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A Noble Calling

Hardcover |English |1498250513 | 9781498250511

A Noble Calling

Hardcover |English |1498250513 | 9781498250511
Overview

Description: Too often, individuals who have been called to practice their gifts and talents in the field of business and professional life sense that to serve God they ought to be doing something more directly involved with the church. Many successful business leaders, upon coming to faith in Christ or upon renewing their interest in God's Word, struggle with whether or not they should enter vocational ministry. Certainly, God calls some from among the professions into such vocations, but many simply haven't realized the full potential of where God has placed them. God's people who are assigned to duties in corporate boardrooms or offices, on sales forces, in entrepreneurial ventures, and as members of research and development teams are among his most effective servants. Believers who are active in the marketplace are surely among God's most treasured ministers and have the potential to have a wider impact and larger influence than most who serve in full-time vocational ministries. Likewise, these professionals have a capacity for great harm to the church and the cause of Christ if while they make claims of Christian belief, their actions prove inconsistent with what God's Word teaches--if their walk doesn't match their talk. Be encouraged! God wants to use you where you are. He wants to sanctify all of what you have learned and experienced. You have great potential in the kingdom! Endorsements: ""This book of devotionals is designed for the person who faces the demands and challenges of the day-to-day workplace....I would admonish the reader to make this a daily devotional guide. Dip often into the well of Biblical insights contained in this volume."" --from the Foreword by Bob R. Agee, co-editor of Faithful Learning and the Christian Scholarly Vocation ""Too often, Christians attempt to compartmentalize life and live in a dichotomous world. A Noble Calling presents a compilation of essays and devotions challenging the reader to develop a Biblical worldview for all facets of life, including ministry and professional careers. The authors clearly show that spirituality should not be divorced from professional life. A Noble Calling is an excellent source for professionals who desire to integrate faith with all aspects of life."" --C. Pat Taylor, President, Southwest Baptist University ""A Noble Calling is an excellent resource for anyone who has struggled with God's call to full-time Christian ministry within the world of business. The authors stress the God-given and God-developed character traits necessary for effective marketplace ministry. Each chapter is relevant and interesting....Every Christian serving in the business world should read this book."" --Robert H. Roller, President, International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education About the Contributor(s): David Whitlock is Associate Provost, Dean of the College of Business and Computer Science, and Professor of Business at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri. He has taught business and leadership for over twenty years. Whitlock is also an ordained bi-vocational minister. He now serves Wellspring Fellowship in Bolivar, Missouri. He and his wife, Dana, have four sons: Joshua, Ryan, David, and Landon. Gordon Dutile has served as Provost at Southwest Baptist University since 2000. He has also served as Professor of Greek and New Testament at Southwest Baptist University, as Dean at The Redford College of Theology and Church Vocations, and as Associate Pastor at Rosen Heights Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas.
ISBN: 1498250513
ISBN13: 9781498250511
Author: Wipf and Stock
Publisher: Wipf and Stock
Format: Hardcover
PublicationDate: 2008-01-01
Language: English
PageCount: 228
Dimensions: 6.0 x 0.56 x 9.0 inches
Weight: 16.8 ounces

