The CEO and The Carpenter
This is not a book you just read - it's a workbook you go through with your team, leadership, church group, or business group. It's built to help Christian business owners and practice leaders explore the timeless wisdom of Jesus Christ and apply it directly to how they lead, manage, plan, and grow in the workplace.
Sections A - E (see below) in The CEO and The Carpenter make up 40 chapters, each allowing for study of one business theme. Each theme is set up like so:
Definition of the Theme
Primary Biblical Parable Taught by Jesus
Three supporting Scriptures
A Business Application of the Theme
A Modern Day Example
A Flection Question
A full page for you to take notes on the discussion within the group
A Short Message For Pastor's
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
David DeSchoolmeester
Founder of The D14 Agency LLC & Forever Practice
A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR
Several years ago, God put on my heart his desire for me to share the Bible and especially the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the business community and all who would hear it. I had already created my
9-Step Forever Practice Business Coaching System, authored several business books where 5 became #1 Best Sellers on Amazon and more. But all of that still felt empty and I’ve had a hard time actually “pulling the trigger” to get my business off the ground and I couldn’t understand why.
Then it became clear. That I had ignored my “Great Commission” The Lord placed on my heart so many years ago. I am a great student of Business, AI, SEO, Marketing Automation, etc., but that did not matter.
Recently, it hit me. And since I had developed great business training, I needed to show the Business Community how the Bible and especially the Gospel of Jesus fits into their world. To realize, it was NOT just something we go and do every Sunday, Easter, and Christmas – but that the Bible should be intertwined with everything we do.
So, if you are a Christian, I hope this book gives you the guidance to understand exactly how the Bible fits into your daily life as a business owner.
OVERVIEW
List of sections included in the workbook
Section: A
Leadership, Character & Calling
Learn how to lead like Jesus—with humility, integrity, courage, and spiritual discernment. Whether you're casting vision or holding your team accountable, these themes help you build your business on the rock of godly character
Section: B
Management, Stewardship & Operations
From strategic planning to building systems and managing risk, this section equips you to run your business with excellence and accountability before God. These are the practical disciplines that support long-term sustainability
Section: C
Relationships, Communication & Culture
Build healthy, high-trust environments where employees thrive, customers feel valued, and conflict is resolved biblically. Learn how listening, empathy, unity, and hospitality can shape a Christ-reflecting culture
Section: D
Ethics, Profit & Marketplace Impact
Explore how to pursue profit with purpose, lead with integrity, and reflect the Gospel through your brand and reputation. This section addresses one of the biggest tensions for Christian business owners: how to do well and do good
Section: E
Innovation, Creativity & Resilience
Faith doesn’t mean playing it safe. These themes focus on how to innovate with wisdom, solve problems with discernment, adapt during crises, and persevere with hope—just like the heroes of faith before us
Bonus Section: F
The Forever Practice Coaching System
This is where biblical truth meets real-world execution. In Section F, we introduce a 9-Step Coaching Model designed specifically for Christian business owners, private practice leaders, and entrepreneurs
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