Do you feel as though you have to choose between growing spiritually and growing professionally? Does it seem like the pursuit of profit conflicts with honoring God’s principles? Does your work environment undermine your faith and core values? Join successful entrepreneur Chris Evans as he explores how to develop the fruit described in the Bible and uncovers a natural and sustainable way to grow and demonstrate your faith at work. Written in a clear, easy-to-read style, Fruit at Work gives the specific meaning of each word, provides biblical examples, and shares workplace stories where the fruit of the Spirit is having a dynamic impact. Fruit at Work is for people at any level of employment who seek a spiritual life that resonates not only in their personal lives, but also in their work. Evans provides guidance for tough situations such as managerial decisions, the need for approval, patience with coworkers, job loss, distraction, team dynamics, and job satisfaction. Here is a new vision for work relationships—one based in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. When spiritual fruit is growing in you, your clients and coworkers will notice. As the Holy Spirit transforms you, you’ll discover a closer walk with God and a transformed workplace.
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Review
“Years ago, Dallas Willard wrote about the need for 'job discipleship.' For anyone who's been wondering what that might look like--wonder no more. Chris Evans has written a thoughtful and concrete guide for that goes far beyond workplace evangelism to workplace redemption. It begins with love, and only gets better."
John Ortberg
Author, The Life You’ve Always Wanted
Pastor, Menlo Park Presbyterian Church
"Spiritual fruit in a secular workplace? Chris Evans dares to bring together two worlds that almost never meet, and does so with great success. Fresh and always practical, his wisdom and business experience, along with his many stories, make this a book that will inspire many to follow a more significant path at work."
Os Guinness,
Author, "The Call"
“Many of us struggle to connect our Christian faith with our workplace experience. Chris does a great job of not only challenging us to consider the importance of the Spirit’s fruit in our lives as applicable to our everyday marketplace environment but he has also filled this marvelous book with examples of that very application. For many who read this book it will be a ‘game changer’ in how they view their faith (and fruit!) at work.”
Lee Truax
President CBMC (Christian Business Mens Connection)
“Fruit at Work is a valuable tool which will greatly assist you in having a long term impact in your workplace. Chris Evans shares real life stories, scriptural insights, and practical pointers for Christ to live out His life through you. The Holy Spirit wants to produce His amazing fruit through you as you face the daily challenges of living out your faith.”
Kent Humphreys
Ambassador FCCI / Christ@Work
“This book is exactly the type of practical resource we’ve been looking for to help people live out biblical truth in the workplace in ways that are spiritually fruitful and professionally effective.”
Chuck Milian
Senior Pastor, Crossroads Fellowship
“Chris Evans provides an excellent answer for a question I find to be on the minds of Christian businesspeople everywhere: How does my faith work itself out in the workplace? This book weaves together responsible Scripture reflection, personal testimony, and business acumen. The application of the fruit of the Spirit to these questions was both fresh and brilliant.”
JD Greear
Pastor, the Summit Church
Author, The Gospel
(From the foreword) As Christians, how do we integrate the claims of our faith with the demands of our work? How do we take the God we worship on Sunday and bring Him to our job on Monday? How do we function as an ambassador of Christ in a work environment that has as its purpose to produce goods and service for a profit? In answering these questions, Chris Evans provides a thoughtful response from the experience of his own life in seeking to reflect the fruit of the spirit in his workplace.
C. William Pollard
Chairman Emeritus, The ServiceMaster Company
“As a Christian whose assignment is to serve as a CEO, I need a framework and applied understanding that stretches me in honoring God in the workplace. Neither the world’s finest MBA programs nor its most recognizable CEOs challenge us to do so. Built on God’s word, Fruit at Work challenges us to confront and lead with the full arsenal of the fruits of the spirit (yes, love and gentleness too)!”
Rick Brajer
President and CEO of Liposcience
About the Author
A successful high-tech entrepreneur, Chris Evans was named Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year for the Carolinas in 1996. He currently advises other entrepreneurs privately and as part of the Blackstone Entrepreneur Network. He has served as a board member of The Trinity Forum and The D.O.O.R. and sits on the boards of several non-profits. He and his wife, Cathy, have two children and live in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina.
