Podcast appearances and mentions of Richard Stearns

Send us a textSummary In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews Linda McKillop about her middle-grade book, Hotel Oscar Mike Echo. The conversation covers various topics, including the inspiration behind the book's unusual title, addressing adult topics in a middle-grade book, Sierra's cooking skills and creativity, the message and takeaways of the book, Linda's writing journey, her military background and inspirations, the most impactful book in Linda's life, the transition from writing for adults to middle grade, future projects, and where to find Linda and her books. Takeaways Hotel Oscar Mike Echo addresses adult topics such as PTSD, homelessness, and addiction in a relatable way for middle grade readers.The book's title, Hotel Oscar Mike Echo, is inspired by the military alphabet and plays a significant role in the story.Sierra's cooking skills and creativity are highlighted in the book, adding a unique element to the story.The book aims to teach young readers compassion and empathy for those who are struggling.Linda McKillop's writing journey began in high school, and she has since written both nonfiction and fiction books.The book draws inspiration from Linda's experiences volunteering and working with children in difficult circumstances.The most impactful books in Linda's life include The Hole in Our Gospel by Richard Stearns and Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster.Linda made the transition from writing for adults to middle grade to address important topics and reach a younger audience.Linda has future projects in the works, including a potential follow-up to Hotel Oscar Mike Echo.Readers can find Linda McKillop and her books on her website and social media platforms. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Question of the Week01:20 The Unusual Title of Hotel Oscar Mike Echo02:17 Addressing Adult Topics in a Middle Grade Book06:33 Sierra's Cooking Skills and Creativity08:21 The Message and Takeaways of Hotel Oscar Mike Echo11:00 Linda's Writing Journey14:26 Military Background and Inspirations15:49 The Most Impactful Book in Linda's Life18:02 Transition from Writing for Adults to Middle Grade21:00 Future Projects22:42 Where to Find Linda and Her Books23:26 Conclusion Let's discover great books together!Follow for more:FB: @bookworthypodcastInstagram: @bookworthy_podcastYouTube: BookWorthy Podcast - YouTubetiktok: @valeriefentress

“The richest man in the world turned off billions of dollars in funding for the literal poorest people in the world. It's just, from my perspective, incomprehensible.” So says Nathaniel Moller, former USAID worker. Nathaniel and Steve discuss the presidential administration's recent mass cuts to USAID programs and what the effects may be. They consider the cultural moments in America's history when “the big C Church and the little church” have had a choice—operate out of fear or from love—and why Nathaniel believes such a moment is upon us now. They talk about the tenacity required to combat global issues such as malaria, the beauty of using our gifts and skills to further the kingdom, and why Nathaniel still has hope for the common good.  Resources mentioned in this episode include: “US President's Malaria Initiative for States (PMI-S) Project”  The Hole in Our Gospel: What Does God Expect of Us? The Answer That Changed My Life and Might Just Change the World by Richard Stearns  “The United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Can you imagine what transformation awaits you if you simply choose to slow down? In this episode, I invite you to journey with me through my four-month sabbatical, a time that began with resistance and ended with profound personal growth. Inspired by a conversation with Luke LeFevre, his words about the importance of slowing down initially felt daunting. However, embracing this leap of faith led me to reevaluate my life's pace and rediscover inner peace and clarity.March was a turning point when mental fog and indecision signaled the need for a break. Leaving work was a rollercoaster of exhilaration and fear, filled with worries about my company's fate without me. This sabbatical wasn't just a vacation—it was a complete lifestyle overhaul that shook my identity to the core. Through new routines, intense journaling, and much-needed rest, I faced the challenge of understanding my worth beyond professional success. The first three weeks were especially turbulent, but they laid the foundation for the clarity and peace that followed.The journey wasn't purely personal—it was deeply spiritual. I explored my life's mission and reconnected with my faith, particularly through the transformative power of Richard Stearns' book, "The Hole in Our Gospel." This spiritual quest led me to contemplate a career devoted to serving the needy, and I even considered a career change. Through prayer, stillness, and thoughtful decision-making, I found a renewed sense of purpose, especially in my work with Marriage Helper. Join me as I share how slowing down and seeking spiritual guidance can lead to life-changing clarity and fulfillment.Your Host: Kimberly Beam Holmes, Expert in Self-Improvement and RelationshipsKimberly Beam Holmes has applied her master's degree in psychology for over ten years, acting as the CEO of Marriage Helper & CEO and Creator of PIES University, being a wife and mother herself, and researching how attraction affects relationships. Her videos, podcasts, and following reach over 500,000 people a month who are making changes and becoming the best they can be.

Ken welcomes Christine Talbot who recently retired from her significant role as Senior Vice President for Human Resources at the highly regarded global relief non-profit, World Vision. During her eight-year tenure, she worked closely with CEO Richard Stearns in Federal Way, Washington. Ken asks Christine to share her unique philosophy that is not only rooted in her years at World Vision but also as Vice President for Human Resources at the high-profile healthcare giant, Kaiser Permanente. She brings a fresh perspective that goes well beyond compliance, endless training sessions, and tedious report gathering. Christine, an avid cyclist and ballroom dancer, is also a poet. She shares her journey in two of her poems. Unraveling is a personal account of a period in her life when she felt her identity was slipping away. Path to Redemption reveals the anchor that has kept her grateful and energized through difficult times.  SHOW NOTES.Become a Patron | Ken's Substack PageSupport the Show.

