The 9 to 5 Window The Workshop
How Faith Can Transform the Workplace
By Os Hillman
Aslan Group Publishing Cumming, Georgia. USA www.marketplaceleaders.org
© 2006 Os Hillman All rights reserved.
Cover Illustration, Ed Tuttle, Eklektos, www.eklektosdesign.com .
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CONTENTS
Your Instructor: Os Hillman
Session 1 Video Transforming Workplaces, Cities and Nations: Only Introduction from Os Hillman
Session 2 7 The 9 to 5 Window: How Faith Can Transform the Workplace
Session 3 15 The Joseph Calling: Understanding the Role of Adversity in Our Call
Session 4 25 Hindrances to Fulfilling Your Call: Strongholds in the Workplace
Session 5 35 4 Attributes of a Transformational Leader and 4 Types of Christians in the Workplace
Supplements 45
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Os Hillman For over twenty years Os Hillman helped business people and organizations achieve their goals through effective strategic planning and marketing communications. Over these years Hillman attained many national and international awards in the field of marketing communications through the company he founded in 1984, The Aslan Group. Clients such as American Express, Steinway & Sons, Peachtree Software, ADP Payroll Services, Parisian Department stores and many non-profit organizations such as the Christian Broadcasting Network, Zondervan Publishing, and even a major denomination have relied on his expertise.
Today, Os Hillman is an internationally recognized speaker on the subject of faith and work. Os is Founder and President of Marketplace Leaders, an organization whose purpose is to train men and women to fulfill their calling in and through the workplace and to view their work as ministry. Os is a faculty member of the Wagner Leadership Institute on Workplace Ministry. He is the author of eleven books and a daily workplace email devotional entitled TGIF Today God Is First that is subscribed to by more than 120,000 people each day worldwide. He also developed and teaches a leadership workshop entitled The 9 to 5 Window Workshop: How to Transform Workplaces, Cities, and Nations . Os has been featured on CNBC. NBC, the LA Times, New York Times, and many other national media as a spokesperson on faith and work.
Os is also founder and director of the International Coalition of Workplace Ministries (ICWM), president of Aslan Group Publishing and directs an online website called Faithandworkresources.com. He serves as a board member for the International Christian Chamber of Commerce USA, and an international board member for the Dead Sea Fishing Foundation, a humanitarian foundation for the nation of Israel.
Os attended the University of South Carolina and Calvary Chapel Bible School, a ministry of Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa, California. Os is married to Angie and has one daughter, Charis.
Session 1: The 9 to 5 Window Transforming Workplaces, Cities and Nations
NOTE: Session one is an introduction from Os Hillman. There are no workbook study notes for this session.
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Session 2: The 9 to 5 Window How Faith Can Transform the Workplace
Why Do You Work?
• – needs and material acquisition
• – known by what we do, versus Who we know
• – live for the “payoff”
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Was Work Cursed?
“Cursed is the for your sake, in toil you shall eat of it. All the days of your life.
Both thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you… ” Genesis 3:17,18
1. From joy to a toil 2. Thorns and thistles would hamper people’s efforts to have dominion 3. People would have to “sweat” to accomplish their tasks 4. People lack purpose in their work
Many Workers Lack Purpose
San Francisco radio station survey revealed an 80% dissatisfaction rate for a person's work.
Wall Street Journal survey revealed a 50% dissatisfaction rate among executives and 80% dissatisfaction rate among general workplace population.
500 surveys among Christians reveal 50% dissatisfaction rate.
Sin separated man from a Holy God and purpose
“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save which was lost” Luke 19:10 “For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself , whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross” Colossians 1:19-20
Jesus Worked and Ministered In The Marketplace Jesus was more “qualified” to be a carpenter than the Son of God.
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Jesus & Paul Modeled Work Life Ministry
New Testament – Of 132 public appearance in NT, 122 in the marketplace
Of 52 parables Jesus told, 45 had a workplace context. Of 40 miracles in the book of Acts, 39 were in the marketplace.
Jesus spent his adult life as a carpenter until age 30 before he went into a preaching ministry in the workplace.
Work is mentioned more than 800 times in the Bible.
“His doing nothing ‘wonderful’ (his first 30-years) was in itself a kind of wonder.” Saint Bonaventure
More than 50% of his life as a carpenter.
God is not in a hurry!
Why Jesus Worked
1) To Do His Father’s Work
“The words I say to you are not just my own. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing His work.” John 14:10-11
“My father is always at his work to this very day, and I too, am working.” John 5:17
2) To Bring Glory on Earth
“I have brought you by completing the work you gave me to do.” John 17:3-4
Each of us has a work He has called us to do that is born out of a relationship with Jesus.