Description:
Do you feel as though you have to choose between growing spiritually and growing professionally? Does it seem like the pursuit of profit conflicts with honoring God’s principles? Does your work environment undermine your faith and core values?
Join successful entrepreneur Chris Evans as he explores how to develop the fruit described in the Bible and uncovers a natural and sustainable way to grow and demonstrate your faith at work. Written in a clear, easy-to-read style, Fruit at Work gives the specific meaning of each word, provides biblical examples, and shares workplace stories where the fruit of the Spirit is having a dynamic impact.
Fruit at Work is for people at any level of employment who seek a spiritual life that resonates not only in their personal lives, but also in their work. Evans provides guidance for tough situations such as managerial decisions, the need for approval, patience with coworkers, job loss, distraction, team dynamics, and job satisfaction. Here is a new vision for work relationships—one based in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
When spiritual fruit is growing in you, your clients and coworkers will notice. As the Holy Spirit transforms you, you’ll discover a closer walk with God and a transformed workplace.
**
Review
“Years ago, Dallas Willard wrote about the need for 'job discipleship.' For anyone who's been wondering what that might look like--wonder no more. Chris Evans has written a thoughtful and concrete guide for that goes far beyond workplace evangelism to workplace redemption. It begins with love, and only gets better."
John Ortberg
Author, The Life You’ve Always Wanted
Pastor, Menlo Park Presbyterian Church
"Spiritual fruit in a secular workplace? Chris Evans dares to bring together two worlds that almost never meet, and does so with great success. Fresh and always practical, his wisdom and business experience, along with his many stories, make this a book that will inspire many to follow a more significant path at work."
Os Guinness,
Author, "The Call"
“Many of us struggle to connect our Christian faith with our workplace experience. Chris does a great job of not only challenging us to consider the importance of the Spirit’s fruit in our lives as applicable to our everyday marketplace environment but he has also filled this marvelous book with examples of that very application. For many who read this book it will be a ‘game changer’ in how they view their faith (and fruit!) at work.”
Lee Truax
President CBMC (Christian Business Mens Connection)
“Fruit at Work is a valuable tool which will greatly assist you in having a long term impact in your workplace. Chris Evans shares real life stories, scriptural insights, and practical pointers for Christ to live out His life through you. The Holy Spirit wants to produce His amazing fruit through you as you face the daily challenges of living out your faith.”
Kent Humphreys
Ambassador FCCI / Christ@Work
“This book is exactly the type of practical resource we’ve been looking for to help people live out biblical truth in the workplace in ways that are spiritually fruitful and professionally effective.”
Chuck Milian
Senior Pastor, Crossroads Fellowship
“Chris Evans provides an excellent answer for a question I find to be on the minds of Christian businesspeople everywhere: How does my faith work itself out in the workplace? This book weaves together responsible Scripture reflection, personal testimony, and business acumen. The application of the fruit of the Spirit to these questions was both fresh and brilliant.”
JD Greear
Pastor, the Summit Church
Author, The Gospel
(From the foreword) As Christians, how do we integrate the claims of our faith with the demands of our work? How do we take the God we worship on Sunday and bring Him to our job on Monday? How do we function as an ambassador of Christ in a work environment that has as its purpose to produce goods and service for a profit? In answering these questions, Chris Evans provides a thoughtful response from the experience of his own life in seeking to reflect the fruit of the spirit in his workplace.
C. William Pollard
Chairman Emeritus, The ServiceMaster Company
“As a Christian whose assignment is to serve as a CEO, I need a framework and applied understanding that stretches me in honoring God in the workplace. Neither the world’s finest MBA programs nor its most recognizable CEOs challenge us to do so. Built on God’s word, Fruit at Work challenges us to confront and lead with the full arsenal of the fruits of the spirit (yes, love and gentleness too)!”
Rick Brajer
President and CEO of Liposcience
About the Author
A successful high-tech entrepreneur, Chris Evans was named Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year for the Carolinas in 1996. He currently advises other entrepreneurs privately and as part of the Blackstone Entrepreneur Network. He has served as a board member of The Trinity Forum and The D.O.O.R. and sits on the boards of several non-profits. He and his wife, Cathy, have two children and live in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina.