"Roger Andersen brings to the table a background of experience that should be communicated to any Christian going out to make their mark for Christ in the real world of corporate reality. His practical yet biblical insight flows out of a well of wisdom only achieved by living in the tension between internal spiritual values, and the external materialistic environment that demands "results" at almost any moral price. Thank you Roger, for paying the price!."

Dennis Peacocke
President
Strategic Christian Services
 
"This book did two significant things for me. It crystallized the nonnegotiable principles for effective transformational leadership and it profoundly increased my understanding of the unique call and role of high capacity leaders. I will be a more relevant teacher to my working congregation because of the words on these pages.."

Joel Johnson
Senior Pastor
Westwood Community Church
 
"The Executive Calling is excellent. There were times when I have wondered if any more books on Christian leadership could be written. Your book shows it can! It shines new light on many issues for the Christian business person. It's a "must read" for Christians in the corporate world."

Paul Horgen
President/CEO
Think Mutual Bank
 
"It is an interesting phenomenon that while working in the corporate world with hundreds, even thousands of people, you can feel that you are isolated and alone, particularly when faced with demanding requirements and difficult decisions. The Executive Calling is a great companion to help the corporate leader navigate the challenges of leading in the corporate environment while growing in your relationship with Jesus Christ."

David Brooks
Executive Pastor
Liquid Church
(formerly Vice President
Global Financial Services,
BOC Group Ltd.)
 
"I was astonished to find myself completely engrossed!! This book is an excellent blend of your personal experiences and good references, all woven into a fabric of scriptural principles. I particularly enjoyed the revealing survey from which a person could locate himself/herself. Had I seen this many years ago, I could have made some self-corrections in my own career. This is a good reference for executives who desire to be godly in business without being overtly religious. Even secular executives will derive benefits from the content."

Robert O. Naegele, Jr.
Founder
Minnesota Wild - NHL
 

     

About the Book :: Excerpts

The Most Important Vocation

"The purpose of this book is to show that if God designed you to be an executive, this is His highest calling for you."
 

The Assault on Christianity

"There is also an anti-Christian bias in corporate America, because the image of an executive and that of a Christian are worlds apart."
 

The Clergy Conundrum

"I would categorize much of the church's focus relative to people's secular work into two categories: (1) speaking against capitalism's injustices and (2) supporting members who are 'casualties' of corporate life."
 

Leadership 101

"Thus, if God gives us the gift of leadership we must understand what qualities, skills and knowledge must be developed to fully utilize the gift. God gives us the ingredients - the capabilities. Faith in God is needed to best use them, but it takes work to develop them."
 

The Morality Vacuum

"God is your business partner. He wants your hard work to be successful and He works by your side to help in that. Honor your partner by doing business as He would. In hard times, dealing with unethical competitors, vendors, or owners, He will support you. In good times He will celebrate with you."
 

It Takes a Lot

"The vine nourishes the branches. Without the water from the vine, the branches wither in the long harsh sun. The work of an executive can be mentally and emotionally tiring. It takes a lot. But a Christian executive has an advantage in that God can renew and restore him."
 

The Christian Executive Mission

"The Christian Executive mission is the same as the Corporate Mission. The Christian Executive, however, will accomplish it in ways that honor God."
 

Generosity & Servanthood

"You need to lead, but a spirit of servanthood makes people want to follow. For the Christian leader, it is an advantage."
 

Character & Integrity

"Integrity & Character is the most important leadership quality and Christian leaders should have a big 'check mark' on this quality. It is an advantage."
 

Courage & Risk-Taking

"So, are Christians often perceived as cautious, or even timid? Yes. Are they, in fact, likely to be risk-takers less often? Yes."
 

Initiative & Innovation

"We are one of God's innovations. Nothing that God created is in His image, except mankind. We are the only species designed to be innovators. Ironically, the people who believe in 'God the Innovator' are perceived to be the least innovative."
 

Care & Respect

"Paul communicated care and respect to each church body, but he also commands followers to demonstrate the same to each other. As a leader, we should not only be an example with our own staff, we must demand this of each of our subordinates and their teams."
 

Coaching & Honest Feedback

"Strong leaders don't provide honest feedback and coaching just to improve performance. It is sometimes easier to replace a person than to work with him or her. Strong leaders provide feedback and coaching because they genuinely wish for their people to succeed. This is the essence of a servant leader."
 

Results & Performance

"Strong Christian leaders set expectations and judge wisely, impartially, and with no self-righteousness. Yet, they must judge. They must set expectation for results, wisely reward those who achieve, and fairly withhold from those who do not."
 

You're Fired!

"Firing an employee is something that will always be hard. We care for the individual, but must decide what is right for the team; and pray that it leads the employee to a more successful fit elsewhere."
 

Power & Greed

"Greedy leaders demand to be rewarded whether they earn it or not. In addition to avarice for 'unearned gain', greedy leaders expect the 'first share'. A good shepherd feeds his flock before he eats. A father lets his family draw from the well before he drinks. Leaders greedy for the first share have insufficient gratitude for those that they lead.'
 

Obsession & Burnout

"It's disappointing to me that one of the few messages that I have heard from the church regarding our work lives is not to 'do it well', but 'do it less'."
 

Family Casualties

"Family casualties are a danger for corporate leaders. Avoiding this requires mutual commitment and support from both spouses. Keep your family a priority. Having a successful career and a loving family is wonderful, but be sure the former is not at the expense of the latter."
 

The Price of Success

"For some, the price of success is loss of one's moral compass. As Christian leaders, you may be surrounded by people who are victims of this. They may be your peers or your boss. They may draw you into their fraternity. Stand fast and seek God's strength to focus on the good mission."
 

 

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