How can we recognize transformation of an advisory practice when it is happening? How do we measure it? What happens when we move from a fairly typical practice in a post-Christian culture simply helping people to do more of what they want personally, while we grow our business and meet our needs—into a “full onâ€ passion for reflecting God’s love and honoring him in each and every aspect of the practice? 

The transformation begins within through humbling and dying to self while filling the heart with God’s word (Phil 2). The Bible provides instruction on how the Kingdom really works, including a growing understanding that God owns it all and takes joy in how well we manage and help others carry out their God given direction. Transformation is often a discovery process which can require weeks, months or years to draw the focus to helping people develop clarity regarding God’s plans for their lives (Eph 2:10). God-given vision, values, and goals are revealed through patiently seeking His direction from scripture and prayer. 

Our office culture is one of regular devotions and daily prayer over each work space—some know it as “walking the four cornersâ€ praying over each staff member. There is genuine concern on the part of staff for each other, for clients, and for vendors. We have prayer calendars to remind us of client and staff birthdays, anniversaries and special needs. 

The Lord has opened the eyes of our hearts to the deep blessing of giving and sharing. Clients’ eyes and feet are moving to look for and implement charitable options such as those offered through WaterStone. Many are moving to improve stewardship efficiencies through charitable tools while assuring provision for family (I Tim 5:8). The evidence of transformation is found in our clients’ hearts, our staff’s hearts and our own hearts.


Jim Fisher, Principal, Trinity Financial Partners