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Work is Meant to be a Response

We all work based on our strongest belief about life and work. What you believe determines how you work. Jesus invites you to work the very same way He did. This is a mind blowing invitation that becomes practical as we become the living sacrifice for the good of others that we are called to be.

Work Is a Response

The way you work is an operational response to what you believe about life and work. Your values, systems, process, methods, and unique actions are all informed by what you think is true. What you think is most important determines the way you work.

Questions & Answers With Our City of Memphis Mayor

Memphis Mayor Paul Young reveals his heart for the great city of Memphis as he defines how to build trust and encourages us — especially those who believe in God — to promote the welfare of our city by spreading the good news and getting involved in the areas that need the most improvement. This of course, means helping the people who need the most help.

Introducing ACCI!

The Center's Automated Christ-Centered Intelligence is designed to help you match what you're uniquely going through with God's word.

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The Disconnect Between Remote Workers and Their Companies Is Getting Bigger

People who work from home are feeling more disconnected from the larger mission of their employers. Remote workers who said they felt a connection to the purpose of their organizations fell to 28% from 32% in 2022.

Building A Culture Where Employees Feel Free to Speak Up

The viability of an organization depends on its capacity to interpret and respond to reality. But no leader can do that alone. When employees at every level speak up, they circulate local knowledge, expand the universe of useful ideas, and prevent collective tunnel vision.

For More Glory - Utilize Means

We often get means and ends backwards. We should not work for money; we should put money to work. Means should be utilized — even taken advantage of — to facilitate the mission.

For More Glory - Deploy Gifts

Effectively deploying the unique gifts of employees or volunteers is fundamental to the success of businesses and nonprofits. In this podcast, Howard shows how organizations can know what their gifts are and how to deploy them.

For More Glory - Mission Matters

This is the 1st podcast in a 3 part series where we are unpacking how business is meant to provide human flourishing, which is full of glory and joy. These podcasts are based on questions we’ve received from our recent whiteboard session. In this episode, Howard clarifies what company missions are, why they are important, and how to achieve them.

Working For Glory | Whiteboard Session

Many people know that the purpose of life and work is to glorify God, but have trouble making it practical. In this short video, Howard breaks down how we glorify God in business by serving the needs of others with our gifts and resources.

Your Biggest Career Mistakes - And What You Learned From Them

Agonizing about the academic degree you go? Your regrettable candor in that meeting? The avoidance of a small problem that then nearly torpedoed your whole reputation? You’re not alone. We all stumble at some point in our careers. Sometimes, we bounce back quickly. Sometimes, it takes years.

Work For Ends, Not Means | Howard Graham

In business, setting and achieving goals is of utmost importance, but our goals must be consistent with our company mission and eternal purpose. Watch as Howard describes what goes wrong when our goals are misaligned, and how we can connect our corporate goals to our eternal purpose.

Business Is Provision for People

Business that gives glory to God is business that works the way God guides and empowers us to work — to do everything for the glory of God. While many people know this, most of us have a hard time applying this to business. Thankfully, God’s word clearly explains how we glorify God in our daily work.

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