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The New Trends of Business and Faith in Church

People appreciate the businessman who is able to lead an organization while also treating his employees with respect as Jesus does. Churches have recognized the important role business people play in funding missionary work and supporting the church.

Author: Rudolph Fx Migliore

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Houses of worship welcome people from a variety of religious traditions who are looking to draw closer to God. Many individuals strive to pursue the balance between a career, faith and family life. A recent Wall Street Journal editorial asserted that in America’s churches many tend to privilege church and missionary service over business activity. Sometimes participating in business is condemned and the church implies that business is worldly and corrupt. It goes on to point out that there is a new “faith at work” sub-culture springing up in many corporations across the nation. This goes beyond business ethics or evangelism but involves professionals pursuing excellence in all areas of life, including their career. Business people have an opportunity to demonstrate the “living out of their faith” in front of colleagues and those who the church may not be able to reach.

Some congregations struggle to close the gap between church and business. Pastors encourage business professionals to get involved with their congregants, and in return, give their support for the business community. It is becoming more common-place for pastors to now visit their congregants at work to better understand their professional lives and the challenges they face. Churches find themselves unable to connect with their congregants if they are unaware of how they spend their 50 hour work week. This leads to a deeper understanding of the whole person of faith.

Churches have also recognized the important role business people play in funding missionary work and supporting the church. Vibrant business groups enable churches to expand and reach more people than ever before. Far from de-valuing or de-emphasizing business, it is critical that churches embrace their role of spiritually feeding professionals so they can live out their faith in all areas of their life.

Values are often corrupted in the intense work atmosphere and socioeconomic environment that we live in, often becoming contagious. As a result, employees are not being treated fairly or struggle to keep their jobs. During this time, individuals either chose to live out their faith at work or succumb under the pressure. The church needs to reinforce to their congregants the importance of faith and moral values in everyday life, including business.

People appreciate the businessman who is able to lead an organization while also treating his employees with respect as Jesus does. Christ defined leadership, showing that boldness and courage combined with humility and compassion motivates and challenges followers. Values preached on Sundays need to be incorporated every day and during the work week.

The most successful business and public relations practices are usually based on Christian principles. Showing congregants that having faith to follow Christ into the workplace will bless every area of their lives.

About Author

Rudolph Migliore, more commonly known as Rudy, is a well-known attorney with over 32 years of experience. Rudy has made Suffolk County, New York his home since 1963. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1968 to 1974. A quintessential family man, Rudy strongly conveys this trait in his legal practice. Having four children of his own, ages 20, 18, 15 and 8, Rudy is well aware of the importance of family, the everyday challenges families face and the need to provide guidance for all members of the next generation to ensure the brightest future possible.

As a busy and active attorney, it is easy to forget the significance and relevance of family and community. However, Rudy always makes it a point to keep values and family at the top of his priority list. Recognizing family challenges and problems facing local communities, Rudy has dealt directly and compassionately with issues involving family, friends and complete strangers. For many who Rudy has helped, he has become “Uncle Rudy” and is always just a phone call away.

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The New Trends of Business and Faith in Church