MarketplaceMarketplaceKent HumphreysKent Humphreys

ConvergenceConvergenceNational City Impact RoundtableNational City Impact Roundtable

Accelerate 2010Accelerate 2010Mission America CoalitionMission America Coalition

4 Words for Today4 Words for Today

1) Kingdom2) Relationships3) Community4) Transformation

4 Themes4 Themes

1) An Outward Focused Church2) Equipping Workplace Leaders3) Building Bridges4) Connecting Ministries

that God is Revealing that God is Revealing to Us in Our Citiesto Us in Our Cities

Outwards Focused ChurchOutwards Focused Church

1) Church will become an equipping center2) Leaders will be focused outward on

tangible projects that will impact their cities for Christ in ways that are dramatic

- Example: Crystal Darkness (www.crystaldarkness.com)- Reno, Las Vegas, Oregon, San Diego, Sacramento, El Paso, Juarez, New Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma, Colorado, Sonora, Mexico

Equipping Workplace LeadersEquipping Workplace Leaders

• Integrate Faith and Work• Meeting Out in the Workplace• Meeting in Small Groups Regularly• Led by the “Non-Professionals”• Impacting Co-Workers, Vendors,

Customers, Competitors, and the Entire Community

• Examples: Kimray, Jasco, Hobby Lobby

Kimray Boundary StonesKimray Boundary Stones

1. Operate According to Biblical Principles2. Financially Responsible3. Debt Free4. No Planned Obsolescence of Products5. Fill a Need vs. Create One6. A Good Name7. Commitment to Honor and Strengthen the

Family

One Brand10 Distribution Channels28 Product Categories2,700 Products

endless possibilities

Licensed Products

Jasco’s VisionJasco’s Vision

A company based on the values of moral truth,

dedicated to facilitating the grown of God’s kingdom,

through servanthood in the marketplace as He may lead.

Inspiration: Matthew 6:33

And Always Going BeyondAnd Always Going Beyond

Jasco’s Ministry ObjectivesJasco’s Ministry Objectives

• Present the Gospel• Chaplaincy Availability 24/7• Character/Relationship Building Bible Studies• Marriage Enrichment• Raising Kids God’s Way• Financial Peace and Stewardship• Caring for Single Moms

Building BridgesBuilding Bridges

• Between Pastors and Workplace Leaders• Between Educational Institutions and

Workplace Leaders (Ex: Western Seminary)• Between the Leaders in the Seven Spheres

(Ex: SALLT – OKC Mentoring)• Between Collegiate Ministries on the Campus

and the Workplace, Conserving the Fruit!

Shepherding Horses

Equipping Workplace Leaders to be Effective in their Sphere of Influence

What If?What If?

Connecting MinistriesConnecting Ministries

• Charlotte Beta with 12-15 workplace ministries• Atlanta Meeting hosted by Mission America

and Chick-fil-A (business leaders are connected)• Redirecting the Missions’ Emphasis

(Hong Kong)• Missions around the World (BAM)• Cities Across the USA (Partnerships)

ConclusionConclusion

• Are you doing your own thing?• Or, are you reaching out to another of the

mountains or spheres of influence?• Are you mobilizing, equipping, and

releasing the “non-professional”?• Or, are you making them dependent on

your vision and leadership?

How May I Serve You?How May I Serve You?

Kent Humphreyskent@fcci.org

www.lifestyleimpact.com