About My Father’s Business

INTRODUCTION (Excerpt) Rediscovering the Sacred in the Marketplace For too long, many have separated the “sacred” from the “secular,” as if Sunday faith cannot animate Monday work. Scripture paints a different story. From Genesis to Revelation, God cares about how we create, trade, lead, and serve. Work is not an interruption to spiritual life; it is a primary place where spiritual life is formed. This book invites you to see everyday commerce as a holy assignment. You will not find abstract theory or vague inspiration. Instead, you’ll find biblical principles—stewardship, integrity, servant leadership, diligence, justice, generosity, wisdom, humility, accountability, prudence, planning, Sabbath rest, and legacy—translated into decisions you make with budgets, teams, and timelines. Each chapter blends Scripture, practical steps, and lived case studies so you can move from conviction to implementation. Here is the promise: you can build an ethical, high‑performance culture without diluting your faith or your results. You can lead with humility and still set bold goals; pay fairly and still grow margins; rest well and still deliver excellence. When profit serves purpose, people flourish—and so does your organization. How to Use This Book Read with a pen in hand. At the end of each chapter, complete the reflection prompts and choose one concrete action—update a policy, add an accountability step, pilot a Sabbath practice, or mentor a rising leader. Invite a peer or small group to discuss progress; accountability accelerates change. Finally, pray. Ask the Holy Spirit to align your motives, sharpen your wisdom, and guard your integrity as you lead. Why Now The modern marketplace is fast, always-on, and often tempted to prize efficiency over ethics. The way of Jesus is different. He calls us to be salt and light—steady, truthful, generous, courageous. When believers live that way in commerce, customers notice, teams heal, and communities thrive. The gospel gains credibility not just from words we speak, but from the way we build products, deliver services, and treat people. Whether you are a student in your first job, a founder navigating growth, a manager shaping culture, or a pastor shepherding marketplace disciples, this journey is for you. Let us become—together and on purpose—about our Father’s business.