Running head: THEMATIC INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING 1
Thematic Integration of Faith and Learning
Student Name
Institutional Affiliation
Instructor
Course Title
Date
THEMATIC INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING 2
Thematic Integration of Faith and Learning
Overview: Significance of thematic integration of faith and learning to business success
Faith and learning comprise of an inherent and permanent relationship towards success in
business. Different scholars, as well as the thriving business individuals, welcome the fact that
commitment towards lifelong learning is essential to personal alongside professional success.
However, the essentiality regarding faith is not documented as well. The document will focus on
the intricate connection that religion has towards various active businesses in addition to the
entrepreneurs as well as how the acceptable practices regarding the market can be forged.
The current research studies provide explanations to the pivotal effects that faith and learning can
have on the entrepreneurs who create the better part of the financial sector. Different researchers,
including Mitchell and the three colleagues of Baylor University, researched the relationship
between faith and the need to begin a business (Naughton and Specht, 2011).
The investigation is based on the examination regarding figures provided in the survey,
which queried about 1714 adults from the U.S. on religious habits. In a nutshell, the
entrepreneurs were discovered to be praying on regular occasions compared to the non-
entrepreneurs. The entrepreneurs were also found to have faith in higher levels than the non-
entrepreneurs. Again, the businessmen are found to have a belief that God directly listens and
answers their prayers. The research findings are found to be relevant due to the suggestions that
faith with a higher power is essential for the business development and entrepreneurial
profession as well. The study provides a logical truth that entrepreneurs are risk-takers and must
have faith in God to succeed in their businesses. Based on the mental level, taking such risks
towards business ownership requires an individual to develop a higher power of belief from God
THEMATIC INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING 3
to provide better guidance and assistance along with the business developments. However,
putting much money in business investment without faith might be haughty.
Nonetheless, more evidence to prove that faith is an essential aspect of business success
is considered. Neubert, together with his colleague called Steve Bradley, carried out an
investigation project based on the microfinance activities within Africa and Indonesia. The
research findings indicated that as people put more emphasis on their relationship with the higher
power, then the more they get engaged with other business individuals within the globe.
Consequentially, the investigators referred to the “spiritual capital” as an event discovered to
yield more tangible results (Naughton and Specht, 2011). The authors found that spiritual capital
provides different scenarios regarding innovation and creativity, more staff members, and higher
profitability. The provided incidences occurred even when the researchers ensured control for the
materials that could impact the information collected, such as skills, networks, and inherent
talents. Based on the effects of the data indicating a compelling connection between faith and
business success, it is essential to focus on how faith alongside the lifelong learning dedication to
self-development and excellence can affect the business success in general.
Nevertheless, different entrepreneurs, in addition to the business people have tried to
discuss the effects of faith on marketing performance and success. The individuals have also
demonstrated how they can conduct themselves to enable excellent results. This has created a lot
of impact on the success of the business performance. According to the Golden Rule which states
that “treat others in the same manner you want to be treated,” the authors have justified that the
platitude provides an authoritative and influential principle of faith (Forster and Oostenbrink,
2015). The policy offers proper guidance to the entrepreneurs and business individuals in relation
to their employees during periods of retrenchment.
THEMATIC INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING 4
The researchers’ findings provide a revealing sentiment demonstrating the essentialities
of how faith impacts business performance and success. Therefore, holding the entrepreneurs and
business professionals in healthy levels of conduct and service results to kindness and
compassion through good association. The business individuals who are focused to perform
greater things within the marketing environment research in different places and not just at the
bottom-line. Therefore, the professionals who consider serving others and the world make it
more accessible through faith and learning. Thus, the success of the business depends on the type
of trust and individual have towards the higher power. The research indicates a proper
connection between the high level of business ethics and the religiousness for different
entrepreneurs. Business ethics are essential for the success, longevity, and performance of the
business. However, shady enterprises are found to be profitable in short durations, thus not
regarded as suitable for the entrepreneurs.
Moreover, the Bible also states that what a person sows is the same that he will reap. It
means that any action of a business person and the dedication towards the performance can
determine the kind of results received at the end. The Bible quote from The New King James
(Galatians 6:7) demonstrates how humility, kindness, and faith towards the higher power can
result in several benefits. It also indicates how greed, evil, and corruption can lead to negative
impacts on individuals’ success. The current instance for the phenomenon is demonstrated
simply by the investment companies which perform under corrupted environments (Kraskowski,
2014). The period of corruption makes the firm suffers from predatory and destructive behaviors.
For example, the Weinstein Company suffered from a two-decade corruption period, which
resulted in its destructive behavior towards female importance. This meant that the firm created
its self-implosion.
