Next Meeting: September 9, 2008--------------------------------------------------------
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What Time?
11:30am - 1:00 pm
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Speaker:
Sean AzzaroTopic:
Exercise Stewardship--------------------------------------------------------
About Sean:
Sean Azzaro is the Lead Pastor of River City Community Church in San Antonio, TX. After spending his early years preparing for a promising career in the equestrian sport of polo, Sean began to sense the Lord’s call into the ministry. He used his gifts in music and speaking to minister to students and serve as a pastor in two church bodies before founding Real Life Ministries in 1990. In, 1995, the leaders of this ministry began to realize that the Lord was forming them into a church and thus began the journey of River City Community Church. River City had its opening celebration in March of 1998 and is now a congregation of over 1500 people.
Sean and his wife, Lauri, live in San Antonio, Texas, and have two children, Lauren and Ryan.--------------------------------------------------------
Meetings are held at - 2477 North Loop 1604 East at the Gold Canyon exit @ Community Bible Church
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Special Announcements
The cost for the luncheon will be $10 if you RSVP and $13 if you do not. The CBCC Board of Directors has made the decision to implement these new costs for 2008.--------------------------------------------------------
New Leadership and Program !!
First of all, thank you so much to our outgoing Board members from 2007-2008. We had a great year and their leadership and committment to our Chamber are greatly appreciated.
Your new Board has assumed control and we met together last month as a group for the first time. We're excited to be leading the way as we move forward together to bring you an exciting new year.--------------------------------------------------------
Chamber Code of Values - Our Speaker series starts this month and we plan to share with you a revised program beginning in July that will provide for more member participation. STAY TUNED!!!
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WRITING SKILLS - We are looking for a few good members to join us in a new opportunity to promote the Chamber; any good English majors willing to help us write from both a Christian and Business perspective?
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CBCC Code of Values
1. God Owns Everything: When we recognize that everything belongs to God and we are privileged to have the opportunity to cherish the gifts he gives us, we experience the Utmost joy and can be utilized in the best way to advance His kingdom. (1 Chronicles 29:11), (Psalm 24:1)
2. God Controls Everything: God is in ultimate control of EVERYTHING. None of us can do a better job by trying to take control of the outcomes ourselves. Our role is to be obedient, humble ourselves to his authority and watch him perform the miracles. (1 Chronicles 29:12) Psalm 135:6, Isaiah 48:17)
3. Exercise Stewardship: We are responsible for building and operating our businesses in a way that glorifies God, produces profit and supports the work of Christ. (1 Corinthians 4:2)
4. Demonstrate a Servant Attitude: When we work, we should work with joy, work hard, and work as if for God (See #2) We shouldn’t work this way to impress anyone but God, but when others see us, they should be impressed by our work ethic, integrity and positive attitude. (Ecclesiastes 5:19, 2 Thes. 3:10, Acts 13:2 John 9:4 Col 3:23)
5. Seek Counsel: From Scripture, Godly People, The Lord We need regular communication with God through studying scripture, prayer and other Godly people who care about our success and will hold us accountable to Him, our families and operating our businesses with integrity and success. Isaiah 48:17, Proverbs 12:15
6. Treat Employees Favorably: Our greatest opportunities to be a witness of Christ may be with employees. Just as your job or business is your God-given opportunity to serve God’s kingdom, we should encourage our employees to offer their best by involving them in the clearly communicated vision of the company for which you exercise stewardship for Him. Luke 10:71Tim 5:18, Job 31:13-14)
7. Lead Like Jesus: We are all leaders. Our faith dictates we lead by the greatest example who ever walked on the earth—Jesus Christ. Christ was the ultimate SERVANT LEADER! Jesus had the right HEART (purpose), HEAD, (leadership philosophy), Hands (Impact on others), and HABITS (daily walk). He had a clear VISION (his Father's) and then clearly communicated, empowered and motivated those around him to uphold that vision that was greater than his own. (Matthew 20:26-28, Romans 12:2, Matthew 4:9)
8. Develop your God-Given Talents: Each of us has unique talents. God designed us that way for a reason. We should find opportunities to use those strengths to serve the Lord. (Duet 8:18)
9. Practice the Golden Rule The Golden Rule should not be exercised so that you can have others treat you favorably, but as a means of considering how you should treat others. Think of the other person’s point of view by putting yourself in his shoes and reflecting upon how you would receive your own actions. Philippians 2:3, Romans 13:9, Matt 7:12, Luke 6:31
10. Give Generously: Since everything belongs to God, this is an acknowledgment of that. Giving should not be done out of obligation, but as a form of worship. Give not only your financial resources, but your talents, time, and God-given resources.