Principles for those in Business: A set of Principles, drawn from a Christian perspective, has been drawn up by CABE and formally endorsed by member Stephen Green, Chairman of HSBC. It was published and launched in 2006 at a reception hosted by Lord Griffiths of Fforestfach, a longstanding CABE member and Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs International. It is intended to be used both as a devotional aid, possibly daily, and more widely as a statement of Christian values in the business world. A pdf version of the Principles may accessed directly
as follows:

pdf version

Copies of the document may be obtained at 50p each via the website www.principlesforthoseinbusiness.com

Related to these stated Principles, a project has been initiated to investigate the implications of managing an SME (Small to Medium-sized Enterprise) from a Christian viewpoint, and we are looking to local explorations to obtain relevant feedback from practitioners. Anyone interested should get in touch with Jackie McMillan at jackiemcmillan@onetel.com

Faith in Business Quarterly: CABE has made a grant supporting the ‘Faith in Business’ journal, recognising the valuable contribution made by this publication to faith/work issues. CABE members are encouraged to subscribe to FiBQ and to offer written material for publication. Further information may be obtained from Rev’d Dr Richard Higginson, Ridley Hall, Cambridge, CB3 9HG.

Supper Fellowship: For four years CABE members and friends have developed a vigorous supper fellowship, based upon their shared interests and concerns as Christian executives in the world of business. After a short presentation on a chosen topic, there is a lively discussion round the table. The evenings last from 7.15 to 9.00 pm and are held quarterly. Enquiries should be made to the Chairman or Stanley Kiaer, e-mail stanley@london.mra.org.uk

Christian Input to Business Practice: Explorations on this topic commenced in September 2004. It is planned that a series of invitation only seminars will be mounted during 2005/06 to review, as appropriate, specific business issues and the relevance of a Christian approach in these situations. Different business issues will be considered, and the relevance of Christian principles and virtues explored accordingly. There will be two lead speakers at each of these seminars, to be held at Ridley Hall, Cambridge. Anyone interested in participating in these seminars should contact Clive Wright at clive.wright6@btopenworld.com for further details.