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Copyright © 2019 by Samuel E. Frowine, III. A publication by Sam Frowine at samfrowine.com.

Scripture quotations are taken from the New International Version and New Living Translation of the Bible, except otherwise noted.

Select photos were taken by Melba Thompson, Betsy Hamilton and Sam Frowine during their trip to the Promised Land of Israel and Jordon and Paul’s journey in Turkey, Greece and Italy. The other photos are from Wikimedia.

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To my two girls and two boys who are all adults today and to all their friends.

To the many Godly writers and teaching elders who have shaped my Kingdom Builder journey with the right question at the right time; especially Tim Laniak, Mike Moses, and Michael Flake.

Dear Sojourner, Do you find yourself often wondering if there is something more that you are intended to do or become? Do you want to make a greater impact with your life? The reflections and insights in this guide are drawn from my faith journey on the battlefields of the marketplace as a leader and business owner.

I am an older man who tirelessly plays the game of business almost every day. By my nature, I am an overachieving CEO who just won’t quit climbing the next mountain and can’t stop marveling at the mysteries, even miracles, of pursuing the opportunities of a Kingdom Builder. I am eager to share with you some of the gifts of Scripture, joys of discoveries and insights Sam pondering his journey at from experience that have kept me sunset on the Sea of Galilee. alive.

I love the privilege of my work and what it allows me to experience. At the heart of my vocation is the freedom to think, create and contribute.

I hope that Becoming a Kingdom Builder releases your unique giftedness as a faithful leader in the marketplace so that you might step boldly toward God’s call on your life.

The world needs more and better Kingdom Builders!

May you discover the joy of the Kingdom Builder journey for the rest of your life.

Welcome!

Sam

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction

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The 5 Big Decisions Declare

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Search

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Fight

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Commit

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Endure

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My Life Plan My Life Prayer

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Appendix A Business Owner’s Kingdom Builder Fund

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More Kingdom Builder Publications

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I N T R O D U C T I O N PSALM 119: 45-47 I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.

I will speak of your statutes before kings and I will not be put to shame, for I delight in your commands because I love them.

WHO IS A KINGDOM BUILDER?

I have written this guide to help you claim your role as a Kingdom Builder. Who is a Kingdom Builder? It’s any woman or man seeking to integrate Biblical principles into leadership decisions in the marketplace. It’s anyone willing to organize resources and align priorities to intentionally affect the Kingdom of God. The world is hungry for trustworthy, courageous leaders who desire to effect the quality of life in the marketplace.

Kingdom Builders study, reflect, seek quality relationships and pursue making assets on this earth more valuable. And, then they manage those assets honorably.

Kingdom Builders integrate the wisdom of Scripture with the their God-given interest in the marketplace. They are what the world needs.

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BECOMING

Becoming who God has designed you to be, that is what this writing is all about. Becoming a Kingdom Builder requires a deliberate choice to adopt new thoughts, cultivate new relationships, and declare new ambitions for the Kingdom of God. The journey transforms most of us with amazing blessings, exciting discoveries, and joyful surprises. It is the richest way to invest your life. The Kingdom Builder’s trek is also rigorous, but what have you ever accomplished of any value that didn’t require gut-wrenching effort?

Becoming a more mature Kingdom Builder never stops; it only gets more joyful.

THE 5 BIG DECISIONS

What is a Big Decision? It is an intentional choice to cross over a decision line to achieve a desired state of mind or outcome. The 5 Big Decisions center on five words of action:

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DECLARE Ephesians 4:1 SEARCH Romans 12:6-8 FIGHT 2 Timothy 1:7

SCRIPTING YOUR JOURNEY

If you could write the script for a life well lived, what would you title your chapters? As you engage with the materials ahead, you will be scripting aspects of your whole life that will help you clarify your story.

Feel free to put your thoughts directly in this journey guide or in the Kingdom Builder digital notebook (download at www.Kingdom-Builder.org) or in a personal journal dedicated to your life scripting process. Put dates on your headings, draw pictures, use symbols. Mostly, record your thoughts as if they are gifts of provision and revelation.

YOUR TAKEAWAY

After you’ve worked through the 5 Big Decisions, you will have space to take all the thought-work you’ve done and craft it into a Life Plan and Life Prayer.

These two documents will serve as your quick-reference to remind you of your goals and convictions. Put them somewhere handy, like on your phone or in your handbag, and refer to them often.

