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God@Work

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I was excited when I got this book, because of the topic. I even bought a bunch of extra copies. Then in reading it, I got somewhat disappointed. There seems to be a lot of fluff (repetition and not too much content). The author has a new idea about "Kings and Priests," but doesn't seem to have too much to add beyond that, except to repent for the "priesthood" in not doing enough to empower the "kings" in ministry. There's a saying "I would have made it shorter, but I didn't have the time." It takes time to write something clearly and concisely, and I think that is a big problem with this book. I don't think there's too much to learn from this book, so I don't feel that I can recommend it.

I think a very good book, regarding ministry at work, is the new one from Intel VP Pat Gelsinger, ISBN: 0781438993, called "Balancing Family, Faith, and Work." The advice on how to behave as a Christian at work (and ministering at work) seems much more practical, coming from this practicing Christian. I can heartily recommend Pat's book for anyone interested in ministering in the workplace.

As a recently saved Christian and a small business owner I found this book very meaningful and full of purpose. It has helped me to discover that my business is my annointing from the Lord.

Many Christians become pew-sitters and feel bored with their lives. Spiritual apathy can result as they suffer from a non-Biblical but traditional mindset that "professional" ministers are the really special ones while they are just ordinary nobodies. The Bible states that everyone is relevant and needed in the kingdom of God; each one with a destiny and ministry! This book is inspirational and helps us to see a place where each person can express who God created them to be and use it for the upbuilding of the kingdom. A liberating paradigm shift!

We too long have thought that "ministry" was something that really only the ordained ministers could do. Even though many churches have had in their ethos what is called "the priesthood of all believers" practically speaking most of the church including the evangelical church have relied on the "pastor or minister" for nearly all "real" ministry. Rich Marshall repents as one of many pastors who have set the "non-clergy" aside as not quite measuring up to God's purpose. The fresh revelation is that there is a "priestly" anointing (the pastors) and a "kingly" anointing (professionals, businessmen, and other Christians). Both anointings are for ministry and both vital for the coming revival. This book could well blow a new breath of life into the ministry of the church by making legitimate the ministry of what was once referred to as the laity. Let it happen!

I recommend this book to everyone I work with. I am in network marketing. This book has improved many businesses in this industry.

This book is a must read for anyone looking to be validated in their professional life. I found it to be honest and thought provoking. I have read it more than once. I have given many copies away as gifts. It is a great book that speaks to the heart and the mind of the reader. It is a must have for every library.

We all need to make a living, but this book speaks to the heart of "making a living" and gives the encourage (with Biblical foundation) that we are in fact working for God. We cannot slack--we will succeed--to His Glory.

A practical book for anyone interested in using their work life to make a Kingdom difference. Specifically, Marshal inspires people who are called to business as a ministry and challenges both business people and clergy alike to value and support what he calls the "kingly" anointing - that of being empowered to claim the marketplace for Christ.

A timely work for the 21st century unveiling truths concerning God's order and calling of men's lives and Corporate America versus Ministry.

It is doctrinally correct and is written very well.