Richard Stearns, als Präsident von World Vision United States, einer internationalen christlichen Hilfs- und Entwicklungsorganisation, engagiert sich stark für die Bewältigung globaler Armuts- und Ungerechtigkeitsprobleme. Seine Arbeit unterstreicht die Notwendigkeit praktischer Lösungen und des christlichen Glaubens bei der Transformation von Leben benachteiligter Gemeinschaften. Durch seine Führungsposition setzt sich Stearns dafür ein, Menschen weltweit den Zugang zu grundlegenden Ressourcen und Hoffnung zu ermöglichen. Sein Fokus liegt auf greifbaren Auswirkungen und der moralischen Verpflichtung, den Bedürftigsten zu helfen.
Focusing on the values that underpin effective leadership, this companion study guide delves into seventeen transformative principles for Christian leaders. It emphasizes the importance of aligning leadership practices with faith and integrity, suggesting that true success is measured by the values embraced rather than mere achievements. The eight-session format offers a structured approach for individuals or groups seeking to deepen their understanding of impactful leadership rooted in spiritual principles.
Sharing the principles he has learned over a remarkable corporate and ministry
career, Richard Stearns offers seventeen crucial values that transform leaders
and their organizations. When leaders embody these ideals, they not only
improve their witness for Christ, they shape institutions, influence culture,
and create healthy workplaces where people can flourish.
Gottes Liebe ist überall! Das verdeutlichen die Verfasser dieser außergewöhnlichen Kinderbibel. Dazu verknüpfen sie ausgewählte alt- und neutestamentliche Geschichten mit Berichten über Menschen aus der ganzen Welt, die Mitarbeitern der Kinderhilfsorganisation World Vision gesammelt haben. Da geht es um spannende, dramatische und ermutigende Geschichten mit Gott. Zahlreiche Fotografien und schöne Illustrationen ergänzen und veranschaulichen sie. Großes Extra: wissenswerte Fakten über die Länder aus den Berichten! Mit zusätzlichen Texten von Anke Kallauch, Torsten Hebel und Judy Bailey!
The former CEO of Lenox, America's finest tableware company, describes his own
struggle to obey God whatever the cost, and passionately calls for Christians
to change the world by actively living out their faith.
What does God expect of us? Is faith merely attending church and avoiding serious sins, or is there more? Rich Stearns faced this question a decade ago in Uganda, where he heard the heartbreaking story of an orphaned child. His journey involved answering God's call, leaving a prestigious corporate job to walk alongside the world's poorest.
This compelling true story illustrates how a corporate CEO discovered the transformative power of the full gospel of Jesus Christ. Stearns emphasizes that the gospel was intended as a world-changing social revolution that starts with us.
The book has garnered praise from influential figures, with Eugene H. Peterson calling it an urgent call for change, likening Stearns to a contemporary prophet advocating for justice. Gary Haugen highlights the exhilarating obedience to God's command to reflect love locally and globally. Bill Hybels commends Stearns as an inspiring leader, urging readers to a higher level of discipleship.
Jim Morris emphasizes the clarity Stearns provides on God's expectations, while Max Lucado notes the strategic role of World Vision in responding to crises and loving neighbors. Chuck Colson challenges Christians to embrace the whole gospel by caring for the vulnerable, prompting readers to reflect on their own actions.
