The prospect of sharing your faith at work can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. If you want to share...
We're pleased to announce that PRS.work is now available on the PRS app. With PRS.work, you can you listen to the Bible...
Biblical decision-making principles for tough situations at work.
Face failure with a Biblical perspective and move forward when you've made mistakes.
When something’s wrong at work, this plan helps you decide when it’s the right time to speak up.
3 Bible stories encourage us to lean on others in a crisis.
In this video devotional you'll learn that answering God's call is bigger than any one job.
Each day of this reading plan takes a piece of The Lord's Prayer and shows how to apply it to your work.
3 biblical tips to jump-start your management career.
Perfectionism steals your joy, energy, and creativity. God can lead you out of perfectionism into freedom.
This devotional shows you 5 ways to use prayer in your daily work.
Proverbs 31 shows how God's character strengthens you for everyday work.
How do you forgive a bad boss? This plan shows what biblical forgiveness looks like in the workplace.
Understand and apply the characteristics that Jesus calls "blessed."
Biblical approaches to making plans - and changing them - with God.
Explore some common causes of workplace anxiety, and solutions from the Bible.
Explore how God calls you to meaning and purpose in your work.
Work was God's idea from the beginning. God commissions people to participate in his work.
If you worry about money but feel powerless against anxiety, this plan is for you.
Discover practical wisdom from the Bible about ambition at work - the good, the bad and the godly.
Learn from the Bible whether healthy rhythms of work, rest and play are possible.
Scripture, reflection questions, and prayer help you improve your leadership at work.
Handle interpersonal conflict at work with practical tips from the Bible.
Using the Bible as a model you can improve our relationships with your coworkers.
Biblical insight and practical tips for exploring your calling.
Starting with Genesis, this plan draws on scripture to encourage and inspire women who work.
Draw closer to God by learning about suffering in the Bible.
Seek God in the midst of the difficulties of unemployment.
Biblical wisdom for finding your voice as a leader, dealing with workplace discrimination, and managing parenthood.
A Bible reading plan about what to do when you're bored at your job.
Paul shows what it looks like to shift from self-interest to serving others.
The book of Nehemiah offers a way to move forward when other people fail you.
The story of Martha and Mary holds important lessons about God's design for balance.
Learn from Esther a healthy approach to addressing workplace conflict.
Daniel teaches us how to face trials with the power of God and maintain strong Christian ethics.
Joseph's story shows us how to work with God as our source of excellence.
Simple steps to be more loving to your coworkers.
It’s possible to spend years searching for what God wants you to do with your life, and still not feel like you’ve...
Men and women must work, that is as certain as the sun. But we may work grudgingly, or we may work gratefully...
So much of our life is spent at work. And when we lose a job, it can...
Sometimes work can feel like a burden, but it’s beneficial because it provides for our daily needs...
Imagine you’ve been tirelessly working for years. You’ve put in your dues. Then the boss gives the...
Hebrews chapter 13, verse 5, says “I’ll never leave you nor forsake you.” But when difficult circumstances...
We spend most of our time working at one job or another, but how often do we sit down and consider what...
If you’ve ever been asked to go against your beliefs to keep your job, you know the...
In this difficult economy, a lot of people are out of work or suffering from a loss...
We sometimes talk about “making a living.” What is implied in that? Is it possible to be glad you have a job...
Are you in a job you love, or are you waiting for the right opportunity? Find out...
When we think of worship, we picture churches on Sunday mornings, with the congregation singing hymns or...
Do you enjoy your work? We’re to serve Jesus Christ on our jobs because it is there that we reflect the deepest commitments that we have. Special thanks to discovertheword.org.
Whether you work in an office, on a delivery truck, or in the home, we’re called to worship God in our work...
Salvation is a free gift to those who believe in Jesus Christ. But when we begin trying...
Do you ever find yourself going through the motions of faith? Perhaps participating out of duty, rather...
Do you know someone who’s heavily invested in the rules of the Christian walk, and forgets about...
Did you ever have a call to ministry? Do you believe that what you’re doing today is really doing God’s will? Why...
We live in a fallen world. And as a result, the work we do isn’t always pleasant! Special thanks to discovertheword.org.
The Bible says we’re to conduct ourselves in the workplace for the glory of God. But what does that really mean? Can...
Many of us have fallen into the habit of thinking that because our careers aren’t directly related to ministry, they don’t have...
