Fruit at Work

by Chris Evans, C. William Pollard (Foreword)

Do you feel as though you have to choose between growing spiritually and growing professionally? Does it seem like the pursuit of profit conflicts with honoring God’s principles? Does your work environment undermine your faith and core values?

Join successful entrepreneur Chris Evans as he explores how to develop the fruit described in the Bible and uncovers a natural and sustainable way to grow and demonstrate your faith at work. Written in a clear, easy-to-read style, Fruit at Work gives the specific meaning of each word, provides biblical examples, and shares workplace stories where the fruit of the Spirit is having a dynamic impact.

Fruit at Work is for people at any level of employment who seek a spiritual life that resonates not only in their personal lives, but also in their work. Evans provides guidance for tough situations such as managerial decisions, the need for approval, patience with coworkers, job loss, distraction, team dynamics, and job satisfaction. Here is a new vision for work relationships—one based in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

When spiritual fruit is growing in you, your clients and coworkers will notice. As the Holy Spirit transforms you, you’ll discover a closer walk with God and a transformed workplace.

Genres: Business, Christian, Leadership, Faith, Nonfiction, Christianity

162 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 16, 2012

About the author

I have been a founding entrepreneur at several successful high tech ventures and have also served on the boards of several companies, non-profits, and ministries. As a Christian in business, I'm keenly aware of the challenge of living out our faith in the workplace. I developed much of the material for Fruit at Work when my pastor asked me to develop and teach a bible study on faith in the workplace. The work was so rewarding, and the reaction from the participants was so strong that I decided to publish it as a book.

Since its publication, I've had some terrific conversations with other Christians in business and look forward to blogging more about the topic at the book's web site: www.fruitatwork.org

Reviews

[John Caves · Rating 4 out of 5]

Got this book at Truth at Work conference. I enjoyed the concept of living the "fruits of the Spirit" at work. Great reminder that living a Christ centered life will make a positive impact on one's co-workers.

[Tina · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a reminder of the fruits of the spirit with tips on how they are helpful in work situations.

[Todd · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very thoughtful application of Galatians 5:22-23 to the workplace. As is the case with all aspects of life, the Gospel is transformative and the workplace is not an exception either. It isn't formulaic, but authentic. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control are fruit of a spirit that understands God's love.

[Brian Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a really helpful and insightful book, filled with application ideas for Christians in the business environment. I used it as a devotional (one chapter each morning), and it was so encouraging I think I will do the same thing again at some point in the future.