THEMATIC INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING 5
The critical questions for the organizational and executive coaching success
There are several essential questions which can help in demonstrating that the learner
who has completed the course in thematic integration of faith and learning can effectively
synthesize the primary concepts in organizational as well as the executive coaching. One of the
essential questions that an individual can ask to effectively integrate the critical concepts in
executive coaching and organizational aspect is found within the centrality of faith in business
(Kraskowski, 2014). The question regards, “am I capable of coaching other business owners and
entrepreneurs on the need for faith and learning for effective business performance?” The
learner, upon completion of the course, should be capable of coaching various multi-million
businesses and provide proper advice to the entrepreneurs concerning the effects of having faith
for business success. No matter whom the entrepreneurs and business individuals are, the student
should be capable of encouraging them to install trust that one day they will reach the right
business performance. In case serving customers is the primary focus for the entrepreneurs and
business individuals, the learner should encourage them on the dependency towards the higher
power to effectively manage their business objective. The learner should also be at a position to
identify whether the businessmen and entrepreneurs love their customers more than supplying
them with the product. This will provide effective coaching on their business performance in
connection to the faith in God.
The other question should involve, “How can I serve or coach my customers and clients
effectively?” The highest knowledge that the learner should consider installing to ensure
completion of this question is a better association with the clients and customers (Keller, and
Alsdorf, 2012). The learner should, therefore, be at a point to effectively encourage the business
individuals and the entrepreneurs to dig deep into the business connection between them and
THEMATIC INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING 6
have faith in the highest power for success. In case the businessmen and entrepreneurs have
forced themselves towards managing the question, the learner should, therefore, focus on real
business matters. This will actively prioritize on the financial resources for more general
coaching. The learner should also identify the priority which concerns helping the clients’ to
forge a stronger connection with them. Therefore, the coaching will entail encouraging the
business leaders to consider hiring more representatives for the customer services or add more
support team.
Furthermore, another critical question to ask regards (Brox, 2014), “how can the business
change the world to become a better place to be in a specific way?” This question is also
considered essential, although it becomes tricky when the business deals with some products
such as alcohol or other human vices. Encouraging the business owners and entrepreneurs to
have faith in the most potent being for the business success with the company operating on such
products which can affect the life of the citizens is challenging. Again, the company might seem
to invest more on the luxury items that few business owners can afford such as manufacturing
handbags worth $30000. Since all organizations aim at making the world the right place to be,
they always depend on the obligation towards navigating the financial resources in the direction
of making the business performance effective. This occurs through charitable donations as well
as setting scholarship programs for underprivileged learners. Therefore, the learner should be
capable of recommending the best activities for the performing businesses and entrepreneurs to
match with the idea of making the world to be a better place for the settlement. Even if it
involves investing in luxury goods and expensive gifts for the betterment of the people, the
business leaders should be encouraged to consider the changes. The coaching should also relate
THEMATIC INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING 7
with the faith towards the highest to help the investing individuals on the connection between
business success and loyalty.
Nonetheless, the other question might involve “how better am I understanding the needs
of my workers, and if so, am I meeting them to achieve the business’ success?” The question is
based on the idea that a business owner can become successful based on the investment, and
according to the care, he or she might develop towards the other people within the organization.
Therefore, an entrepreneur or a business can only become stronger after ensuring the employees
are cared for, and their grievances are adequately addressed. The company which fails to honor
their employees should set themselves for the disloyalty, mediocrity and resentment. The
businesses which make the first impression towards the employees’ happiness and well-being
always prosper within the marketing platform. Just as it states, “care for another person as you
care for yourself,” the question would profoundly connect to the business leaders or
entrepreneurs’ religious standings to ensure the workers’ happiness is maintained. Addressing
the employees’ needs results in better performance for the business due to the motivational
aspects and empowerment for better performance (Leone, Keller, McAlister and Luo, 2006).
Therefore, the student can learn to ensure proper care for the business workers when coaching
the business owners as this would result in their performance success. Again, having faith in God
can also lead to better performance of the business, especially when the entrepreneurs become
religious and advise the workers to develop respect for the highest power.
Moreover, the other critical question that students should ask themselves upon
completion of the course to synthesize their understanding of the coaching and business
performance is based on the purposes of coaching. It regards, “am I capable of relating the
effectiveness of business performance to faith and learning, and do I understand the purpose of
THEMATIC INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING 8
coaching?” The question concerns with the understanding of the betterment of having faith in the
highest power and the consequences towards business success. Generally, trust and learning have
more significant connections to business success; therefore, business owners should be coached
on how to become religious to achieve success (Brox, 2014). Having completed the course and
capable of answering the question, the student will provide a logical truth that entrepreneurs are
risk-takers and must have faith in God to succeed in their businesses. The problem would give
the student the power to address the business issues regarding faith inclusion and learning
towards business success when coaching the entrepreneurs and investment owners.
