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From Ownership to Impact:Christian-Run vs. Christian-Owned

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The dividing line between being a Christian who owns a business and running a genuinely Christ-centered enterprise might be thinner than you think. In this penetrating exploration, Harold Milby challenges listeners to examine whether they're merely compartmentalizing their faith from their work life or truly allowing God's principles to permeate their business operations.
Through the compelling story of Marion Wade, founder of ServiceMaster (which grew to 7,000 locations and 46,000 employees), we witness how commitment to godly business practices can lead to extraordinary success without compromising spiritual values. The company name itself—derived from being "servants of the Master"—exemplifies Wade's devotion to running a business that honored God even when facing pressure from stockholders.
Harold identifies purpose as the fundamental difference between Christian-owned and Christian-run companies, then outlines five essential dynamics that characterize businesses aligned with God's intentions: realization that your business affects lives worldwide; globalization of your impact (like Tom's Shoes, which donated 95 million pairs to those in need); participation that requires your active engagement; utilization of your God-given talents; and navigation through worldly business thinking to embrace an eternal perspective.
"What you cannot walk away from is a clue to your purpose," Harold observes, suggesting that the problems that frustrate you most often point toward your divine assignment in business. He challenges listeners to look beyond conventional ROI (Return on Investment) to consider EROI (Eternal Return on Investment)—a paradigm shift that might occasionally conflict with business norms but remains essential for fulfilling God's purpose.
Ready to discover how integrating faith into every aspect of your business can transform not just your company, but your life's impact? This episode provides both the biblical foundation and practical wisdom to begin that journey today.

Chapters

1. Introduction to Christian Business Concepts (00:00:00)

2. Christian-Owned vs. Christian-Run Companies (00:00:34)

3. The ServiceMaster Story (00:01:53)

4. Purpose: The Key Differentiator (00:05:08)

5. Dynamics: Realization and Globalization (00:09:11)

6. Dynamics: Participation and Utilization (00:15:30)

7. Navigating Worldly Business Thinking (00:19:28)

8. Closing Thoughts and Wisdom Seeds (00:22:40)

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