On Fri, 2 May 1997, Jim Dillman wrote:
>
> Greetings!
>
> My name is Jim Dillman. I'm currently a post-doc in the Dept of
> Neurology at Johns Hopkins University. I've been lurking on this group
> for almost 2 months now, and have been a member (although an inactive
> one) of ASA since grad school.
>
> The thread from Bob Carson (I think that's his name) about Christians
> having an impact in the workplace really got me thinking about my own
> witness with my colleagues. I admit that I'm not a great evangelist, but
> I still want to be effective. How have others dealt with this? Are
> there some who find it easy to discuss their faith with their colleagues
> without always ending up in a discussion of evolution and creation (which
> I think often skirts around the issue of sin and God's plan of
> salvation). Any encouragement from folks who have been able to share
> their faith effectively I think would beneficial.
>
> BTW, if there is anyone out there at Hopkins, drop me a line!
>
> Jim
I agree with Keith Miller that a life and work marked by integrity are
the essential foundation for effective Christian witness in the univesity
or any other workplace.
One source of help for Christian faculty and grad students is the FAculty
Ministry of Inter Varsity Chr. Fellowship, directed by Terry Morrison.
You'll find his email address on the Cc line above.
Another source may be the Promise Keepers rallies. Yesterday and today I
went to the Promise Keepers rally in Detroit. This
morning Steve Graves, Pres. and Co-Founder of the Cornerstone Group in
Fayetteville, ARK presented a Practicum on "A Godly Man in His Workplace."
He asked, "What is the difference in the experience, performance and
behavior of a Christian and a non-Christian man in his workplace?"
His answer: Four key things:
1. A godly man evidences a sense of calling.
2. A godly man displays character, integrity.
3. A godly man delivers skill, excellence in workmanship.
4. A godly man models serving.
The remaining PK rallies lie ahead. I don't know which of them will have
a presentation on a topic like this.
Graves's consulting firm focuses on this topic. He and Steve Addington
have written a book (or, 4-book set?) titled "Life @ Work: A Case for
Character, Skill, Serving and Calling." My brief search did not find a
Website for his group.
Don DeGraaf