Richard Stearns, as president of World Vision United States, an international Christian relief and development organization, is deeply involved in addressing global issues of poverty and injustice. His work emphasizes the necessity of practical solutions and Christian faith in transforming the lives of disadvantaged communities. Through his leadership role, Stearns advocates for providing essential resources and hope to people worldwide. His focus lies in making a tangible impact and fulfilling the moral imperative to aid those most in need.
The former CEO of Lenox, America's finest tableware company, describes his own struggle to obey God whatever the cost, and passionately calls for Christians to change the world by actively living out their faith.
Sharing the principles he has learned over a remarkable corporate and ministry career, Richard Stearns offers seventeen crucial values that transform leaders and their organizations. When leaders embody these ideals, they not only improve their witness for Christ, they shape institutions, influence culture, and create healthy workplaces where people can flourish.
Focusing on the values that underpin effective leadership, this companion study guide delves into seventeen transformative principles for Christian leaders. It emphasizes the importance of aligning leadership practices with faith and integrity, suggesting that true success is measured by the values embraced rather than mere achievements. The eight-session format offers a structured approach for individuals or groups seeking to deepen their understanding of impactful leadership rooted in spiritual principles.
WHAT DOES GOD EXPECT OF US?Is our faith just about going to church, studying the Bible and avoiding the most serious sins--or does God expect more?Have we embraced the whole gospel or a gospel with a hole in it?Ten years ago, Rich Stearns came face-to-face with that question as he sat in a mud hut in Rakai, Uganda, listening to the heartbreaking story of an orphaned child. Stearns' journey there took much more than a long flight to Africa. It took answering God's call on his life, a call that tore him out of his corner office at one of America's most prestigious corporations--to walk with the poorest of the poor in our world."The Hole in Our Gospel" is the compelling true story of a corporate CEO who setaside worldly success for something far more significant, and discovered the full power of the gospel of Jesus Christ to change his own life. He uses his journey to demonstrate how the gospel--the whole gospel--was always meant to be a world changing social revolution, a revolution that begins with us.ECPA 2010 Christian Book of the Year Award Winner!"Read this compelling story and urgent call for change--Richard Stearns is a contemporary Amos crying 'let justice roll down like waters....' Justice is a serious gospel-prophetic mandate. Far too many American Christians for too long a time have left the cause to 'others.' Read it as an altar call." --Eugene H. Peterson, translator of The Message, Professor Emeritus of Spiritual Theology, Regent College, Vancouver, BC"Rich Stearns calls us to exhilarating obedience to God's life-altering, world-changing command to reflect his love to our neighbors at home and globally. The Hole in Our Gospel is imbued with the hope of what is possible when God's people are transformed to live radically in light of his great love." --Gary Haugen, President & CEO, International Justice Mission"Richard Stearns is quite simply one of the finest leaders I have ever known.... When he became president of World Vision I had a front row seat to witness the way God used his mind and heart to inspire thousands.... His new book, The Hole In Our Gospel will call you to a higher level of discipleship.... Now is the time...Richard Stearns has the strategy...your move!" --Bill Hybels, Founding and Senior Pastor, Willow Creek Community Church, South Barrington, IL"Rich Stearns has given us a book that makes absolutely clear what God hopes for and expects from each of us.... He reminded me of my personal responsibilities and the priority I must give them and also where life's true rewards and fulfillment are to be found." --Jim Morris, former executive director, United Nations World Food Program"World Vision plays a strategic role on our globe. As the largest relief organization in the history of the world, they initiate care and respond to crisis. Rich Stearns navigates this mercy mission with great skill. His book urges us to think again about the opportunity to love our neighbor and comfort the afflicted. His message is timely and needed. May God bless him, the mission of World Vision and all who embrace it." --Max Lucado, author of 3:16--The Numbers of Hope, Minister of Writing and Preaching, Oak Hills Church, San Antonio, TX"With passionate urging and earnestness, Rich Stearns challenges Christians to embrace the whole Gospel of Jesus Christ by embracing the neediest and most vulnerable among us. After reading the moving stories, the compelling facts and figures, and Stearns' excellent application of scripture and his own experiences at World Vision, you will no doubt be asking yourself: What should I do?" --Chuck Colson, Founder, Prison Fellowship
Gottes Liebe ist überall! Das verdeutlichen die Verfasser dieser außergewöhnlichen Kinderbibel. Dazu verknüpfen sie ausgewählte alt- und neutestamentliche Geschichten mit Berichten über Menschen aus der ganzen Welt, die Mitarbeitern der Kinderhilfsorganisation World Vision gesammelt haben. Da geht es um spannende, dramatische und ermutigende Geschichten mit Gott. Zahlreiche Fotografien und schöne Illustrationen ergänzen und veranschaulichen sie. Großes Extra: wissenswerte Fakten über die Länder aus den Berichten! Mit zusätzlichen Texten von Anke Kallauch, Torsten Hebel und Judy Bailey!