It can be a challenge to modify the customs of a whole organization, particularly if the staff is large and spread over several locations. To find out what works, you can always look to the success stories of organizations that have gone before you. One such story is that of Adventist Midwest Health.

Christian business owners say spreading the Word is no marketing gimmick. They say they feel a calling to weave their religion into their business. That can mean everything from banning smoking or cursing on the job to paying a chaplain to be available to employees.

OK, here is the thing; those of us that choose to operate with business ethics 100% of the time, never have too much to worry about. If you are treating others the way you wish to be treated in business, then more times than not, you will be dealing with people that share the same principles.

Over the years I’ve found that God has honored every decision I made that was based on integrity. It didn’t always happen right away, but I can trace His faithfulness over and over again in the results of my life.

Business is about relationships and relationships are built on long-term commitments and established trust. Most of us violate promises every day on the job.

Choosing Christian business partners can be a challenging task. On the one hand, it can be a wonderful experience because you now will have someone to share the load and bring in new ideas for the business. On the other hand, if you don’t choose wisely, it can lead to broken relationships and frustration.

It takes some effort to work harmoniously with other people, but it can be done if you follow these four principles.

It doesn’t matter how nice people are, when stressed, they are more likely to behave inappropriately and unprofessionally. Learning to manage stress in your business environment, will lead to increased productivity, staff taking less time off and making better business decisions.

Everyone, without exception, needs to study the Biblical ‘how to’ book and use it (apply it) to everyday life. If you follow these keys, read carefully, you will succeed at whatever you try. You will become healthy, wealthy and wise.

The basic concept of marketing is ‘the range of activities involved in assuring that you are meeting the needs of your customers and that you are getting a valuable response in return.’ One major misconceptions of marketing is that it is only ‘advertising your product or service.’ Even though advertising is important, it is only one component in the process of marketing.

We need to give ourselves permission to be creative, and spontaneous. It is important to let your playful side come out without judging the responses. It is amazing what new and original items can come from such a session of brainstorming.

It’s encouraging to know that God uses these trials in our lives to build character and to remind us about how much we need Him. I think men, more than women, need these “loving reminders” to keep us from believing that we can do things on our own – without God. Be glad when you go through tough times. Remember that God loves you, and He wants the best for you. He allows us to experience these trials so that He can continue the work in us.