It was a dramatic moment in Businessman Rick Boxx’s life. At a time when he was “out of harmony” with God, he and wife Kathy were vacationing in Hawaii. While swimming at the seashore, Rick was caught by a “rip tide” and was carried a great distance from the beach. In desperation and helplessness and with his life at stake, Rick cried out to God! As in the story of Jonah, that same ocean then sent him back toward shore. The experience had a major impact in his life.
From Rick Boxx’s website — www.integrityresource.org:
“Landing in the banking industry, Rick spent the next 14 years managing commercial lending departments for some of the major banks in the Kansas City area. He’ll never forget the day he met a bank president who challenged his thinking and would eventually alter the course of his career. According to Rick, “In our first meeting he said to me, ‘If you’re going to work for me, Rick, you need to understand my priorities in life. God is first, family second, and this job is third.’.
“With Rick’s background in the church, he knew the Bible pretty well but he had never seen it used in such a practical way. And seeing it in the business world had a major impact on Rick. He realized that God’s principles were solid and true. This realization drew him back to his Christian roots and put his life back on the right path; a path that would eventually include him becoming a leader, teacher, and advisor to many other young business leaders.
“Shortly after this experience, Rick stumbled onto a ministry called Crown Financial Ministries run by Larry Burkett. He studied their materials and eventually completed their teacher counselor training program. With his CPA background, it was a natural fit when he began helping individuals with their personal finances and teaching at churches. While he saw the importance of this work, he began to wonder why these same principles weren’t being taught to business leaders. He knew firsthand how powerful this could be in the corporate world.”
His calling as leader of Integrity Resource Center — Building Integrity and Faith at Work – includes that of radio broadcasting. The Center can be called at (913) 782-9333.
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