Summary In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews Linda McKillop about her middle-grade book, Hotel Oscar Mike Echo. The conversation covers various topics, including the inspiration behind the book's unusual title, addressing adult topics in a middle-grade book, Sierra's cooking skills and creativity, the message and takeaways of the book, Linda's writing journey, her military background and inspirations, the most impactful book in Linda's life, the transition from writing for adults to middle grade, future projects, and where to find Linda and her books. Takeaways Hotel Oscar Mike Echo addresses adult topics such as PTSD, homelessness, and addiction in a relatable way for middle grade readers.The book's title, Hotel Oscar Mike Echo, is inspired by the military alphabet and plays a significant role in the story.Sierra's cooking skills and creativity are highlighted in the book, adding a unique element to the story.The book aims to teach young readers compassion and empathy for those who are struggling.Linda McKillop's writing journey began in high school, and she has since written both nonfiction and fiction books.The book draws inspiration from Linda's experiences volunteering and working with children in difficult circumstances.The most impactful books in Linda's life include The Hole in Our Gospel by Richard Stearns and Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster.Linda made the transition from writing for adults to middle grade to address important topics and reach a younger audience.Linda has future projects in the works, including a potential follow-up to Hotel Oscar Mike Echo.Readers can find Linda McKillop and her books on her website and social media platforms. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Question of the Week01:20 The Unusual Title of Hotel Oscar Mike Echo02:17 Addressing Adult Topics in a Middle Grade Book06:33 Sierra's Cooking Skills and Creativity08:21 The Message and Takeaways of Hotel Oscar Mike Echo11:00 Linda's Writing Journey14:26 Military Background and Inspirations15:49 The Most Impactful Book in Linda's Life18:02 Transition from Writing for Adults to Middle Grade21:00 Future Projects22:42 Where to Find Linda and Her Books23:26 ConclusionAmazon.com: Hotel Oscar Mike Echo: A Novel: 9781087770987: MacKillop, Linda: BooksLinda MacKillopLet's discover great books together!Follow for more:FB: @bookworthypodcastInstagram: @bookworthy_podcastYouTube: BookWorthy Podcast - YouTubetiktok: @valeriefentress

I recently came across an article about Richard Stearns, the president of World Vision, as he reflected on his visit to a church in Port-au-Prince, Haiti a year after the devastating earthquake. The church's building consisted of a tent made from white tarps and duct tape, pitched in the midst of a sprawling camp for thousands of people still homeless from the earthquake. This is how he described the church and the lesson he learned in Haiti: In the front row sat six amputees ranging in age from 6 to 60. They were clapping and smiling as they sang song after song and lifted their prayers to God. The worship was full of hope … [and] with thanksgiving to the Lord. No one was singing louder or praying more fervently than Demosi Louphine, a 32-year-old unemployed single mother of two. During the earthquake, a collapsed building crushed her right arm and left leg. After four days both limbs had to be amputated. She was leading the choir, leading prayers, standing on her prosthesis and lifting her one hand high in praise to God .… Following the service, I met Demosi's two daughters, ages eight and ten. The three of them now live in a tent five feet tall and perhaps eight feet wide. Despite losing her job, her home, and two limbs, she is deeply grateful because God spared her life on January 12th last year … "He brought me back like Lazarus, giving me the gift of life," says Demosi … [who] believes she survived the devastating quake for two reasons: to raise her girls and to serve her Lord for a few more years. I find Demosi's response of gratitude to God remarkable! How can a woman who lives in those conditions not to mention the loss of her limbs find a reason to thank God? In my context, I find myself lacking gratitude because my WiFi isn't working and the coffee ran out. How pathetic in comparison! The truth is while most of us would think that we are in a better position then Demosi, it's actually Demosi who has something to teach all of us: How to be thankful no matter what the circumstances. In this episode, we will study a section of the apostle Paul's Thessalonian letter (1 Thessalonians 5:16-24), which teaches us how to develop a discipline of giving thanks in all circumstances.

(Matthew 19:16-34 & Hosea 6:6) Richard Stearns was the president of Lenox, the tableware company, before he had a life-changing encounter. Learn how he went from a successful life to one of significance.

In a success-driven world focused on outcomes and results, coaching  helps clients live and lead in a different way. In a new book, Lead Like it  Matters to God, Richard Stearns, Former President of World Vision, offers a  roadmap and guide for those who want to live in a more values-focused,  character-driven way.   Tune in to hear some of our key takeaways from this book, including: • Why the starting point for all leadership is surrender • How trusting God allows us to flourish when times are tough • The importance of apology and forgiveness in promoting organizational     health • The reason that excellence is important, but perfection is not   You can learn more about this book at https://www.ivpress.com/lead-like-it-matters-to-god. Kevin Jackson can be found at: www.todayforyourtomorrow.com    

More than 1 billion people in the world today have less than $1 available to them to meet all of their physical needs for the...

Each of us is on a journey to discover our purpose in life. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Richard Stearns about how that journey can...