We all want to make a difference in the world around us. Some minister from the pulpit...
It’s not uncommon to hear someone talk about God’s calling in their life. Our calling may be more about our attitude and...
Life is full of choices, ranging from what will I have for lunch, to what career should I choose. Find practical help, whether you work in an office, or in the home. Special...
It’s important to consider what the Scriptures say about work. There’s a lot of significance attached to what we do, and how...
Perhaps you’ve recently lost a job, or you know someone who has. After spending years helping others deal with job termination, Chuck...
When someone loses their job, they aren’t the only ones affected. Often a spouse feels the pain...
From the moment we’re old enough to speak, we’re asked what we want to do when we grow up. And while it’s...
Is genuine ministry restricted to those in the clergy, or to those who work for a Christian organization? God can work through...
Whether you’re a full-time professional, or a stay-at-home mom, your perspective on work matters to God! Find practical help if you’re unemployed...
There is significance to your work. Special thanks to discovertheword.org.
Whether you work in the office, in the home, or through volunteer projects, we all have a job to do. A fresh...
"How can any one remain interested in a religion which seems to have no concern with nine-tenths of his life?" - Dorothy...
"I think that the great heresy of the Christian faith in the 21st century is that here people spend their time and...
Your work, your attitude, your service, matters to God! God wants to engage us in every aspect of our lives, even on...
In Studs Terkel's Working: People Talk about What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do, Nora Watson, a staff writer for an agency publishing health care literature, says...
For many, work is drudgery. It puts the food on the table, but doesn’t satisfy the inner need for purpose in our...
When you look back on your workweek you probably notice that some aspects of your job are enjoyable, while others are just...
"It’s not what happens to you but what happens in you when something happens to you that matters." Special thanks to discovertheword.org...
In Matthew chapter 22, Jesus gave us the greatest commandment, to love God with all our heart...
If we’re honest with ourselves, we often fall short of the kind of love we should express...
When we follow God, everything we say and do is a representation of God to the world...
What are the consequences of being in a job you hate? Special thanks to discovertheword.org.
When Monday morning rolls around, do you drag yourself out of bed, or do you find a sense of purpose as you...
Whether we work in a church, an office building or the home, our work matters to God! We all have the capacity...
It’s far more than just getting a paycheck. Whether you spend your work days in the church, an office, or at home, the responsibilities we carry out can and should glorify God. Special...
Perhaps your daily tasks seem menial in the grand scheme of things. Well, you don’t have to work in a church or...
The Bible has a lot to say about our occupations, work ethic, and our perspective when it comes to earning a living...
We all have daily responsibilities, whether paid or unpaid, public or private. And when we do our work with the right spirit...
Looking for a job is never easy, but when the economy is tanking and new jobs are scarce, it can feel downright...
The first of the two confrontations occurs in Philippi, where Paul and Silas encounter a girl with...
Paul and Silas waited in an inner cell shut off from light, too dark even to see. Unfairly accused, stripped, beaten, publicly humiliated, and thrown into jail, everything about the day was...
In 1977, as the praise and worship wave was just beginning to crash on the beaches of the American church, Pete Sanchez, Jr., took Psalm 97:9 in the King James version and wrote...
When I was young, my parents taught me that it is wrong to hate. In fact, I was prohibited from using the word "hate." If I said, "I hate peas" or "I hate...
A city that renounces God is condemned, but paradise bustles with meaningful work.
Chapters 13 through 17, often called the Upper Room Discourse, contain so much profound theology that we can only touch on a...
What I learned from a cancer center doorman and the US Navy’s chief.
When I was Senior Pastor of Irvine Presbyterian Church, a woman I'll call Lucy came to see me because she was worried...
When I was a teenager, I began to hear about Christians who were “Spirit-filled.” Southern California was a major seedbed for a...
Recently, we spoke with attorney Dwaine Massey about integrating his faith and work.
Although I have heard the story of Easter every single year I have been alive, the grace of God still seems so mysterious.
It's really easy for me to wait for the next big thing.
The examen is an ancient prayer practice that encourages reflection on the events of each day in order to detect God's presence...
Isaiah paints a picture of the values that must characterize the people of God.
In Isaiah 49, the Lord speaks to his Servant, sometimes pictured as Israel, and at other times pictured as an Israelite who...
I waited patiently for the LORD to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. Psalms 40:1 When I first read Psalm 40:1, I was immediately reminded of how hard...
