WorkMatters Messages

Elise Mitchell, President and CEO, Mitchell Communications Group About Elise Mitchell: Elise has over 20 years of experience in all aspects of corporate and agency public relations. She is President and CEO of Mitchell Communications Group and is a member of the prestigious PRSA College of Fellows.

John Roberts, President, DCS, J.B. Hunt Transport, will deliver a powerful faith-at-work testimony at the June year-End Eight-to-Five Unplugged event. John is a long-time friend and supporter of WorkMatters, and advocate for faith in the workplace in Northwest Arkansas.

Jose Seevedra spoke this month at Eight-to-Five. Have you ever felt like things were going pretty well at work, but then sense God may have other plans for you? If you want to truly live for Him at work, he may use you in ways you could never imagine. Jose Seevedra overcame all kinds of obstacles and barriers to get where he thought God wanted him at McKee Foods, yet God seemed to be calling him to do more. Come hear how Jose handled the questions we all have when God asks us to step out of our comfort zone and trust His plans at work.

Jim McCorkmick, VP of Shell Oil, spoke this month at Eight-to-Five. The reality of the current economic environment can create significant adversity in our life. Adversity leads to fear, which can have a negative impact on us and the ones we lead and love. If adversity is put in check, it can create strength and peace. This month, you will learn how to put your faith to work and restore your peace.

You can influence your organization from wherever you are. Come hear Fellowship Bible Teaching Pastor, Sam Hannon share his thoughts about working with excellence and influence through the life of Joseph, a man of skill and a man of God. He rose from the bottom rung on the ladder to be the most influential person in the organization.

Steve Lampkin, VP of Benefits Services and Strategic Initiatives at Wal-Mart, spoke this month at Eight-to-Five. Are you having any significant impact on those around you? Do you strive to make each day really count for something or are you just hoping to survive the day? Steve Lampkin will share a powerful message about how your influence is closely linked to how well you serve those around you and how willing you are to let God's plans and purposes be the road map for your day.

Todd Simmons, COO of Simmons Foods, spoke this month at Eight-to-Five. The Bible calls us to do our work with excellence, but what does that really mean? Many people are smart. Many people work hard. But where is the heart? Is work just our head and our hands? Or can we really have a heart for it? Come hear Todd share his experiences, perspectives and recommendations for working with your head, hands...and your heart.

Dr. Steve Graves is the Founder of Coaching by Cornerstone.   Steve shares his talk "The Summer of Your Life: Making Progress Where it Matters Most" and how to Bridge the gap between Faith and Work.

David Roth spent 20+ years of his business career as a Sunday Christian. One set of goals and aspirations for his spiritual life, and a completely different set of goals and aspirations for his career. Sound familiar? Let's dive into this faith-and-work journey and walk away with some answers to the question, but, how do I do it?