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Marc’s story.
Marc worked a high-paced demanding job for 20 years. With a heart for God and a desire for his faith to make a difference in his workplace, he eagerly sought input as to how to effectively connect his faith in Christ with his workplace colleagues.
One problem: most of the ministry tools and techniques he learned did not work in his situation. Host an investigative Bible discussion group? It was impractical to try to organize a meeting with people who were doing the work of three. With the pressures of a shrinking workforce in a competitive global company, Marc figured out that his best bet was to grab someone for lunch on the fly – the daily 30 minute lunch break they were supposed to have. Even at that, Marc realized that of those 30 minutes, at best he would have seventeen minutes to engage in focused conversation. In the context of a few co-workers around a cafeteria table, every imaginable subject was broached. Marc's genuine listening ear and respect for the views of others often opened an opportunity to conversationally express his perspective. His relational approach fostered open dialogue. Imagine the shock of hearing,“Why should Middle East Muslims not consider the west 'the great Satan' with all the decadent western culture that is portrayed in our movies?” His personal approach opened the door to bringing a godly perspective into their conversations.
I identify with Marc's dilemma, having faced the same challenges during my time in the Navy – too much to do, not enough time to do it, and frequent interruptions and brush fires.
As Marc related his experiences to me, I realized that many of us face the same daily challenges of the unpredictable busyness of work, family and just living life. So, would you join me these next seventeen seconds in praying for Sean (below)?
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Over the past two years I have been meeting with Sean before his classes started in the morning. He recently graduated from business school with an MBA and is now working a high pressure job here in Philadelphia. We are trusting God to use him at his work and in his neighborhood as well as in his relationship with his wife and children.
THANKS!
P.S. Marc retired from the business world and is now ministering with The Navigators. You can find out more about Marc’s ministry on The Navigators website (look up Marc Horton).
P.P.S. And to see a creative way that Marc deals with the pressures of work, check out this video. ;-)
