Transforming Work Roundtable Summary document - this PDF outlines the broad content, structure and organisational arrangements for the first Transforming Work Roundtable conducted in Toowoomba, 2013. In the future, we anticipate conducting more Transforming Work Roundtables and also developing … [Read more...] about Transforming Work Roundtable – seminar series
“Theology that Works” – PDF
"Theology that Works is an invitation to dialogue on discipleship and work in the American church": a 55 page PDF from Greg Forster of the Oikonomia Network. The Oikonomia Network '... is a learning community for theological educators and evanglical seminaries ... [whose aim] is to prepare future … [Read more...] about “Theology that Works” – PDF
Faith at Work #1 “Work – Curse or Blessing”, Neale Proellocks (Sermon)
In this sermon (33.30), Neale Proellocks (Humeridge Church of Christ, Toowoomba, Queensland) addresses the issue, "Work - Curse or Blessing?" If you are wanting a good introduction to the theology of work or some background material for a sermon of your own, this is a good place to start. … [Read more...] about Faith at Work #1 “Work – Curse or Blessing”, Neale Proellocks (Sermon)
“Is work a four-letter word?” – sermon from David Turner
I recently had the privilege of hearing circuit court judge, David Turner, speak at All Souls Langham Place, London on the topic, “Is work a four-letter word?” After an entertaining and provocative introduction to both the theology and reality of our experience of work, Turner considers … [Read more...] about “Is work a four-letter word?” – sermon from David Turner
Kingdom Calling – Vocational Stewardship for the Common Good (Amy Sherman)
Amy Sherman provides an important addition to the expanding library of materials that look at issues of integrating faith and work, and what it means to not just be a ‘called out’ people but a ‘sent back’ people – sent to partner God in his redemptive mission in the world (see p.12). Sherman starts … [Read more...] about Kingdom Calling – Vocational Stewardship for the Common Good (Amy Sherman)
A Vision for Workplace Ministry – Mark Greene (Video)
In this video (7.33), Mark Greene of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity outlines a vision for workplace ministry. This is an excellent introduction to the key issues associated with whole-life-discipleship and seeing our workplaces as frontline ministry opportunities. Great … [Read more...] about A Vision for Workplace Ministry – Mark Greene (Video)
People at Work – Mark Green at Lausanne (Video)
“Focussing on ministry of full-time Christian workers has limited the church’s impact. By perpetuating the distinction between secular and sacred, disciples are not prepared to minister in the places where most people live.” – from the Lausanne Global Conversation. In this video, Mark Greene … [Read more...] about People at Work – Mark Green at Lausanne (Video)