business, ethics, management, secular company, christian values 32 Ken Blanchard Ken Blanchard, author of One Minute Manager, encourages his audience to follow Jesus' example of leadership. He explains that the focus on leadership must be servanthood and love. Ken Blanchard, author of One Minute Manager, encourages his audience to follow Jesus' example of leadership. He explains that the focus on leadership must be servanthood and love. http://open.biola.edu/resources/lead-like-jesus Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 79:06 Jesus, leadership, love, business, discipleship, Ken Blanchard, One Minute Manager, servanthood, serve, ego 33 Ken Blanchard Ken and Margie Blanchard discuss how leaders can develop definite self-identity, principles, and expectations for the benefit of those who support and depend upon them. Ken and Margie Blanchard discuss how leaders can develop definite self-identity, principles, and expectations for the benefit of those who support and depend upon them. http://open.biola.edu/resources/developing-your-leadership-point-of-view Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 55:44 leadership, business, discipleship, identity, Ken Blanchard, One Minute Manager, Margie Blanchard, point of view, expectation 34 Dan Cathy Chick-Fil-A CEO Dan Cathy discusses how his business has combined technology and personal relationship to increase customer satisfaction. Chick-Fil-A CEO Dan Cathy discusses how his business has combined technology and personal relationship to increase customer satisfaction. http://open.biola.edu/resources/high-tech-for-high-customer-touch Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:00:00 -0700 45:19 leadership, technology, relationships, business, vocation, personal, business, information, Chick-Fil-A 35 Doug Spada Doug Spada discusses the importance of viewing work in the marketplace as ministry. He explains some of the challenges that workers are confronted with when integrating their faith and work, then shows the success that churches have had in addressing these issues. Spada offers practical advice and tools for pastors to equip their congregations for ministry. Doug Spada discusses the importance of viewing work in the marketplace as ministry. He explains some of the challenges that workers are confronted with when integrating their faith and work, then shows the success that churches have had in addressing these issues. Spada offers practical advice and tools for pastors to equip their congregations for ministry. http://open.biola.edu/resources/launched-or-landed Tue, 14 May 2013 17:19:00 -0700 87:02 leadership, church, business, vocation, preaching 36 Doug Spada Doug Spada addresses the common struggle of Christians to switch God off during the work week. He asks his audience to consider the ways that they have switched God off. Spada encourages his listeners to be open to the power of God in their lives. Doug Spada addresses the common struggle of Christians to switch God off during the work week. He asks his audience to consider the ways that they have switched God off. Spada encourages his listeners to be open to the power of God in their lives. http://open.biola.edu/resources/learning-to-trust-god Tue, 14 May 2013 17:19:00 -0700 61:49 leadership, church, business, vocation, preaching 37 Alan Barnhart For over 40 years, Alan and his team at Barnhart Crane & Rigging have been providing innovative solutions to the complex lifting and transportation challenges faced by heavy industry – from power generation to petrochemical to renewable energy. Today, there are over 20 branches across the U.S. creating the strongest network of rigging experts and equipment in the country. Alan views his business and his leadership role as a stewardship opportunity. When asked how he sees his firm, Alan noted, “As I studied scripture, I realized everything I have has come from God and belongs to God. My role is not as an owner with rights, my role is as a steward. Barnhart Crane and Rigging exists to glorify God.” The company purpose statement is : "to glorify God by providing an opportunity for His people to use their skills and gifts in His service through constructive work, personal witness and ministry funding" and in 2007, Alan Barnhart, his brother, and their families decided to give 99% of the business to charity. In this video, learn why Alan saw giving away tens of millions of dollars as a perfectly logical thing to do. For over 40 years, Alan and his team at Barnhart Crane & Rigging have been providing innovative solutions to the complex lifting and transportation challenges faced by heavy industry – from power generation to petrochemical to renewable energy. Today, there are over 20 branches across the U.S. creating the strongest network of rigging experts and equipment in the country. Alan views his business and his leadership role as a stewardship opportunity. When asked how he sees his firm, Alan noted, “As I studied scripture, I realized everything I have has come from God and belongs to God. My role is not as an owner with rights, my role is as a steward. Barnhart Crane and Rigging exists to glorify God.” The company purpose statement is : "to glorify God by providing an opportunity for His people to use their skills and gifts in His service through constructive work, personal witness and ministry funding" and in 2007, Alan Barnhart, his brother, and their families decided to give 99% of the business to charity. In this video, learn why Alan saw giving away tens of millions of dollars as a perfectly logical thing to do. http://open.biola.edu/resources/becoming-kingdom-investors Tue, 24 Sep 2013 08:15:00 -0700 43:02 leadership, business, stewardship, generosity 38 Paul Akers http://open.biola.edu/resources/streamline-your-business-with-lean Thu, 09 Jan 2014 14:52:00 -0800 59:47 39 Michael Hyatt Highlights from Michael Hyatt's keynote address, where he explains how to properly target and maintain an audience through digital media. He explains how to understand and respond to viewers as well as develop an online persona. Hyatt also explains how to plan content for a page. Highlights from Michael Hyatt's keynote address, where he explains how to properly target and maintain an audience through digital media. He explains how to understand and respond to viewers as well as develop an online persona. Hyatt also explains how to plan content for a page. http://open.biola.edu/resources/platform-get-noticed-in-a-noisy-world Fri, 13 Sep 2013 15:44:00 -0700 10:13 communication, technology, business, Marketing 40 Nancy Ortberg Author Nancy Ortberg speaks about leadership, relationships, and how to develop a team. She explains that trust, honesty, and conflict are all powerful tools that a leader must learn to utilize and gives practical examples of their applications. She closes with a session of Q&A. Author Nancy Ortberg speaks about leadership, relationships, and how to develop a team. She explains that trust, honesty, and conflict are all powerful tools that a leader must learn to utilize and gives practical examples of their applications. She closes with a session of Q&A. http://open.biola.edu/resources/lessons-in-non-linear-leadership Mon, 10 Mar 2014 16:52:00 -0700 44:07 leadership, relationships, business 41 Dave Daly http://open.biola.edu/resources/creating-a-high-performance-culture Mon, 08 Sep 2014 19:00:00 -0700 70:20 42 Anne Beiler http://open.biola.edu/resources/the-story-behind-auntie-anne Tue, 14 Oct 2014 09:00:00 -0700 48:26 43 Dan Cathy http://open.biola.edu/resources/keeping-up-with-timeless-truths Wed, 07 Jan 2015 08:00:00 -0800 22:22 44