What do you
need to know about me to enjoy my blog and Christian perspective? I am
"Poppo" to my fourteen grandchildren, "Freder" to my
wife of 40+ years and family of 4 children and their 4 spouses (I consider them
all our children!), and Jim Fredericks by birth. I want to make a difference in
people's lives.
I'm equally
comfortable in the work world, Christian world and academic world. My 40+
year career has weaved in and out between the secular and sacred (although I
make no distinction!) as a manager and accountant in the business world, and as
a pastor, missionary and adjunct prof as a Christian professional.
My heart is
particularly stirred for those in the work world. Recently I heard pastor
Jay Pathok say: "You have heard the saying, '20% of the people do
80% of the work in the church,' usually just before a passionate request for
workers. I got to thinking. It's right that 20% of the people do 80% of the
work within the church because the other 80% should be sent to their natural
relationships in the work-place, bringing the light and presence of
Jesus." Much of what I have written is with this end in mind, be a
catalyst for the 80% to realize the joy and satisfaction in their call "to
be sent into the world without being the same as the world."
I want to provide some of what has been helpful for me on this website from my business background. I hope you will be provoked to think and reconsider as you interact with this blog.
What is your
God-given assignment? I invite you to explore this website and download
any of the free resources you find helpful. I desire is to make a difference.
Let me know how I can help. If you are looking for more, perhaps you would like to visit my website at JimFredericks.com
Jim
Fredericks
