When reaching a billion-dollar milestone left Sean Kouplen feeling empty, he felt the Lord calling him to lead his company differently. What started with the question, "God, how do I do this?" has lead to simple things such as prayer before meetings, bible studies and even daily devotionals. Today, Regent Bank is focused less on acquiring as much business as they can from each contact. Rather, Sean and other Christ-following Regent Bank employees are seeing their day-to-day as a "spiritual scavenger hunt" and looking for opportunities to help people by the power of the Holy Spirit.
When Paul Dietzler bought his company in 2012 he knew he wanted to more than install windows and improve homes. He wanted to make a difference. Since then Expo Home, with three locations in Texas, has become what some have called a ministry disguised as a business. See how workplace bible studies and worship time are just part of what enables Expo Home to love people and make a lasting impact.
Tom Ferguson built a career at one company for over 25 years and became president of 2 out of 3 divisions with amazing financial results. He eventually decided it was time to retire. He sent out an email to his team, and after returning to his computer from lunch, he was shocked by the contents of the thousands of responses he began to receive...
6 months later, he had an opportunity to embrace those responses and live his whole life for Christ.
At Evans Tool and Die, it became clear that bringing their faith into the workplace may be the opportunity for some of their employees to hear about Jesus. That's why they decided to make a change, offering a time every Wednesday for a guest or staff pastor to come speak. This time would take precedent over all business matters. This quickly became the focus of their businesses, changing lives by offering their employees a place to be truly seen and to learn more about Jesus.
At Caldwell Tanks, part of their effort to bring Christ in the workplace includes holding a Bible study for any employees who are interested in participating. In addition to a Bible study that meets together and grows through God's Word, they also have an equine Bible study.This unique offering presents a glimpse of our relationship with God through a relationship with a horse. All the things we ask a horse to do are similar to the things God is asking us to do when following Him.
John and Tracy Houston run one of the best home-building businesses in the country. However, the journey to get to that point wasn't an easy one. After losing almost everything, they dedicated their lives to the mission of reaching people for Christ by helping them to find their way Home. Every prospect for them is important, even the ones they don't land. "God didn't tell us to go sell houses, He told us to go reach people."
Stable Recovery is a sober living facility organized by Taylor Made. They not only provide much-needed structure for recovering addicts, but they also offer them the opportunity to come work at the school of horsemanship at Taylor Made Farm. Led by Christian Countzeler, a former addict himself, they keep faith first in all that they do, encouraging these men to hand over their addiction to Christ and let him work in their lives.
Rick Johnson runs a “Ministry disguised as a Fastener Company!” Several years ago Rick made the intentional decision to weave his faith directly into his fastener company and use RC Fasteners for God’s glory. The impact God has had on the company and the associates has been amazing!
It all started with a prayer. A couple of years ago, Bernie Fineman, President of Caldwell Tanks, said a short prayer before a year-end meeting. God took control as management and associates started bringing Faith into their workplace and the change in culture at Caldwell has been incredible.
John Crow operates a large real estate agency in Phoenix, Arizona. Several years ago he made the decision to be closed on Sundays and the impact has been incredible. He incorporates his faith in everything he does. It all belongs to God. He donates his warehouse to like-minded initiatives throughout the week and on Sundays, his office building becomes a Church!
As a leading manufacturer of prestressed concrete water tanks, Preload has construction sites spread all over North America. They have incorporated Chaplaincy to keep a connection and make a difference in the lives of their workers while away from home.
“Don’t withhold good from someone who deserves it when it is in your power to do so.” Proverbs 3:27
“Instead of each person watching out for their own good, watch out for what is better for others.” Philippians 2:4
