After Sunday, Then What? Making a Difference in the Workplace
After Sunday, Then What? Making a Difference in the Workplace
Adrienne Ruffin | 2018
Abstract
After Sunday, Then What? Making a Difference in the Workplace is a practical guide designed to help business leaders discover who God is, what His purpose is for man, and how biblical and secular leadership insights can transform a leader’s approach to life, faith, and work.
In Part 1, Knowing God and Understanding His Plan for Work, we explore the power of storytelling and how it complements our framework for learning about God’s creative power and His attributes, which include self-existence, sovereign, all-knowing, holiness, and purposeful. We also examine the purpose of worship and work, and the attributes—including being made in God’s image and likeness, dominion, fruitfulness, relationship, and reflection and rest—which help man achieve his God-given purpose on the earth. This section also explores the consequences of man’s rebellion, and the impact of that rebellion on man’s relationship with God and the faith-work gap; the eternal gift of Jesus Christ as our bridge back to God; and our call to discipleship, including the biblical perspective of our vocation.
In Part 2, Leadership Lessons from Biblical Examples, we explore how the lives of biblical figures provide important leadership lessons that we can apply in today’s workplace. The Proverbs 31 Woman serves as an illustration of wisdom, and a model for successful business innovation. Nehemiah illustrates the important role a leader’s vision can play in creating and implementing organizational change. Joshua offers an illustration of courage as a leadership virtue, and how God prepares emerging leaders. Apostle Paul underscores the importance of understanding God’s purpose for our lives, and the global leadership competencies that can contribute to our success.
In Part 3, Moving Forward, we address the challenges and opportunities associated with leadership in today’s business environment, including the role of, and opportunity to integrate, Christian ethics and leadership in secular organizations. We also examine the human element of organizational life, and the three essential elements of organizational success: strategic leadership, strategy development, and a pro-active, transformational learning culture.