The Equipping Church
This section explores the role of churches in supporting Christians for their daily work in the world.
Supporting Christians in the Marketplace 1993-2001: Summaries of research and survey work done by Alistair Mackenzie.
Churches Supporting Christians at Work: What we can learn from some good examples. A research paper prepared for Zadok Institute by Alistair Mackenzie.
Ten Ways to Support Ministry in the Workplace: Creative ideas for congregations from Pete Hammond
Empowering the Priesthood of All Believers: George Carey, Archbishop of Canterbury, spells out some of the challenges that recognition of the ministry of the laity in the world presents to the church.
Equipping Your Congregation for the Workplace by William Messenger
Congregations and Workplace Faith: Examples from 4 American Presbyterian Churches
Links
Ministry in Daily Life Manual: A large compendium of resources for congregations from the Episcopal Church USA. Includes articles, stories, quotes, suggestions for worship and liturgies.
Marketplace Ministry –Lausanne Occasional paper No.40. A significant 59 page document exploring theological foundations and practical strategies with an international point of view.
Ministry in Daily Life – Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. A variety of faith and work-related resources.
