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  • When Jesus Shows Up at Work: Lessons from the Shepherds

    When Jesus Shows Up at Work: Lessons from the Shepherds

    What happens when Jesus meets you at work?

    The shepherds were at work when they encountered the angels. They were in the fields tending their flocks—engaged in the ordinary, routine tasks that defined their days. In the midst of their work, something extraordinary happened. From out of nowhere, an angel appeared with a message that changed their lives forever.

    And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

    –       Luke 2:8-12

    The Savior had been born, and the shepherds were invited to witness His arrival.

    “​​So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.”

    –       Luke 2:16-18

    From the fields to the manger, this moment of transformation is a powerful reminder of how Jesus meets us in the everyday. Just as the shepherds were called out of their routine to experience the miraculous, we, too, are invited to encounter Jesus in profound ways, even in our professional lives.

    The Ordinary of Our Work

    We spend our days managing spreadsheets, leading our teams, jumping between calls, and serving customers. We’re not shepherds, but our work often feels routine. We’re in the “fields” of modern life. The demands of deadlines, goals, and responsibilities leave little room for awe or reflection. Too often, we lose sight of how God can work through even our most mundane tasks.

    The shepherds’ story reminds us that no part of our work is too insignificant for God to use. The fields were the shepherds’ workplace, and that’s exactly where the angel showed up to them. The same holds true for us—our workplaces are not separate from our faith journeys. They’re connected more than we know.

    Stepping Toward the Manger

    When the shepherds heard the angel’s message, they immediately left their fields and flocks to see Jesus. Their willingness to step away from their work to go and be with Jesus speaks volumes. So does the fact that God chose them to hear this message. The shepherds were everyday workers, yet they were chosen to stand in awe at the manger.

    Think about your work life… We often hesitate to step away from the urgent for the important, but the Christmas story calls us to make room for moments of awe, worship, and transformation. It calls us to pause—amid deadlines, meetings, and projects—to reflect on the miracle of Christ’s birth. When we do this, we experience the extraordinary in our ordinary.

    Living Transformed Lives

    After visiting the manger, the shepherds returned to their fields, but they were changed. They glorified and praised God, carrying the joy of their experience back to their workplace. This is the heart of the Christmas story: It’s an encounter with Christ that transforms us and brings meaning to our lives.

    This year, as we celebrate Christmas, let’s take a cue from the shepherds. Take the time to pause amid the chaos of work to reflect on the miracle of Christ’s birth. Allow His presence to transform your perspective on work, shifting it from routine to worship. Let’s carry the joy of the manger into our offices, to our meetings, and through our businesses, glorifying God in all we do.

    To each of you this season, Merry Christmas!

    –       John Gamades, Author of WAR: A Tactical Guide for Christian Men

    CBMC Webmaster

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  • Taking On The Struggle to Eliminate “Busy” In Our Lives

    Taking On The Struggle to Eliminate “Busy” In Our Lives

    “Busy.”

    Ask most of the guys you know how their week is going, and that’s the answer you’ll get.

    It’s an all too common response that many of us wear like a badge of honor. So many things that need to get done, to-do lists that stretch on forever, and the feeling of getting pulled in multiple directions at once. Men are trying to show up well at work, be good husbands and fathers, stay checked in on their older parents and extended family, serve in their churches and communities, and grow their relationship with the Lord.

    All good things… but you can’t do everything.

    Therein lies the problem for most men, myself included.

    In his book Intimacy with the Almighty, Charles Swindoll captures it like this. “Most of us say yes to too many things. Most of us do not plan well enough ahead or think through our schedules to leave time for leisure and rest. Most of us have too many things on our plate to get done in the allotted time.”

    Sound familiar?

    As I explored this chapter on simplicity, Swindoll must have been hanging out in my office and my home before he wrote this. Those words capture how I’ve lived much of my life. Simplicity has never been my natural state. I’ve kept myself busy, always convinced I was doing “good things.”

    Swindoll goes on, asking the following questions:

    1. Are the good things keeping you from the great?
    2. Are too many things draining your energy, leaving you exhausted?
    3. Are the activities outside your home stealing time from those within your home?