Jesus did all of his work on earth as a human being, not as God.
He did miracles through the power of the Holy Spirit. If He did them as God he could not command us to do the same. We are called to do even greater works by the same power He used.
“I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.” John 14:12-13 Jesus Wants to Transform Your Work Life
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Need a Biblical View of Money, Motive & Profit
1 Samuel 17:25-26
David asked the men standing near him, “What will be done for the man who kills this Philistine and removes this disgrace from Israel?”
The king will give:
1) Great wealth to the man who kills him. He will also give him
2) His daughter in marriage
3) Exempt his father's family from taxes in Israel.
Jesus Has Need of Your Donkey
"Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Loose them and bring them to Me. And if anyone says anything to you, you shall say, 'The Lord has need of them,' and immediately he will send them." Matthew 21:1-14
“I have need of your donkey.” Represented commerce Singapore donkeys Has a cross etched in his back.
Preparation
“In the beginning we do not train for God, we train for work, for our own aims; but as we go on with God we lose all our own aims and are trained into God’s purpose. Unless practical work is appointed by God, it will prove a curse.” -Oswald Chambers
Many jobs!
Which among these occupations would be considered the most spiritual vocation?
1) Missionary in Africa 2) An attorney 3) Pastor of a large church 4) Residential plumber 5) Billy Graham 6) All are equal
All Are Equal According to God’s Word!
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What the Word says about work
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.” Colossians 3:23-24
Work is Ministry?
“What is the difference between a job and a ministry? A job becomes a ministry when God leads you into the area and you take the voice of God, the anointing of God and biblical principles into that area as you work and minister.” -Peter Wagner: Church in the Workplace, p. 109
He Desires to Establish Our Work
“May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us – yes, establish the work of our hands.” Psalms 90:17
Called to “the ministry?”
“Usually a person should keep on with the work he was doing when God called him.” 1 Corinthians 7: 20 LB
WE !
Influence the Culture. Mind Molders. Business Education Family Media Government Arts Religion
Key Issues/Barriers
Sacred/Secular Equality in Calling Defining Ministry Local Church as An Equipper
Sacred vs Secular Worldview (Pluralism)
Catholic Distortion 312 A.D. during Catholic Era Elevated the at the expense of the . A spiritual form of – spiritual and secular. God has never separated the spiritual from the secular.
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Protestant Distortion Year: 1650 – A secular form of dualism – elevation of the secular at the expense of the spiritual. Work = vs a Reasons Christians see work and the spiritual two separate worlds.
4 Types of Christians In the Workplace
1) Survivor 80% dissatisfied with their jobs 50% among executives -Wall Street Journal 2) Principles 3) Holy Spirit 4) Transformer - Ed Silvoso
You are Called to Transform Your Workplace
Taxi-cab Driver Transforms His Workplace
Joe, a taxi-cab driver in Philippines– salvation Went to bar and drank a Coke Befriended bartender – homosexual, pimp – came to Christ. Got radically saved! 65 prostitutes came to Christ Small group Bible study in bar Owner got saved Bar became a church 10 cell groups in the neighborhood formed Source: Anointed for Business, Ed Silvoso, p.118
The Local Church is Called to Equip Believers for Societal Transformation.
Current Challenges
Lack of Training in Local Church Consider:
have not been trained to apply Biblical faith in their work life. - Doug Sherman, Your Work Matters to God say preaching is irrelevant to daily life. - London Institute for Contemporary Christianity Church attendance is decreasing in America. Only 7% attend church in England.
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Problem: We Have Unbiblical View of Work and Ministry
Fail to See Work as a Holy Calling. “Church leadership has spent lots of its energy equipping us to do ministry, instead of ministry in the workplace.” - Dr. Myles Munroe
Result?
The Church of Jesus looks more like a luxury cruise liner instead of a battleship designed to equip and commission an army.
“…to prepare God's people for works of service.” Ephesians 4:11
David – Bringing God’s Presence into the City
“When they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark of God, because the oxen stumbled. The LORD's anger burned against Uzzah because of his irreverent act; therefore God struck him down and he died there beside the ark of God.” 2 Samuel 6:6-7
“It was because you, the Levites, did not bring it up the first time that the LORD our God broke out in anger against us. We did not inquire of him about how to do it in the prescribed way.” 1 Chronicles 15:13-14
“For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge.” Romans 10:2
Paradigm Shifts Required: How we define success
PASTOR BUSINESS OWNER Attendance Increased market share Programs (inside 4 walls) Competitive advantage Budget Increased profits Wealth building for the individual
VERSUS (GOD’S ECONOMY) VERSUS (GOD’S ECONOMY) Maturity of believers - Discovering God’s purpose for equipping men & women to the business fulfill THEIR destinies Funding Kingdom enterprises City impact Pastoring employees Kingdom projects Blessing your city
DNA change
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Church is Called to Influence by Blessing
“The LORD will make you the head, not the tail. If you pay attention to the commands of the LORD your God that I give you this day and carefully follow them, you will always be at the top, never at the bottom. Do not turn aside from any of the commands I give you today, to the right or to the left, following other gods and serving them.” Deuteronomy 28:13-14
Key: The Church blesses and influences through social entrepreneurship vs. becoming separatists.
A Church Growth Expert Observes the Role of Marketplace Leaders
“We have attempted to transform our cities for years without success. I now believe the reason is because pastors and church leaders do not have the authority to do so. That authority lies within those leaders in the marketplace. When we recognize and affirm the apostles in the marketplace we will begin to see the transformation of cities.” Peter Wagner
SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION “DOMINION THEOLOGY”
Workplace Church In Transfer of Workplace Apostles Wealth
Government of Breaking Poverty Church Spirit THE LAND
“But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.” Proverbs 13:22 C. Peter Wagner
“I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who will do according to what is in my heart and mind.” 1 Samuel 2:34-35
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Questions
You learned about the 4 Types of Christians In the Workplace: 1. the Survivor, 2. the Principles, 3. those working with the Holy Spirit, and 4. the Transformer (see page 9). How can a Christian avoid remaining a level one or two Christian?
What steps are necessary for a person to exhibit the 4 attributes of a transformational leader?
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Session 3: The Joseph Calling Understanding the Role Adversity Plays in Our Calling
The Joseph Calling?
Signified by great adversity
1. provider 2. provider
A Conversation in Heaven
“I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who will do according to what is in my heart and mind. I will firmly establish his house, and he will minister before my anointed one always.” 1 Samuel 2:35-36
“So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household and ruler of all Egypt.” Genesis 45:8-9
“Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God” Genesis 41:38
There Will Always Be a Crisis of Belief Stage – Divine Setups
Crisis: A Circumcision Process To Refine Your Call
Why?
To bring you out of slavery of “Egypt” (sweat and toil in your work life).
“Then say to him, 'The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to say to you: Let my people go, so that they may in the desert.” Exodus 7:16
“In vain you rise early and stay up late, for food to eat.” Psalms 127:2
God Has To Disqualify You
God has to you from thinking you are for the mission He has for you. i.e. Moses, Joseph.
40 and 13 years of preparation
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Moses
“Moses spent his first 40 years thinking he was somebody.
He spent his next 40 years learning he was nobody.
He spent his third 40 years discovering what God can do with a nobody.” -D.L. Moody
Depth and width of your call is often proportional to your “faith experiences.”
Frames your life through them i.e. Moses
“Obstacles” or “Motivation for Fulfillment”?
300 Surveys of Great Achievers Franklin Roosevelt, Helen Keller, Winston Churchill, George Washington Carver etc
- ¼ had handicaps - ¾ born into poverty
: Attitude toward their crisis
How Does God Transform an Esau into Joseph?
There must first be a transformation.
Who Was Joseph and What Prepared Him For His Calling?
God
“I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the LORD, do all these things.” Isaiah 45:7
“The LORD was with Joseph and he , and he lived in the house of his Egyptian master.” Genesis 39:2
“He called down a famine on the land and destroyed all their supplies of food; and he sent a man before them – Joseph, sold as a slave. They bruised his feet with shackles, his neck was put in irons till what he foretold came to pass, till the word of the Lord proved him true.” Psalms 105:16-19
His “boot camp” took 13 years that required from his former life, having his will and anything taken away, a breaking of his will, a continued confrontation of his own crisis of belief that God was a loving God and that He was still in control of the events in his life.
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Joseph Was A Type of Jesus
Jesus Joseph
Operated in the supernatural in the Operated in supernatural – dreams, marketplace words of wisdom
Sinless Hardship was not due to sin
Salvation for mankind Saved a nation from starvation
Suffered for and forgave those he was Suffered for and forgave those he was sent to save sent to save
Betrayed by his own people – the Jews Betrayed by his own family – sold for 20 – sold for 30 pieces of silver shekels of silver
Physical & spiritual provider Physical & spiritual provider
Prophetic ministry – foretold things to Prophetic ministry – foretold things to come come
Operated in the marketplace Operated in the marketplace
Each of Joseph’s 4 Tests Moved Him Toward Fulfillment of God’s Ultimate Purpose for His Life
4
Stewardship 3
2 Perseverance Financial Blessing Purity Prison Political
1 Power Potiphar’s Discouragement Bitterness Wife
Dream “Pit” Sexual Family Temptation Rejection Vision 2 Yr Delay Judas Test
“…til the Word of the Lord proved him true.” Psalms 105:19
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3 Phase Obedience Cycle
Convenience
Crisis Conviction
Outcome-based Pain-Motivated Kingdom of Obedience Obedience Love -Motivation God manifested!
Intimacy With Jesus
3 Phase Obedience Cycle
Convenience
Crisis Conviction His business My business, My business, His business, His way! My way. His way. My way. Manifest His Glory!
Personal discretion decreases!
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God Will Often Use A Business Problem To Initiate A New Calling In A Person’s Life
The Calling of King Saul – 1 Samuel 9,10
“Now the donkeys belonging to Saul’s father Kish were lost, and Kish said to his son Saul, ‘Take one of the servants with you and go and look for the donkeys.’ ” 1 Samuel 9:3
When God Gives A Vision
“The word of the Lord came to Abraham in a vision. God’s method always seems to be vision first and then reality, but in between the vision and the reality often a deep valley of ______(“and behold, horror and great darkness fell upon him” -Genesis 15:12).
Treasures of Darkness
“I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who summons you by name.” Isaiah 45:3
“He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into the light.” Job 12:22
“I would ‘kill’ you myself if I could.” – Mentor
God gave me a vision for men and women in the workplace, but first he had to remove the “Esau” from my life.
Crisis
Victim Victor
“...what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel.” Philippians 1:12
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Why Does God Call Us Out of Egypt?
God called the people out of Egypt in order for them .
Coming out of the Esau (self-life) can often mean a severe time of .
We are all in one of the three stages: 1) Still living in Egypt as an Esau. 2) In the process of our personal “pit experience.” Learning to eat manna. 3) Living in the Promised Land.
Not everyone needs to go through the severe “pit experience”, however, each of us must be .
Coming out of Egypt required passing through the .
Hebrew word for desert is midbaar, from the word dahbaar, meaning “ ”.
“Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the desert and speak tenderly to her.” Hosea 2:14
The process of circumcision can be dependent on our with God. “If my
people would but listen to me, if Israel would follow my ways, how quickly would I subdue their
enemies and turn my hand against their foes.” Psalms 82:13,14
You must not seek to deliver yourself. You must simply obey. Provision and destiny follows obedience.
Every servant of God who had a great anointing also had great adversity- Abraham, Moses,
Elijah, Paul, David, Peter. Many business leaders who made a difference in the Kingdom also
experienced great adversity.
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J.C. Penny In 1910 his first wife died. In 1923 his second wife died giving birth to his son. In 1929 the stock market crashed and he lost $40 million. By 1932, he had to sell out to satisfy creditors. This left Penney virtually broke. Crushed in spirit from his loss, his health suddenly failing, Penney wound up in a Battle Creek, Michigan sanatorium. One morning he heard the distant singing of employees who had gathered to start the day with God: Be not dismayed, whete'er betide, God will take care of you... Penney followed the music to its source and slipped into a back row. He left a short time later a changed man, his health and spirit renewed, and ready to start the long climb back at age fifty-six. By 1951 there was a J.C. Penney store in every state, and for the first time sales surpassed $1 billion a year.
Abraham Lincoln Failed in business at 31. Defeated for legislature at 33. Again failed at business at 33. Elected to legislature at 34. Sweetheart died at 35. Nervous breakdown at 43. Defeated for Congress at 46. Defeated for Congress at 48.
Elected President of the United States at 51.
C.S. Lewis
“God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains; it is a megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” C.S. Lewis, The Problem with Pain
It’s a lack of maturity that forces God to shout.
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Jesus’ Training “Although he was a son, he from what he suffered and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him.” Hebrews 5:9-10
“It is doubtful whether God can bless a man greatly until he has hurt him deeply.” – A.W. Tozer
Key Objectives of the Process
To Be Trustworthy of a Large Vision Few men have been given the kind of power and authority that Joseph had at such an early age. It often leads to arrogance, irresponsible behavior, and a downfall.
“Not every man can carry a full cup. Sudden elevation frequently leads to pride and a fall. The most exacting test of all to survive is prosperity.” –– Oswald Chambers
Joseph was given privilege, power, and prestige. It takes a special person not to succumb to such temptation.
1) Geographical Control 2) Financial Authority 3) Social Prestige 4) Royal Privileges 5) Political Power 6) Religious Position
What Is Biblical Success?
Biblical success = for which God made me.
“Beware of any Christian leader who does not walk with a limp.” –– Bob Mumford
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After Death Comes Resurrection
The Resurrection In Business Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him - Romans 6:8
Skills & Abilities
Motives Faith Experiences Bedrock – Jesus “No one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 3:10-11
The Bottom Line
“I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. The man who loves his life will lose it, while the man who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.” John 12:24-26
Death of a vision – Abraham’s suicidal faith
You Are Not Your Own “You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.” - 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
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Questions What stage in the process do you believe you’re currently in? Why?
What is the most important insight this diagram tells you?
How might this change the way you view God before now?
Why would it be helpful to know of such a process?
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Session 4: Hindrances To Fulfilling Your Call Strongholds In The Workplace
What percentage market share do you think Coca-Cola has of the soft drink industry?
__ 3% __10% __20% __40% __50%
35%-45% of US population claims to be “born-again”
2006 Survey: 45% of all adults and one-third of all teenagers who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior.
Market Share (US Mission Field)
149 million workers Yr 2005
US Population: 296m
59,600,000
59 million Christians
So where’s the impact? 149,000,000
4 Primary Hindrances To Becoming A Christian Who Transforms Their Workplace For Christ
1. Unbiblical View of Work & Ministry 2. Greek vs Hebraic view of God 3. Religious Spirit 4. Generational Strongholds
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Hindrance #1: Unbiblical View of Work & Ministry
Hindrance #2: Influence of the Greek Spirit
Hebraic Greek Active Cognitive • Appeals to the heart • Appeals to the intellect
Influence Greek Philosophers vs. Hebraic Roots
Greeks acquired wisdom by and .
Hebrews acquired wisdom by .
Psalms 111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
Early church understood that ______was not what changed the world, it was
the ______working through people.
“My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power, so that your faith might not rest on men's wisdom, but on God's power.” - 1 Corinthians 2:4-5
How We Relate To God
Hebraic Greek
• Active • Cognitive
• Process Focus • Program Focus
• Obedience A Priority • Information A Priority
• Relationships • Controlled Groups
• Transparency, Love • Service, Activity-based
• Mature Believers • Shallow Believers
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Hebraic Greek Active - appeals to the heart Cognitive- appeals to the intellect Process Oriented Program Oriented Emphasizes direct participation Heavy program emphasis Emphasizes age and wisdom Emphasizes education Role modeling, mentoring and Relies on speaking skills, oratory, discipleship indispensible programmed materials, information Leadership by personal example conveyance Character of leaders essential Leader's personal life less essential Personal relationships essential Personal relationships optional
Biblical Application Biblical Application Doers of the Word Belief without cost to self Bible – reality that must be Bible – data that must be taught confronted Focus on rules – do’s and don’ts Goal – develop Christlikeness Emphasizes distinct denominations
Ministry Activity Ministry Activity Small intimate groups Large impersonal groups Leader as facilitator Leader-directed and controlled Cooperative, participatory Organizational roles important Spiritual gifts shared Acquisition of knowledge Frequent scheduled and emphasized unscheduled gatherings Reliance on scheduled gatherings
Fruit Fruit Love, acceptance, forgiveness Mutual toleration Transparency encouraged Transparency discouraged Active participation “What you know” vital “How you serve” vital Trained professional utilized Each believer trained to serve Produces spectators Produces mature believers Source: Restoring the Early Church, Mike and Sue Dowgiewicz, Asian Group Publishing
Hindrance # 3: Religious Spirit
Dr. Peter Wagner
Defines the religious spirit as “an agent of Satan assigned to prevent change and maintain the
status quo by using religious devices.”
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities,
against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly
realms.” Ephesians 6:12
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Jesus Primary Opposition
“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices - mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law - justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel.” Matthew 23:23-24
Key Attributes of Religious Spirit
Seeks to ______a genuine move of God through deception, control and manipulation. Operates out of old religious structures and attempts to maintain the status quo, favoring tradition over a genuine, intimate relationship with God. Influences believers to live the Christian life based on works instead of grace. Depends on human effort to acquire spiritual knowledge and favor from God. Deceives believers into thinking that the only way to get God’s approval is through works. The spirit of religion’s primary strategy here is to promote the idea that belonging to a Christian church or doing religious things is what saves you or makes you holy and acceptable to God.
