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PETER J. DANIELS - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STATESMAN

I am looking forward to September 20-22, 2008 as Peter Daniels comes to The Life Centre in Ottawa. He will mentor and invest in both church and business leaders of the Capital Region.

Peter J. Daniels came from a poor family background and suffered from ill health and dyslexia. He never passed one grade at school, failed in business 3 times over, and was plagued by illiteracy and low self-esteem.

However, from this humble beginning, he developed a deep faith in God, which caused him to rise from the pit to the pedestal of global success.

Today he is a world recognized authority on leadership, personal development and goal setting. He is personally wealthy, benevolent, and has a “no debt” philosophy. His family owns the only private-owned gold and silver bullion bank in the world.
His books sell at a frantic pace around the world. One tape recording on encouragement has reached over one million copies.

Peter J. Daniels is one of the world's most highly paid strategic planners and public speakers. Two companies have paid him a million dollars for advice. The success of his program has been so phenomenal that Peter J. Daniels exclaims, “Every 48 hours, gifts arrive from Christian business people whom I have helped to turn into millionaires.”

The business community has said of him, “he could motivate an Egyptian mummy to walk.” He has received many honors from universities, theological colleges, governments, business and humanitarian organizations around the world.

He is a genius for creating simple business formulas to solve difficult problems and thousands flock to hear him speak.

He has lectured to an audience of 31 000 CEO-s of major international organizations ( picture on left). All who have the opportunity to know him conclude that Peter J. Daniels is “a man who loves Jesus and his family."

Peter Daniels has been touching the lives of millions of people, not only in the business community, but people from all walks of life, with life-changing guidance and sound, focused leadership.

PETER'S SCHEDULE INCLUDES:

• Saturday 10:00 to Noon. Negotiate a deal. Create a business plan. Raise capital. Run a business.
• Sunday 9:00 am & 10:45 am. Leadership under fire and being a mountain climber.
• Sunday 6:00 pm Dr. Pat Francis is our special guest.
• Monday 9:00 am -Noon. Successful attitudes.
  Monday Luncheon. When dreams fade. What to do with your business.
• Monday 7:00 pm. How to reach your life goals. An illustrated talk.

Mark your calendar now and be a part of the most informative, inspirational and spiritual uplifts you will ever receive. He has a proven track record of trust in God, His Word and His Ways. This is a man we need to listen to as church and business leaders.

September 20-22, 2008, The Life Centre, 2214 Innes Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 4C4

PETER J. DANIELS BIO

SEPTEMBER 20-22, 2008

THE LIFE CENTRE
2214 INNES ROAD
OTTAWA, ONTARIO
K1B 4C4

Peter will be in the Nation's Capital to invest in the church and it's business leaders. Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity.

Peter Daniels came from a disadvantaged background and his early years were plagued by illiteracy and ignorance; yet he built a large business in real estate in Australia with South-East Asian connections, and has served on the international boards covering the four corners of the earth.

Married to Robina with three children and eight grandchildren, they are the instigators of a committed Christian family.

He is conservative, wealthy and benevolent and is involved in business and Christian outreaches in many countries. He has authored thirteen books and created numerous business programs that are used extensively throughout the world.

Peter Daniels has been honored by universities, institutions and governments for his ability and benevolence internationally, and has worked with some of the most outstanding intellectual business and religious giants of the twentieth century.

He has served as International Director for the Hour of Power television ministry, Worldwide Leadership Council, World Treasurer for Youth for Christ International for eleven years, and Chairman of Youth for Christ Australia for fifteen years.

He travels tirelessly in his own country and throughout the world propagating his faith and family values.

Mark your calendar now for September 20-22, 2008 and get ready to be mentored and trained by a man who has proven success in every part of his life and ministry.  

Tomorrow I will give a brief outline of the talks Peter will give while in Ottawa.

PETER J. DANIELS IN PERSON

PETER IS COMING TO CANADA'S CAPITAL

SEPTEMBER 20-22, 2008

THE LIFE CENTRE
2214 INNES ROAD
OTTAWA, ONTARIO
K1B 4C4

Don't miss this one-time opportunity to hear him live!

Peter J. Daniels, born 1932 in Melborne, Australia, is one of the world's most highly paid strategic planners and public speakers.

He is a strong Christian, an accomplished speaker, and a lover of excellence. During his talks, he shares his workable answers to the "meaning and purpose" of life. 

For a third of a century he has successfully studied, absorbed and experienced, first hand, the elusive field of business, and at times has worked with some of the most dynamic corporate and intellectual giants of the last century.

Often people will fly or travel up to 1500 miles by road just to hear him speak.

Many seek Peter to participate in their annual conventions, while politicians, pastors, bankers and universities call on him for council. He has even received $1,000,000 from a global company for a one hour consultation. He has a gift for making complex situations simple.

For more than a decade, as the President and Founder of the World Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies, Peter Daniels has been touching the lives of millions of people, not only in the business community but with people from all walks of life with life-changing guidance and sound, focused leadership.

