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By CBMC International President Marketplace Ambassadors, In the exhilarating rush of 2024, we are witnessing a powerful movement of God’s hand. It is a time of “Salt & Light,” and I could not be more excited about the months ahead. The surge of spiritual awakening within our CBMC national ministries is both humbling and invigorating, … Read more
You show up for work on schedule, your mind already thinking through your plans for the day: meetings, deadlines, specific tasks, or projects you want to work on or finally complete. You feel totally in control. Until you realize you aren’t. One of the certainties of life and work is how uncertain things can be. … Read more
By Rick Boxx Stephen Phelan, a top executive with a major mortgage corporation, was speaking at a conference about his company’s approach to caring for their team members. After exploring the needs of their teammates, the company concluded everyone had three common needs within the workplace. He said everyone needs: 1) friends at work, 2) friends during a crisis, … Read more
Kingdom Leadership Network, USA During a March 12, 2024, virtual session with the Kingdom Leadership Network, CBMC International President Chris Simpson engaged with Christian leaders across the United States. In his impactful thirty-minute presentation, he inspired American leaders to demonstrate courage and to fully utilize their unique voices and influences bestowed by God for global … Read more
I have enjoyed many sports, but my favorite has been lacrosse, as participant and spectator. This sport has also taught me about life. For example: using the “go-to move.” When the outcome of a lacrosse game was on the line and our team needed a goal, I went to my “go-to move,” which I called … Read more
Over the years I have worked with several companies and organizations in a variety of roles. Most of them have had clearly stated missions. Some even printed and displayed their mission statements at strategic spots around their facilities to serve as continual reminders of the answers to questions like, “Why are we here?” “What are we … Read more
When I was planning to start my own business years ago, I began looking for ways I could serve people. I was particularly interested in finding an opportunity where outstanding customer service would be welcomed and rewarded. The result was Mathis Photo, Inc, a custom photo lab. We did whatever was necessary to deliver top-rate … Read more
Being an optimist by nature, troubles must stack up very high before I begin to feel discouraged. Usually, I can find a bright side to any dark time. However, I had one of those weeks recently when my optimism was no match for the daunting challenges I was facing. Our upcoming event was becoming overwhelming … Read more
During the 57th Annual General Meeting in Seoul on February 16, 2024, Mr. Bum Chul Choi was officially appointed as the 20th Central Chairman of CBMC Korea. Alongside him, Saeho Chang assumed the role of Senior Vice Chairman. CBMC Korea’s significant influence extends beyond South Korea, impacting Korean-speaking business communities globally. Under Chairman Choi’s leadership … Read more
Work. Some people love it and can’t get enough of it. Many of those might qualify as workaholics. For others, work is a necessary evil, a means for putting food on the table, putting a roof over our heads, and providing clothing to wear, paying bills, and participating in pursuits that bring happiness. But have … Read more
Even in the so-called secular business and professional world, the Bible has much to teach us. For instance, Matthew 14 recounts a time Jesus walked on water while His disciples were in a storm-tossed boat. One of them, Peter, ever the enthusiast, wanted to join Him. So, Jesus invited him to “come.” For the first … Read more
Over my working career I have had numerous people I would sometimes refer to as “boss.” They were the people I reported to, who had hired me, and – if I did not do my job satisfactorily – had the authority to fire me. Thankfully, in most cases my “bosses” also were good leaders. But … Read more
