Shining “The Light” in the Workplace

Learn key principles to being a role model in the workplace

Longwood, FL (PRWEB) November 2, 2005 -- The old adage “actions speak louder than words” still fits. Our actions speak volumes, and what they say about us can either draw people to us or push them away. Learn key principles to being a role model in the workplace with a new book titled Lifestyle Evangelism at Work. Creating a high level of personal integrity, developing a spirit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, and humility can often be the most powerful form of witnessing to this crazy world. It’s not hard to picture the workplace possibly being a believer’s largest mission field.

What they say about us can either draw people to us or draw the wrong type of spotlight. Learn key principles to being a role model in the workplace with a new book titled Lifestyle Evangelism at Work. Creating a high level of personal integrity, developing a spirit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, and humility can often be the most powerful form of witnessing to this crazy world. It’s not hard to picture the workplace possibly being a believer’s largest mission field.

Does sharing the gospel message have to be overly complicated or frightening? Some say their personal fears are what hold them back. Others cite a lack of words or Bible knowledge, timing, their reputation, or their own comfort zone as reasons. Canvassing these fears and portraying perspectives of real people, author Rick L. Newman illustrates that readers can overcome these things. He suggests a basic strategy for believers: Be willing to let God reach others through your lifestyle. In Lifestyle Evangelism at Work, Trusting God's Sufficiency to Overcome Your Feelings of Inadequacy (October, $13.99, 1-59781-485-7) Newman takes from the Old Testament commands from God regarding work and blends that with the New Testament command concerning the Great Commission.

He reminds believers they are working for God and helps them to see their work as a form of worship. The author includes examples of how to build relationships and ideas for verbally explaining the gospel; he presents several illustrations and useful exercises. Newman’s book explores subject matter regarding integrity, Christ-like traits, and the development of relationships and aspects of gospel presentations. As co-workers see Christ more plainly in us they may consider a relationship with Him more seriously. Believers will learn how to shine their light in the workplace and the community—two mission fields they can greatly impact. He encourages readers to see their work as an exciting opportunity to share the gospel and to serve God.

Rick L. Newman is a happily married father and follower of Christ who possesses a strong faith. He desires to encourage others for God through writing, speaking, and in the future through a nonprofit organization. This organization will help reach and encourage spiritual growth in others for His name’s sake. In addition to church ministries he serves as a director of worldwidechristianministry.com, an evangelistic outreach site.

Xulon Press is the world’s largest Christian publisher, with more than 2,500 titles published to date. Retailers may order Lifestyle Evangelism at Work through Ingram Book Company and/or Spring Arbor Book Distributors.

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