Articles for tag: Joy At Work

September 3, 2016

The Unspoken Vocational Hierarchy

By Dennis Bakke For those of us who are followers of Christ, we know our purpose is to live holy lives and glorify God. And part of glorifying God is making known his kingdom and his ways. So how does our workplace fit into such a purpose? Should it be our primary mission field where we seek to carry out the Great Commission? Is it simply a means to provide for our families and earn enough money to support our church, missionaries, and parachurch organizations? Or is secular work””even for-profit business””the principle mission to which God calls many of us?

April 1, 2016

Christian Standard

Church Leadership

Can You Let Your Preacher Change?

By Jim Tune Is it OK for your preacher to change? It”s understood that with growth comes change. And most if not all churches expect their leaders to grow. Christians expect their preacher will become more saturated by, and competent in, the handling of Scripture. Time in study should lead to greater depth and maturity. Shepherding a flock should, over time, lead to stronger skills in conflict resolution, mediation, and reconciliation. Your preacher will attend conferences and read books and will embrace new ideas and fresh vision. For the most part, this kind of growth and the changes that accompany

January 1, 2006

Victor M. Parachin

Christian Living Work & Vocation

BALANCING LIFE AND WORK: Seven Tips for the Joy Starved

Work can become joyless drudgery when relationships and renewal are neglected. Victor M. Parachin offers seven practical ways to restore balance—through rest, vocation-minded perspective, community-building habits, and daily practices that rehumanize the workplace.