After our visit to Belfast we went to Helsinki and met with a key member of Parliament, MP Sauli Ahvenjärvi to discuss a National Prayer Meeting for Finland. It was agreed that CBMC Finland and the Parliament Bible Club, which was established in 1905, would collaborate to plan and sponsor this new event in 2015 … Read more
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In May, my wife Emily and I visited Northern Ireland and attended the Lord Mayor’s Breakfast sponsored and organized by CBMC Belfast. There were over 400 people in attendance, and of course the Lord Mayor Mairtin O’Muilleoir was present. This annual event exposes many unconvinced to the Gospel message and CBMC. Evangelist Michael Ramsden (Oxford … Read more
Not Just Keeping the Law, But Exceeding It Rick Boxx When I began consulting with business and professional leaders, seeking to bring truths from the Bible into every scenario, it seemed like a good idea to take an honest look at myself first. I examined my life for any past issues, asking if there were … Read more
Note the Biblical Themes in this Talk. What makes a great leader? Management theorist Simon Sinek suggests, it’s someone who makes their employees feel secure, who draws staffers into a circle of trust. But creating trust and safety — especially in an uneven economy — means taking on big responsibility. Let us know what your … Read more
The ‘10,000-Hour Rule’ Jim Mathis I recently served as an usher at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A. The special guest soloist was Joshua Bell, one of the best – If not the best – violinists in the world. Many people have observed that seeing him in concert … Read more
Dispelling some common myths about what it means to be a Christian. There’s been much discussion—both in the Church and outside of it—about the label of “Christianity” and calling oneself a “Christian.” But what does the term really mean? The word “Christian” is associated with many things, but here are some common misconceptions about Christianity … Read more
In a global marketplace where problems are increasingly complex, no one person will ever have all the answers. That’s why Google’s SVP of People Operations, Lazlo Bock, says humility is one of the traits he’s looking for in new hires. “Your end goal,” explained Bock, “is what can we do together to problem-solve. I’ve contributed … Read more
A Truly Global Gathering Traveling around the world reveals an incredible array of races, cultures, ethnicity, languages and customs. The breadth, diversity and richness of humanity make an indelible impression. This makes it all the more amazing to realize the universality of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Bible, or at least portions of … Read more
The number of Christians in Communist China is growing so steadily that it by 2030 it could have more churchgoers than America. It is said to be China’s biggest church and on Easter Sunday thousands of worshippers will flock to this Asian mega-temple to pledge their allegiance – not to the Communist Party, but to … Read more
CBMC Finland Young Leader Andrei Nahkala is standing in the European Parliament elections in May 25th. Andrei joined the first Young Leaders Group in Finland in the autumn 2006 as a young student of Marketing at the Helsinki School of Economics. Today he has two master’s degrees, in Economics and in Political Science. He hahas … Read more
Business is a “significant channel for Christians to effectively impact countless people and help set them free from sin”, says one business as mission (BAM) practitioner in China. The practitioner’s comments are shared in a new report from the Think Tank group on the opportunities and challenges for BAM in China. With China’s huge … Read more
The Most Dangerous Workplace Weapon Robert J. Tamasy Sadly, recent years have been marred by horrendous acts of violence in the workplace. Experts have struggled to pinpoint causes and solutions for such incidents. But there is a very different form of violent behavior that receives virtually no attention, but every day causes great damage. … Read more