    “Yes, yes, and yes.” Each question reminds us that “busy” comes at a cost.

    The greatest cost for me personally has been my relationship with God. When things get busy, my morning quiet time with the Lord is the first thing to go. I find myself lacking time to pray and get quiet to listen to what God has for me. In essence, I am shutting God out.

    Busy becomes an idol. My need to be busy reflects my struggle to control my outcomes and “make things happen.” Simplicity, on the other hand, makes room for God to come in. It’s me releasing my control and letting God partner with me.

    When I do this, my answers to Swindoll’s questions change…

    1. I am experiencing God’s best, what is truly great, not just good.
    2. I am living my life on purpose, energized by the right things.
    3. I am focusing my energy on those within my home first.

    More importantly, I am taking back my time and energy to spend it with God. Making quiet time and prayer a priority, my relationship with God begins growing again. When I listen, I can hear Him speaking to me. Wisdom flows, and I experience more clarity around what is truly important instead of the “busy” things that so easily distract me.

    Intimacy with the Almighty begins with creating space for simplicity in your life. That’s my call to each of us today. Spend some time looking around and doing a personal assessment. Where is “busy” stealing from you, and how can you start to take some of that time and energy back?

    John Gamades, Author of WAR: A Tactical Guide for Christian Men

    CBMC Webmaster

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  • Do Not Be Anxious About Anything

    Do Not Be Anxious About Anything

    As men try to be better husbands, strong dads, leaders where we work, and contributors in our communities, there are so many open doors for anxiety to creep in. From career pressures and financial stresses to relationship struggles and trying to be “enough” in all our roles, feeling anxious, stressed out, and overwhelmed is more common than any of us talk about – which is likely why God gave us the verses below. He knew what we’d encounter in this life. The world offers us many ways to release our stress. Here is God’s alternative…

    “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

    –       Philippians 4:6-7 NIV

    Going through a challenge recently, I spent some time peeling these verses back section by section…

    “Do not be anxious about anything,”

    The verse starts with a call to release our fears and concerns, the things that weigh heavy on our hearts, to God. This includes the things we’re afraid of, our concerns, restlessness, and the things that keep us up at night or wake us up early in the morning. If you’re anything like me, a recovering control freak to my core, letting the anxieties go is a challenge. If I’m not anxious about these things in my life, who will be and how will they ever change? We’ve been tricked into believing that staying anxious will somehow “fix” the things we’re anxious over. It does the opposite, and is one of the lies the devil uses to keep us distracted.

    “but in every situation,”

    This next section is interesting. We’re not called to release our anxiety in some areas but hold onto it in others. Instead, the word “every” implies that letting go of our anxiety totally and completely is commanded in all areas of our lives. These “situations” come in many forms, from things going on professionally to raising our kids and leading our families… In each form, without exceptions, we are called by a Father who loves us to let go.

    “by prayer and petition,”

    How do we let go? Through prayer and petition. God doesn’t leave us hanging here, not knowing what to do next. He tells us clearly to pray. Often, this is the last place we go, our last resort instead of the first. Instead of lifting our challenges up to Him, we lift them up to ourselves and stand in one place, holding them or trying to fix them on our own. Come to the Father and let him know where you’re at. Communicate your fears and anxiety to Him, and share with him what’s on your heart. He already knows but is waiting patiently for you to include him in your life.

    “with thanksgiving,”

    Over my life, I have come to realize that gratitude is an essential element of a fulfilled life and a powerful part of my Christian walk. When I stop long enough to think about all the things God has already done for me, especially amid a challenge or something I am anxious about, I am reminded of all the times and ways God has already come through for me.

    “present your requests to God.”

    We are prompted here to ask God for what we need, especially in times of distress or challenges. He tells us to pray and ask for the things we need for ourselves and the people around us. We sometimes find ourselves worried that God is too busy to hear what we need or that He’s going to reject our asking because we haven’t invested much time connecting with Him. At the same time, we can feel like our need is too insignificant and that God only has the time and energy to address the big stuff. None of those concerns are true. We have a Father who wants to hear from us, is not bound to limited time and energy, and wants us to ask for His help.

    “And the peace of God,”

    This is where the tables begin to turn. When we pray, present our requests to God, and meet Him with thanksgiving, we are promised that we will experience the peace of God. What kind of peace is this? Keep reading…

    “which transcends all understanding,”

    It’s a peace so great that you won’t be able to express it or understand it. It exceeds anything you could compare it to. It’s an over-the-top peace that the rest of the world lacks and that we often miss out on because we’re so focused on fixing things on our own. But, when we give up the things that make us anxious and hand them over to God, the freedom and calm we experience will allow us to walk through any fire without fear or restlessness.

    “will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

    That peace that transcends understanding is a powerful force – a guardian for our hearts and minds. The Word tells us that the devils prowl about, looking to steal, kill, and destroy. Knowing we are protected, we can stand in confidence. When pressure and anxiety rise, God comes to put them down, protecting both heart and mind.

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    “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

    It’s my hope that these verses are a source of peace and strength for you, the same as they’ve been for me. This life comes with challenges, and there are opportunities every day to elevate our anxiety, putting it on a pedestal. Instead, when those opportunities show up, lean into this word for your life and put God on the pedestal.

    John Gamades, Author of WAR: A Tactical Guide for Christian Men

    CBMC Webmaster

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  • In Your Challenges, Remember.

    In Your Challenges, Remember.

    There are moments in our lives when trouble comes. From relationship challenges to prodigal children to job loss and the challenges of being a leader… the Bible is clear. Our Christian faith does not guarantee us easy lives or protection from suffering.

    A friend of mine summed it up this way for me years ago. “You’re either in a storm, you’re coming out of one, or there’s a storm coming.” He may have come up with that or aquired it from someone else. Either way, it’s a truth we all live with. There will always be storms.

    Reading through the beginning of Psalm 77, we quickly pick up on the fact that the writer is in a storm…

    “I cried out to God for help;
    I cried out to God to hear me.
    When I was in distress, I sought the Lord;
    at night I stretched out untiring hands,
    and I would not be comforted.”

    -Psalm 77:10-12 NIV

    Been there. I have felt that way, and likely, so have you. We’ve all had moments where the pressure gets heavy – where we finally break down and cry out for help. Personally or professionally, possibly even both, we find ourselves in the valley. The only place to look is up, so we seek God’s hand.

    Sometimes, the response we receive from God is fast and clear. Help comes quickly, and the Lord’s response is obvious. Other times, like the psalmist, we wonder if God hears us. We wonder if we’re being ignored, if we’ve been forgotten, or if God is withholding his love from us.

    “Has his unfailing love vanished forever?
    Has his promise failed for all time?
    Has God forgotten to be merciful?
    Has he in anger withheld his compassion?”

    -Psalm 77:8-9 NIV

    In these moments, when the wondering creeps in and our confidence is shaken, the psalmist provides us with a strategy for resting in Him even when we don’t see him. As a leader and a business owner, I’m a guy who loves strategies. Give me a strategy and a plan to follow, and I’m in. This one doesn’t disappoint…

    One word: Remember.

    “Then I thought, ‘To this I will appeal:
    the years when the Most High stretched out his right hand.
    I will remember the deeds of the Lord;
    yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.
    I will consider all your works
    and meditate on all your mighty deeds.’”

    -Psalm 77:10-12 NIV

    Remember. When the challenges are getting heavy and God’s responses feel light, think back to those times when He showed up for you. Remember the miracles and blessings that He’s already done. Consider how He has worked in your life.

    That’s a strategy we can lean into.

    They say hindsight is 20/20. Remembering is our opportunity to tap into hindsight, looking back on God’s hand in our lives and all the times He’s carried us through the struggles. It’s spending some time acknowledging all the challenges we’ve faced and how He has consistently shown up – never late, always on time.

    When the psalmist calls us to remember, consider, and meditate on His works, it reminds us to control where our thoughts take us. Instead of letting our minds lead us down negative paths, it’s a call to refocus on the positive and to set our mind on things above, specifically on a God who loves us and will never forsake us.

