I was thinking today, what if we were so confident in God’s provision that we never worried about our next paycheck? What would that look like? What would that feel like? In a culture consumed by workism and workist theology, what would it look like for Christ’s...
Theology is so much more than just the academic study of religion. Our theology has a tangible impact on every aspect of our lives, even if we're completely oblivious to it. You have a theology of work. You might not be able to articulate it, but you definitely have...
What is your Theology of Work? You have one even if you can’t articulate it. For many of us, our work theology is more assumed than taught. Work must be the result of The Fall. Adam and Eve screwed up paradise and we all got stuck with a mediocre 8-5 as part of their punishment. So work is just this thing we have to endure to support our families until Jesus comes back and finally banishes this thing called work to hell with the devil and all his minions. Does that feel familiar at all?
Workism is based on a value-system of productivity and our ability to get things done. It might make us look really good- we might have good grades, high standards, or a maxed-out margin of productivity- but in reality, our work has become an idol in our lives above God Himself. Workism is not rest. We are needy people that require rest and must rely on Jesus alone as our strength.
I've had some jobs I hated. I worked in the mailroom at a record label when I was in college (not exactly the music career I envisioned). I worked as an entry level auditor in my early 20s, mindlessly vouching endless samples of invoices and doing end-of-the-year...
https://youtu.be/GPVruTTq2ns Your everyday work has eternal purpose. The role you play in the marketplace is part of a story that is far bigger than any of us could imagine. Listen to this third episode of The Missional Marketplace Podcast as brothers, Erik and Darren...
We can impact entire families for generations upon generations by delivering the love of Jesus through our everyday work. Isn’t that something?
We can impact entire families for generations upon generations by delivering the love of Jesus through our everyday work. Isn’t that something?
Many followers of Jesus have unintentionally adopted some bad work theology, a set of assumed beliefs that neatly divide our daily lives into sacred and secular partitions. We believe these perspectives were more absorbed than intentionally taught, but they’re...
In this inaugural episode of the Missional Marketplace Podcast, Darren and Erik introduce the premise for Season One of the show. This podcast is for Christians who work in the marketplace, but who carry a deep passion for God’s mission in the world and want their everyday work to connect more deeply with that missional purpose (and who like to laugh a little bit along the way). In episode 1, we set the stage for this season-long conversation about faith, work, and the global mission of God in the world.
In ‘Unleashing Kingdom Impact,’ join us as we interview Dave Cooper, the founder, and president of CRF, who has raised over 20 million dollars through his business for global missions.
Join us this week as we pay tribute to the remarkable life and profound influence of the late Pastor Tim Keller, a true champion of faith in the marketplace. With heavy hearts, we mourn his passing, but we are inspired to celebrate the enduring legacy he leaves behind. In this enlightening video, we delve deep into the invaluable lessons we’ve learned from this extraordinary servant of God. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into the transformative legacy of Pastor Tim Keller. Subscribe now and be part of this inspiring journey!
Recently we sat down and had a great chat with Tom Paino, a 98-year-old (or should we say 98-year-young) pastor whose mission legacy is one for the books! We got to talk about generosity’s ripple effect and how one conversation with a local businessman inspired others to join in global missions giving. So, let’s dive in and hear some of Tom’s story. Are you ready?