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Work Resources

The Gift of Work

All work is a gift from God to us. Work is not a punishment or consequence of sin – it was part of the original creation and will be part of our eternal joy. Work is also a gift of God through us to bless the people around us. 

The Struggle of Work

All work is affected by the fall. “Thorns and thistles” are everywhere in our lives, including the work we do. Yet Jesus gives us help in the struggles and He gives us hope in His finished work!

Marcia’s Story

Our Church Ministry Coordinator shares how God called her to teach as a Christian and how it was never about education and was always about Jesus.

Tom’s Story

One of our small group leaders shares some of the challenges of running a business as a Christian but also the joys of doing everything for the glory of God.

The Call to Work

We need to replace our culture’s idea of career (for the sake of personal fulfillment) with a Biblical commitment to vocation (for the glory of God). God calls us to specific tasks in seasons of our life (Eph. 2:10), using our GPS – Gifts, Passions and opportunities to Serve. 

The Gift of Rest

We reflect God’s image when we work and when we rest. Sabbath rest is not a punishment or restriction on beleivers but a wonderful and important gift from God. Rest is a necessity, a command and a promise!

Your Gifts

"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified...