The essential idea of this book is to assist us to be problem solvers and peacemakers in our relationships as Christians. When difficult situations and people disrupt the mission and culture of an organization, group or personal relationships we need to create guard rails to protect the integrity of the identity of who we are. All of us are capable of being difficult and human. The goal is to grow from who we are to who we want to be.
When we say we will act with intention, what does that mean? We intend to set the alarm to get up and go to work. We intend to pick the kids up from school. We intend to watch this TV program or read that magazine. There are also many other things that we intend to do that we never do. I believe that in leadership whether it is in the private or public sector, home or in a church organization, to be effective, one has to be intentional. This intention begins with the leader. When the leader is clear about who they are, the culture of the organization takes notice and evolves and is shaped by that intention. Through this book we will seek what it means to be an intentional leader through 7 intentions: 1. Intentionally Capacious - Expanding and growing beyond your level of comfort 2. Intentionally Collaborative - Knowing that one of us is never greater than all of us 3. Intentionally Challenging - Standing tall in the midst of conflict 4. Intentionally Compassionate - Connecting and emphatic to the people you serve 5. Intentionally Communicative - Clarifying the vision,values and expectations of the mission 6. Intentionally Conscious - Being aware of your strengths, challenges and the environment around you 7. Intentionally Called - Understanding that God’s purpose is larger than yourself
This is a story that is based from the biblical story of the prodigal son. This, however is a updated storyline approach by using as a central character named Johnny who is a young boy who comes from a nice home. With his father and brother. He soon began to take all that was given to him for granted. He leaves his house for the freedom he longed for. He soon found out that his new found freedom now comes with many potential consequences. He learns that life is not as easy from home as he thought. He over time experiences hardship and now realizes what he had at home with his father and brother was much better than he thought. He goes back home only to experience forgiveness and love from his father.
This book focuses on the relationship established between China, the world’s second largest economy, and Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter. Due to Saudi Arabia’s dominance of the world oil market, China is increasingly focusing its attention on the Saudi Arabia as a reliable oil supplier while Saudi Arabia sees China as an enormous potential market and strategic trade partner. It investigates both countries’ motives for establishing a strategic relationship and outlines the potential for successful co-operation between them. It then goes on to address the wider implications for the United States and other Asian powers in the Middle East.
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