Paul Confronted Religious Spirit
“You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law , or by believing what you heard? Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort ? Have you suffered so much for nothing—if it really was for nothing? Does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you because you observe the law, or because you believe what you heard?” Galatians 3:1-5 (emphasis added)
Rich Young Ruler
“All these I have kept,” the young man said. “What do I still lack?” Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth (Matthew 19:16-22).
Jesus cut through the religious spirit by speaking to the heart of his issue.
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First Martyr Result of Religious Spirit – Stephen
“Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people.” (Acts 6:7-8) Notice how Stephen began to make an impact on his city—by performing signs and wonders. However, his work also stirred up the religious spirit, and Stephen became the first person martyred for his faith.
Jesus was more qualified to be a carpenter than the Son of God.
Opposition to moves of God often come from religious community.
The Religious Spirit in the Workplace
Motivates believers to live out their faith in legalistic and rigid ways Examples:
They may have difficulty praying and applying God’s promises to everyday work encounters. They may believe that biblical truths apply only to their personal lives, families and churches, not to their jobs. They may focus on evangelizing coworkers, but fail to do their work with excellence. (hypocrisy) They may give greater priority to religious activity and events than to relationships with others at work or work itself.
Especially evident in the southern regions of the United States.
In The Workplace
They maintain a “we” or “I” versus “them” attitude when relating to non-Christians in the workplace (Jesus hung out with sinners). They may refuse to join a workplace prayer group or Bible study because they feel that it is trying to replace the role of a particular local church. They don’t see a need for such activity in the workplace. They feel the need to compartmentalize faith activities to their local church alone. They discount the idea that Christianity could transform a workplace, city or nation as “overzealous,” “naïve” or even doctrinally wrong.
Martin Luther confronted Religious Spirit
“Remember Martin, just to pray by yourself is not enough. The church has to pray for you too. Even when the priest has asked that you be forgiven, God will not listen unless you do good works. The more gifts you give to the church and to the poor, the more trips you make to Rome and Jerusalem, the more pleasures you give up, the better will be your chances for heaven. The best and safest way to do all this, and the one that is most God pleasing, is to give up everything and become a monk.”
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Muslim Conflict Rooted In Religious Spirit
Rigid – our way only Manipulation of followers Distorted way to be accepted by God Deception – martyrdom = virgins Works - pray 4 times a day, follow rules to gain God’s approval
4 ways Jesus Operated Free of Religious Spirit
1. Hung out with sinners 2. Met their needs 3. Prayed for them 4. Gave them the Gospel
Knowledge Vs Power
Keep conversations about Jesus, not church affiliation. Focus on their needs.
First New Testament Transformer The Samaritan Woman
Personal acquaintance
Jesus changed her paradigm. Talked to a woman. (Jews & Samaritans – workplace & faith) Jesus gave a Word of Knowledge about her life. Supernatural in the marketplace.
“Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman's testimony, "He told me everything I ever did." So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days. And because of his words many more became believers.” (John 4:39-41)
Sequence of transformation
Encounter. Spoke into her life personally. Woman believed. Shared her experience. People had personal experience with God.
City impacted!
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Hindrance #4: Spiritual Strongholds in the Workplace
God created us with seven primary needs: 1. Dignity 2. Authority 3. Blessing & provision 4. Security 5. Purpose & meaning 6. Freedom & boundary 7. Intimate love & Companionship - Genesis 1&2
Whenever we seek to meet one or more of these basic needs outside God’s design we have set the stage for the development of a generational stronghold.
Spiritual Strongholds Work At The Subconscious Level. Their Influence Is Often Unseen Until There Is A Problem.
Strongholds are designed to keep us from experiencing God’s love.
Strongholds are often .
All strongholds that are built in our lives are a result of seeking to meet one or more of these needs apart from God’s will for us.
“The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish . We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every to make it obedient to Christ.” -(2 Corinthians 10:5)
Examples of Some Major Strongholds
Rebellion Fear Pride Heaviness/Depression Insecurity Jealousy Sexual Impurity Religiosity Control Rejection Independence Deceit Doubt Doubt & Unbelief Anger
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“You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand [generations] of those who love me and keep my commandments” (Exod. 20:5)
Stronghold Definition
“...the Apostle Paul enlists the word “stronghold” to define the spiritual fortresses wherein Satan and his legions hide and are protected. These fortresses exist in the thought-patterns and ideas that govern individuals and churches, as well as communities and nations. Before victory can be claimed, these strongholds must be pulled down and Satan’s armor removed.” – Francis Frangipane
Stronghold Development Process
1) Satan inspires into my mind (subconsciously) which appeal to my natural
tendencies to meet needs.
