Workplace Minute: Respect by Caring
Marketplace Minister, ever been told: “He’s dead in the head.”
Maria begins to tell her story of lost hope. As a teenage immigrant from Mexico, she is afraid to be alone. She wants someone to protect her in the new land of America. She gets married way too young.
However, for the last 20 years, her “protector” ends up being her “abuser.” His drinking habit is wrecking havoc with their marriage. According to Maria, “He is dead in the head.”
Sensing Maria is at a major crossroads in her life, I ask if she’d like to try out a new church with me, an hispanic church plant. The next Sunday we are first time visitors….together.
As Christ’s ambassadors in the workplace, we are to bring hope. Sometimes that requires us to step outside our comfort zone and bring people to others where they can find a home. We respect and honor them by caring enough to reach out and help.
Let’s not be “dead in our heads” or our hearts.” Let’s reach out and practically care for those God puts in our path.
Marketplace Minister’s Question: Why do you think taking a “caring” approach towards others is so important?
Marketplace Minister’s Lesson: God created the Church to send people out into the world, not just to be Ambassadors in their daily lives but also in their workplace.
Plus, I would love your perspectives on my book manuscript, Letters to the King: The Journey of a Reluctant Christian Ambassador
When you need a speaker for an upcoming event, check out my speaking topics.
And, go here for the Workplace Minute podcasts. I recorded “Workplace Minute” on behalf of CitySites for KTIS as an encouragement to Christian Entrepreneurs, Christian CEOs, Christian Business Owners and Christian Leaders. The first blog posting in this series is Respect by Responding.
This series is based on those broadcasts and I Peter 3: 15, “But have reverence for Christ for Christ in your hearts, and honor him as Lord. Be ready at all times to answer anyone who asks you to explain the hope you have in you, but do it with gentleness and respect.” I trust you find encouraging.
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Danita has a special gift of igniting others into action. Her skill and experience, partnered with ministry insight, makes Danita a powerful marketplace minister! Her sharp precision cuts right to the heart of business matters – assisting others in breaking new ground for Kingdom Advancement!- Rhonda M. Kalal, President
MN Christian Chamber of Commerce
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"Danita delivered a powerful, insightful and thought-provoking talk that dramatically kicked off the new semester with great success. She is a polished, professional and prepared speaker, yet connects with her audience as if she were having a conversation with a good friend. Thank you, Danita!"- Heather Lam
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Moms In Step, Woodridge Church
Medina, Minnesota