Work of Influence: Principles for Professionals from the Book of Daniel

Your work matters. It matters because it has intrinsic value in and of itself. It matters because the integration of faith and work presents a powerful witness of transformation in your life. Through that integration, we take part in God’s mission for his people so that we can influence unreached people for the Gospel.That’s the message David Cross offers in Work of Influence, a biblical commentary like no other—a commentary for professionals. The twenty-five principles he identifies guide the reader into an engaging integration of work, faith, and witness for finishing the Great Commission--whether that work is at home in the family business of generations or in borders beyond.Whatever your work, this book will guide you to view your contribution as a work of influence and make an impact for eternity.Endorsements“Having served Christ for over 30 years in the business world with a heart for the unreached, I found Work of Influence to be extremely biblical, practical, and profound. The 25 principles drawn from the book of Daniel are both instructional and inspirational to anyone who wants to serve Christ and integrate their work and faith in reaching the world’s Unreached People Groups. The task is great, but our God is so much greater!”Bruce McKenzieSenior Vice President, Wealth ManagementNorthern Trust Company“Business people have felt like second-class citizens in the church for a long time. Work of Influence helps us understand that God ordained the business role for many of us to internationally bring blessing and the Gospel to those we touch. This may very well be a central strategy for reaching the remaining unreached groups of the world.”Durwood SneadBusinessman and PastorNorth Point Ministries“David’s call is to see work—whatever it is—as a work of influence. God wants to do great things through work. When we understand a biblical vision of work, we embrace the understanding that whatever we do, we can work heartily for the Lord through this work.”Justin A. Irving, Ph.D.Director, Doctor of Ministry ProgramProfessor of Ministry LeadershipInitiative Director, Bethel Work with Purpose“Work of Influence helps make the book of Daniel come alive and relevant for those of us in the workplace. We are reminded through these 25 principles that work isn't confined to SUPPORT missions; it is missions.”Chi-Chung KeungDirector News Media and Senior Communications CounselCalifornia State University, FullertonBoard Chair, Pioneers USA“Have you thought about your role in the Great Commission and how it might intersect with your life in the marketplace? If so, this book will challenge you to think strategically about how one can fuel the other. Perhaps never before have there been as many open doors as there are now, in our globalized world. David highlights these open doors while laying out a firm Biblical picture of God's desire to see tentmakers take the Gospel to the nations.”Ted Esler, Ph.D.PresidentMissio Nexus