Description: Too often, individuals who have been called to practice their gifts and talents in the field of business and professional life sense that to serve God they ought to be doing something more directly involved with the church. Many successful business leaders, upon coming to faith in Christ or upon renewing their interest in God's Word, struggle with whether or not they should enter vocational ministry. Certainly, God calls some from among the professions into such vocations, but many simply haven't realized the full potential of where God has placed them. God's people who are assigned to duties in corporate boardrooms or offices, on sales forces, in entrepreneurial ventures, and as members of research and development teams are among his most effective servants. Believers who are active in the marketplace are surely among God's most treasured ministers and have the potential to have a wider impact and larger influence than most who serve in full-time vocational ministries. Likewise, these professionals have a capacity for great harm to the church and the cause of Christ if while they make claims of Christian belief, their actions prove inconsistent with what God's Word teaches--if their walk doesn't match their talk. Be encouraged! God wants to use you where you are. He wants to sanctify all of what you have learned and experienced. You have great potential in the kingdom! Endorsements: ""This book of devotionals is designed for the person who faces the demands and challenges of the day-to-day workplace....I would admonish the reader to make this a daily devotional guide. Dip often into the well of Biblical insights contained in this volume."" --from the Foreword by Bob R. Agee, co-editor of Faithful Learning and the Christian Scholarly Vocation ""Too often, Christians attempt to compartmentalize life and live in a dichotomous world. A Noble Calling presents a compilation of essays and devotions challenging the reader to develop a Biblical worldview for all facets of life, including ministry and professional careers. The authors clearly show that spirituality should not be divorced from professional life. A Noble Calling is an excellent source for professionals who desire to integrate faith with all aspects of life."" --C. Pat Taylor, President, Southwest Baptist University ""A Noble Calling is an excellent resource for anyone who has struggled with God's call to full-time Christian ministry within the world of business. The authors stress the God-given and God-developed character traits necessary for effective marketplace ministry. Each chapter is relevant and interesting....Every Christian serving in the business world should read this book."" --Robert H. Roller, President, International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education About the Contributor(s): David Whitlock is Associate Provost, Dean of the College of Business and Computer Science, and Professor of Business at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri. He has taught business and leadership for over twenty years. Whitlock is also an ordained bi-vocational minister. He now serves Wellspring Fellowship in Bolivar, Missouri. He and his wife, Dana, have four sons: Joshua, Ryan, David, and Landon. Gordon Dutile has served as Provost at Southwest Baptist University since 2000. He has also served as Professor of Greek and New Testament at Southwest Baptist University, as Dean at The Redford College of Theology and Church Vocations, and as Associate Pastor at Rosen Heights Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Description: Too often, individuals who have been called to practice their gifts and talents in the field of business and professional life sense that to serve God they ought to be doing something more directly involved with the church. Many successful business leaders, upon coming to faith in Christ or upon renewing their interest in God's Word, struggle with whether or not they should enter vocational ministry. Certainly, God calls some from among the professions into such vocations, but many simply haven't realized the full potential of where God has placed them. God's people who are assigned to duties in corporate boardrooms or offices, on sales forces, in entrepreneurial ventures, and as members of research and development teams are among his most effective servants. Believers who are active in the marketplace are surely among God's most treasured ministers and have the potential to have a wider impact and larger influence than most who serve in full-time vocational ministries. Likewise, these professionals have a capacity for great harm to the church and the cause of Christ if while they make claims of Christian belief, their actions prove inconsistent with what God's Word teaches--if their walk doesn't match their talk. Be encouraged! God wants to use you where you are. He wants to sanctify all of what you have learned and experienced. You have great potential in the kingdom! Endorsements: ""This book of devotionals is designed for the person who faces the demands and challenges of the day-to-day workplace....I would admonish the reader to make this a daily devotional guide. Dip often into the well of Biblical insights contained in this volume."" --from the Foreword by Bob R. Agee, co-editor of Faithful Learning and the Christian Scholarly Vocation ""Too often, Christians attempt to compartmentalize life and live in a dichotomous world. A Noble Calling presents a compilation of essays and devotions challenging the reader to develop a Biblical worldview for all facets of life, including ministry and professional careers. The authors clearly show that spirituality should not be divorced from professional life. A Noble Calling is an excellent source for professionals who desire to integrate faith with all aspects of life."" --C. Pat Taylor, President, Southwest Baptist University ""A Noble Calling is an excellent resource for anyone who has struggled with God's call to full-time Christian ministry within the world of business. The authors stress the God-given and God-developed character traits necessary for effective marketplace ministry. Each chapter is relevant and interesting....Every Christian serving in the business world should read this book."" --Robert H. Roller, President, International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education About the Contributor(s): David Whitlock is Associate Provost, Dean of the College of Business and Computer Science, and Professor of Business at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri. He has taught business and leadership for over twenty years. Whitlock is also an ordained bi-vocational minister. He now serves Wellspring Fellowship in Bolivar, Missouri. He and his wife, Dana, have four sons: Joshua, Ryan, David, and Landon. Gordon Dutile has served as Provost at Southwest Baptist University since 2000. He has also served as Professor of Greek and New Testament at Southwest Baptist University, as Dean at The Redford College of Theology and Church Vocations, and as Associate Pastor at Rosen Heights Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas.
ISBN: 1498250513
ISBN13: 9781498250511
Author: Wipf and Stock
Publisher: Wipf and Stock
Format: Hardcover
PublicationDate: 2008-01-01
Language: English
PageCount: 228
Dimensions: 6.0 x 0.56 x 9.0 inches
Weight: 16.8 ounces