2) Entertaining these thoughts brings on .
3) Giving in to emotions eventually leads to taking some sort of .
4) Continual participation in this behavior causes me to develop a .
5) Once a habit is developed, a is built by that spirit.
Strongholds oppress versus possess They: 1) Control, dictate, and influence our attitudes and behavior;
2) Oppress and discourage us; and
3) Affect how we view or react to situations, circumstances, or people.
We overcome the influence of strongholds by renouncing and repenting of their influence through the prayer of faith in Jesus’ blood to cleanse us from these influences.
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Examples of Generational Strongholds Deceit & Lying Sexual Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob Rahab, David, Bathsheba, Absalom, Amnon, Solomon Control Laban, Rebekah, Jacob, King Saul
The Symptom Merely Indicates there is a Root
Other Factors Likeminded strongholds attract one another. The primary stronghold of the marketplace is
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Companies can attract the same stronghold.
Churches can attract the same stronghold.
Cities and nations have strongholds.
Industries have strongholds.
Steps to Freedom From Strongholds 1. Identify Strongholds and their Symptoms. Rank them from 1(lowest influence) - 10 (greatest) by the level of influence they have. Work with someone close to you to confirm the strongholds. i.e., spouse, close friend. 2. Confess and renounce the influence of strongholds in Jesus’ name. Each believer has the power of the Holy Spirit to renounce the influence of strongholds over their life. We “have divine power to demolish strongholds” -(2 Corinthians 10:4) 3. Meditate and walk according to the Word. Renew your mind.
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Personal Reflection Self-inventory stronghold test (see worksheet in Supplement section) Further study
Questions • Name the four hindrances to fulfilling your call:
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
4. ______
• Why is it difficult to live for Christ without dealing with these root issues?
Prayer In the name and authority of the Lord Jesus Christ, we renounce the influence of
in Jesus’ name and by His shed blood on the cross in order that I can be free to know and choose to do the will of God. As children of God seated with Christ in the heavenlies, we agree that every enemy of the Lord Jesus Christ be bound. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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Session 5: 4 Attributes of a Transformational Leader & 4 Types of Christians in the Workplace
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Transforming Workplaces, Cities, and Nations
WORK
LIFE Societal Transformation
Matt 6:9-10 “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as CHURCH it is in heaven.”
NATION
CITY
From the beginning it was all about dominion
“Adam and Eve were placed in the garden with a mission. God said, ‘Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it.’ It was God’s intention that as they bore more children, who also lived under God’s rule, they would be extending the boundaries of His garden (His government) through the simplicity of their devotion to Him. The process was to continue until the entire earth was covered with the glorious rule of God through man.” Bill Johnson, When Heaven Invades Earth , p. 30
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You are Called to a Transformed Life
It’s About Knowing Christ
This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows Me , that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight,” declares the LORD.
Jeremiah 9:23-24
Called to Someone, Not Something.
Brother Lawrence Occupation: dishwasher
“For me the time of activity does not differ from the time of prayer, and in the noise and clatter of my kitchen, while several persons are calling together calling for as many different things, I possess God in as great a different things, I possess God in as great a tranquility as when upon my knees at the tranquility as when upon my knees at the blessed Sacrament.” Practicing the Presence of God , 1600s
He found no urgency or retreats, because in the common task he met the same God to love and worship as he did in the stillness of the desert.
Where are the marketplace Christians who are impacting society?
George Washington Carver, Arthur Guinness, William Wilberforce, Jeremiah Lanphier.
Why the Workplace?
It is the place of power and authority where real societal change can take place.
7 Mind Molders of Society
Business Family Government Arts/Entertainment Media Religion Education
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4 Attributes of a Transformational Leader
1. Excellence
2. Ethics and Integrity
3. Extravagant Love and Service
4. Signs and Wonders
2. Ethics/Integrity Psalms 51 “Truth in the inward parts… Ghazi, Elisha, Naaman
Daniel 6 “So distinguished Spiritual Homerun himself…” 4 Attributes of a Work Daniel 6:1 Life Minister
God’s Call
3. Extravagant Love/Service “Whoever wants to 1. Excellence become “Apostles great among you…” performed many Matthew 20:27 miraculous signs and wonders…” Worker Ship Captain Acts 5:12 4 Bs Grocery Bag Boy Angie’s bookstore fulfilment Hi Tech CEO 4. Signs & Wonders
Gospel of the Kingdom!
