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The Scruples Web Site is dedicated to equipping Christians in the marketplace with helpful information, Biblical principles and business skills.

Located at http://www.scruples.org, Scruples provides a wealth of resources for Christians in business; professional practice or career employment.

Visitors can browse a library of teaching resources, explore a network of Marketplace Mission offering help and fellowship, pick from various Christ centered company policies or check out the FAQS Forum Mailbox for answers to common dilemmas and questions.

Contents:

Our Mission

Serve Christ Radically in an Uncompromising People Loving Entrepreneurial Spirit.

Please see the Mission Page for a more detailed description of the Scruples Mission and explanation of the Scruples Logo.

Site Sponsors

The Scruples Web Site is provided to you as a ministry of Youth With A Mission, Marketplace Mission and Okanagan Target Marketing, a mission minded business. The author is Mike McLoughlin, a business man and missionary from Canada.

Ministry Services

Scruples Web page provides resources for Christians in the marketplace.

A Library of Teaching Resources

A list of Books, Magazines and other teaching materials dedicated to equipping Christians in the marketplace.

A Network of Marketplace Mission

A contact list for Christians Organizations ministering in the marketplace.

Calendar of Conferences, Workshops and Seminars

A Calendar of teaching opportunities.

Other Marketplace Resources

Other Links to Christians Marketplace Resources on the Internet.

Success + Seminars

Seminars to equip Christians in the marketplace.

Twenty One Principles for True Success

Seven sets of Biblical Principles.specific to marketplace activities.

Thirty Six Steps for Business Success

Six sets of steps to Business Success in the marketplace.

Sample Article from Success in the Marketplace Seminar

The Complete text of a Sample Chapter from Success in the Marketplace Seminar

The Business Plan Outline for Success from Planning a Successful Business Seminar

An outline for a Business Plan that will assist entrepreneurs in starting a small business.

Christ Centered Company Policies

Sample Company Mission Statements; Policies and Procedures that reflect Christ Centered values.

Dedication:

Scruples Web Page is dedicated to all Christians in the marketplace who walk out their faith in difficult and challenging circumstances. Not only do they risk their capital and their efforts but they put their faith on the line as they serve God and others in the marketplace. May God honor those who honor him.

10 Ways to Help Scruples:

1. Pray for the Scruples Web Site Ministry. Some Prayer Requests:

• Pray that God would draw Christians in the marketplace to the Scruples Site for the resources they need to serve Him better in the Marketplace. Pray John 12:32.
• Pray that God would protect the Scruples Site from enemy attack, pray specifically against technical difficulties with the host server and other electronic interruptions. Pray 2 Cor 2:11.
• Pray that God would provide the resources in time and money for the site to be maintained and enhanced. Pray specifically for Mike McLoughlin who has created the sight and maintains it as a volunteer missionary. Pray Phil 4:19. Thank you.

2. Input your feedback & suggestions for Books and Ministry Contacts to scruples@csi.com

3. Submit Articles for Marketplace Christians. (See Submission Guidelines below)

4. E Mail your friends with the Scruples Site address and ask them to check it out.

5. Consider a donation to YWAM Marketplace Mission, US and Canadian Tax Receipts available.

• In Canada:
  Youth With A Mission, B. C. Society
  2725 Dyck Road ,Winfield, B. C. V4V 1L9
  Canadian Charitable Registration Number - 0523316-49*
  
• In United States:
  Youth With A Mission,
  University of the Nations
  Cashier's Office
  75-5851 Kuakini Highway,
  Kailua-Kona, HI 96740-2199 USA*

* Please include a note indicating your donation is for Youth With A Mission Marketplace Mission at P.O. Box 5150, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8T9. Thank you.

6. Ask your favorite Christian Web Site to link to the Scruple's site. Here is a selection of GIF's to use.

7. Advertise on the Scruples Site: E Mail scruples@csi.com for the rates.This is a great opportunity for you to reach a significant market segment. You can check out the Site Flow Statistics for Scruples at the Statistics Page or at Siteflow.com. Let me know if you want more information.

8. Put a Community Service notice in your Ministry Newsletter for the Scruples Site (Please Let me know)

9. Book a Seminar with YWAM Marketplace Mission: (Check out seminars and rates.)

10. Purchase Seminar Materials from YWAM Marketplace Mission.

Disclaimer:

The material presented at this Web Site is for information purposes only. Laws, regulations, and procedures are constantly changing and the principles and examples given are intended to be general guidelines only. The Web Site is presented with the understanding that neither the author nor the publisher is engaged in rendering professional advice. It is recommended that legal, accounting and other advice be obtained before acting on any information contained in this book. Personal services of a competent professional should be sought. The author, publisher and all others directly or indirectly involved with this publication do not assume any responsibility or liability, direct or indirect, to any party for any loss or damage by errors or omissions, regardless of the cause, as a consequence of using this publication, nor accept any contractual, tortious, or other form of liability for its contents or any consequences arising from its use.

Copyright:

International Copyright © 1995 by Michael C. R. McLoughlin.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system without prior written permission, except for the inclusion of brief quotations in a review. Written permission may be obtained from Youth With A Mission, Marketplace Mission, Post Office Box 5150,Kelowna, BC V1Y 8T9 CANADA

Permission Granted!

Visitors to this Web Site may download any written material and distribute that material provided that the source of the material is acknowledged and the material is distributed without charge.

Scripture Quotation:

Scripture Quotes are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Bible Publishers.

Some quotations are from The Living Bible, Copyright 1972. Scripture quotations are usually indicated by italicized text.

Acknowledgments:

I owe a great debt of gratitude to my wife, Sue and children, Sam, Ben and Stephanie who were my home support team. Special thanks are given to those people who made it possible for us to be in Zambia where the marketplace ministry was birthed. Granville Chapel and New Life Vineyard Fellowship, the churches and friends that sponsored us to Zambia. Derek & Gladys Mutungu, long time friends who extended the invitation for us to come to Zambia; The Elders and members of River of Life Ministries, Ndola Fellowship; Randy & Jane Rhoades, National Directors, YWAM Zambia; Stanley & Priscila Banda, Base Directors, YWAM Zambia; Levi & Prisca Chirwa who helped me with the budgeting chapter, Jonathan & Leah Zulu who provided numerous real life examples of a Christian in business, Conrad & Wendy Daniel who were always there with their prayer support; Peter & Radhini Kanaganayagam who made sure our car worked; Eva Sanderson and other Kitwe ladies who inspired the final push to completion: "This is my dent, Eva!"

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