Christian Business Insights

Every Christian understands that there are certain fundamentals of the Christian faith, and that 'giving' is one of them. And while we have all heard lots of sermons about the need to give, and give generously, very few of us have heard any Biblical teaching on an important aspect of that giving – "To whom should we give?"   And "How should we give it?"   We're looking more closely at those questi...

One of Christianity's greatest failures has been the separation of the church from the world of business and commerce – acting on the premise that there are some things which are secular, and others which are sacred.   Christian companies and their owners and executives must share some of the blame, as they have been comfortable following the worldly approach to business.   As a result, countless...

       Motivation is one of the least understood concepts in the business world. If you want to achieve any degree of success in your career, you can and should motivate yourself.   One necessary pre-curser is the MORE mindset.  Here's a first step in a process that will impact the rest of your life.           Dave Kahle is a B2B sales expert and a Christian Business thought leader.   He has autho...

A lot of Marketplace Christians struggle with manifesting their Christianity in the marketplace.   In this podcast, I identify two common reasons, and offer solutions. See if this applies to you. ****************************************************************        Dave Kahle's goal is to provide sales leaders and small businesspeople with practical actionable ideas that can make an immediate im...

Most Christians are woefully misinformed when it comes to understanding the role of business people in the Kingdom. They often have misconceptions about what is expected from a Christian in business.   As a result, they compartmentalize business from their Christianity, and rob themselves and those around them of a more fulfilled life. Dave Kahle is a B2B sales expert, and a Christian Business tho...

Just as there are spiritual disciplines for individuals, so are there spiritual disciplines for Christian businesses. For many people this is a radical thought.   In this article we look at that idea. If you have a say in a Christian business, this concept is for you. Dave Kahle is a B2B sales Guru and Christian business thought leader.   He's authored 13 books and presented in 47 states and 11 co...

The world is full of advice for businesspeople.   If you are a Christian, the challenge is to sort it out – to discard the superficial and worldly while grabbing onto that which will make a difference.   In this podcast, I share three essential paths that will keep you focused on the right things Striving for these will keep you on track, harnessing your power to continuously stimulate your effort...

We are all too often incredibly busy – but with the wrong things.   Activity becomes addictive and we become automatons, forever pursuing the satisfaction of accomplishment but rarely assessing the value of that accomplishment.   We do it because it's there, not because we have decided to do it. Intentionality suffers as activity prospers. We run the risk of living a busy life, but being busy with...

Does God really care for me?   How do I know?   Those are two questions that Christians often ask. One way to answer them is to reflect on the occasions when God has intervened in our lives… protection and provision.   I recently had an occasion to share a series of events in my life that I have labeled as 'traveling mercies.'   In this podcast, I'm sharing that series of Godly interventions in my...

The 2020's are without a doubt one of the most turbulent times American businesspeople have ever seen. That means that it is likely that the conclusions, paradigms and core beliefs upon which we based our decisions as recently as two years ago are likely to be obsolete today. One solution to keeping up with changing times is an executive roundtable. CBIG groups

Frustrated with your business? Lots of problems in your career?   Does it sometimes seem like almost everything is going wrong?   The cause may be spiritual warfare in your business.   It comes with the territory of being an effective Christian in the marketplace. The Excellence & Influence On-line Community

The Edelman Trust Barometer just released it's 2023 report.   Based on interviews with 32,000 people across 28 countries, it found that people trusted business more than the media, government and NGOs. The report on this phenomenon may nudge some Christian businesspeople, who previously had been hesitant to express their faith in the marketplace to finally step up and begin to see their careers an...

One of the watershed moments in the life and growth of a business occurs when the executives design and implement a system of measurements. This signals the development of the business from an entrepreneurial effort to a serious organization that can exist outside of the hands-on involvement of the entrepreneur.   In this piece, we unpack that idea. Read these blog posts on goal setting: Creating...

Over my career as a sales expert, I've personally and contractually worked with over 500 sales organizations. I've learned some things.   Here's one:   Very few chief sales officers have a good handle on the economics of the sales force.   And very few entrepreneurs think about the economics of a sales system.           Almost everyone can tell you what the amounts of the various categories on a P...

Sales is a profession that is ripe with temptation.   Salespeople deal with a lot of people, and a lot of money. Either one of those by itself presents a challenge.   Add them together and it can be overwhelming.   Here are some guidelines to help you stay on the right side. The XI Community.  Check it out here. 

The recent proliferation of AI (Artificial Intelligence) has surfaced a lingering issue: If we can create software to increase the capabilities of a computer, can we not create software to increase the capabilities of the greatest computer we know of – our minds? Let's drill deeply into this.

Sooner or later, every sincere Christian wrestles with the question of how you make a sound Christian decision.. We all face turning points in our lives and need to make good decisions. In this podcast, I sort it out and offer several options.  

Sooner or later, every sincere Christian wrestles with the question of how you make a sound Christian decision.. We all face turning points in our lives and need to make good decisions. In this post, I sort it out and offer several options.   Check out Practical Wisdom podcasts here .

As an educated and experienced practitioner in the profession of helping people change their behavior, I've come to the conclusion that our set of preexisting beliefs supplies the largest and most potent set of obstacles to self-improvement and the greater success and fulfillment that comes with it.             Human beings naturally make observations and conclusions about our experiences as we gr...

Too many Christian business people look outside their careers and their businesses for a place or a work that allows them to be significant.   This search for something outside of themselves keeps them focused in the wrong place.   The real source of significance is much closer to home. The XI Community for Christian Business People

Building a successful business requires serious focus on four fundamental components.  Those include the three elements of infrastructure:  Systems, people and money, and the glue that ties those three together and empowers them to reach their potential:  corporate culture. Creating a positive corporate culture is a process, not an event.   Here are three essential keys. Check out the XI (Excellen...

Throughout the Bible, the people of God who were business people were invariably excellent at their business. Yet, much of our contemporary Christian culture expects mediocrity from Christian organizations.   Should a Christian business strive for excellence, and, if so, what does that look like?   The XI Community (Excellence & Influence) -- An online community promoting excellence & Influence wi...

Most Christian business people are woefully ignorant of the impact their businesses can have for the Kingdom.   God designed business to be a powerful force in the Kingdom. A Christian business is a powerful ministry.  Let's dig into the details of this idea. The Good Book on Business The XI Community

There is a pattern for the practices and principles consistently evidenced by Biblical business leaders.   Leadership in the Bible often included creating an intense business culture.   The right culture binds people together, stimulates them to be the best they can be, and prods the organization to excellence.   The Xi Community

Christian-owned businesses have a huge potential to impact their communities.   But, 'business as usual' will not help you realize that potential. In order to nudge your business in the direction of becoming a Kingdom business, you'll need to build these three practices into your business routines. Free Biblical Business Assessment. The Biblical Business Course The Good Book on Business Holy Spiri...