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Knowing What Is Right And Doing It (Wheaton, Il), C. William Pollard
Knowing What Is Right And Doing It (Wheaton, Il), C. William Pollard
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In this semi-autobiographical chapel address at Wheaton College (Wheaton, IL), Pollard urges students to dedicate themselves to a "renewed focus on conscience and character," showing from his own experience at ServiceMaster how important it is for leaders to distinguish between right and wrong.
A Charge To Keep, C. William Pollard
A Charge To Keep, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this address at the Emmanuel University's (Oradea, Romania) 2003 commencement ceremony, Pollard encourages the graduating seniors to see themselves as going out to serve and engage the world for Christ in whatever field of work they may enter.
Soul Of The Firm: Business As A Christian Calling, C. William Pollard
Soul Of The Firm: Business As A Christian Calling, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
Pollard delievered this speech at Business '99: An Outstanding Christian Calling, a symposium held by Calvin College (Grand Rapids, MI). In it he speaks of how a holistic focus on people is the bedrock of transforming work into a holy vocation.
Steer For Open Water, C. William Pollard
Steer For Open Water, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this reflection on Exodus 33, Pollard encourages the graduating class of Emmanuel Bible Institute (Oradea, Romania) to "steer for open waters" by serving their Romanian context with confidence that their vocation is a means of implementing their faith in daily life.
Bridging The Gulf (New Haven, Ct), C. William Pollard
Bridging The Gulf (New Haven, Ct), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
Delivered at the Yale Berkeley Seminar (hosted by Berkeley Divinity School at Yale) in New Haven, CT, this speech asks how Christians might bridge the gulf between work and faith (or God and profit). Pollard posits that the link between the two is to be found in people, all of whom are made in the image of God. In this framework, the corporate firm may be construed as an institution of moral formation.
Speech At Liberty University Baccalaureate (Draft), C. William Pollard
Speech At Liberty University Baccalaureate (Draft), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
This draft of a speech to be delivered at Liberty University's (Lynchburg, VA) 1997 Baccalaureate Service is an extended meditation on Exodus 33 and the question of vocation.
A Common Ground In A Divided World, C. William Pollard
A Common Ground In A Divided World, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this address to seniors at Taylor University (Upland, IN), Pollard considers the integration of faith and work. He encourages his audience to understand their future vocations as ways in which they might live out their Christian faith in daily life.
The Soul Of The Firm (Mechanicsburg, Pa), C. William Pollard
The Soul Of The Firm (Mechanicsburg, Pa), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this speech delivered at Messiah College (Mechanicsburg, PA), Pollard elucidates his theory concerning the "soul of the firm," which is most easily defined as the people who work for the organization. In light of this, he defines corporate leadership as essentially a form of service, a means by which the manager serves the greater good of the individuals who make up the larger organization.
Thinking Like Jesus, C. William Pollard
Thinking Like Jesus, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this chapel address at Daystar University's Athi River campus (Kenya), Pollard urges students to "think like Jesus" by adopting an incarnational, service-oriented lifestyle.
Citation For Larry E. Dixon, C. William Pollard
Citation For Larry E. Dixon, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this brief speech, Pollard presents Larry E. Dixon, president and CEO of MAP International and one of the founding members of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, with an honorary Doctorate of Letters from Wheaton College.
Outline Of Speech For Morning Session At Seattle Pacific University, C. William Pollard
Outline Of Speech For Morning Session At Seattle Pacific University, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
This document, which includes handwritten edits by Pollard himself, served as an outline for a speech he gave at Seattle Pacific University. In it he covers the history of ServiceMaster, the company's core values, and the holistic orientation of its leadership structure.