10 - Examples of Integrating Faith in Work with EIL's Joe Petersen

In this episode of The Concierge CPA, your host Jackie Meyer talks with Joe Petersen, CEO and Principal Charmain at C12 Business Forums.

If there's anyone who's been through long years of leadership, it would be Joe - Chairman, Board, CEO, COO and more! He shares the foundations of their organization and the importance of integrating the Christian faith into the work. Although the journey was difficult for him, Joe recounts how the organization not only encouraged him, but also changed him, resulting in a paradigm shift in the way he runs his business and lives his life.

Alex also emphasizes the importance of bridging faith and work. He advises taking a sabbatical to rest and reflect on what you've done, with the advice of other members of the organization. The benefits of taking a sabbatical will have a significant impact on your life, your business, your relationships with people and with God. It is even more important to incorporate prayer into your work, starting with a prayer of gratitude, followed by Bible reading, prayer, and journaling. It not only changes him from within, but also keeps him grounded at all times.

Alex talks about some of the big challenges in his life. What did he learn the most from all of this? It's being a trained warrior if you were to represent God in the marketplace. Alex believes his purpose in life is to deepen his relationship with God and to praise and worship him at all times. As significant as it may seem, he believes in sharing this relationship with others around him.

Key Points from this Episode:

Practical tips for integrating faith into work
The importance of prayer at work
Lessons learned from past challenges and how to stay grounded

About Joe Peterson

Joe Peterson is the Senior Chairman of C12 Business Forums, a leading resource for Christian CEOs, corporate presidents, and business owners. He is privileged to work with many of the top Christian CEOs and business leaders representing the most respected and successful companies in the DFW market.

Prior to C12, Joe had a three-decade career as a development, construction and marketing professional in various facets of the real estate housing industry. He was also named "America's Multifamily Builder of the Year" by the National Association of Home Builders. He served as president of the Keller Chamber of Commerce and was named a “40 Under 40” by the Dallas Business Journal for his work in his industry as well as in his community. He currently serves on the board of trustees of Fort Worth Christian School. Joe was blessed with eight children (five adults and three more recent miracles) and attended Gateway Church in Southlake (in person) as well as virtual attendance at LifeChurch in Oklahoma and North Coast Church in San Diego.

Joe is passionate about helping Christian CEOs and business owners live Christ's plan for their lives, businesses and families.

About C12 Business Forums

C12 helps CEOs and leaders calibrate their entire business with its 5-point alignment matrix: continuously assess and align growth strategies, financial management, cultural development, and operations. Their rigorous and interactive curriculum allows C12 members to dive head-first into the challenges and opportunities of today's market.

The C12 experience is different because every C12 member sees their business as a platform from which they can impact the Kingdom market - a platform we call Business as a Ministry (BaaM).

C12 is designed with a perpetual discipline of assessment, planning, calibration, and coordinated action.