Malyon Workplace

How Our Work Shapes Us – Kara Martin

Great article from Kara Martin describing how our work can shape and fashion us:

“We need to be more aware of the different forces working on us, while we work: shaping our worldview, forcing us to choose, impacting on our character. How do we react to different people that we work with? How does the culture of our workplace impact on us: affecting our behaviour, the way we see ourselves, the way others see us? How do we make decisions, and what do those decisions indicate about us? Does our working draw us toward God? Does our working make us feel alien toward our faith?”

Myths about Faith and Work – Kara Martin

In this article, Kara Martin explores some myths and truths about faith and work:

Myths

  • Work is cursed
  • God doesn?t care about my secular work
  • The only way I can be a Christian at work is to evangelise my workmates
  • ?If I am a serious Christian I should leave my job

Truths

  • ?Your work is good
  • You can worship God through your work
  • You can work with Jesus to redeem the workplace

2015 Transforming Work Conference videos

TW Conference Banner 30Here are the?recordings of the 2015 Transforming Work Conference key note speakers:

Working theologically – what on earth am I here for? David Benson, Malyon College

All of life is for God?s glory. This includes the highs and lows of our mundane existence. This includes our everyday vocation. In the current rush to transform work, though, have we slipped into triumphalism and forgotten Christ? In this keynote address, Dave will unpack Jesus? mission in Luke 4 and 10. Centred in the kingdom of God, we are invited to join Jesus in working for shalom and salvation. This expansive theological frame is a safeguard and a springboard for all we do. In the big story of creation, fall, and redemption, we?discover what on earth we are here for. [Read more…] about 2015 Transforming Work Conference videos

Resources to go!

Click this link and download a copy of the handout that Kara Martin (Ridley Marketplace Institute) and Murray Wright (Malyon Workplace) developed for their workshop at the 2015 Transforming Work Conference.

We took the opportunity to feature our favourite resources in the following categories:

  • Books
  • Whole Church, Whole-Life Discipleship Programs
  • Small group studies with a workplace focus
  • Websites
  • Video clips
  • Sermons
  • Songs