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Careers, Workplace and Religion

2015-01-12T10:43:21-05:00

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Calvinists, Puritans, and the Wesleyan response to the new industrial reality

Last updated on: January 12, 2015 at 10:43 am By Chris Armstrong

We’re returning to our occasional series of posts on work and vocation (linked at the bottom of this post) in Christian history by Faith and Work Channel senior editor and Christian History magazine senior editor Chris Armstrong. Enjoy! The Reformed tradition Calvin elaborated on the Lutheran doctrine of vocation, freeing people to pursue the vocations of their choosing rather than to remain in a single “social standing” as the more conservative Luther had counseled. The Calvinist Puritans developed the idea... Read more

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2015-01-12T10:46:30-05:00

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Luther on ordinary work and vocation

Last updated on: January 12, 2015 at 10:46 am By Chris Armstrong

We’re returning to our occasional series of posts on work and vocation (linked at the bottom of this post) in Christian history by Faith and Work Channel senior editor and Christian History magazine senior editor Chris Armstrong. Enjoy! For the Reformers, as for the early church, the primary meaning of the term “calling” remained the call to Christian discipleship and community. But as Stackhouse says, for Luther and the rest, “to think that vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience were... Read more

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2014-11-29T18:40:32-05:00

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Visiting with Mary and Martha: What is the one thing?

Last updated on: November 29, 2014 at 6:40 pm By Guest Contributor

By Ann Boyd Multi-tasking: there are days when I feel that I have taken that concept to a whole new level, tossing together the balls of household, work, school, and family, then whacking at them like a caged batter at a pitching machine. It’s usually not pretty, and at least one of those balls gets dropped, pulverized, or mangled. I think Jesus might have a better way, with just one ball and a quiet green field. Let’s see what Martha... Read more

2014-12-08T13:11:34-05:00

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WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Giving Tuesday, macaroni entrepreneurship, and taking a vacation

Last updated on: December 8, 2014 at 1:11 pm By Mission:Work

A Monday roundup of great articles that are worth your time to read, ponder, share, or even argue with. This week’s list: One Thing America is Still Best at, and Getting Better: How much we gave on Giving Tuesday, to whom, and why. Faith@Work Summit: Tom Nelson reports in on his time in Boston in October. (We were there too!) Check out his whole site for many other resources. Get to Know Ozzie Meza: “What do macaroni and cheese, floral... Read more

2014-11-29T18:36:20-05:00

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Visiting with Mary and Martha: I need help

Last updated on: November 29, 2014 at 6:36 pm By Guest Contributor

By Ann Boyd Books to read. Papers to write. Classes to prepare for. Clients to meet with. And just next week, there will likely be family — functional or dysfunctional — who would appreciate some undivided attention. How will it all get done? Is there anyone who can help with this situation? Let’s see what Martha finds out. As always, let’s begin with the text: Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a woman... Read more

2014-11-29T18:34:03-05:00

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Visiting with Mary and Martha: Does anyone care?

Last updated on: November 29, 2014 at 6:34 pm By Guest Contributor

By Ann Boyd Sometimes it feels like all the responsibilities land on your shoulders: you’re the only one capable enough or specially-equipped to do the work. There are times when that is true, and there are times when it’s not, and there are times when those responsibilities…well, they don’t strictly need to be done by the day’s end. Let’s see how this situation shakes out for Martha. As always, let’s begin with the text: Now as they went on their... Read more

2014-11-29T18:28:01-05:00

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Visiting with Mary and Martha: What about the work?

Last updated on: November 29, 2014 at 6:28 pm By Guest Contributor

By Ann Boyd It’s not even 8:00 in the morning and I’m looking at a list of over a dozen things to get done — editing to take care of, dishes to wash, laundry to fold, and my email inbox is raging out of control. As I sit for a few minutes to pray and plan the day, I think again about Mary and Martha. Mary “chose the better part,” and I do appreciate that — but what about the... Read more

2014-12-12T15:58:21-05:00

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Seven virtues of Christian managers: Lessons from Romans 12-16

Last updated on: December 12, 2014 at 3:58 pm By Guest Contributor

By Gregory F. Augustine Pierce There are many Christian virtues that managers can practice. I define a Christian virtue as “a habit based on a long-standing belief that God is love.” Here are seven such virtues, with a quote for each from the Letter to the Romans as translated by Rev. Eugene Peterson in The Message. The Virtue of Empowering/Teaching This virtue is based on the idea that helping others reach their potential is our vocation (or at least one... Read more

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2014-11-29T12:22:36-05:00

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Visiting with Mary and Martha: Thank you, Mary

Last updated on: November 29, 2014 at 12:22 pm By Guest Contributor

By Ann Boyd For the past few years, I’ve been ruminating on the story of Martha and Mary in Luke 10 — a relevant passage for this period in my life as a wife, mother, writer, editor, teacher, and household manager. It’s very easy to be a “Martha” these days that are not full of “Mary” moments, but I find that I sometimes resent the distinction. Do we have to set Martha and Mary up in a sinner/saint comparison? Don’t... Read more

2014-12-11T10:43:55-05:00

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Twitter news: we have a new handle, and we have a 700th follower

Last updated on: December 11, 2014 at 10:43 am By Mission:Work

Our Twitter handle for the Patheos Faith and Work Channel has changed: the channel now tweets under @PatheosFthWork. Same great content, better reflection of the fact that “MISSION:WORK” is just one of the great blogs on the channel. And, I promised to feature our 700th follower. It turned out to be Joel Hamernick of Sunshine Gospel Mission, who was part of our Community Development Forum. Follow Joel and SGM for more on how they are bringing hope and economic renewal... Read more

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