Description: Too often, individuals who have been called to practice their gifts and talents in the field of business and professional life sense that to serve God they ought to be doing something more directly involved with the church. Many successful business leaders, upon coming to faith in Christ or upon renewing their interest in God's Word, struggle with whether or not they should enter vocational ministry. Certainly, God calls some from among the professions into such vocations, but many simply haven't realized the full potential of where God has placed them. God's people who are assigned to duties in corporate boardrooms or offices, on sales forces, in entrepreneurial ventures, and as members of research and development teams are among his most effective servants. Believers who are active in the marketplace are surely among God's most treasured ministers and have the potential to have a wider impact and larger influence than most who serve in full-time vocational ministries. Likewise, these professionals have a capacity for great harm to the church and the cause of Christ if while they make claims of Christian belief, their actions prove inconsistent with what God's Word teaches--if their walk doesn't match their talk. Be encouraged! God wants to use you where you are. He wants to sanctify all of what you have learned and experienced. You have great potential in the kingdom! Endorsements: ""This book of devotionals is designed for the person who faces the demands and challenges of the day-to-day workplace....I would admonish the reader to make this a daily devotional guide. Dip often into the well of Biblical insights contained in this volume."" --from the Foreword by Bob R. Agee, co-editor of Faithful Learning and the Christian Scholarly Vocation ""Too often, Christians attempt to compartmentalize life and live in a dichotomous world. A Noble Calling presents a compilation of essays and devotions challenging the reader to develop a Biblical worldview for all facets of life, including ministry and professional careers. The authors clearly show that spirituality should not be divorced from professional life. A Noble Calling is an excellent source for professionals who desire to integrate faith with all aspects of life."" --C. Pat Taylor, President, Southwest Baptist University ""A Noble Calling is an excellent resource for anyone who has struggled with God's call to full-time Christian ministry within the world of business. The authors stress the God-given and God-developed character traits necessary for effective marketplace ministry. Each chapter is relevant and interesting....Every Christian serving in the business world should read this book."" --Robert H. Roller, President, International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education About the Contributor(s): David Whitlock is Associate Provost, Dean of the College of Business and Computer Science, and Professor of Business at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri. He has taught business and leadership for over twenty years. Whitlock is also an ordained bi-vocational minister. He now serves Wellspring Fellowship in Bolivar, Missouri. He and his wife, Dana, have four sons: Joshua, Ryan, David, and Landon. Gordon Dutile has served as Provost at Southwest Baptist University since 2000. He has also served as Professor of Greek and New Testament at Southwest Baptist University, as Dean at The Redford College of Theology and Church Vocations, and as Associate Pastor at Rosen Heights Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas.

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  • Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.

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  • Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
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Estimated delivery times:

  • Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
  • Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days

Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.  

Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times. 

Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.). 

If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.

You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.

Additional non-returnable items:

  • Gift cards
  • Downloadable software products
  • Some health and personal care items

To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)

  • Book with obvious signs of use
  • CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
  • Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
  • Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery

Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.

Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.

If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:

  • Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
  • Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
  • Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.


Shipping Cost


We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.

If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

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