Click here to view the full show notes and transcript for this episode.The role of a Christian leader is both challenging and rewarding. Those in leadership positions are tasked with guiding others spiritually while upholding biblical principles. In order to be effective leaders, Christians must develop a servant's heart and be willing to put the needs of others before their own.If you are a leader, you need to remember that people are influenced by your example, actions, and faith. Your impact grows stronger because of your commitment to God and your love for others. It requires daily surrender and sacrifice, but it's worth it. The power of your words and actions will touch others and create a ripple effect that will ultimately last for generations.In this episode, we are so blessed to be joined by the CEO of World VISION, Richard Stearns. Richard believes Christian leaders are called to be different because their leadership serves as a testament to the reality of the gospel message.“You may be a pastor and think you've already surrendered. But surrender is a daily thing. You've got to surrender your church growth, you've got to surrender your church giving, you've got to surrender your sermons, and just say, ‘Lord, not my will, but Thy will. Help me to stay faithful and be the kind of leader you want me to be.'”-Richard StearnsWe hope that this episode has provided you with some new insights into becoming a more effective leader. Now is the time to be the change we wish to see in the world!By the end of this episode, you will learn:How to place Christ at the center of Christian leadership valuesThe challenge of surrendering your will to GodThe importance of humility in leadershipStrategies for navigating secular or sacred spaces as a leaderThe World Vision Organization's efforts in helping communities lift themselves out of povertySome insights from his book “Lead Like It Matters to God”--If you'd like a copy of this book along with its study guide, listen to this podcast and use the promo code "MCL22" to get a discount of 30% with free shipping through ivpress.com. Promo runs from June 7 to June 21, 2022And so much more…Resources Mentioned:Know more about World Vision: worldvision.orgRichard's Bio:: Richard StearnsFollow Richard on Twitter: @RichStearns.Book Info: Lead Like It Matters to GodPress Kit: Press-KitsOther Episodes You May be Interested In:How to Nurture Female Leaders in Your Church with Kadi ColeThe Role of a Pastor As a Shepherd with Tom NelsonSmall Church, Big Impact with Karl Vaters=======Tithely provides the tools you need to engage with your church online, stay connected, increase generosity, and simplify the lives of your staff.With tools like text and email messaging, custom church apps and websites, church management software, digital giving, and so much more… it's no wonder over 37,000 churches in 50 countries trust Tithely to help run their church.Learn more at https://tithely.com

If you're looking for opportunities to remove some of the pressures of pastoring while still honoring God and being faithful in your ministry, then this conversation is for you. In this episode of FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Richard Stearns, president emeritus of World Vision, as they discuss the gift of value-driven leadership that can transform your life and ministry.Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more at http://PastorServe.org/networkSome key takeaways from this conversation:Rich Stearns on success-driven culture: "We are breathing this colorless, odorless gas of success that we almost don't even notice, because it's just everywhere. And then you have to ask the fundamental question, Does God care if we're successful? Does he want us to be successful? Or is there something else?"Rich Stearns on trusting God with the outcomes: “Once you've surrendered the outcomes...it's very liberating. It's very freeing, because it no longer depends on me. God is just calling me to be faithful, to take the gifts and talents he's given me and to use them with diligence, and do the best I can.”Rich Stearns on balance in life and ministry: "You need balance in your life. You need time with your family, you need time to recharge your batteries, you need to delegate things to other people made in the image of God who are gifted and called. You have to extract yourself from certain decisions and certain meetings and say, I'm just going to trust the people around me to do it."----------------Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the entire Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide (Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our amazing guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how that episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your regular staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.)Love well, live well, and lead well  ----------------Complimentary 1-hour Coaching Session for Pastors http://PastorServe.org/freesession----------------Follow PastorServeLinkedIn http://linkedin.com/company/pastorserveTwitter http://twitter.com/pastorserveInstagram http://instagram.com/pastorserveFacebook http://facebook.com/pastorserve----------------Connect with Jason DayeLinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/jasondayeInstagram http://instagram.com/jasondaye

This podcast series brings leaders like you the type of excellent leadership insights offered at the annual Outcomes Conference. Richard Stearns President Emeritus of World Vision joins us today about his latest book and the 17 values that he outlines in the book. This episode is sponsored by iDonate. https://idonate.com/

This weekend, Tyler sits down with his mentor, Richard Stearns, to discuss the importance of being ambassadors for Jesus in the workplace. Whether your workplace is the home, in school as a student, or in a vocation, most of our time is spent "at work" in one way or another. How can we live with Jesus, being faithful to the calling to be "ambassadors for Christ" wherever we work? Richard Stearns, a past president of Parker Brothers and Lenox, Inc., and of World Vision United States, an international Christian relief charity, offers wisdom from his career that will give you practical inspiration to Love the 'Ville in your workplace.

Richard Stearns is president emeritus of World Vision US, where he served as president for twenty years, traveling more than three million miles as an advocate for the world's poor. Before leading the Christian relief and development organization, he was a corporate CEO at both Parker Brothers and Lenox. His bestselling book The Hole in Our Gospel was named the 2010 Christian Book of the Year. He also wrote Unfinished, as well as two books with his wife, Reneé—a children's Bible storybook, God's Love For You, and a 90-day devotional, He Walks Among Us. Through his work with World Vision and beyond, Stearns has served as a prophetic voice, calling on the American church to respond to the AIDS pandemic in the early 2000s and later raising awareness of the global refugee crisis and global poverty. As a thought leader, he has appeared regularly in media outlets such as Christianity Today, FOX News, CNN, NPR, Charisma News, and Relevant magazine. Among the honors Stearns received for his humanitarian service are five honorary doctoral degrees, the Julia Vadala Taft Outstanding Leadership Award from InterAction, and the Christian Leadership Alliance's highest honor. Stearns holds a BA in neurobiology from Cornell University and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Reneé, have five adult children and six grandchildren, and live in Bellevue, Washington. Episode Talking Points Becoming the CEO of Parker Brothers at age 33 Early success Getting fired from multiple positions How God uses our pasts to prepare us for the future Being the President of World Vision for twenty years What real leadership looks like Resources: Lead Like it Matters to God The Hole in Our Gospel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-monday-christian/support

Richard Sterns became the CEO of Parker Bros. Games when he was 33 years old. But a few years later, the executive team was turned over. It was the event that brought him closer to God...and unfortunately, wasn't the first time it was going to happen. Over a decade and several leadership positions later, he got a phone call that changed his life. In this episode, he tells us about the lessons he learned about business and God through it all. Recommended Resources: • Lead Like it Matters to God by Richard Stearns • The Wisdom of Crowds by James Surowiecki Learn more about World Vision here: www.worldvision.org Listen via Android devices: https://bit.ly/eternal-roi-google Listen via Apple devices: https://bit.ly/eternal-roi Learn more about His Way at Work at www.HWAW.com

Richard Stearns joins the pod to talk about his new book, Lead Like it Matters to God. In the conversation, we talk about how success can become an idol, the difference between faithfulness and failure, and how churches can better connect what happens on in worship on Sunday to what happens during the workweek on Monday. Richard Stearns is president emeritus of World Vision US, where he served as president for twenty years, traveling more than three million miles as an advocate for the world's poor. Before leading the Christian relief and development organization, he was a corporate CEO at both Parker Brothers and Lenox. His bestselling book The Hole in Our Gospel was named the 2010 Christian Book of the Year.  Among the honors Stearns received for his humanitarian service are five honorary doctoral degrees, the Julia Vadala Taft Outstanding Leadership Award from InterAction, and the Christian Leadership Alliance's highest honor.  He and his wife, Reneé, have five adult children and six grandchildren, and live in Bellevue, Washington.

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 In the first hour of today's show Kerby speaks with Richard Stearns, president emeritus of World Vision US. Richard served as president for twenty years, traveling more than three million miles as an advocate for the world's poor. He shares his new book, Lead Like it Matters to God. Then Kerby shares […]

Can a book change your life?  Today I'm answering that question with my good friend, Shannan Martin. Shannan is a speaker and writer who found her voice in the country and her story in the city. Shannan, her jail-chaplain husband, Cory, and their kids, live as grateful neighbors in Goshen, Indiana. She's also one of my favorite teachers who is constantly nudging me to follow God more fully and pursue Jesus and justice in real, tangible ways. But as you might remember me mentioning a few episodes back, when I recommended her Instagram account as my not-so-guilty-pleasure, she also points me to hope, tells me about the cutest things I can find at Dollar General, and shares my love for chips and queso. And today we're bringing all of those things to the table (or the couch, as the case may be) as we share some of the books that have changed our hearts and our lives over the years. Of course, because this is The Couch, where rabbit trails and side notes are always welcome, we also get into quite a few TV shows, a spinach artichoke dip from ALDI, and the merits of one Will Arnett. This might just be one of my favorite episodes yet, and I know you're going to love it too. Let's get to it! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle The Hole in Our Gospel by Richard Stearns (this one is just $1.99 on Kindle) Never Change by Elizabeth Berg Cold Tangerines by Shauna Niequist (and also Bittersweet) Interrupted by Jen Hatmaker Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson (this is the young adult adaptation I read) How the Word is Passed by Clint Smith Harry Potter & the Sorceror's Stone by J.K. Rowling (free on Kindle, FYI) Abuelita Faith by Kat Armas Believing God by Beth Moore For a full list of the books that have changed my life (so far), click here. ALSO MENTIONED: The Ministry of Ordinary Places by Shannan Martin The Very Good Gospel by Lisa Sharon Harper Dear White Peacemakers by Osheta Moore Jesus & John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby NOT-SO-GUILTY PLEASURES: Family Reunion (Netflix series) Spinach artichoke tzatziki dip from ALDI Seasonal banners on my mantel DON'T FORGET: Join The Couch on Facebook! It's so much fun! Find Shannan on Instagram at @shannanwrites or on Twitter at @shannanwrites. You can also sign up for her newsletter here. And, of course, you can find me on Instagram at @marycarver or at marycarver.com. Welcome to The Couch! This post includes affiliate links. This means that if you click and purchase, I might receive a small commission at no extra charge to you.

Richard Stearns is President Emeritus of World Vision US. He was the longest-serving president in World Vision's history, from 1998-2018. Prior to that, he was a senior executive at Parker Brothers and then CEO of Lenox China. On this episode of Leading Forward, Rich joined Matthew Hall and Ben Dockery to discuss his most recent book, Lead Like it Matters to God: Values-Driven Leadership in a Success-Driven World. Links from this episode:@RichStearns (Twitter)Lead Like it Matters to God: Values-Driven Leadership in a Success-Driven WorldWorld VisionReview Leading Forward in Apple Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show.Keep up with the show on social media: Twitter // Facebook // Instagram

08/16/2021 Richard Stearns –President Emeritus of World Vision U.S., on leading with Christian values in a success-driven world.

This Tuesday, Amazon founder and the richest man on the planet, Jeff Bezos, entered space for the first time. This was the virgin flight for Blue Origin, the space travel company that Bezos founded, and lasted 10 minutes and 10 seconds. Bezos's trip came just days after billionaire Richard Branson reached the edge of space on board his Virgin Galactic rocket plane. The company currently has more than 600 reservations, a trip that costs his commercial passengers, $250,000 apiece. The company hopes to launch to the public next year. While the White House called Bezos's flight a “moment of American exceptionalism,” others have been less than thrilled to see the wealthiest in the country head into the heavens.  “Watching the coverage of the billionaires going to space and the notion that it may pave the way for all of us to go in the future. Can I just ask why they think everyone would want to go to space for 8 minutes? And how is this a good use of millions of $? How bout curing cancer?,” wrote former World Vision head Richard Stearns in a series of tweets. “It is estimated that Bezos spent $5.5 billion to achieve his space flight. That same amount of money could have brought clean water to 110 million people who currently have no access. It could also have given a $4000 raise to every one of Amazon's 1.3mm employees.” After his flight, Bezos thanked “every Amazon employee, and every Amazon customer. Because you guys paid for all this.” Bezos says he funds Blue Origin by selling $1 billion of Amazon stock annually. Mark J. Shelhamer is former chief scientist of NASA's Human Research Program. He is professor of otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, at Johns Hopkins University, where he is also director of the Human Spaceflight Lab. He most recently also became the director and founder of the Bioastronautics@Hopkins initiative. Shelhamer has been involved in human spaceflight research since the 1980s and serves as an adviser to commercial spaceflight federation. Shelhamer joined global media manager Morgan Lee and executive editor Ted Olsen to discuss whether Christians should celebrate billionaires in space, why not everyone was a fan of spaceflight when it first took off, and and how working in this industry has affected his relationship with God. What is Quick to Listen? Read more Rate Quick to Listen on Apple Podcasts Follow the podcast on Twitter Follow our hosts on Twitter: Morgan Lee and Ted Olsen Read an essay from Mark Shelhamer Music by Sweeps Quick to Listen is produced by Morgan Lee and Matt Linder The transcript is edited by Faith Ndlovu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How often do we make our plans only to have them suddenly come crumbling down. But what if our crashing plans is part of God's purposes to direct us onto the path He has for us? Certainly that is one perspective if we look at our life through the lens of Proverbs 16:9, which states that "We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps."Nothing could ring truer of this verse than Richard Stearns' life, which is truly a classic story of man's big plans being rerouted by God's bigger blessings.On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I chat with Richard Stearns, President Emeritus of World Vision USA about the way God took him as young man determined to get into an Ivy League college and corporate success story to a man committed to Jesus, his wife, and twenty years of advocating for the orphaned, the widowed, the sick, and the hungry. His story will renew your hope in God's transforming work and fill you afresh with a sense of awe at how He works. Yes, my friend, God isn't done in our stories and has not quit working in the lives of those we deeply love.Richard Stearns currently serves as President Emeritus for World Vision U.S. after retiring at the end of 2018. He was the longest-serving president of World Vision. Stearns is the second of two children of working-class parents in Syracuse, New York. He worked his way through Cornell University, earning a bachelor's degree in neurobiology in 1973. After receiving a master's degree in business administration from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, Stearns began a career in marketing for several Fortune 500 companies. In 1998, Stearns accepted the role of President at World Vision US. He has traveled to more than 40 of the nearly 100 countries where World Vision works. His wife Renee, a lawyer by training, also travels and speaks on behalf of World Vision. The couple has five children. In 2021 he published his latest book, Lead Like it Matters to God: Values-Driven Leadership in a Success-Driven World.Helpful LinksLead Like it Matters to God by Richard SternsLearn More about Life CoachingJoin the SisterhoodIf you are blessed by our podcast and ministry, we invite you to become a Sisterhood Member as a way of supporting our work. You'll gain access to our digital library full of resources that will help you have a fresh encounter with God and His Word. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The former CEO and president of World Vision US for twenty years, Richard Stearns joins us today for a conversation about global suffering and God's sovereignty and mystery through it all. We talk about Rich's new book, Lead Like it Matters to God, and how Rich led World Vision through the HIV/AIDS crisis. Rich Twitter: @RichStearns Lead Like it Matters to God: https://amzn.com/0830847308 The Hole in Our Gospel: https://amzn.com/0785229183 He Walks Among Us: https://amzn.com/1400321867 La Misma Luna Movie: https://amzn.com/B001CQOGM4 Tera IG: @terabradham Tera Website: terabradham.com Heal Website: thehealministry.com

Richard Stearns is President Emeritus of World Vision, where he served as president for 20 years. Prior to that, he was CEO at both Parker Brothers and Lenox. Rich is the author of five books, including The Hole in Our Gospel which was the 2010 Christian book of the year. In his latest book, Lead Like it Matters to God, he offers a refreshing Jesus-centered approach to life and leadership, shared through his own story of successes and failures. He is a humble, thoughtful man, with a wonderful sense of humor, who will most certainly bless you as he shares with vulnerability from his own life experiences. Rich and his wife, Reneé, live in Bellevue, Washington and have five children and seven grandchildren.

Richard Stearns was President of World Vision USA for 20 years. In this in-depth interview with Premier Christianity's Sam Hailes, he talks about his unexpected calling into the ministry and how he felt completely unprepared and ill-equipped for the role. "I knew nothing about poverty and I remember saying 'Lord I don't know what to do'. It was almost like the Lord said to me 'that's exactly where I want you - dependent on me." Richard also explains how he was able to generate millions of dollars in fundraising for the charity, why Donald Trump's "rhetoric" around refugees has hurt their work and the various challenges which Covid-19 has brought. Richard says the many good news stories about the reduction in poverty are "too often untold". For example, the number of children dying from preventable causes has halved in the past 25 years he says, explaining that he believes charities need to broadcast their successes as much as their pleas for support.  The Profile is brought to you in association with  Premier Christianity magazine. Subscribe now for £4.95/month

At the core of our faith is the knowledge that we are broken people, incapable of restoring our relationship with God, or with each other, through our own efforts alone. And that admission of our own brokenness is foundational to understanding and navigating our relationship with God and with those around us—including those in our workplaces. Our vertical relationship with God can only be restored when we repent of our sins and accept God’s forgiveness, made possible through Christ’s atoning death. The process goes like this: sin → repentance → forgiveness → restoration. Through repentance and forgiveness, that which was broken becomes whole again. It is restored. God’s model of forgiveness and restoration can also transform the horizontal relationships we have with family, friends, spouses, coworkers, and even enemies. These human relationships always manifest some degree of brokenness due to our sinful nature. _ Adapted from Lead Like it Matters to God by Richard Stearns. Copyright (c) 2021 by Richard E. Sterns. Used by permission of InterVarsity Press, Downers Grove, IL. www.ivpress.com

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Today’s Guests Bart Millard – MercyMe After four years, MercyMe has a new album out today! It is called “Inhale/Exhale.” Bart is here today to tell us all about it and more! For more information on the album, click here. Richard Stearns – Author of “Lead Like It Matters to God” In “Lead Like it Matters […] The post A New Album and a Proud Father | Value-Driven Leadership in a Success-Driven World appeared first on The Reconnect with Carmen | Engaging Culture from a Christian Worldview.

MercyMe's Bart Millard talks about about some of the songs from MercyMe's new album "Inhale Exhale" and the joy of having his son join on the project.  Richard Stearns, author of "Lead Like It Matters To God," talks about God's call upon Christian leaders.

MercyMe's Bart Millard talks about about some of the songs from MercyMe's new album "Inhale Exhale" and the joy of having his son join on the project.  Richard Stearns, author of "Lead Like It Matters To God," talks about God's call upon Christian leaders.

Today we talk to someone who has truly led a kingdom life. Richard Stearns enjoyed a successful corporate career at Parker Brothers, Gillette, and as the CEO of Lenox. But God called him to leave it all to become the president and CEO of World Vision. In his book Lead Like it Matters To God Richard shares the driving force behind success. Listen in to today's episode to avoid the pitfalls of success-driven leadership and how you can apply these principles today to create lasting value in your life today. ( links below are affiliate links ) get the book: https://amzn.to/3ntetFb Click here to support our podcast and support missions. Free merch included --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/millennialonmission/support

Richard Stearns is a leader who has been tested as a CEO in both secular companies and also as the head of one of the world’s largest Christian ministries. After stints as CEO of Parker Brothers and then Lenox, Stearns accepted the invitation to leave his corporate career to become the president of World Vision US, where he became the longest serving president in their seventy-year history. During his tenure there he implemented corporate best practices, lowering overheads while tripling revenues. His leadership in calling the American church to respond to some of the greatest crises of our time, notably the HIV and AIDS pandemic, and the global refugee crisis, challenged Christians to embrace a bold vision for compassion, mercy, and justice. In Lead Like It Matters to God, Stearns shares the leadership principles he has learned over the course of his remarkable career. As a leader who has navigated both secular and sacred spaces, Stearns claims that the values Christian leaders embrace in their workplaces are actually more important than the results they achieve―that God is more concerned about a leader's character than a leader's success. With wisdom, wit, and biblical teaching, Stearns shares captivating stories of his life journey and unpacks seventeen crucial values that can transform leaders and their organizations. When leaders embody values such as integrity, courage, excellence, forgiveness, humility, surrender, balance, generosity, perseverance, love, and encouragement, they not only improve their witness for Christ, they also shape institutions, influence culture, improve team performance, and create healthy workplaces where people can flourish. Through this book, Stearns will inspire a new generation of Christian leaders to boldly take their values into their workplaces to tangibly demonstrate the character of Christ, the love of Christ, and the truth of Christ as they live out their faith in full view of others.

This week Scott Dawson Speaks with World Vision President Emeritus, Richard Stearns about his new book, "Lead Like It Matters to God". As President Emeritus of World Vision U.S., Rich Stearns continues to share his leadership influence by writing and speaking on behalf of the organization. He had the longest tenure of any president in its global history, serving from 1998 to 2018. Over his two decades with the organization, Rich built a strong leadership team focused on bringing corporate best practices to the nonprofit sector. Logging 3 million air miles, he traveled to more than 60 of the nearly 100 countries in which World Vision has a presence. He served as a prophetic voice, calling on the American church to respond to the AIDS pandemic in the early 2000s and later raising awareness of the global refugee crisis and global poverty. As a thought leader, Rich appeared regularly in media outlets such as Christianity Today, FOX News, CNN, NPR, Charisma News, and Relevant magazine.

(00:00-08:43): Brian discussed Erika Edwards NBC News article, “CDC: Pfizer and Moderna Covid vaccines found 90 percent effective in 'real-world' study.” He also chatted about Eric Geiger's blog post, “3 Ways Christians Should Live in a Politically Divisive Time.” (08:43-18:32): John Fuller, Vice President of the Audio team at Focus on the Family and Co-Host of the Focus on the Family Daily Broadcast, heard weekdays at 11:30am on AM 1160, joined Brian to chat about the hope of Easter and trusting God during the pandemic.  Learn more about Focus on the Family at focusonthefamily.com (18:32-25:39): Brian shared his thoughts on Bonnie Kristian's Christianity Today article, “Is Religious Liberty Really a Dance With the Devil?” (25:39-33:37): Brian commented on Reagan Rose's tweet, “The simple choice of picking up your Bible before you pick up your phone in the morning is a cosmic act of defiance against your own sinful heart.” (33:37-42:37): Brian discussed Jackson Elliott's article at The Roys Report, “Instagram Account PreachersNSneakers Reveals Pricey Clothing of Celebrity Pastors.” He also unpacked Jen Wilkin's Christianity Today article, “Scriptural Meditation Promises Something Better than Zen.” (42:37-1:00:25): Richard Stearns, President Emeritus of World Vision US and Author of The Hole in Our Gospel, joined Brian to chat about his new book, Lead Like It Matters to God: Values-Driven Leadership in a Success-Driven World. Learn more about Rich and his book at ivpress.com (1:00:25-1:09:17): Brian shared his thoughts on Tom Hanks' Wall Street Journal article, “Tom Hanks on the Pandemic Year: Never Play Solitaire Again.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharing the principles he has learned over a remarkable corporate and ministry career, Richard Stearns offers seventeen crucial values that equip godly leaders to be effective at any level. When leaders demonstrate these transformative ideals, they not only improve their witness for Christ, they shape institutions, influence culture, and create healthy workplaces where people can flourish. Listen in as I discuss Stearn's new book Lead Like It Matters to God: Values-Driven Leadership in a Success-Driven World (InterVarsity Press, 2021) Zach McCulley (@zamccull) is a historian of religion and literary cultures in early modern England and PhD candidate in History at Queen's University Belfast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

