Faith & Work Resources
This page highlights additional resources to further your study, facilitate group discussion, and connect you with others who are like-minded. We pray that you will be challenged and equipped to dive deeper.
Gospel, Work & Community Conference Recordings:
Keynotes:
- Hugh Whelchel, “Working for the Good of the City” (Keynote)
- PJ Smyth, “Our Work and Our Mission” (Keynote)
Breakouts:
- Hugh Whelchel, “The Biblical Meaning of Success” (Breakout)
- Anne Bradley, “Be Fruitful & Multiply” (Breakout)
- Jerome & Kelly Leonard, “What is Biblical Entrepreneurship?” (Breakout)
- Scott Redd, “Living a Wholehearted Life” (Breakout)
Recommended Books
- Impossible People: Christian Courage and the Struggle for the Soul of Civilization, Os Guinness
- The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life, Os Guinness
- For the Least of These: A Biblical Answer to Poverty, Anne R. Bradley & Arthur W. Lindsley (editors)
- How Then Should We Work? Rediscovering the Biblical Doctrine of Work, Hugh Whelchel
- The Gospel at Work: How Working for King Jesus Gives Purpose and Meaning to Our Jobs, Sebastian Traeger and Greg Gilbert
- Kingdom Calling: Vocational Stewardship for the Common Good, Amy L. Sherman and Steven Garber
- Working For Glory: A Theology for Doing What Really Matters, Keith M. Welton
- Restoring All Things: God’s Audacious Plan to Change the World Through Everyday People, John Stonestreet and Warren Cole Smith
- Visions of Vocation: Common Grace for the Common Good, Steven Garber
- Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God’s Work, Timothy Keller
- Center Church: Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City, Timothy Keller
- Business for the Glory of God: The Bible’s Teaching on the Moral Goodness of Business, Wayne Grudem
- God At Work: Your Christian Vocation in All of Life, Gene Edward Veith, Jr.
- The Work and Faith Bible, David Kim, Editor
Video Series
The following DVD series are perfect for group study and include leader and student guides:
- Gospel Shaped Work, Thomas Nelson: A superb DVD series with leader and study guides.
- ReFrame by Regent College Marketplace Institute: A 10-DVD series with leader and student guides.
Workplace Ministries
Another great way to engage is to connect with local government or non-profit organizations that work in your communities to equip people to flourish. Some examples:
- Institute for Faith, Work & Economics
- Redeemer Center for Faith and Work
- C12 Group – Advisory network
- Truth at Work – Leaders network & roundtables
- The Washington Institute
- CBMC – Men’s marketplace network
- Convene – CEO Networking
- Pinnacle Forum – Peer-to-peer forums
- Nehemiah Project – Biblical entrepreneurship
- Career Network Ministries – Job-seeking assistance
- Christians in Commerce – Workforce fellowship
- Workforce Ministries – Fellowship network
- Made to Flourish Network – A network for pastors
- Career Confidence – Job-seeking assistance
Other Opportunities
Another great way to engage is to connect with local government or non-profit organizations that work in your communities to equip people to flourish. Some examples in the DC Metro Area:
- Montgomery County Pro Bono Consultants Program – Assist a non-profit with your experience
- Worksource Montgomery – Workforce development partnerships
- The Wider Circle – Alleviate poverty and support workforce development one community at a time
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