For years on this show, we’ve talked about how our workplaces are mission fields. But what happens when that mission field expands beyond the office and into the community? 

In this episode, Jim shares a personal and unexpected step of faith: running for mayor of his small town in Missouri. After years of encouraging believers to live out their faith at work, he realized it was time to put those same principles into action in the public square. 

This isn’t about politics. It’s about obedience, servant leadership, and the responsibility Jesus followers have to bring God-honoring influence wherever He places them. 

In this episode, you’ll hear: 

• Why believers stepping away from civic leadership has had serious consequences 

• How God used an unexpected move to a small town to create influence and opportunity 

• The principle that everyone around us should benefit from our faith in Jesus 

• Why complaining about problems in our communities isn’t enough 

• How workplace skills – leadership, management, relationships – can be used to serve cities and communities 

• A challenge for believers to consider how God might be calling them to lead locally 

Jim reminds us that ministry is often messy. But whether your mission field is an office, a business, or even city hall, God calls His people to step forward – not shrink back. 

If you’re frustrated by what you see in your workplace, community, or culture, this episode invites you to ask a simple but powerful question: 

Am I willing to be part of the solution God is calling for? 

Because no matter your title or profession, your workplace is your mission field, and through it, you can help your community flourish. 

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Featuring: Jim Brangenberg 

Ministry: iWork4Him Ministries 

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