Sharing the principles he has learned over a remarkable corporate and ministry career, Richard Stearns offers seventeen crucial values that equip godly leaders to be effective at any level. When leaders demonstrate these transformative ideals, they not only improve their witness for Christ, they shape institutions, influence culture, and create healthy workplaces where people can flourish. Listen in as I discuss Stearn's new book Lead Like It Matters to God: Values-Driven Leadership in a Success-Driven World (InterVarsity Press, 2021) Zach McCulley (@zamccull) is a historian of religion and literary cultures in early modern England and PhD candidate in History at Queen's University Belfast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Learn how to become a value-driven leader in a success-driven world. Richard Stearns, president emeritus of World Vision US, a position in which he served for 20 years, shares what he has learned in various CEO positions and why it is important to be successful by being faithful to God instead of your goals. Learn to surrender, sacrifice and take your Christian character with you to work. Get your copy of Stearns' book "Lead Like It Matters to God" at https://www.ivpress.com/lead-like-it-matters-to-god. Listen to Dr. Greene's interview with Stearns on the Love Leads podcast about leading with humility.

Is evangelical purity culture to blame for the murder of eight people at spas in Atlanta? Or is anti-Asian racism the cause? What about America’s gun culture or mental illness? Phil, Skye, and Christian discuss the many facets of the tragedy and get vulnerable about their own history with evangelicalism’s obsession with sex. Then, Skye talks with Richard Stearns, president emeritus of World Vision, about his new book on leadership. Stearns recalls his own battle with purity culture when he tried to convince evangelicals to fight the AIDS epidemic 20 years ago, and he discusses the lack of courageous leadership in many parts of the church today. Also this week—a News of the Butter update. https://religionnews.com/2021/03/17/atlanta-massage-parlor-murder-suspect-big-into-religion/ https://religiondispatches.org/dont-discount-evangelicalism-as-a-factor-in-racist-murder-of-asian-spa-workers-in-georgia/ https://www.relevantmagazine.com/current/nation/wrestling-with-misogyny-racism-and-toxic-purity-culture-in-the-wake-of-the-atlanta-shootings/ Podcast Phil references: https://bethebridge.com/episode-12-transition-in-proximity-to-whiteness-with-dante-stewart/

Today on the show we are talking to Richard Stearns. Richard Stearns began his career at the Gillette Company, from there he went to Parker Brothers and was appointed president of the company in 1984. In 1985 he became the vice president of the Franklin Mint. He joined Lenox in 1987 as president of Lenox Collections. In 1995, he was named president and chief executive officer of Lenox Inc. In 1998, he became the president of WorldVision. Rich is about to release a brand new book, 'Lead Like It Matters To God.' You can connect with Rich on Twitter at @richstearns and on Facebook. We would love to connect with you on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Make sure to check out our YouTube page to watch today's interview. Next week, we've got a brand new interview with AJ Swoboda about his latest book, 'After Doubt: How To Question Your Faith Without Losing It.'

Character is more important to God than accomplishments. In this podcast, Rich Stearns explores a critical leadership question: How should Christian leaders live out their faith at work? Over the course of his career, Rich Stearns has been a CEO of a toy company, a luxury goods company, and a large Christian ministry. On each episode, he'll be talking with a seasoned Christian leader to explore their leadership journey, and they values and qualities they believe to be most important in a leader.

More than 1 billion people in the world today have less than $1 available to them to meet all of their physical needs for the...

Each of us is on a journey to discover our purpose in life. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Richard Stearns about how that journey can...

Richard Stearns, the president of world vision wrote a book called the hole in the gospel. Chapter 25 of that book is titled Time Talent and Treasure. He talks about how many don’t really have a sense of what they have to offer. That they are willing to sign up and show up but are confused about just what they might possess that could be of value to God’s kingdom. So one of the traditional ways to think about this involves looking at the 3 t’s—time, talent, and treasure. Each of us has resources in all three of these categories, and we often have far more to offer than we think.   Of all three, time is the one we all get equal portions of. Time is a finite resource, most of us waste a lot of it.

