While in Arkansas earlier this week, I heard a layman from Iowa give a great presentation. Jerry Foster told his story of running a financial planning firm. As his business grew he made some life changes and business changes to accomplish his personal life mission. ”My business is my ministry” is his life theme. WOW!
 
Jerry answered the call of God to be on mission in the marketplace. He did not leave his business to go to seminary and then work for the church in a vocational setting. Rather, he prepared his heart as a great student and then adjusted his life and business so as to allow him to fulfill his destiny and call. Is he still successful in business? Yes, he is and in a big way! He is an on-mission Christian in the workplace. He was an encourager to this pastor.
 
You might enjoy Jerry’s book, Life Focus: Achieving a Life of Purpose and Influence.  He is not from the South, so he talks funny. However, he speaks my language. Jerry writes about vectors needed in our lives, an illustration taken from air traffic control. Rather than encouraging big steps he calls for small changes which over time lead to big benefits. How Jerry Foster lives is an example for all of us.
 
This Sunday we begin a three-week Mission Emphasis at Olive. Join me Sunday as we kickoff an exciting time of learning and ministry training.

Pastor Ted Traylor

Posted on Friday, September 21st, 2007 at 9:39 am.
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