I love March Madness college basketball. In just five days, 64 teams invited to the NCAA Division 1 men’s tournament were cut to a sweet 16, one of which is my alma mater, North Carolina. Nothing illustrates how teams work and win better than basketball. My heart races watching the speed, skill and syncopation. How great would it be to …
Earlier this week I began my day by reading again one of the most important devotionals in my life, based on Romans 8:37. “Nay, in all these things, we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us.” Later that day I watched the new movie Race about the four-time Olympic gold medalist Jesse Owens. Jesse overcame not only competitors on the …
What’s love got to do with it? Everything! Warning: If you love someone at work, keep affection off premises and outside of office hours. Be aware that romantic advances can limit your career. Remember that humming hormones can make you stupid. Warming: If you love your job, then the passion for your work flows, and so do relationships and the …
Ladies, Start Your Business
February 09, 2016
Written by: Crossroads Career |
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Kudos to my friends, Nancy and Stacy, who are among the 9.4 million women who own their own enterprises – 30% of all businesses in the country.* Last week they both revealed some of the first fruits of their work. Talent, Passion and Trust Each week for several weeks, Nancy and I would phone huddle and pray for God’s vision …
Christmas Evangelism at Work
December 23, 2015
Written by: Crossroads Career |
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Working the Night Shift There were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you …
Brian’s Story: Starting Crossroads Career
December 05, 2015
Written by: Crossroads Career |
Reading Time: 3 minutes
As Crossroads Career ministry moves forward, let’s look back at God’s faithfulness in writing His Story in our history. The ministry was first birthed in the hearts of three people – Betsy McCall, Whit Blakeley, and Brian Ray. From Crossroads Career Services Founding Board Member – Brian Ray __________________________________________ Starting at Chick-fil-A It was 32 years ago that I joined the Chick-fil-A restaurant …
Whit’s Story: Starting Crossroads Career
December 03, 2015
Written by: Crossroads Career |
Reading Time: 3 minutes
As Crossroads Career ministry moves forward, let’s look back at God’s faithfulness in writing His Story in our history. The ministry was first birthed in the hearts of three people – Betsy McCall, Whit Blakeley, and Brian Ray. From Crossroads Career Services Co-Founder – Whit Blakeley _________________________________________ My Crossroads Ordained by God Not just a journey to help others find …
Betsy’s Story: Starting Crossroads Career
December 02, 2015
Written by: Crossroads Career |
Reading Time: 4 minutes
As Crossroads Career ministry moves forward, let’s look back at God’s faithfulness in writing His Story in our history. The ministry was first birthed in the hearts of three people – Betsy McCall, Whit Blakeley, and Brian Ray. From Crossroads Career Services Founder – Betsy McCall __________________________________________ Fishing for People Almost 30 Years There was no denying the unhappiness and …
Everyone Created for Good Works
September 03, 2015
Written by: Crossroads Career |
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Two years ago today, I wrote an article that “Everyone Needs Career Ministry,” which marked the beginning of writing my new book – Created for Good Works – that is being released today! My boss at the time, Tim Krauss, volunteer CEO of Crossroads Career, believed it to be important for someone to write a book to pastors and ministry …
Thanks Brian for Trust a Must for Leaders series of articles, especially about Servant Leadership. Now that I have been on board with Crossroads Career for this first month, I am really having a blast. The quick report includes setting up new office. Starting Ministry Ventures program with Overview. Working closely with core team Cory and Judy plus board members Tim, …