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Witnessing At Work When It's Taboo To Talk About Religion, Michael E. Cafferky

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This article explores an alternative to traditional approaches to evangelism in the workplace. it presents an approach based on using the language of business alone in conversations with coworkers, suppliers and customers. While it is often taboo to talk about religion in secular organizations, opportunities exist for believers to be not just silent witnesses but rather explicit verbal witnesses to Jesus Christ. Business conversations naturally present opportunities to champion the theological identity and character traits of Jesus Christ without mentioning his name.

Editor’S Perspective: The Fusion Of Religion And Business, Michael E. Cafferky

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This article provides a summary of the ancient Hebrew concept of emeth (truth, faithfulness) and how it is relevant to contemporary business.

Redemption, Michael E. Cafferky

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This article reviews the biblical concept of redemption and explores its implications for business practice.

Editor’S Perspective: The Time Value Of Morality, Michael E. Cafferky

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This article presents the ancient Hebrew idea of Wisdom and its implications for contemporary business.

Editor’S Perspective: The Sacredness Of The Marketplace, Michael E. Cafferky

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This article presents ideas from the ancient Hebrew concept of holiness and its relevance for contemporary business. It explores the thesis that the marketplace is sacred.

Bridging The Gap Between Religion And Business: A Conversation, Michael E. Cafferky, Doug Jacobs

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This article explores some of the tensions that congregational pastors experience in terms of business and religion. It is a dialogue regarding the perceived gap between pastors and business professionals.

“Bridging the gap between religion and business: A conversation" by Michael Cafferky and Douglas Jacobs published in the December 2016 issue of Ministry,® International Journal for Pastors, www.MinistryMagazine.org. Used by permission.

Apologetics Without Apology: Arguments For The Existence Of God From Business & Economics, Michael E. Cafferky

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This paper offers the reader ways for the business practitioner to participate in Christian apologetics. Apologetics is defined. The purpose and tasks of apologetics is described. A case is made for the importance of Christian apologetics. Several tactics are introduced that offer potential for the Christian apologist. A matrix describes the potential opportunities to develop Christian apologetics for the context of business and economics. A discussion follows regarding the implications for business scholars and Christian business school curriculum at all levels.

Editor’S Perspective: Saturating Minds And Hearts With Scripture, Michael E. Cafferky

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This article summarizes the contribution that the Journal of Biblical Integration in Business makes to Christian business scholarship. It explores the idea of faith integration in business.

"Why Do We Have To Learn This Stuff?" Revising Or Developing A Course Using Essential Questions, Michael E. Cafferky

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This paper explores how the concept of “essential questions” can be used as a structural tool for revising or developing a business course such that active learning and student engagement are fostered. The concept of essential questions is different from and similar to the Socratic method. The relationship between essential questions and other course elements is discussed. An example is provided for how this approach was used in a business ethics course taught from a biblical worldview.

Business And The Good Shepherd, Michael E. Cafferky

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"Know that the lord Himself is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture” Psalm 100:3 (NASB). These words became the basis for a complete overhaul of one of my favorite class periods in one of my favorite courses: Ethical, Social, and Legal Environment of Business, where I teach about the agency theory

Religious Beliefs And Models Of Faith Integration At Work, Michael E. Cafferky

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Activities that a person engages in at work to express their faith might not, on the surface, reveal much about why they do what they do.

Book Review Of Solomon, Lewis D. (2004). Evangelical Christian Executives: A New Model For Business Corporations, In Journal Of Biblical Integration In Business. 2005 Fall., Michael E. Cafferky

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One might not expect a non- Christian to take an even-handed approach to evaluating something as potentially controversial as integrating faith at work. But Lewis Solomon, an ordained rabbi, interfaith minister, and professor of business law at George Washington University Law School does just this.

Managing Word Of Mouth For Organizational Success, Michael E. Cafferky

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The article focuses on managing word of mouth of organizational success. Word of mouth is based heavily on informal conversations and storytelling. It is the perfect example of a situation in which the command-and-control approach cannot be used. The article states that managing positive word of mouth is not about control but about collaboration and managing influence. It begins by building trust at every level possible in the organization, ensuring congruence between what is said and what is done, being consistent and reliable, developing ways to involve social network leaders in positive personal experiences with organizations.

Integration Through Narrative, Michael E. Cafferky

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The purpose of this paper is to test the proposition that narrative contains an inherent power for integration of faith, life, and learning of business principles. This is done by a process of reviewing assertions from selected disciplines with the revealed will of God in Scripture. To accomplish this, the paper explores narrative in the context of cultural anthropology, education, business, and religion. From these fields, several parallels can be seen, and several values of narrative for the university business school classroom emerge. The concluding thoughts suggest how instructors can use stories for faith, life, and learning integration.