Why organizational and executive coaching is essential for advancing God’s purposes on
businesses
Based on the concepts from Keller and Alsdorf (2012), there is a cohesive understanding
of how the organizational and executive coaching is vital for advancing the purposes of God
concerning the businesses on earth. However, the significance is dependent on the religious
beliefs of the coaches. According to the researchers’ concepts, coaching individuals often
integrate their faith into business practices. Therefore making the clients have a better
understanding that business performance is significantly related to trust in God (Keller, and
Alsdorf, 2012). Thus, faith in God influences coaching practice and performance of businesses in
the world.
Faith in God had a positive impact on the coach’s perception regarding self-worth.
Different coaches indeed act as agents of restoration by helping the business owners and
entrepreneurs to become what they aspire to be through believing in God. The coaches work on
behalf of and in obedience to God when advising the entrepreneurs and improving business
THEMATIC INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING 9
success. This implies that God’s purpose on business is getting advanced through the higher
calling alongside the great sense of fulfillment.
Having faith in God can also positively affect the perceptions of different people towards
their clients. Customers comprise of both business relationships and significant people created in
God’s image. Therefore, having a belief in Him sets a stage for better business performance
within the globe. God’s purpose regards enhancing the well-being of individuals through
business success. Therefore, a well-performing production is a resemblance to advancing His
objectives about the success of the business. The organizational and executive coaching
strategies regard to respect, and love for the clients rather than just practicing the coaching
techniques to ensure business success. It is part of advancing God’s purposes within the business
platform since God created human beings to show love and respect for another.
God has a plan and a purpose for every individual within the universe. There is a clear
indication that He is working through the organizational and executive coaching team to impact
the potent objectives in the lives of business owners and entrepreneurs. It is stated in the Bible
that God has planted a life vision which coaches are required to discover and fulfill (Naughton
and Specht, 2011). That is why the coaching has been regarded as how God’s purposes on
business performance can be advanced. It is because the coaches are required to discover the
business requirement which will be fulfilled by the clients when success is realized.
In most cases, business coaching starts with prayer sessions. Praying is part of the
coaching session development. It is believed that there is God’s presence within the coaching
period to indicate that His purpose regards providing support for the people to perform good
practices. Praying is a way of requesting God to offer helpful ideas during the coaching session.
Organizational and executive coaches assist the business clients in progressing in their
THEMATIC INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING 10
investment activities, and this is another purpose God is trying to impose on the committed
individuals (Forster and Oostenbrink, 2015).
Having trust in God during the coaching sessions relates to reasonable changes in the
business process. In addition to the creativity, resourceful, and wholeness of the business leaders
and entrepreneurs, the development of faith in God results in performance success and good
yield for the business. God provides betterment for the business owners within the universe; it is
only trust required to access to His blessings. Therefore, through the organizational and
executive coaching programs, the advisors can encourage the clients to develop faith in God for
excellent business performance.
The coaching individuals use the Bible in most cases to advise the entrepreneurs on the
connection between the highest power and business success. The Bible helps in imparting
wisdom to the coaches who are encouraged to share their ideas with the business leaders for
success. It indicates that God has a purpose for improving the businesses based on the wisdom
acquired from the coaches. Having faith towards God also influence the kind of questions
directed to the clients. The coaches often find on the value-addition questions such as “how can
you achieve integrity in this business field? What do you believe is the higher purpose for the
business?” The items can open new methods for critical thinking and reasoning for the
entrepreneurs and business owners to ensure business success (Keller, and Alsdorf, 2012).
In a nutshell, organizational and executive coaching is a way of advancing the purposes
of God towards business success. The instances involve having faith in the highest power as it
relates to the better performance of the market. Coaches consider starting their sessions with a
prayer, referencing wisdom through the word of God, asking creative questions to clients, proper
treatment, and presentation to clients to advance God’s purposes on business. Therefore, having
THEMATIC INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING 11
a belief in God can significantly impact the performance of the company since organizational
and executive coaches are the light and salt for bringing faith into the marketing profession.
THEMATIC INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING 12
Reference
Brox. (2014, January). 6 Questions to ask yourself when confronted with ethical issues.
Retrieved from questions confronted with ethical issues:
http://www.refreshleadership.com/index.php.2014/01/6-questions-confronted-ethical-
issues/
Forster and Oostenbrink. (2015). Where is the Church on Mondays? Awakening the Church to
the theology and practice of ministry and mission in the marketplace. In die Skriflig,
49(3), 1-8.
Keller and Alsdorf (2012). Every God Endeavour: Connecting your work to God's plan for the
World. UK: Hachette.
Kraskowski. (2014, January 3). Why faith belongs in your workplace. Retrieved from an
entrepreneur: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article230590
Leone, Keller, McAlister, and Luo. (2006). Linking brand equity to customer equity. Journal of
service research, 9(2), 125-138.
Naughton and Specht. (2011). Leading wisely under challenging times: Three cases of faith and
business. Paulist Press.
