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Mission: I will be a Christian Husband, Family Man, and Businessman. I will use every resource God provides me to carry out His work on earth as set forth below.
Values: The things I will stand for, my values I will be recognized for. I will:
- Work hard in all that I do. (Col 3:23)
- Give my best effort in every task. (1 Thes 4:14)
- Be open to the direction of the Holy Spirit wherever that may lead. (John 14:26)
- Enthusiastically approach new challenges and all else I do. (2 Cor 9:2)
- Live by Christian principles. In all things I will try to make Christ's ethics and morals my own. (Rom 2:7-8)
- Be open, honest, and generous. (2 Cor 9:11)
- Be careful with words and actions. (James 1:26)
- Seek the counsel of others frequently and thoughtfully. (Prov 15:22)
- Never be satisfied with the status quo. I will be an agent of change. (Rom 15:20)
- Seek to improve and grow those around and beneath me in work and all other areas. (1 Thes 5:14)
- Not seek my own glory, I will seek to honor God and have praise be given to those around me. (Rom 15:5-6)
- Never take things too seriously but have a great time in everything, continually enjoying God's blessings. (Jam 4:13-15)
Goals: The things I will accomplish, my goals. I will:
- Make my marriage an example of that laid out in the Scriptures. I will be a one-woman man seeking the growth of my wife. I will assist her in the duties of our household, date her regularly, and cherish her always.
- Have all four of my children make personal commitments of faith to Christ, publicly demonstrating their new life through baptism. Play an active role in leading them into Christian maturity.
- Assist in bringing to Christ or to a much greater degree of Christian maturity over 100 people.
- Write a book explaining the things God has taught me through life for my children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
- Generate substantial wealth for my employer.
- Become president of Intel Corporation. I will do so while maintaining my values and ethics.
- Be an elder of the congregation at which we worship.
- Give an increasing portion of all I earn to charity: church, missions, and other Christian organizations.
- Provide financially for my wife, children, and grandchildren.
- Spend quality and quantity time with my children while they are young. On average, I will dedicate ten hours per week to personal time with them.
- Visit over fifty foreign countries to develop a broad world view and a passion for all of God's children.
- Assist others who are Christians to achieve success in their profession and careers.
- Continually be in the Word of God. I will be in the Word on a daily basis. I will read the Bible through at least twice each year.
- Memorize Scripture. I will add to my repertoire at least ten new verses each year.
- Continue to read-I will read at least five significant books each year.
- Continue to learn-I will pick up at least one new topic, sport, field, or craft per year.
- Continue to teach-I will teach at least one class each year.
- Become fluent in at least one additional language.
- I will fast one day per week for the spiritual health and protection of my children.
- Exercise regularly, at least three times per week.
- Lead weekly Bible Study
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