Work

What we say or don't say matters in the workplace. Truthfulness, transparency and clarity are all critical to wise messaging. In this study, you will examine five workplace examples and applicable scripture passages that remind us to speak in ways that are both effective and God-honoring.

Workplace Wisdom:  Communication

In Genesis, we see that work was God's idea from the beginning. We also see God’s original commission to people to work alongside him, to participate in God's own work. This reading plan is from The High Calling and Theology of Work Project.

God's Good Idea: Work

How do we know when God is speaking to us at work? There are a number of ways He gets our attention if we are patient and willing enough to listen. This lesson plan uses the acronym HEAR to describe the different ways God speaks to us.

"Hearing" From God

Responsibility is both a blessing and a burden. It is the gift that you've been given that allows you the freedom to do and receive more. It also increases the expectations placed on you. When we think about the expectations on us, we might shy away. However, men of God embrace responsibility and the blessings that come with it. Join us over the next 30 days as we learn to embrace responsibility. 

Mandates for Men: Embrace Responsibility

This 7-day reading plan features devotions that help us understand how God has equipped us to live out our faith in all parts of our lives, including in the workplace. Readings are excerpted from the articles in the Faith & Work Bible by David H. Kim, Director for the Center for Faith and Work and editors at Christianity Today.

Find Purpose And Passion In Your Daily Work

Welcome! We are so excited that you want to explore God’s unique plan for your life. Remember, ultimately, the goal of this reading plan is not to figure out what your future job might be, but to hear from God about what it means to be called, so make sure to give it your best effort! Enjoy the journey!

Here are just a few tips as you jump in:  

• Come prepared mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.  
• Shut out all distractions. 
• Start with prayer.  Keep communication between you and God open and easy by confessing any unconfessed sin, accepting His forgiveness, and asking Him to speak to your heart through Bible study.   
• Take your time.  Read all of the verses listed, listen for God’s voice. You may want to write in a journal as you go so you can track your spiritual progress and remember what God says to you. 


The Discovery: Exploring God’s Call On Your Life 

The average schedule today is mind-blowing.  Days are planned out to the minute, often months in advance, reminders are constantly notifying us of the next engagement that requires attention, and before we know it our lives fly by in a constant state of reaction. Scripture suggests that having margin in our life the holy interruptions that surface are much-needed reprieves in a world of chaos. 

TheLionWithin.Us: The Importance of Margin in Our Lives

In this much-needed study, Pauline Warjri talks about managing our relationships with everyone in the family - spouse, children, parents and how not to let anything come between us, especially our career. She gives practical tips from her own life on how to learn from our mistakes, build bridges, sort out differences and communicate more meaningfully. 

Family

Leading people can be difficult and daunting. Leaders need all the possible support there is to become effective and successful. God’s Word holds the key! Leaders just need to hear from God through the Scriptures and apply these wisdom in the workplace. This 3-day devotional by Great Bayani Mabuti, a facilitator of Lead Like Jesus, unravels key Scripture passages for leaders to own and use for leadership effectiveness, personal and business success.   