Resourcing Christians to connect faith and work
Gods
Work & Our Work
Career
& Life planning
Market
Place Ethics
Small
group study
Resources
for Churches
Ministry
of the Laity
| Christian Life and Work
Very useful series of 6 British studies built around a package that includes video snippets, a leader’s guide including session outlines to photocopy for participants and a copy of Mark Greene’s book "Thank God It’s Monday". Themes:
To order see Phil Groom at London Bible College (phil.groom@londonbiblecollege.ac.uk)
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Gods
Work & Our Work
Career
& Life planning
Market
Place Ethics
Small
group study
Resources
for Churches
Ministry
of the Laity
| Getting the Job Done Right
R. Banks and G. Preece. 1992. Wheaton: Victor Books. 8 studies exploring faith and work issues, with helpful exercises, discussion starters and biblical perspectives. Includes a useful leader’s guide. Covers the following topics
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Gods
Work & Our Work
Career
& Life planning
Market
Place Ethics
Small
group study
Resources
for Churches
Ministry
of the Laity
| Serving God on the Job
Navigators. 1997. Colorado: NavPress. 9 studies produced by NavPress as part of their Foundations for Christian Living series. Combines a brief introduction to topics, 30-60 minutes individual preparatory work, plus group discussion and ideas for group worship. Includes the following topics
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Gods
Work & Our Work
Career
& Life planning
Market
Place Ethics
Small
group study
Resources
for Churches
Ministry
of the Laity
| Satisfying Work
R.P. Stevens and G. Schoberg. 1989.Wheaton: Harold Shaw. 13 Bible based studies, with leading questions and a few background notes. Covers the following themes
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Gods
Work & Our Work
Career
& Life planning
Market
Place Ethics
Small
group study
Resources
for Churches
Ministry
of the Laity
More Books & Videos
God @ WorkA British video containing two 20 minute films fronted by Mark Greene and David Prior looking at ‘An Introduction to Workplace Theology’ and ‘Ministry and Evangelism in the Workplace’. Useful as discussion starters, with a bit of humour attached.
To order see Phil Groom at London Bible College (phil.groom@londonbiblecollege.ac.uk)
Christianity in the Workplace
D. Coddington and D Orvis.1989. Illinois: David C. Cooke
12 studies designed for individual study in preparation for discussion
in a group setting.
Making your Work Count for God
Thomas Nelson Inc. 1994. Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
13 studies in a workbook produced for individual study, but also able
to be used as a basis for group discussion. A brief leader’s guide including
comments, objectives and discussion questions is included. Uses material
from The Word In Life Study Bible.
Your Work Matters to God
D. Sherman and W. Hendricks.1988. Colorado: Nav Press
16 sessions produced as a study guide for the NavPress book with the
same name.
Serving God by What We Do
B. Patterson. 1994. Illinois: IVP.
6 group studies including suggestions for individual study and notes
for group leaders.
Wisdom At Work
K. Boa and G. Burnett. 2000. Colorado: NavPress.
5 weeks of daily studies for individual study which could also be used
as background for group sessions.
The Word In Life Study Bible
Nashville: Thomas Nelson
A treasure trove of information about faith and work issues. Doesn’t
include group studies as such, but does suggest themes for studies
and provide a lot of background information. In NKJV, NRSV and CEV Bible
versions. Portions also available on-line at www.ivmdl.org/wil.cfm.
Marketplace: Surviving the Real World
L. Coleman (ed). 1994. Colorado: Serendipity House
Love Your Work: Study Guide
D. McKenna. 1990. Wheaton: Victor Books
Updated: 30 August 2001