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FAITH AND WORK: Connecting Sunday to Monday

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  • Principles for Leading an Effective Meeting. Dan Doriani writes “To manage meetings well, church leaders must tend to their organizational life together. We must heed some basic principles that can help us make sound decisionswith a good spirit and in a timely”
  • Working with Dan Doriani: Tom Gibbs. On this episode of the Working with Dan Doriani podcast, Dan visits with Tom Gibbs, President of Covenant Theological Seminary.
  • Is Our Ambition Being Used for God? Hugh Whelchel writes “If you are struggling with contentment at work, ask yourself what is motivating you. Are you seeking worldly or godly ends? What are the means you are using to reach those ends?”

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FAITH AND WORK: Connecting Sunday to Monday

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  • Moses Had Doubts About his Calling – Do You? (Part 1). Russ Gehrlein shares part one of a two-part article that will explore the long conversation Moses had with Yahweh at the burning bush.
  • Your Job is More Than a Mission Field. Jordan Raynor writes “Using our jobs to make disciples is clearly one of the ways our work matters for eternity. But it’s far from the only way.”
  • Called to Lead. My book Called to Lead: Living and Leading for Jesus in the Workplace is available in both a paperback and Kindle edition. Read a free sample (Introduction through Chapter 2).
  • Living Out the Lord’s Prayer at Work. Mike Sharrow writes “What would it mean for followers of Jesus in the marketplace to embrace the invitation of the Lord’s Prayer in business?”
  • Many Jobs, One Calling: Women at Work. Megan Dickerson reviews Called to Cultivate: A Gospel Vision for Women and Work by Chelsea Patterson Sobolik.

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• Faith and Work Book Review ~ Over Coffee with the Mouse: Life and Leadership Wisdom from 32 Years at Disney and Beyond by Mark Rucker
• Quotes from the book Working in the Presence of God: Spiritual Practices for Everyday Work by Denise Daniels and Shannon Vandewarker. Continue reading →


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FAITH AND WORK: Connecting Sunday to Monday

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  • Is There a Retirement Crisis in 2024? Mark D. Roberts writes “Increasingly, what we once believed to be common about retirement is becoming uncommon. The standard narrative, which, in actuality, is only decades old, is now becoming less standard. For better or for worse, retirement in America is changing.”
  • Uli Chi: An Interview with a Wise Leader. Chelsea Logan interviews Uli Chi, author of the new book The Wise Leader, which I plan to read soon. Here is Part 1 and Part 2.
  • We Were Created to be God’s Coworkers. In this excerpt from chapter 3 of his book Immanuel Labor – God’s Presence in our Profession, Russ Gehrlein shares a critical topic in his theology of work. He emphasizes God’s original purpose for creating human beings. That intent applied to Adam and Eve and applies to us as well. Lastly, he describes what it looks like when God graciously chooses to use us.
  • Called to Lead. My book Called to Lead: Living and Leading for Jesus in the Workplace is available in both a paperback and Kindle edition. Read a free sample (Introduction through Chapter 2).

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  • Faith and Work Book Review ~ Distinctively Christian Retirement: A Biblical Call to Serve Jesus Well in Older Age by Simon van Bruchem
  • Quotes from the book Working in the Presence of God: Spiritual Practices for Everyday Work by Denise Daniels and Shannon Vandewarker.

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FAITH AND WORK: Connecting Sunday to Monday

Faith and Work News ~ Links to Interesting Articles

  • Goodwill’s CEO on Christian Leadership and the Fight for Opportunity. On this episode of the Gospelbound podcast, Steve Preston joins Collin Hansen to share about his journey and how his faith in God carries him through various decisions and leadership challenges as he fights to provide opportunities for others.
  • Worshipping God As We Work. Watch this message from Kara Martin delivered at the 2023 Annual Center for Faith & Work Los Angeles Conference.
  • Called to Lead. My book Called to Lead: Living and Leading for Jesus in the Workplace is available in both a paperback and Kindle edition. Read a free sample (Introduction through Chapter 2).

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FAITH AND WORK: Connecting Sunday to Monday

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  • Graves, Gardens & God at Work. John Pletcher writes “There is an oft-overlooked detail in the resurrection morning story. It’s a curious inclusion that holds potential for answering these questions. It might also bolster our faith at work.”
  • Mere Christians: Scott Sonju. On this episode of the Mere Christians podcast, Jordan Raynor visits with Scott Sonju, Managing Director of TrailRunner International. They talk about why viewing sports as trivial diminishes God’s sovereignty, why we’re tempted to assign priority where God does not, and how Christians should think differently about free enterprise.
  • Why Do You Love What You Do (And Not Something Else)? Tim Challies writes “One of my favorite questions for times of small talk is “Why do you do what you do instead of doing something else?”

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FAITH AND WORK: Connecting Sunday to Monday

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  • Carrying Your Work Into Worship. In this session from the 2023 Faith + Work Los Angeles Conference, Matthew Kaemingk, co-author of the excellent book Work and Worship: Reconnecting Our Labor and Liturgy, explores a wide variety of work experiences that we can offer to God in worship.
  • How to Transform Destructive Coworker Behaviors. Shutting down negative behaviors is important. Depending on the severity, certain negative actions make teamwork all but impossible. David L. Winters looks at three destructive behaviors and biblical solutions.
  • Powerful Bible Verses for Monday. Jonah McKeown writes “Following is a collection of Bible verses specifically chosen to uplift and empower you on your Monday. Let these powerful words guide you as you navigate your workday, reminding you of God’s unwavering love.”

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• Faith and Work Book Review ~ The Emotionally Healthy Leader: How Transforming Your Inner Life Will Deeply Transform Your Church, Team, and the World by Peter Scazzero
• Quotes from the book Agents of Flourishing: Pursuing Shalom in Every Corner of Society by Amy Sherman.
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FAITH AND WORK: Connecting Sunday to Monday

Faith and Work News ~ Links to Interesting Articles

  • How Should We Handle Temptation at Work? David L. Winters shares three ways to resist temptation.
  • Leaders, Do Your Team Members Know How Much You Care? Teams generally aren’t going to be impressed with a leader’s prior experience, results, reputation and advanced degrees until they are convinced that the leader cares about them as an individual. What are some ways that a leader shows their followers that they care about them? Here are 4 ways.
  • How Can I Remain Fruitful in My Old Age or in My Retirement? Retirement affords many people extra time in their daily schedules. On this episode of the Ask Ligonier podcast, Robert Godfrey offers suggestions to help older Christians use their gifts to serve the Lord faithfully through their retirement years.
  • Mere Christians: Linda Braddy. On this episode of the Mere Christians podcast, Jordan Rayner visits with Dr. Linda Braddy, CEO of the Red Cross-North Texas about how Linda was freed from analysis paralysis about discerning “God’s will” for her work, the biblical evidence that God cares about your work and not just what your work does “for the kingdom,” and how a proper theology of the New Earth has made Linda feel more alive and much more likely to share her faith.

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  • Faith and Work Book Review ~ The Word Before Work: A Monday-Through-Friday Devotional to Help You Find Eternal Purpose in Your Daily Work by Jordan Raynor
  • Quotes from the book Agents of Flourishing: Pursuing Shalom in Every Corner of Society by Amy Sherman.

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FAITH AND WORK: Connecting Sunday to Monday

Faith and Work News ~ Links to Interesting Articles

  • God Still Uses Cracked Pots. Russ Gehrlein writes “I believe that many Christians do not experience God’s presence at work because they feel unworthy.”
  • Why Jesus is the Greatest Leadership Model of All Time. Phyllis Hendry Halverson writes “There is no need to search further. We have the perfect leadership role model in Jesus. We simply need to follow him and allow him to work in us and through us.”
  • A Good Job for Life. Howard Graham writes “Followers of Jesus are better equipped in the marketplace than those who are not, because they have the most meaningful and purpose filled job description.”
  • Mere Christians: Skye Jethani. Skye Jethani joins Jordan Raynor on the Mere Christians podcast to talk about what heaven means for your work today.
  • Mere Christians: Gary Chapman. Gary Chapman, author of “The Five Love Languages”, joins Jordan Raynor on the Mere Christians podcast to talk about how to learn the language of your co-workers without even asking.

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• Faith and Work Book Review ~ Women, Work & Calling: Step Into Your Place in God’s World by Joanna Meyer
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FAITH AND WORK: Connecting Sunday to Monday

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  • The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni. Patrick Lencioni is one of my favorite authors. Enjoy his new podcast The Working Genius.
  • Gospel Driven Productivity: Getting the Right Things Done. Hugh Whelchel writes “What’s Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things Doneis a book that I wish someone had given me forty years ago. Read it and you will be literally astounded by all the things you do.”
  • You are Called to New Work. Howard Graham writes “We all have the opportunity to do new work every day. Many of us miss our opportunity for new work because we confuse our calling, vocation, and our job.”
  • A Reflection on Procrastination. Russ Gehrlein looks at the important topic of procrastination.
  • Your Work is Worship: Kara Martin. Watch this message from the 2023 Center for Faith & Work Los Angeles National Conference. “We often separate out worship and work, seeing our Sunday as distinct from our Monday. However, this is not what the Bible teaches. You will learn how right from the beginning work was part of our worship of God.”

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