    The storms will come, and they will go. Consistent in the middle of the storms is the love of a Father who stretches out His hand over our situations and does mighty deeds.

    Remember that today, and take the time to remember how He’s proven that in your past.

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    John Gamades, Author of WAR: A Tactical Guide for Christian Men

    CBMC Webmaster

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  • Looping in the Lord

    Looping in the Lord

    During a recent Friday morning study with some guys, we landed on the topic of our quiet times. As one of my friends shared, “I do my quiet time when I wake up, say “Good morning” to God, and then I go my own way and spend the rest of my day disconnected from Him.”

    It was an honest and transparent description of the relationship many of us have with the Lord.
    We wake up, spend some time in the Word and prayer, and then go on with our day. Often, we move quickly from this time of intimate connection into days spent on auto-pilot, trying to check all the boxes and hold everything together until we crash for the night so we can do it all over again tomorrow. In this race to the end of the day, we never loop back and reconnect with God. Instead, we try to do it all on our own.

    Today, that’s the concept we want to share: Looping.

    What if, instead of talking to God once in the morning, we spent our day looping Him back in? Walking into a challenging 10:00 meeting, we loop God back in and ask Him for guidance. Sitting down to lunch, we loop God in and thank Him for our food and the people we’re sharing the meal with. Working on a project in the afternoon, we loop God back in again and ask him for the clarity and energy to do our work well. Driving home through traffic at the end of the day, we loop God in, asking Him for patience and thanking Him for the family we’re about to rejoin over dinner.

    The point of looping is simple. Rather than one conversation with God that we think will sustain us for an entire day, we loop him in and out of our day, bringing him into each situation. We create ongoing conversations with God that last instead of one quick check-in that fades.

    Here’s the crazy part. God wants you to loop Him into your day. He wants to stand alongside you in the challenges, the wins and the losses, and throughout all the moments your day brings.

    “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.”

    -Psalm 1:1-2 NIV

    “Pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

    -1 Thessalonians 5:17-18

    To be clear, there are times in our lives when looping God in is easier than others. When big challenges arise, the kind we can’t handle on our own, we are more prone to looping God in.

    Often, though, our days come with distractions and challenges that try to draw our attention away from this most important relationship in our lives. We will be tempted to try and handle our challenges on our own and to leave God where we left Him, in that early morning quiet time. Remembering to loop God back in is not always easy – but when we do loop Him back in, the amount of peace, joy, and contentment we receive will quickly remind us of His power in our lives.

    Even as you’re reading this right now, loop Him back in.

    Ask God right now to point your heart back toward Him, and in those moments today where you need Him, ask God to remind you to loop Him in. Loop God into your challenges, into the moments where you feel gratitude, and into those areas of your life where His presence will meet needs you cannot meet on your own.

    Include Him in your day beyond your morning quiet time, prayers, and devotions.

    He’s waiting for you. Loop Him in.

    CBMC Webmaster

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  • The Power of Your Words at Work

    The Power of Your Words at Work

    Our tongue is the most powerful of all the tools we use as leaders and influencers within our work. It can lift up those around us and show Christ’s love in our workplace, and it can also create the most damage. Someone we work with frustrates us, and we greet them with a snide remark. Someone misses a deadline, and our words light them on fire. Someone fails, and we meet them with sarcasm.

    When we get called out on our words, it can be easy to dodge responsibility. Our response is, “I didn’t mean it like that,” or “I’m just really direct.” Make no mistake about it. Your “directness” is no excuse for not keeping your tongue in check. And, just because you didn’t mean a comment in a certain way doesn’t make your response acceptable. If anything, it may mean that you need to reassess what you have defined as “OK.”

    Sharp responses are just one area of our work where our tongues can lead us off course. A coworker or client uses some language we would normally avoid, and we catch ourselves chiming in. Someone tells a joke that crosses a line, and we add to the conversation. Again, the tongue may be a small set of muscles in our body, but its strength is hard to contain.