COMMIT 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 ENDURE Hebrews 10:35-36

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Decision 1

D E C L A R E EPHESIANS 4:1 Lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.

On the Sea of Galilee Jesus called a band of fishermen to a deeper call.

JOURNEY NOTES: My thoughts about becoming a Kingdom Builder are...

INSIGHT

When you want something that is worth the pain of pursuit, you are close to the flame of desire. Desire keeps you going through disappointment and opposition.

Declaring your desire is important to your faith as it allows you to see beyond the present to a future of hope.

REFLECTION

Each of us must discover and declare the desire of our heart that God has uniquely placed within us. At one point you probably declared a major in college, proclaiming to yourself and your university the direction your studies would take.

Your kingdom purpose, like your major in college, resides close to your unique giftedness. This God-given ability is the wellspring from which your driving desire emerges.

God has placed a deep desire in your heart. If you accept this belief as the truth, it will increase the intentionality of your journey. Your desire may have become apparent early in

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life or it might take a life time to release. Kingdom Builders must stay attuned by asking: What is God calling me to understand and pursue now?

DECISION 1

I will allow the Holy Spirit to help me declare the deepest desire of my heart.

What do you care about more than your personal need for comfort or security?

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Do you want to live more courageously and more purposefully? If so, why?

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ What matters most to you as a faithful leader in the marketplace?

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Where is God nudging you?

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Jesus declared the start of his ministry with his baptism in the River Jordan.

QUESTIONS FOR DECLARING

When all is said and done, what do you want said about your life?

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What are you willing to give up for a life of purpose that marks a bold Kingdom Builder?

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ What scares you about declaring your deepest desires as a leader?

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What hardships in this world cause you the greatest heartache? This may be the missional cause behind your desire.

Decision 2

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S E A R C H ROMANS 12:6-8

Oh Lord, hear my prayer...

Psalm 37:3-4 Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.

Take delight in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.

If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith.

If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of other people, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

INSIGHT

Wise leaders search for self-knowledge. A great pioneer of modern leadership theory, Dr. Warren Bennis, declared, “Self- knowledge is a key attribute of every healthy leader.”

JOURNEY NOTES: My deepest desire is...

Authentic leaders seek to know themselves and make their actions and beliefs congruent.

REFLECTION

My pastor, Michael, often asks when he concludes his teaching: “What is at the center of your life?” Searching out an answer to this question will help you know yourself better and hone your desires.

To become wise is to become disciplined, given not to impulsiveness but to self-examination and proclamation.

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So, what is at the center of your life? What matters most to you? What should matter less? What are you going to do with your life that is going to last forever?

DECISION 2

I will intentionally search to discover how God has uniquely designed me.

When we learn something new, we become better. What most inspires you to think and create?

READING BOOKS

TA L K I N G TO PEOPLE

TESTING YOUR ENDURANCE

SITTING QUIETLY

WATC H I N G MOVIES

EXPERIENCING N AT U R E

What new interest, skill or hobby might you seek now? _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________

Paul searched for and found his sweet spot: arguing for the gospel, as he did at Mars Hill in Athens.

QUESTIONS FOR SEARCHING

God, your creator, has placed his creative spirit in you.

Where do you allow God’s holy gift to be fully expressed? _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ What have you discovered about yourself when you stretch way out of your comfort zone?

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What can you do to think more creatively and strategically?

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Wheel of Life

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Use the Wheel of Life to assess how you allot your time and priorities. What area of your life is biggest? And smallest?

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How smooth does your wheel roll?

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Where do you need to improve the boundaries and balance of your wheel?

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Have you ever allowed God to fully engage with you through prayer, journaling or other spiritual disciplines?

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ What have you discovered about yourself when you stretch way out of your comfort zone?

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Challenge Read the Kingdom Builder’s Prayer on page 33 for 7 days and record what happens.

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Draw a wheel personal to your life.

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F I G H T Oh Lord, hear my prayer...

2 TIMOTHY 1:7 Psalm 139:15-16 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.

Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.

God did not give us a spirit of timidity but a spirit of power and love and self-control.

INSIGHT

When you begin following your Holy Ambition, you will have to fight opposition, discouragement and fear. You will feel vulnerable. But know this: God desires for you to be vulnerable so His power can become your source of strength.

REFLECTION JOURNEY NOTES: Ways I can search to develop my gifts are…

When God implants us with His vision, as He did with Nehemiah in the rebuilding of the ancient walls of Jerusalem, opposition will come not just from enemies but also from friends. While it is important to weigh the viewpoints of the trusted, learn to trust God’s nudging on your journey.

Fear and discouragement have the greatest impact when people feel powerless and helpless. The antidote to fear and discouragement is perspective: your purpose must be bigger than your fear or discouragement.

Becoming a Kingdom Builder means you are seeking to embrace the Sacred Life in the marketplace where the world is hungry for your influence as a faithful leader. Here is a big

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DECISION 3

I will fight my fears, discouragements and misguided thoughts and replace them with the wisdom of God’s thoughts as revealed in Scripture.

How has failure and disappointment impacted your willingness to pursue your dreams?

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ What does courageous Kingdom Building look like in your role as a leader?

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ How can you align your choices to reflect more of your Kingdom Builder desires and less of your fears?

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ For 40 days in the harsh Judean desert, Jesus found in God’s word the courage to fight Satan’s challenges.

QUESTIONS FOR FIGHTING What scares you in life?

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Are you aching for something more but numbed by a state of mediocrity or bound by the cobwebs of insecurity?

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Which ‘not enough’ does The Great Deceiver use to discourage you?

Not smart enough Not good enough Not polished enough

Not young enough Not old enough Not attractive enough

Your “not enough”:

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What holds you back from committing to God’s best?

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Who or what has encouraged you to break through your selfimposed limits? What was the positive message?

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Oh Lord, hear my prayer...

Psalm 121:1-2 & 7-8 I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from?

My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

JOURNEY NOTES: My biggest opposition, discouragement or fear is...

Decision 4

C O M M I T 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-25 Run in such a way as to get the prize.

Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training.

They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.

INSIGHT

Commitments are the bridge between your present and your future. The quality of your commitments determines the quality of your future. The better your commitments, the greater your impact on the world. The weaker your commitments, the more mediocrity in your life.

REFLECTION

God wants you to play big on whatever playing field you find yourself. To play big on your journey, you must commit to what you deeply desire.

The best way to become a radically effective Kingdom Builder is to commit for 40 days to this one fundamental discipline: Go to a quiet place early each morning and pray in these two ways: A S K G O D, “ WH AT ’ S N EXT ? ”

CO U N T YO U R B L E S S I N G S

Get ready for greatness to emerge.

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As you experience the transforming effect of this simple spiritual discipline, the conviction behind your commitments will grow, the wisdom to discern the right choices will mature and the opportunities to advance your vision will surface in a miraculous fashion. That’s how it works.

DECISION 4

I will commit my whole self to whatever God intends as His best for me.

Where have you seen the Power of Commitment in your life?

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ What makes you cautious about making commitments?

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ If your reputation is built on how well you fulfill your commitments, how would you describe yours?

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Choose three words to describe your life journey today.

For example: Free, Loving, Determined.

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Choose one word for this season in your journey.

Paul compared the commitment of a Christian to that of an athlete in sporting events like those held in Greece.

QUESTIONS FOR COMMITTING

What are you most committed to today, as reflected in your time allocation from the wheel of life on page 12?

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What choices and habits must you change to get where you want to go? What must you avoid?

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Where do you need to better align your life choices with your goals as a leader?

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Decision 5

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What outcomes in your life could improve if you strengthened your ‘commitment factor’?

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Oh Lord, hear my prayer...

Psalm 37:5-6 Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.

HEBREWS 10:35-36 So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.

You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.

INSIGHT

Endurance is an attribute of survival. Crisis and hardship give us opportunities to develop stamina. Crisis, not prosperity, is when we learn to be strong and resilient. No one succeeds as a leader without the lessons of hardship.

So, embrace your setbacks and guard your heart against bitterness.

How? See every setback as an opportunity, a lesson and a step toward what is next.

JOURNEY NOTES: I will commit to...

REFLECTION

When you get disheartened, discouraged and even sad, keep pursuing God’s direction. When you do, He will draw near to you. Never give up.

The Scriptures are rich with promises you can claim on your journey that give light in dark corners and hope in trials.

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My favorite is one claimed by the founders of Lake Forest Church in Ephesians 3:20-21: “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever!”

DECISION 5 I will endure hardships and employ spiritual disciplines to keep on pursuing God’s purpose for me.