Series: UnstuckHelping the ImpoverishedVarious The Unstuck series is designed to help the church engage people trapped in circumstances that make it hard to hear the gospel. Poverty is complex, and there are not quick fixes. why is there poverty?· Misfortune· Generational/Cultural· Injustice· Lack of Essential Resources Wealth and Poverty Identifying with poverty is difficult because we are so rich. If your household makes 25,000 a year, you are in the top 10% of the world. If you make 50,000 a year you are in the top 1%. 93% of the families of the world do not have a car. In 1820 rich nations had four times the amount of wealth that poor nations had. In 2020 rich nations have 75 times as much. (Richard Stearns, The Hole in our Gospel) Prosperity theology and poverty theology are both incorrect views of God’s gifts to us. A proper theology of wealth is one of stewardship. Your resources have been entrusted to you for His purposes. The struggle to engage poverty 1. “The problem is too big” 2. “Most of the poor are too far away” 3. “It is the government’s job” 4. “I am concerned about people’s souls more than social ills.” Mercy ministries and gospel proclamation should be partners not adversaries. Why should we be involved? 1. God cares2. Image bearers are in need of help3. It could be us.4. Fellow Christians are in need of help5. Faith requires action6. Mercy ministry is an effective gospel platform How can we help? 1. Open your eyes to the needs of others2. Actively pray for those in need3. Budget some money to help others locally4. Model mercy ministry for your children 5. Partner with those who are actively engaging Today’s Takeaways:

Love leads with humility. This is one of the many lessons Richard Stearns, President of World vision, learned early in his career. Listen as he tells his story as CEO for Fortune 500 companies to God leading him to World Vision. Stearns teaches the first lesson in leadership is humility. Then encourages you to be a leader who inspires people.

What's it like to make a decision knowing that countless children may live or die based on what you decide? The question may sound impossibly weighty—but as president of the humanitarian relief organization World Vision, Richard Stearns faces it almost every day. That wasn't always the case. Before serving at World Vision, Stearns held a series of high-powered executive positions at such companies as toy and game manufacturer Parker Brothers and luxury dinnerware company Lenox. When the position at World Vision opened, he was sure it wasn't for him. But that's when he says God started to “lay down tracks” that would lead him toward his calling. On today's episode of The Calling, Stearns took time to sit down with host Richard Clark and discuss making the leap from business to non-profit work, how he deals with the weight of his responsibilities, and what joining World Vision taught him about the relationship between vocation and obedience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Founded less than 70 years ago, today World Vision is one the largest nonprofits in America. But its work primarily focuses outside of the US. Throughout its history, the organization has helped Vietnamese refugees, those devastated by the Ethiopian famine, the African AIDS crisis, and those affected by the Syrian civil war. Its sponsor child program assists one million children, in addition to the millions reached by its community health, microlending, and clean water work. In recent years, due to a combination of economic development and humanitarian work, more and more people around the globe have emerged out of poverty. But those left behind are increasingly those who live in countries marred by incompetent governments or corrupt regimes, says Richard Stearns, who is currently serving his 20th year as president of World Vision. “There’s kind of a conundrum that we face,” said Stearns. “Countries that have all those human rights abuses and challenges happen to be the places where the most vulnerable people live so we tend to work in those places because we feel like God has called our organization to the most vulnerable.” Stearns joined assistant editor Morgan Lee and editor in chief Mark Galli to discuss World Vision’s plan on how not to create dependency, how evangelism factors into their work, and what India’s decision to shutdown Compassion International means for his organization.

Welcome to Leading Good, the podcast for leaders of social impact brands, social enterprise and nonprofits. Each episode is hosted by Leading Good co-creators, Rod Arnold & Hugh Weber, and features a leading voice in the social good sector. In this episode, Rod Arnold interviews Richard Stearns, best-selling author and President of World Vision. To join the Leading Good Leaders Forum, visit LeadingGood.com

As a church, one of our core values is making a difference on a global scale—how can we an impact where it’s needed most? Richard Stearns, President of World Vision, speaks to us on how coming together in a small way can lead to making a big difference.

Indiana Wesleyan University welcomes it's 14th inductee, Richard Stearns, to the Society of World Changers, in Chapel on Wednesday, April 12th, 2017.

Indiana Wesleyan University welcomes it's 14th inductee, Richard Stearns, to the Society of World Changers, in Chapel on Wednesday, April 12th, 2017.

We're in the middle of the largest refugee crisis since World War II, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed by what is happening all over the world. As we consider how we can respond both in action and in awareness, we hope you're encouraged by these two conversations with Richard Stearns of World Vision and Jeremy Courtney of Preemptive Love Coalition. 

A couple of years ago I read the book The Hole in Our Gospel by Richard Stearns and it greatly impacted me. It enlarged my view on fatherhood. Ephesians 3:14-15 has the same affect. “For this reason, I bow my knees before the Father, (15) Whom every family in Heaven and on Earth is named.”

2011/05/10. Two students reflect on their experiences on engaging the culture and changing the world. Richard Stearns then talks about living out the whole of the gospel by recognizing we often have holes in the gospel we understand.

2011/05/10. Two students reflect on their experiences on engaging the culture and changing the world. Richard Stearns then talks about living out the whole of the gospel by recognizing we often have holes in the gospel we understand.

2011/05/10. Richard Stearns and Steve Haas discuss what it means to be a church leader and how to bring the church into serving the poor and needy with the resources they have been blessed with. The floor is then opened to questions from the audience.

2011/05/10. Steve Haas, Vice President of World Vision, and Richard Stearns, President of World Vision USA, answer questions from the audience regarding the topic of what a Christian's role is in defending the poor and needy.

2011/05/10. Steve Haas, Vice President of World Vision, and Richard Stearns, President of World Vision USA, answer questions from the audience regarding the topic of what a Christian's role is in defending the poor and needy.

2011/05/10. Richard Stearns and Steve Haas discuss what it means to be a church leader and how to bring the church into serving the poor and needy with the resources they have been blessed with. The floor is then opened to questions from the audience.