Peter Daniels came from a disadvantaged background and his early years were plagued by illiteracy and ignorance; yet he built...

Watch tomorrow's blog for his extended bio.

Jesus in the marketplace.

In Luke 19:1-10 we read the story of Zaccheus, the chief tax collector in Jericho.

As a wealthy businessman, he heard Jesus was about to pass by and he didn’t want to miss it. Having a nice home, good furniture, clean clothes and a full stomach was not enough. He must have said to himself, “there must be more, I need purpose and meaning in my life.”

We see him doing what all businessmen and women do, he took a risk and 'went out on a limb’ to see Jesus.

God likes to use the natural to introduce us to the spiritual. Even though he was one of the richest men in Jericho, he had spiritual needs just like those all around us each day.

As Jesus approached Zacchaeus, the Holy Spirit led Him to look up. With their eyes connecting, Jesus took the initiative to invite Himself to supper. He is taking the same initiative today to invite Himself into the marketplace. He is revealing His heart and strategies for the harvest.

Even though Zacchaeus could overhear the bickering in the background about being a sinner, Jesus continued walking with him to his home, going past the critics and their criticisms.

While Jesus was eating, He also shared the truths of the kingdom of God with Zacchaeus and those gathered at his home. For Jesus, the marketplace was a natural place of meeting people and introducing the life-changing message of God’s kingdom.

In Christian business, our goal must be people beyond profit. If we seek first the kingdom then God will take care of our need for profit.

Zacchaeus’ heart was convicted and he knew he had cheated and defrauded others. He wanted to get things right. He was willing to give half of his goods to the poor and to restore four times to anyone he had taken anything from through false accusation. Truly, change had come to his life and home.

Marketplace leaders have influence. Jesus understood the ripple effect Zacchaeus’ life would have in his community. His life changed. His attitudes changed. His business practices changed. His reputation in the community changed. His ongoing business life changed and that probably started a transformation in Jericho.

John Maxwell says, “God rewards good stewardship, multiplying the influence of godly leaders.” The cry of marketplace ministry is that Christian workers would use their gifts and influence to multiply the effectiveness of the Word of God in daily life.

Jesus concluded his visit with Zacchaeus by saying, “Today salvation has come to this house, for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which is lost.”

In the marketplace, people are God’s #1 priority. It is not just who is lost but also what is lost. Jesus is bringing the kingdom to the workplace, through us.

Father’s business is restoring His dominion in every facet of our culture and the marketplace is no exception.

As working Christians, we need to fully serve Jesus with all our natural and spiritual gifts. By doing so, we will be on the front lines of how Jesus is building His church in the 21st century.

Rich Marshall is worth reading on marketplace ministry: http://www.godisworking.com/

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Where is the marketplace today?

The marketplace is that amazing and complex place just outside the doors of our local churches. It is the place that our people will spend the highest percentage of their time each day as employers and employees.

The workplace can be generally defined under the triple headings of business, government and education. This also includes all the sub-groups of law, medicine, arts & entertainment, media and the home.

God wants us to take dominion or extend His rule wherever we work. As Canadians, let us dream together about the fulfillment of our national scripture, Psalm 72:8, that is inscribed on the Peace Tower in Ottawa. “He shall have dominion from sea to sea.”

A Christian politician, Samuel Leonard Tilley, simply having his morning devotions when God gave him a word that enabled the Fathers of Confederation to name our nation the ‘Dominion of Canada’.

Imagine what God could do with a church that understood the meaning of Jesus having dominion in Canada from sea to sea?

For more marketplace info check out Os Hillman at: http://www.marketplaceleaders.org/

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What is marketplace ministry?

What is the Spirit saying and doing in the church today? Is there a new reformation going on?

History records that Martin Luther’s actions put the bible into the hands of the people and changed the church forever. Today, God is putting ministry into the hands of His people, and church as we have know it, is in the process of a new reformation!

There are two great commissions in the scriptures and both are foundational to understanding how we are to live our Christian life. First, we are all familiar with Matthew 18:19-20 and the focus being on lost people and their need to hear the gospel. But the second, which is not so familiar, is Genesis 1:28. It calls us to take dominion and extend the kingdom of God into every area of life that is lost to the purposes of God.

Sometimes even the intent of scripture is lost. In Ephesians 4:12 we read a truth that many leaders are revisiting today. It makes a clear distinction between those who equip the saints who then are called to do the work of ministry. A very important distinction bringing us closer to God’s dream for the local church and the locality it serves.

We need to review a few basic questions. Do we, the people of God, stop being the people of God when the service ends? Are we not His people everywhere, all the time? Are we not the church gathered on Sunday and then scattered throughout the week?

Where did Jesus do most of his ministry? Was it in the synagogue or in the marketplace? The answer is clear in scripture yet the modern church continues to confine itself to buildings and services. Thank God this limited understanding of church is changing all over the world.

To learn more check out Richard Blackaby at: http://www.blackaby.org/marketplace/

What are you learning about the marketplace?

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