    James 3 gives us a stern warning about the power of our tongues…

    “When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.”

    – James 3:3-6

    A bit in a horse’s mouth. The rudder of a ship. The spark that sets the whole forest on fire. James gives us some clear insight into how powerful our tongue can be. As he shares in the verses above, it can be downright deadly. Fortunately, that’s not the end of the story. Consider these two verses…

    Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

    – Colossians 4:6

    Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

    – Ephesians 4:29

    Just as we battle our tongues in those moments of anger, stress, and frustration that meet us at work, our tongues can also be a source of grace and build one another up. This is one of our greatest opportunities as Christian leaders at work – to use our words to pull people toward the kingdom, not push them away.

    That’s our encouragement to each of you today. Guard your tongues, for they are a rudder and a bit that controls where we go. Be careful that your words do not spark fires in your workplace. Instead, focus on using your tongue as a source of encouragement, grace, and growth. Work hard to ensure that your words are an example of Christ wherever you go. It all begins with creating an awareness of the words you’re speaking, the direction those words are leading you, and their impact on others.

    – John Gamades, Author of WAR: A Tactical Guide for Christian Men

    CBMC Webmaster

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  • Wearing the Full Armor of God to Work

    Wearing the Full Armor of God to Work

    As Christian leaders in the workplace, we’re called to show up differently from the rest of the world. At the same time, there are moments when our workplaces become spiritual battlefields, where we can be tempted to lean into our own power to get through some of the challenges we encounter. Looking at Ephesians 6, the Word is clear. God has provided us with the armor weneed to stand firm. To do that, we need to understand the armor God has given us for our workplace battles…

    The Belt of Truth – Ephesians 6:10-14

    It’s fitting that we begin here. Jesus is “the way, the truth, and the life.” As we walk into our workplaces each day, we need to show up with this as our foundation. Thinking about this through the lens of a modern-day soldier, for today’s elite warriors, their tactical belt is not an after thought. It is an essential piece of equipment that serves a multitude of purposes on the battlefields of life. For us, the belt of truth is the same.

    The Breastplate of Righteousness – Ephesians 6:10-14

    For Roman soldiers, their breastplate was critical to protecting their internal organs, specifically their heart. For today’s warriors, tactical vests do the same, eliminating some of their vulnerability to attack. As Christians in the workplace and at home, protecting our hearts and leading with righteousness is key to leading well. What’s righteousness? It’s our ability to live and lead in alignment with God’s divine will for us. It helps guide our decision-making, set goals, and walk with integrity daily.

    The Shield of Faith – Ephesians 6:10-16

    Alongside a soldier’s breastplate, being equipped with a shield is essential. As a Christian man in the workplace, especially one who is leading with their faith-forward, you will face attacks from culture on all sides.The devil will take every opportunity to challenge your authority as aman of God and try to minimize your influence. Ephesians 6 compares this to being attacked with fiery arrows. How do you deflect those attacks? As a shield, your faith won’t prevent the attacks but will provide you with God’s protection when those attacks come.

    The Helmet of Salvation – Ephesians 6:10-17

    As Christian men, in the workplace and at home, one of the main battlefields where Satan will attack you is in your mind. This is where our fight against pride, temptation, and fear begins. 2 Corinthians 10:5 is clear. The helmet of salvation allows us to “destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.” As men who are working to take every thought captive, we can ensure that our leadership is pure and effective.

    The Sword of the Spirit – Ephesians 6:10-17

    As young men, many of us got excited when we picked up toy swords. As we got older, we set our weapons down and settled into our careers and lives. The attacks we face didn’t stop. In fact, they probably increased on some battlefields, but we found ourselves with no weapons to fight with. Picking back up the sword of the spirit equips us to protect ourselves,our destinies in Christ, and our families. So, what’s the sword of the spirit? It’s your Bible. Hebrews 4:12 tells us,“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” The only way to wield this weapon in our lives is to open up our Bibles and spend time hearing from God.

    Leading Well…

    Guys, this is the armor that God has equipped you with. We all have access to it, but it only works if we use it. So today, think through this list and consider what pieces of armor you’re using and which pieces you’ve been neglecting. Your ability to lead depends on it.

