Ed Silvoso - Anointed for Business

What a terrific book! Twice in 1 Corinthians 7 the apostle Paul urges us to remain in the vocation to which God has called us. Ive often paraphrased that by saying Bloom where youre planted! I believe that a carpenter, an accountant or a president is just as much a minister as a TV evangelist and that his life and business practice are his most effective sermon. My thanks to Ed Silvoso.

PAT BOONE

ENTERTAINER
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

Ed Silvoso is the only one who could write this book. His years of laboring both with churches and business leaders have allowed him to catch the heart of one of Gods most underused resources: the empowered businessperson. Ed lays out the heritage of God, using businesspeople to accomplish His purposes on Earth. He also challenges the Church, as well as business leaders, to discover the call of God on their lives and to get in the game. This is a must-read for business and church leaders to equip them in partnering together as God intended.

DENNIS J. DOYLE

CEO, WELSH COMPANIES
PRESIDENT, NEHEMIAH PARTNERS
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA

Anointed for Business is in my top five books on taking faith into the workplace. Ed provides many fresh insights and applications not expressed in other faith-at-work resources. I found it biblically sound with many practical applications. Every Christian in the workplace should read Anointed for Business.

OS HILLMAN

PRESIDENT, MARKETPLACE LEADERS AND INTERNATIONAL
COALITION OF WORKPLACE MINISTRIES
AUTHOR, THE 9 TO 5 WINDOW

If more Christians realized they were anointed for business, Gods kingdom would come much faster to this Earth. Ed Silvoso offers a new and insightful look into the business acumen of our early Christian leaders and how relevant it is for today.

LAURIE BETH JONES

AUTHOR, JESUS, CEO; THE PATH; JESUS, INC.; AND TEACH YOUR TEAM TO FISH

Anointed for Business is a welcome addition to the teaching ministry of Ed Silvoso. While his early books have greatly blessed the Body of Christ, this one is destined to release even more of Gods ministers into the fulfillment of their destiny. I have been privileged to watch this message become formed in Ed and released to the Body, and I can say from firsthand experience, Get ready to be blessed!

RICH MARSHALL

AUTHOR, GOD@WORK

Ed Silvoso has once again put his finger on the pulse of Gods direction for the Church at this hour. Anointed for Business is a revelation that could liberate the Body of Christ and uncover the much-needed resources to finance this last-day move of God. Christians in the marketplace is not a new phenomenon: Luke 19:13 says we should occupy until He comes. Occupy means to barter, trade, to literally do the work of a banker. God has anointed people in the Body of Christ to be successful in the marketplace. This book will help you discover if youre one of them.

BISHOP VAUGHN MCLAUGHLIN

THE POTTERS HOUSE
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

Ever wonder if you can make a difference in your community? From pulpits to corporate boardrooms, men and women of God are impacting our society with integrity and righteousness. Each one has been called to be a minister and a witness for Christin the home, on the job or at school. Wherever the Lord sends us, we are commissioned as His ambassadors. Ed Silvoso clearly shares principles and practices of marketplace evangelism. He exposes misconceptions and exhorts each of us to be that example for Christ wherever we are. How does that translate into your life? As you read brother Eds book, youll have a clearer understanding of the plan and purpose God has for you. Using examples of business professionals and ministers alike, brother Ed expands our perspective on how the Lord desires to use each of us to influence society. As always, he challenges our paradigms of thinking. Ed Silvoso has been raised up to present this message for this hourfor you, for this nation and for the nations of the world.

DR. J. DOUG STRINGER

FOUNDER, SOMEBODY CARES AMERICA
HOUSTON, TEXAS

I believe that societal transformation is high on Gods agenda for this generation and that the chief catalytic force to bring it about will be Christian believers ministering in the marketplace. In Anointed for Business, Ed Silvoso shows more clearly than anyone else to date exactly how you and I can help make this happen. This is truly a book for the times!

C. PETER WAGNER

CHANCELLOR, WAGNER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO

Ed Silvoso takes away the myths capturing the minds of many Christians concerning believers in the workplace. I love the way he utilizes familiar Scriptures to bring to life biblical characters who were in the workplace and used mightily by God. The Church must activate and mobilize all believersincluding those who are in the workplaceif we are going to see revival. Anointed for Business is a timely book. It is a much-needed tool to propel the Church into the harvest. Todays harvest is waiting to be reached in places of business, government and education. I highly recommend this book to every believer.

BARBARA WENTROBLE

AUTHOR, GODS PURPOSE FOR YOUR LIFE
PRESIDENT, WENTROBLE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
DALLAS, TEXAS

Ed Silvosos clear-cut message could be the catalyst that propels America into a first-century-type revival. Anointed for Business is a must-read book for Christians who take the Great Commission seriously.

ZIG ZIGLAR

AUTHOR, SEE YOU AT THE TOP; 5 STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL SELLING

2002 Ed Silvoso

Study Guide 2002 Harvest Evangelism, Inc. Used by permission.

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Chosen edition published 2014

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Ebook edition originally created 2011

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DEDICATION

I dedicate this book to an extraordinary architect of biblical
dialogue. He is a person who has a unique ability to build forums
broad enough for heterogeneous groups to exchange ideas and
thoughts about difficult and controversial issues that directly affect
the fulfillment of the Great Commission. He is someone who I