When you move toward something you really want, how is your enthusiasm and confidence effected?

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ How would you describe the race you are running today?

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ What are the defining principles by which you live? Remind yourself of these principles every morning.

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ What character qualities will you need to keep pursuing your Kingdom goals?

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Where is it hard to intentionally invest your life each day?

Paul continued preaching the gospel even when it landed him in hard places, like this jail in Philippi.

QUESTIONS FOR ENDURING How do you measure success?

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___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ What spiritual disciplines can help you to persevere in your journey? Some examples are: centering prayer, study, community, and talks with God.

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Where is God stirring you to go next…

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Oh Lord, hear my prayer...

Psalm 37:23-24 The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.

JOURNEY NOTES: Some ways I can endure hardships are…

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P L A N

ROMANS 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.

Then you will be able to discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

INSIGHT

True wisdom goes beyond amazing knowledge; it is applying knowledge in a life changing way.

Are you ready to elevate your role as a leader for the Kingdom? You haven’t come this far in the process to have a lukewarm answer to that question.

REFLECTION

Likely, you can sense God is calling you to get your eyes on the important stuff and get your fears out of way. This life is too short and precious to waste your gifts and passion on insignificant worries, useless hours of spectatorship or passive living.

To help you focus or recalibrate your thinking, I have included a Life Plan on the next pages. It is simple and fun to use and builds on the 5 defining decisions of this book.

Every year for decades I’ve used this as a way of writing a simple life script for my personal life and my business life.

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I will write out my Life Plan based on my 5 Big Decisions.

Personal Life

Business Life

Focus Word

Priorities

Big Ideas

Things to do more of

Things to do less of

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Matthew 6:9-13

Jesus’ Life Plan included choosing 12 apostles, which he did on a mountain overlooking the Sea of Galilee.

Oh Lord, hear my prayer...

Psalm 5:1-5 Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my sighing.

Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray.

In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice.

In the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.

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“‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. for yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

INSIGHT

I’ve learned that when I’m feeling the most stretched, confused, insecure, anxious and vulnerable, that is when I need to pray the most. Prayer equips me to stay in the fight.

Prayer brings me clarity. I don’t have to say words. I can just be still. Miraculously something happens.

REFLECTION

The burden of leadership is heavy and the demands are constant. The bigger your leadership role, the bigger your need to release your burdens to Jesus. The stakes of a Kingdom Builder are too high to not submit to God each and every day.

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Prayer, along with God’s word, offers needed fortification.

On the next page is a go-to prayer you can offer up like a liturgy, at any point during your hectic day. This Kingdom Builder’s Prayer is a prayer I have used for over 20 years.

A KINGDOM BUILDER’ S PRAYER

On pages 34 and 35, I encourage you to write down your specific prayers for both your personal life and your business life. Even date them. This gives you the ability to look back and affirm God’s faithfulness.

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For not trusting in your faithful provision; For my arrogant and ungracious ways; For the harm caused to others, knowingly or unknowingly, from my words and my actions; For my impatience when answers are not clear; For my lack of submission to Your authority over my business problems and opportunities.

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David took refuge at the oasis of Ein Gedi, where he prayed and sang Psalms to the Lord.

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I will bring my whole life to the Lord in prayer.

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Personal Prayers

Business Prayers

Relationships

Family Friends

Colleagues Clients/Customers

Character

Wisdom Courage

Freedom Integrity

Resources

Stewardship Priorities

Money Time People

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2 CORINTHIANS 9:7 Oh Lord, hear my prayer...

Psalm 119: 36-37 Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.

Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

ENTERPRISE CAUSE-BASED GIVING

As a business owner, you have a unique opportunity to give.

In addition to my own personal giving, my staff and I set aside business earnings into a Kingdom Fund, and as a team we decide our priorities and the causes we want to give to. Everyone feels a sense of belonging, and they ought to; they know their hard work has generated profits to support causes that matter.

At the end of each year, my team and I ask, “Have we been generous? Have we made sure to share the bounty God has brought us?”

FINDING YOUR CAUSE

To find your own personal cause, ask what breaks your heart. Is it seeing homeless people sleeping in the street? Is it human trafficking?

When a business claims a cause, they become instantly more

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purposeful. Find a cause, claim it, and watch God work.

You can categorize your causes into three types: the poor, the fight against evil and the development of faith-based companies and churches. My companies give to all three.

