AboutRichard (Rick) J. Goossen, Author at Affluent Christian Investor
Why Are No Christians Left Anymore?
There are virtually no “Christians” left in North America. Where have they all gone? How did it become so complicated to be called a “Christian?” Does it matter?
Let’s start at the beginning. Where did the name “Christian” come from? … Read More
Billy Graham: Is Christian Unity Dead at 99?
He preached to more than 200 million people in 185 countries. In 2006 he appeared on the 2006 Gallup list of the 10 most admired men in the world for a record-setting 50th consecutive year. Billy Graham passed away at … Read More
The One Essential Quality of a Leader
As I have been in leadership, and worked with others in leadership, I have realized that there is one essential quality of all effective leaders. I have seen this quality in the course of organizing over 40 ELO events … Read More
Are Entrepreneurs the Most Important Christian Leaders?
The most influential Christians today—such as Mark Burnett, John C. Maxwell, Lord Robert Edmiston and Bobby Gruenewald—are often entrepreneurial leaders. The synergy of an entrepreneurial approach combined with an understanding of leadership can lead to an exponential impact in organizations, … Read More
Sheila Wray Gregoire & The Good Girl’s Guide to Great Sex
The Good Girl’s Guide to Great Sex. That’s an eye-catching title—especially in most Christian circles. That is the title of one of Sheila Wray Gregoire’s books. She has sold over 100,000 books, she speaks 70 – 80 times per … Read More
Lord Stephen Green on Purpose and Value in Financial Markets
Stephen Green joined The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) in 1982. In 1998, he was appointed to the Board of HSBC Holdings plc. He became Group Chief Executive in 2003 and Group Chairman 2006. HSBC is … Read More
Lord Stephen K. Green on Faith at Work
Stephen Green joined The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) in 1982. In 1998, he was appointed to the Board of HSBC Holdings plc. He became Group Chief Executive in 2003 and Group Chairman 2006. HSBC is … Read More
Are You An Invisible Christian?
In 2013 Mark Burnett, the #1 TV Hollywood producer, was our keynote speaker in front of 450 attendees at the ELO World Conference in Vancouver, Canada. One guest as she walked into the ballroom, gasped, “I’ve been told about Christians … Read More