"If people can't see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves."
-Proverb 29:18 The Message

In this issue we consider globalization and how it affects us all. For America, becoming a melting pot is less true today because there's a deeper desire to retain, even celebrate, differences. Our workforce is changing, becoming more multi-cultural, so we're no longer leading people who are just like us. This requires a new, more intentional kind of leadership that gives a lot of attention to communications and seeks to build trust with the staff. ¦ Jim Cymbala says the Lord has a plan for our lives and ministries. It's a detailed plan that goes beyond one's natural ability to perceive it. If we want to know God's blessing on our ministry, then we've got to carry out our ministries at the center of God's will. His will is not determined by our human wisdom or ingenuity, but by earnestly seeking the Lord daily for insight into his purpose and will. ¦ Happy reading and learning.  -DeWayne Herbrandson, executive editor

Note: Unless stated otherwise, the Bible translation used throughout is the New International Version (NIV).

MANAGEMENT FOCUS
Leading in a Shrinking World
How Globalization Touches Us All
By Larry Yonker, Partner, The Elevation Group 

MINISTRY PROFILE
Christian Community Credit Union
Helping Its Members Become Better Stewards
An interview with John Walling, President/CEO of CCCU

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Let Us Inquire of the Lord!
How to Know What God Wants Us to Do—and Not to Do
By Jim Cymbala, Senior Pastor
NYC Brooklyn Tabernacle 

HR MANAGEMENT
The Best Christian Places to Work
The Seven Best Practices That Define Great Christian Workplaces!
By Al Lopus, Founder and President
Best Christian Workplaces Institute 

THE SERVANT LEADER
Enlargement
Growing Staff Through Biblical Values and Solutions
By David T. Yerry, Director of Administration
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association 

LIVING WITH INTEGRITY
Brotherliness
A Distinguishing Mark of Jesus’ Life
By Rod Handley, Founder/President
Character That Counts 

PERSONAL GROWTH
Managing Life’s Quotients
How to Live a Balanced Life
By Dave Dickinson, Partner
The Elevation Group

LEADERSHIP RULES OF THUMB
Ways to Bless (or Bug) Your Boss!
Effective Team Members Operate on Parallel Tracks
By John Pearson, CEO
Christian Management Association