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He Instructs Us and Gives Us Our Ability.
Then the LORD said to Moses, “See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of
Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ___ and ______in all kinds of crafts - to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of craftsmanship.” Exodus 31:1-6
“They are to make them just as I commanded you.” Exodus 31: 11
God will instruct us in performing our work.
Jesus was more qualified to be a carpenter than the Son of God.
Titus 2:6-10
“Likewise exhort the young men to be sober minded, in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you.
Exhort bondservants to be obedient to their own masters, to be well pleasing in all things, not answering back, not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity, that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.” -Titus 2:6-10 NKJV2.
4 Bs of Transforming a Life
B Fellowship with the unrighteous i.e. Jesus
B the source to meet physical need
B praying for them
B the Kingdom of God to them. Share the gospel.
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Ethics in the Workplace Recent high-profile corporate scandals are making the rest of corporate America more receptive to efforts perceived as fostering an ethical workplace. Cheating on expense report – 58% Working on a second job on company time – 50% Rushing closed deals through accounting before they were really closed – 36% Listing a “strip bar” as a restaurant on an expense report – 22% Giving a kickback to a customer – 19% Sales & Marketing Magazine, Feb 2001
Holy Spirit Directed Prayer Uriah
The Godly Worker’s Psalm – Psalm 15
“LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill?
He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart and has no slander on his tongue, who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his fellowman, who despises a vile man but honors those who fear the LORD, who keeps his oath even when it hurts, who lends his money without usury and does not accept a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.”
New Paradigm for Provision
Obedience vs Sweat and Toil
Promised Land - Provision = Obedience vs Sweat and Toil
Joshua 24:13
“So I gave you a land on which you did not toil and cities you did not build; and you live in them and eat from vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant.”
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The Kingdom Formula
Natural Supernatural
My Ability God’s Ability
Glory of God Manifested in the Workplace
Skill vs. Faith?
“You almost have to hold back your natural gifting in order to see God manifest Himself in your work.” -Gunnar Olson
“I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who will do according to what is in my heart and mind.” 1 Samuel 2:34-35
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Questions
In which of the 7 areas of the Mind Molders of Society do you have an opportunity to make an impact for Christ? Consider ways that you can make an impact:
Ways I can impact this area: Business ______
Family ______
Government ______
Arts/Entertainment ______
Media ______
Religion ______
Education ______
How can a Christian move towards exhibiting level 3 and 4 of the Attributes of a Transformational Leader?
1. Excellence
2. Ethics and Integrity
3. Extravagant Love and Service
4. Signs and Wonders
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Workshop Summary Review each session. Make a list the important concepts and the action steps that you wish to take to transform your personal life and your workplace:
Session 1: How Faith Can Transform the Workplace
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
4. ______
5. ______
Session 2: The Joseph Calling – Understanding the Role Adversity Plays in Our Calling
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
4. ______
5. ______
Session 3: Hindrances To Fulfilling Your Call – Strongholds in the Workplace
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
4. ______
5. ______
Session 4: Attributes of a Transformational Leader & 4 Types of Christians in the Workplace
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
4. ______
5. ______
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Supplements Session 4 – Personal Reflection: Self-inventory stronghold assessment
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Resources
Daily Devotional by Os Hillman! TGIF - Today God Is First is a daily e-mail devotional that helps guide and inspire you each day in the workplace. To Subscribe Free: Visit our website at www.marketplaceleaders.org
TGIF Today God Is First 365 daily meditations on integrating your faith with your work. The e-mail devotionals in a book! Now you can take the devotions with you or give the book as a gift! Hardbac. To order: Visit our website at www.marketplaceleaders.org or www.faithandworkresources.com
Os Hillman has written eleven books that can also be purchased from our website at www.marketplaceleaders.org (click on the Bookstore link) or visit www.FaithandWorkResources.com
www.marketplaceleaders.org Marketplace Leaders exists to help men and women discover and fulfill God's unique and complete purposes through their workplace calling. We do this through the TGIF Daily Devotional and other books authored by Os Hillman, live speaking opportunities, marketplace mentoring, consulting and partnering services for businesses and ministries, tools for local churches, and many more equipping resources and services found at our online bookstore and throughout this website.
Marketplace Mentoring Program A twice a month email e-zine with other programs designed to help you apply the principles from the workshop and TGIF devotional. Cost is $20 per month. Please see the website for more details or information on the book table.
Other Resources to Help You International Coalition of Workplace Ministries www.icwm.net
International Christian Chamber of Commerce www.iccc.net
Church Based Ministry www.faithandworkE3.com
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