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April 2015

April 05, 2015

3 Reasons Easter Matters for Your Work

The hope of Christians lies in Jesus’ work on the cross and his resurrection. What...

March 2015

March 29, 2015

The Grass is Green at Walker Mowers: Faith & Human Flourishing

This post is part of a Patheos-wide symposium on the question “What good is religion?”...

March 06, 2015

Why We Struggle to Connect Faith & Work

Adapted from a talk by Katherine Leary Alsdorf at the Faith@Work Summit 2014 I left a...

February 2015

February 25, 2015

What does the Wall Street Journal know about the meaning of work?

Kudos to the Wall Street Journal for its article “I Don’t Have a Job. I...

February 22, 2015

Walmart Wages: Biblical Justice or Good Business?

Guest Contributors: Al Erisman, Andy Mills, Christine Tan Walmart recently announced that it would raise...

February 19, 2015

Lent: an Invitation to Incarnation

Many Christians use the 40 days of Lent to honor the 40 days of fasting...

February 09, 2015

Love, Marriage & Work: Lessons from the Bible’s Raunchiest Book

With Valentine’s Day coming up, we thought we’d share some insight about love---and work---from the...

February 06, 2015

See Work Through New Eyes—Theology of Work Commentary: Romans-Revelation Now Available in Print

The Theology of Work Bible Commentary, Volume 5: Romans-Revelation is now available in print for...

February 03, 2015

Going Up—Theology and the Elevator Industry

If there is one biblical principle that nearly everyone in the United States can recognize, it...

January 2015

January 28, 2015

Theology of Work Project Hosts 15th Working Session

“The public impact of our work should be a gift of love.” – Clint LeBruyns,...

January 23, 2015

Comedian Michael Jr. and the Surprising Gift of Giving

Do you remember the last time you were able to give someone something they really...

January 14, 2015

How Much Prayer is Enough?

This post is part of a symposium on vocation between the Patheos Faith and Work Channel and...

December 2014

December 31, 2014

We're thankful for you, our readers, and hope that what you find here is transformative and...

December 31, 2014

Your Favorite Theology of Work Resources from 2014

2014 has been a momentous year for the Theology of Work Project. We’re so thankful...

December 11, 2014

Spreading the Good News of Christmas at Work

According to research from Lifeway Research and the North American Mission Board, 47% of adult...

December 02, 2014

Gods and Kings and the Cost of Ending Modern Day Slavery

The upcoming movie Exodus: Gods and Kings tells the story of the calling of Moses,...

November 2014

November 22, 2014

What Does Calling Mean When You Hate Your Job?

I hate my job. I hate my co-workers. I hate my boss. I can’t stand...

November 17, 2014

Why Do We Need to Know What the Bible Says About Work?

The first time I needed a biblical foundation for my work was when I worked...

October 2014

October 31, 2014

Finding Amazing Grace in Our Work, Again and Again

So often faith and work can operate in separate spheres, unbeknownst to even the most...

October 08, 2014

Gordon-Conwell Seminary Professor Sean McDonough on Making the Most of the Theology of Work Project Resources

We asked Professor Sean McDonough, professor of New Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts,...

September 2014

September 22, 2014

CEO Max Schireson quits to have more time for…work

Max Schireson resigned as CEO of Internet database MongoDB last month so he could have...

September 18, 2014

Center for Christian Business Ethics Conference Gathers Business Leaders and Theologians

On October 11, the Center for Christian Business Ethics will gather Christian business leaders and...

September 17, 2014

What Can It Look Like to Participate in God’s Redemptive Purposes at Work?: Lessons from Exodus

What does “your kingdom come” and “your will be done” mean? How can our everyday...

September 11, 2014

Living in the World But Not of the World: Workplace Lessons from Matthew and the Beatitudes

Work is an essential component of God's kingdom. The book of Matthew recounts Jesus’ actions...

September 03, 2014

What Does the Book of Revelation Say About the “Big Picture” of Work in Our Times?

Believe it or not, the book of Revelation made our list of five must-read books...

August 2014

August 28, 2014

Must-Study Books of the Bible for a Theology of Work: Nehemiah Builds for the Common Good

Ever wonder if non-church work can contribute to fulfilling God’s plans? Here are five lessons...

August 21, 2014

5 Must-Study Books of the Bible for a Theology of Faith and Work: Lessons from Genesis

One difficulty pastors cite when trying to help people integrate faith and work is a...

August 11, 2014

Vocational Discipleship: Is Your Church’s Mission Tied to God’s Mission?

If you're a pastor or church leader, you undoubtedly have competing interests and voices vying...

July 2014

July 16, 2014

Chuck Colson Encouraging Pastors to Reclaim a Theology of Work

For our "Equipping Pastors" series this summer, we dug up this oldie but goodie from...

July 02, 2014

Equipping Pastors: The Call to Integrate Faith and Work

For the rest of the summer, the Theology of Work Project blog will explore the...

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