Resources

Video Series

Leading a Company for Christ

Dr. Bruce H. Wilkinson

• 4 Hours / 8 Sessions
• Video - $26.95
• Workbook - $6.95

In the eight sessions, you will explore questions such as "Is a Christian Business Better Than or Different Than a Non-Christian Business?”, "What is God’s Purpose for Man?”, "What are Your Priorities?” and "What is the Plan?". Dr. Wilkinson provides excellent scriptural references for his remarks. Several thought provoking questions are asked at the end of each session.

God's View of Success / God's View of Contentment

Mr. Gayle Jackson

• 1.5 Hours / 4 Sessions
• Video - $26.95
• Workbook - $10.95

This short four-part series deals with the issues of Biblical Success and Contentment versus Worldly Success and Contentment. The speaker, Mr. Gayle Jackson, asks provoking questions such as "How committed to you is God?" and "Exactly what has God committed to you – food, clothing, provisions of His good work?" Filmed at the 1993 FCCI Conference, this outstanding series is thought provoking and begins to answer some truly difficult questions.

Are You Running Into Walls?

Mr. Walt Wiley

• 1.5 Hours / 3 Sessions
• Video - $26.95
• Workbook - $10.95

In the typical, humorous but extremely informative and thought-provoking style of Walt Wiley, this delightful three-part series compares the experiences of today's CEO/Business Owner to the experiences and leadership style of Moses as he lead the children of Israel out of Egypt. Walt discusses the six "walls" CEO's most routinely "run into": Failure of a Plan, Frustration on the Path, Fickleness of the People, Fact of Disappointment, Fear of the Enemy and Futility of the Effort. Along with the discussion about these "walls", Walt considers options that might be taken in each area.

Service With Excellence

Mr. Horst Schulze

• 1 Hour / 2 Sessions
• Video - $13.95
• Workbook - $6.95

Service with Excellence takes an inside view of the management and motivation style made famous by the Ritz Carlton Hotels. Topics such as understanding your market, understanding your product, looking at the process and personal service contact are among the many topics discussed. Horst Schulze reviews step-by-step the process used daily in the selection, training and maintenance of the staff of the Ritz Carlton Hotels.

The Nine Steps from Conversion to Convergence

Dr. Bruce H. Wilkinson

• 1 Hour / 2 Sessions
• Video - $13.95
• Workbook - $6.95

The Nine Steps from Conversion to Convergence is a short two-session series by Dr. Bruce Wilkinson. In this brief but excellent series, Dr. Wilkinson discusses the nine steps from Conversion (when you came to know Christ), through Competence, Commitment, Conduct, Character, Consecration, Motive and, finally, to Convergence. He considers the difficulties encountered at each step of the way and the alarmingly low percentage of all Christians who pass through the various steps.

Strategic Faith Planning

Mr. Bruce Cook

• 4.5 hours / 8 Sessions
• Video - $51.95
• Workbook - $ 13.95

This dynamic series focuses on Gideon's call by God to lead Israel to defeat the Midianite army to outline the steps that a Christian Business Owner or CEO should take in planning for the future. The purpose of the series is to help the participant write a "Strategic Faith Plan" for their business based on the will of God rather than typical business logic used by most business owners and CEOs. Relevant topics such as "Why Good Plans Fail", "Setting Faith Goals", "Developing a Vision", "Developing a Faith Strategy" and "Making Mid-Course Corrections" are artfully presented by Mr. Cook in this "must see" series.

Spiritual Vision in Your Marketplace

Mr. Kent Humphreys

• 2.0 Hours - 6 Sessions
• Video - $38.95
• Workbook - $ 13.95

Through years of experience, Kent has learned to use his business as a platform for ministry. In his presentation Spiritual Vision in Your Marketplace Ministry, Kent discusses "Seeing Life (and your Business) from God's Point of View", "Merging the Secular and the Spiritual", "Four Secrets to Visualizing God's Plan for Your Life", "God's Plan for the Laity" and much more. Throughout the series he provides numerous practical applications to use in your business for reaching the lost and discipling the saved.

How Much is Enough? Financial Stewardship Generous Living

Mr. Ron Blue

• 2.5 Hours / 6 Sessions
• Video - $38.95
• Workbook - $ 13.95

In the first three sessions of this rich series, Mr. Ron Blue digs deep into the subject of Financial Stewardship with discussions on "How God uses money to accomplish His purposes", "How God uses money as a test to reveal our characters – to ourselves", "How God uses money as a testimony to our faith" and the "wealth paradox". In the last three sessions, Ron explains describes the process of generous living and reviews the principles of transferring wealth.

Principles of the Decision Making Process

Mr. Bobb Biehl

• 3.0 Hours / 8 Sessions
• Video - $51.95
• Workbook - $ 10.95

From the smallest single-man shop to a multi-billion dollar corporation, one thing all businesses have in common - they all involve people and they all require us to make decisions that affect those people. Bobb Biehl's approach to decision-making and people management is refreshingly positive and straightforward. Taken from the 2001 FCCI Conference in Maui, Hawaii, USA, this series provides the listener with hours of "free consultation" from one of the best in his area of expertise.

Financial Freedom God's Way

Mr. Alan Ross

• 4.0 Hours / 8 (16) Sessions
• Video - $51.95
• Workbook - $ 13.95

Wise obedience to God's principles is required regarding the stewardship of money and finances in the conduct your life and the operation of your business. This series examines the seven principles of Financial Integrity based on God's Word and the three attitudes – profit, cost and cash – that are greatly impacted by those principles. The series has 16 short 15 minutes segments with discussion questions after each session. The group may elect to cover one or two segments per group meeting.

The Foundation of Leadership

Mr. Alan Ross

• 4.0 Hours / 8 (16) Sessions
• Video - $51.95
• Workbook - $ 13.95

God works through "complete leaders". Designed specifically for Christian Business Owners and CEOs, this thought-provoking series explores areas such as "your call", "your character", "your style of leadership" and "effective roles you play to determine your effectiveness as a leader". Alan uses Jesus Christ as the perfect model for the "called complete leader". The series has 16 short 15 minutes segments with discussion questions after each session. The group may elect to cover one or two segments per group meeting.

Spiritual Power vs. Earthly Power

Mr. Cal Thomas

• 1 Hour / 2 Sessions
• Video - $13.95
• Workbook - $ 6.95

Spiritual Power vs. Earthly Power is a two-part series outlining the basic difference between (temporal) earthly power and (eternal) spiritual power. Mr. Thomas' message is humorous, interesting and informative and provides ample Scriptural references to make the point.

The Role of Encouragement in Leadership

Mr. Walt Wiley

• 2.0 Hours / 4 Sessions
• Video - $26.95
• Workbook - $ 10.95

The Role of Encouragement in Leadership is a four-part series describing the function of encouragement in the role of the Christian Business Owner or CEO as a Leader. In his informative and delightfully humorous style, Walt Wiley looks at the life of Barnabus --"the encourager" -- to provide practical ways to encourage those around us to "spur them on" to love and good works. The series was filmed at the 2001 FCCI International Conference in Maui, Hawaii, USA.

Experiencing God Through Your Business

Dr. Henry Blackaby

• 3.0 Hours / 8 Sessions
• Video - $51.95
• Workbook - $ 13.95

Dr. Henry Blackaby explains in detail how every encounter with God, every experience with God, lifts you to a whole new level of understanding of God and, therefore, how you can relate to Him. And why, when God has spoken you, as His servant, must make some adjustments. "Business as usual" is an affront to a Holy God.

Does Your Business Reflect the Glory of God?

Dr. Tony Evans

• 1 Hour / 2 Sessions
• Video - $13.95
• Workbook - $ 6.95

In this short two session series, Dr. Evans offers an exciting answer to the question "What does it look like when Christian business owners and CEOs are functioning in the marketplace AND they're doing it right?" Quoting from the Scripture verses "You are the salt of the Earth" and "You are the light of the world", Mr. Evans offers practical application of the terms "salt" and "light" as well as explanation of the term "good works".

Creating a Passion for Excellence in Your Company

Mr. Horst Schulze

• 2.0 Hours / 6 Sessions
• Video - $38.95
• Workbook - $ 10.95

What would happen to your company if 100% of your customers were happy with your products and services and were fiercely loyal to your company? What does it take to create customer satisfaction and loyalty? Horst Schulze, founder of the world-renowned Ritz Carlton Hotels, takes you through the process of creating the environment for properly motivating and training employees so that excellence is their main motive for work.

Discovering God's Way of Handling Money

There are more than 2,350 verses that address everything you need to know about handling money. The Bible is, indeed, a blueprint for managing your finances. Not only is Discovering God's Way of Handling Money practical, but in it you will learn the profound impact managing your money has on your relationship with God. The study addresses such practical questions as:

• What does the Bible say about borrowing and lending money?
• How do you evaluate financial counsel from others?
• Is honesty always the best policy?
• How can I know when to give to others?
• How are money and being a godly employee related to each other?

The study package is currently available in VHS format only for $75.00 and includes one Facilitator Guide to guide a group through eight, one hour sessions. Group member workbooks are $12.00 each.

The Treasure Principle

Discover the secret of joyful giving! Most people can significantly give to the Kingdom of God, but they don't know how or haven't been taught the awesome eternal benefits of sowing into God's work on Earth. Author Randy Alcorn calls it a hidden treasure, and we all must learn this life-changing principle to find that hidden treasure. The Treasure Principle Workshop, the first study in Crown's new "Workshop in a Box" series, teaches the joy of giving. Some Bible studies use guilt as a motivation for giving; this one doesn't. In a dramatic teaching style, this video workshop literally inspires those who watch to learn the principles of giving in a way that causes lasting change.

The study package is available in DVD or VHS formats for $140 and includes one Facilitator Guide to guide a group through six, one hour sessions. Group member workbooks are $20.00 each.

Faith in Action - Case Studies

• Workbook #1, #2, #3
• Workbooks - $13.95 each

Real-life situations where ministry and business meet. A series of Case Studies members have experienced that will encourage, educate and challenge groups to look into God's Word for the answers of business. These Case Studies are intended to provide a framework for study, discussion and prayer rather than an absolute solution to each situation.

The Vision of the Leader - Dr. Bruce H. Wilkinson

• Video - $89.99
• Workbook - $5.95

The Testing of Your Faith - Dr. Bruce H. Wilkinson

• Video - $60.95
• Workbook - $5.95

The Prayer of Jabez - Dr. Bruce H. Wilkinson

• Video - $89.99
• Workbook - $5.95

The Secrets of the Vine - Dr. Bruce H. Wilkinson

• Video - $89.99
• Workbook - $5.95

A Life that God Rewards - Dr. Bruce H. Wilkinson

• Book - $9.95

30 Moments Christians Face in the Workplace

• Study Guide - $12.95 (each)
• Leader's Guide - $8.95 (each)

Marketplace Network, Inc.

• Volume 1 – The Great Commandment
• Volume 2 – The Great Commission
• Volume 3 – The Cultural Mandate