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"It is very seldom that you find a management book which not only talks about achieving success in the workplace but speaks of biblical principles on how to become more effective at work. The book “Christians at Work” has it all. It lays down concepts of how to become a valuable employee, suggests ways on how to become an extraordinary manager and promotes practices to achieve excellence as it states related passages from the Bible. It strongly claims that Christianity is not purely an exercise of spiritual enlightenment but is also the very foundation for a successful life.
As a young training supervisor, I must say that this book has been influential to me not only at work but also in my personal life. It does not only serve as my reference as far as management concepts are concerned but also a constant reminder to put Christ and His teachings above everything else. I am happy that I was able to share the last chapter of the book (Excellence at Work) to my colleagues during a corporate seminar and I plan to spread the good word to every soul that I meet."
Katrina Paradina
Training Head
Eastwood Property Holdings Inc.
and Megaworld Newport Property Holdings Inc.
"The Church of God International has recently published a new booklet to help Christians in the workforce. The publication is available free of charge and is a local intuitive by CGI in the Philippines. CGI in the Philippines is self-supporting, and does not rely on support from countries outside the country.
“Christians at Work” written by Manila business
executive and ordained minister Winston Co contains invaluable information
to help those in the workforce, or intending to enter the workforce, how
to improve their productivity and contribute positively to their organization
that employs them. It contains many gems of wisdom how to further one's
career and income. It is a much more than another self-improvement book,
using the teachings from the Bible in practical way in the work place.
Winston has drawn on his own experiences from a successful career in the
business world using Christian principles from the Bible. He has shown
that the Bible is much more than just a book to take to Church once a
week, but is also a hand-book to guide us on how to live our lives to
achieve success and prosperity. “Christians at Work” provides
guidelines on how an employee may become so valuable to their employer
that they become such a vital asset for the organisation, that they are
critical for its success. Today, in times of economic uncertainty cut-backs
of staff are common-place. The principles set out in this book explain
what an employee may do to ensure that they will be the last to be made
redundant.
The author has several chapters on how to be an effective manager, based on the teachings from the Bible, and his own experiences as a successful business executive. While there are countless books on management, what makes this publication stand out is how Winston has drawn on the teachings from the Bible explaining how principles can make a success as a manger if practiced in your life. Winston has quoted a number of scriptures to establish Christian principles from the Bible explaining that the principles Christians can apply in their everyday lives to improve themselves. This publication has many gems of wisdom that makes it such a valuable guide for management and employees.
It is a common complaint in the Philippines about the poor work ethics amongst employers, but they have an excellent reputation for work ethics abroad. The poor work ethics in the Philippines is a major factor in the low wages and poverty in the Philippines. If the principles in the book are practiced then both employers and employees will benefit with higher productivity and incomes for both. Businesses would do well to provide a copy of “Christians at Work” to all their staff to encourage them to improve their work performance.
Winston concludes with five key points that if practiced, will result in proven success. I would recommend this publication to all those who are looking for direction in life, and how to improve their net worth to the employers, as well as to their families.
“Christians at Work” is an ideal reference work for employees and managers to refresh Christian principles in their lives to help them improve themselves. It is a publication that one would keep on their shelf as a reference guide. Copies are available from http://www.cgiphils.org"
Bruce
Porteous
bruceport@xtra.co.nz