    Iron Sharpens Iron

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  • 10 Key Bible Verses for the Small Business Owner

    10 Key Bible Verses for the Small Business Owner

    Leading a business can be challenging, but it’s important to remember that this is all within His plan. Here are some verses to help you get through the workweek as a small business owner. 

    1. Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding; – Proverbs 3:13 
    2. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong. – 2 Corinthians 12 
    3. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. – 2 Timothy 1:7 
    4. For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. – James 2:26 
    5. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; – Philippians 4:6 
    6. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. – Joshua 1:9 
    7. Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law. – Proverbs 29:18 
    8. And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may [a]establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day. – Deuteronomy 8:18 
    9. Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. – Psalm 37:4 
    10. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. – Romans 12:2 

    When you’re struggling to get through the day, turn to your fellow Christian businessmen. Become a CBMC member today to connect with like-minded individuals and learn to integrate work and faith.

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  • Massive Wealth Transfer in Next 30 Years: Are Millennials ready?

    Massive Wealth Transfer in Next 30 Years: Are Millennials ready?

    Did you know that the largest transfer of wealth in history will happen in the next 30 years?  Over the next 10 years alone, US$4.1 trillion is anticipated to change hands, according to the Wealth-X and NFP Family Wealth Transfers Report, released in January 2015.  The United States will see the greatest amount of wealth transfers, with US$6 trillion set to change hands in the next 30 years — amounting to nearly 40 percent of the global total.

    This begs the question:  Have we prepared the next generation and have we passed on our values to those who will be managing the corporations and the government amidst so much wealth?  Are we raising up leaders who will take a stand for Christ in the marketplace and in their homes?  

    Bryan Schick, President of NFP International, added: “With US$16 trillion passing to the next generation over the next 30 years, the enduring legacies of many families will soon be defined.”

    The next 10 years are critical for the future of our nation.  Now is the time to reach the next generation with the good news of Jesus Christ.  A generation is depending on us to point them to hope and salvation.  Statistics show that fathers who come to Christ will almost always lead their families to Christ. Business leaders who come to Christ will almost always run their businesses to the glory of God.  

    CBMC exists to help the next generation do just that.

    Today is Giving Tuesday, a global movement of generosity that encourages us to give our time, our resources, and our money.  

    Prayerfully consider helping us reach 10,000 Young Professionals with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  

    Will you help us reach our goal of $10,000 to reach 10,000 YP’s?  It only takes 100 people willing to commit $100.  AND your gift today is DOUBLED! 

    Give now at CBMC.com/give.

    Learn more about how CBMC Young Professionals can help Millennials activate a purpose-driven life with one-on-one mentoring and peer groups.

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  • Using Sunday's Sermons on Monday Morning

    Using Sunday's Sermons on Monday Morning

    Sunday mornings are a refreshing reminder of Christ’s teachings. As we go to work each and every day it is important to remember His promises, to have accountability and reminders. Yet it can be difficult to maintain faith in a secular world, especially at work where we encounter people with many backgrounds and beliefs. The peace and determination you feel on Sunday after service doesn’t have to end on Monday mornings. Use these tips to help implement your biblical study or faith in the workplace.

    • Start your week with a prayer. Each week you can find a new Monday Manna to reflect on.
    • Write down major points from your daily devotional or weekly sermon and keep it at your desk to remind you of what the holy spirit has spoken into your heart.
    • Listen to worship music, sermons, or podcasts that will constantly reposition your eyes and mind to Him throughout your day.
    • Acknowledge the blessings and challenges you face throughout each individual workday and take a moment to thank God or acknowledge that he brought you through it.
    • Surround yourself at work with people who will bring out the best in you so you can remember to be grounded in the foundation of God’s love.
    • Remember that the work you do glorifies Him no matter how small. Do good work as he will use it every day for His glory.

     And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching. Teach the truth so that your teaching can’t be criticized. Then those who oppose us will be ashamed and have nothing bad to say about us.

    -Titus 2:7-8

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