So what are your causes?

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P U B L I C A T I O N S

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CHOOSING AN ORGANIZATION

Investigate the various organizations and churches that address your causes. You’ll want to make sure the organizations you choose are trustworthy. Look for a faithbased organization with: A trusted leader called by God A vibe that is true to Scripture Evidence of accountability An openness to scrutiny What organizations do you want to support?

Here are other ways to support your causes in addition to financial support: Pray Volunteer Help with needs as they arise Follow the cause throughout the year

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KINGDOM BUILDER BOX

This inspiring resource is for owners and leaders in the marketplace. The hand-stained wooden box consists of 40 Scripture cards, 40 Kingdom Builder Insights and 10 note cards. Each card will allow a leader to meditate on it throughout the day, all week or for just 5 minutes.

The Kingdom Builder Box was first created as a part of a legacy project for my children, and then, for my clients and dear friends.

The Bible has been my cistern from which God’s insights have poured into my books and articles for many years. The Kingdom Builder Insights on the back of each memory card encapsulate how God has shaped my views as a business owner and as an advisor to other business owners.

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K I N G D O M B U I L D E R S DIALO GUE

The Kingdom Builders Dialogue uses Scripture and Insight cards from the Kingdom Builder Box and offers provoking questions regarding foundational beliefs and the tensions that arise from the Secular-Sacred divide.

A Facilitator’s Guide is also available containing material a leader will find easy to use as he/she leads a study group.

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KINGDOM BUILDERS

DIALOGUE F A C I L I TATO R S GUIDE

TESTIMONIALS Love Love Love Love Our Kingdom Box!!! It is tangible evidence of how the gifts God has blessed you with have been combined to serve others seeking Him in such a wonderful way!

Kevin & Amy Wilson

The Kingdom Builders Dialogue is a 5-session group study that reveals the power and relevance of God’s word applied to leaders in the marketplace.

Session 1: Kingdom Builders and Great Companies: Does God’s Influence our Road to Greatness?

Session 2: The Secrets of God’s Economy

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Julie Nestor A great gift of inspiration and encouragement.

Rev. Deana Nail

GORDON-CONWELL SEMINARY

Session 3: Facing the Sacred-Secular Divide of Business Ownership Session 4: The Value of your Faith Story as a Kingdom Builder Session 5: Scripture Insights for Kingdom Builders from Five of the Best

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Dean Burrow

RECYCLING EQUIPMENT INC.

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BOONDACCI WORLDWIDE

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I pray that your gift-my Kingdom Builder Box, the cards, Scripture and lessons it contains-will bring new energy and connection. It is dead center on my desk-no way to avoid seeing it 25 times a day.

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BEACON PARTNERS

Participating in the Kingdom Builder Dialogue group awakened my desire and need to share and discuss how we can shape our world through the Kingdom Builder tenets. I have been able to integrate these discussions because of the changes the dialogue group discussions made on my own business.

Larry Kline

G AT E WAY W E A LT H , I N C .

I am blown away from the power of being comforted, reminded and uplifted by my peers and fellow followers of the Lord. During Women Kingdom Builder Dialogue sessions, we present challenges and remind each other of places in the Word that we can look for guidance and strength, as well as, share personal experiences.

Naomi Reale

SISCO SAFETY

The Kingdom Builder Dialogues connected me with a group of women from different life stages across a variety of industries with diverse experiences. We are united by a common thread of faith and business. It has been a joy to live, learn, and connect with these women.

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ATTENTION KINGDOM BUILDERS

Everyone of us has a stirring in our soul, pushing us to seek a better life.

I see it every day in my conversations with business owners, enterprise leaders, my friends, my grown children. The root questions we ask: How do I live the best most purposeful life possible? What does that look like for me?

Becoming a Kingdom Builder is a simple guide to help you discover your deepest call. The tapestry of questions in these pages will help you clarify your thinking and elevate your commitment to a more meaningful life as a leader in your family, in your work and in your walk of faith.

Sam Frowine has been an owner and active investor in more than a dozen enterprises over the last 35 years. Presently, Sam is chairman of SEF Companies; this includes The Performance Group, Performance Capital Group and the Institute for Business Owners. The focus of Sam’s work in on coaching business owners who are crossing the chasm that separates entrepreneurs from true enterprise builders. www.samfrowine.com