Undeniably, there are times when obeying God is hard, times when we’d much rather follow our own will than his. Even Jesus knew that experience as he wrestled with his Father’s will in...
In the opening paragraph of 1 Corinthians, Paul lays out themes that he will address in more detail in the body of...
According to the conventions of ancient letter writing, a greeting was followed by a section in which the author praised the recipient.[7]...
We will return to the conventional term “disciples” momentarily, but the term “friends” captures the essence of John’s depiction of the disciples...
Learn more about faith and work from these resources: from introductary books to bibliographies for advanced study.
Introductory resources on faith at work geared towards particular Christian denominations.
A businessman, a management professor, and a pastor each explain in their own words what the Bible says about work.
These longer videos offer a deep dive into what the Bible says about work.
Dwight L. DuBois's held conversations with 58 pastors on how to equip church members for everyday ministry. This paper presents his findings.
Research by Ecklund, Daniels, and Schneider provides insight into how Christians relate their faith to work and how the equipping church can...
These passages from the TOW Bible Commentary will open your eyes to how much of the Bible...
Will Messenger offers 8 proven suggestions for pastors to make a practical difference in people's work lives
A well-researched examination of churches that support Christians at work and the methods they use.
ABSTRACT Contemporary blue-collar employees often fail to appreciate the biblical significance of ordinary human labor. Consequently, they perceive work as a necessary evil while frustration and alienation characterize time spent on the job...
Alistair Mackenzie helps pastors rethink where they invest their energy equipping Christians.
According to research, churchgoing affects people's decisions about ethics, work, and economics.
Alistair Mackenzie's thesis Faith at Work explores the pastoral implications of vocation and work theology.
The western workplace is becoming a context for ministry and mission thanks to 6 contemporary movements.
Is Christian scholarship related to the Church's mission? How can churches support Christian scholars?
A WebEx presentation for seminary faculty with free online resource to help teach students about workplace integration.
Sean McDonough, Professor of New Testament, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, gives a Biblical Scholar's Perspective on reading the Bible with workplace eyes. Few...
Alistair Mackenzie explains how early Christians wrestled with contrasting views of work.
Alistair Mackenzie traces conceptions of daily work from post-Reformation to today.
A condensed look at theology of work in seminary education by Alistair Mackenzie.
Alistair Mackenzie reports on the Faith and Work movement in New Zealand: where it's come from and where it's going.
God has given you authority to make a difference in this world through your work.
The Lord is exalted above everything else. He is Lord of all.
Let the greatness of God inspire your work. Let your work extol the greatness of God.
As you work today, you are reflecting the image of God, the first and best worker.
God is the rightful King over all, including your work and workplace.
The love of God is precious and it is always there for you.
All of God’s work is done in faithfulness.
God’s strength and peace are there for you, if you ask.
If you want to flourish in your work, pay close attention to the works of God, both to delight in them and...
You can trust in God because God is completely trustworthy.
10 key points from the Bible give a foundation for Christians asking what the Bible says about our work.
Explore what the Bible says about God's calling and your work.
Competition is a fact of everyday work. But is it godly for Christians to compete? Or is it something we should try to avoid as much as possible? Should we use whatever influence...
Explore biblical principles for ethical decision making, and learn how to apply them in the workplace.
Learn how churches around the world are equipping people to apply their Sunday faith to their weekday jobs.
God calls people to both work and rest. Explore the biblical call to rest and break through some of the barriers we...
What if we truly believed Jesus’ words about sharing the gospel with others?
Today is Palm Sunday, the first day of Holy Week. On this day, Christians remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, and we prepare for a deeper participation in the crucial events of this...
Throughout his ministry, Jesus had proclaimed the coming of the kingdom of God. For first-century Jews, this implied that a divinely anointed royal figure would soon expel the Romans from Judea.
Learning to Save My Students Instead of Judging Them (Click Here to Read) An encounter with the words of Jesus in John 12 encourages a teacher to change his approach to his relationship...
5 ways to show strength at work demonstrated by the mighty woman of Proverbs 31.
You can bless many people through your work. Proverbs 31 shows how.
As Proverbs 31 explains, character comes from the fear of the Lord.
PRS.work is a free series of online video Bible studies for use in small groups.
God has a purpose for your work. And with over 800 passages that apply to work, the Bible can help you connect...
Henry Kaestner is Chairman of Sovereign Capital, an investment firm he co-founded in 2011 that focuses on...
