Malyon Workplace

An ‘aha’moment! – a reflection from Sam Jackson

sam jackson.jpegSomething very simple had a profound impact on me recently. I had finished preaching about work ? about making good work ? about working as if you were working for Jesus (Colossians 3:23,24). And I asked everyone to stand and to face the place that they would be at that same time (10:57am) tomorrow. Literally 360 degrees ? all parts of our city ? were ?faced.? But it wasn?t that sight that impacted me most of all?

It was the realisation that these 250 people would encounter literally thousands of people in the next six days ? people who would NEVER set foot in a church building. People who have little to no understanding of Jesus and His gospel. People who don?t own bibles. People who don?t pray?or do pray, but to no one in particular. People in desperate situations. People without hope. Literally thousands of people. People who I hoped would come one of these Sundays?.wait a minute! [Read more…] about An ‘aha’moment! – a reflection from Sam Jackson

?Fruitfulness on the Frontline? ? a six week course for equipping whole-life disciples

Fruitfulness on the FrontlineOur friends at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity have done it again!

They have just released a resource package that will without doubt be an outstanding success and a critical resource in helping Christians to be fruitful on their frontlines – workplace or elsewhere.

Full details of the package can be found here but in summary: [Read more…] about ?Fruitfulness on the Frontline? ? a six week course for equipping whole-life disciples

Relationships at Work – a sermon series from All Souls Langham Place

All Soul’s Langham Place (London) run a regular lunchtime service with a focus on teaching to assist Christians in the workplace.

Here are the links to a series of short talks (maximum of 20 minutes) focusing on relationships in the workplace:

  1. Relating to Colleagues (based on 1 Peter 2:13-25) – Jonny Dyer
  2. Relating to the Boss (based on 1 Peter 2:13-25) – Jonny Dyer
  3. Relating as the Boss (based on Ephesians 6:9) – Dan Wells
  4. Relating to Difficult Colleagues (based on Luke 6:27-36) – Mark Jackson

If you are into listening to podcasts, we highly recommend the linking up with the All Soul’s Langham Place RSS feed.

Four workplace sermons from DistinctDisciples

The people at DistinctDisciples?have put together a sermon series on work and faith that is well worth a listen. ?Here are the topics:

  1. Wired to Work (30:32)
  2. By the sweat of your brow (32:44)
  3. Work as worship (29:53)
  4. Loving others through work (27:29)

On the same webpage, there is an additional audio recording of an?interview on Open House with Mark Bilton, author of Monday Matters and Group Managing Director of Gloria Jeans (18:22)

“Following Jesus at Work” – training resources from Groundwork

Following Jesus at Work coverIt is always exciting to come across a new organisation with new resources committed to helping people understand how they can follow Jesus in their everyday lives, including their daily work.

So when I stumbled across Groundwork – training for the ordinary Christian life, I was very excited. ?

And when I realised it was an Australian mob, then I was very excited!

And when I saw that they had resources specifically to help Christians think about their work, well ….I was apoplectic! [Read more…] about “Following Jesus at Work” – training resources from Groundwork

30 ways to bless your workplace

The following suggestions as to how you can bless your workplace come from this website.? It is interesting to notice how many of these very practical ideas for engaging people in the workplace involve food!

The workplace is an everyday?context where many people spend the majority of their time. It is important for us to know what it looks like to?bring gospel intentionality to our jobs. Hopefully this will help spark a few ideas for connecting with and blessing your coworkers.?

  1. Instead of eating lunch alone, intentionally eat with other co-workers and learn their story.
  2. Get to work early so you can spend some time praying for your co-workers and the day ahead.
  3. Make it a daily priority to speak or write encouragement when someone does good work.
  4. Bring extra snacks when you make your lunch to give away to others.
  5. Bring breakfast (donuts, burritos, cereal, etc.) once a month for everyone in your department.
  6. Organize a running/walking group in the before or after work.
  7. Have your missional community/small group bring lunch to your workplace once a month.
  8. Create a regular time to invite coworkers over or out for drinks.
  9. Make a list of your co-workers birthdays and find a way to bless everyone on their birthday.
  10. Organize and throw office parties as appropriate to your job.
  11. Make every effort to avoid gossip in the office. Be a voice of thanksgiving not complaining.
  12. Find others that live near you and create a car pool.
  13. Offer to throw a shower for a co-worker who is having a baby.
  14. Offer to cover for a co-worker who needs off for something.
  15. Start a regular lunch out with co-workers (don?t be selective on the invites).
  16. Organize a weekly/monthly pot luck to make lunch a bit more exciting.
  17. Ask someone who others typically ignore if you can grab them a soda/coffee while you?re out.
  18. Be the first person to greet and welcome new people.
  19. Make every effort to know the names of co-workers and clients along with their families.
  20. Visit coworkers when they are in the hospital.
  21. Bring sodas or work appropriate drinks to keep in your break room for coworkers to enjoy. Know what your co-workers like.
  22. Go out of your way to talk to your janitors and cleaning people who most people overlook.
  23. Find out your co-workers favorite music and make a playlist that includes as much as you can (if?suitable for work).
  24. Invite your co-workers in to the service projects you are already involved in.
  25. Start/join a city league team with your co-workers.
  26. Organize a weekly co-working group for local entrepreneurs at a local coffee shop.
  27. Start a small business that will bless your community and create space for mission.
  28. Work hard to reconcile co-workers who are fighting with one another.
  29. Keep small candy, gum, or little snacks around to offer to others during a long day.
  30. Lead the charge in organizing others to help co-workers in need.