Each of these free studies includes scripture, commentary, and thought-provoking questions.
Use this study guide to lead your group through Every Good Endeavor, a popular introduction on the implications of faith on work.
13 videos explore Jesus' take on modern professions. With interviews from working Christians.
Note: This interview with Sean McDonough by the Oikonomia Network highlights the small-group video study curriculum “Jesus and Your Job,” from the...
A 6-week small group series on work and hospitality, with movie night discussion guides.
9 case studies for Christian lawyers to discuss with biblical insight.
This curriculum has helped former inmates and addicts prepare for the workforce with a theological foundation.
12 lessons that help kids develop a biblical framework for work, with group activities and take-home sheets.
A while ago, my daughter received a video intended to tell the story of John Wesley’s life in a 30-minute form for...
Lay people have shaped church history by launching businesses that impacted economies and transformed culture.
Show seminary students how the doctrine of vocation has changed over the course of church history.
Church History assignments to bring work into the seminary curriculum.
For New Testament professors trying to integrate work themes into their seminary classes.
Teach seminary students to rethink epistles for the modern worker.
Stories from, about and for women at work have not often been told as prominently as those of men in Christian contexts...
New Testament assignments to bring work into the seminary curriculum.
The Faith Driven Investor podcast features episodes tailored for fund managers, investors, business owners, and pastors who...
On today’s episode of Faith Driven Investor, we’re talking to an expert on capital, influence, and how...
Our friend Frank Chen stopped by the Faith Driven Investor podcast to talk about how he’s helping...
Today we are talking to Robert Netzly, President & CEO of Inspire Investing. If you’ve been following...
“The goal is not to grow an organization—it’s to build the Kingdom of God.” Now, if you’ve...
When we first learned about Apartment Life it sounded too good to be true. The work they...
Today’s episode takes us to jail. Well...not exactly. But we are interviewing a man who owns and operates a business that is...
Today’s episode finds us all the way down under—in Australia with our guest Tim Macready. Tim is Chief Investment Officer at Christian...
Faith-Based Employee Resource Groups. This term may be new to you, or it may be something you’re...
Today, we have not one special guest but two for you to hear from. We are talking...
By the grace of God I am who I am. How then can I, as the unique person God has made me...
“Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity.” Proverbs 21:5a (NLT)Two summers ago, I helped our 12-year-old daughter, Jessica, and 10-year-old-son, Shawn...
We begin by recognizing that Exodus is an integral part of the whole of Scripture, not a stand-alone legal statue. Christopher Wright...
It can be a challenge for a Christian to draw a point from a verse in the book of Exodus or especially...
After the ceremony that sealed the covenant between the Lord and Israel (Ex. 24:1-8), Moses and many other leaders of the people ascended Mt. Sinai. There, “they saw the God of Israel. Under his...
Psalm 2 focuses on the house of David. God has chosen this kingdom and its temple, Zion, to be the focus of the kingdom of God. Someday Gentiles will submit to it or...
Submit to God’s royal son, or he will become angry, and you will be destroyed in the midst of all your activities— for his anger flares up in an instant. But what joy...
Why do we try so hard to maintain that which naturally recedes as the years pass?
Paul reminds the congregation in Corinth that most of them do not come from the ranks of...
Faith in Financial Services (FiFS) is a group based in New York City focused on how Christian faith relates to work in...
Andy Mills, Executive Chairman and Co-CEO of Archegos Capital Management, speaks about the vision for Faith in Financial Services. He describes the...
Do you wonder if God has anything to say about your work? Explore key verses from each...
Do you wonder if God has anything to say about your work? Explore key verses from each chapter of the Bible that...
Churches equipping members to work alongside God Monday through Friday can bring workplace themes into Sunday services.
Tips for on-stage interviews that bring Monday work into the Sunday service.
Work-themed prayers to use in church services: openings, thanksgivings, confessions, creeds, offertory, intercessions, and closing prayers.
An index to hymns, psalms and poems about work.
A collection of readings for use in a work-themed church service.
These services are examples of what can be done around the theme of work for different occasions and in various settings – from the local to the national.
An index to private prayers about work.
Let us pray for all who serve Christ through the daily activities of their lives.
In the ministry of your daily life and work, will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?
TOW Bible Commentary resources and sermon notes from The High Calling arranged according to the Revised Common Lectionary.
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