Many Christians experience vocational restlessness and anxiety, unsure or unaware how their faith can guide them in their workplaces. What would it look like for your church to affirm, equip, and commission your congregation to embrace a sense of calling and mission in their everyday labor?
In Dr Matt Rusten's new book, Pastoring for Monday, he helps you lead your church to form Christians who follow, represent, and commune with Christ amid their daily work. This book equips you to bridge the divide between the sacred and secular, transforming how your church disciples people for the workplace.
Dr Matt Rusten Bio
Book: Pastoring for Monday
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
- Sunday-to-Monday Gap
- Work is Central to God's Mission
- Being Effective at Work for God's Mission
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Dr Matt Rusten is president of Made to Flourish and editor in chief of Common Good magazine. He received his Doctor of Ministry degree in faith, work, economics, and vocation from Fuller Theological Seminary. Dr Rusten regularly speaks and writes in the areas of faith, work, and economics. He has served in churches in North Dakota, the Chicago area, Kansas City, and Madison, Wisconsin.
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TIMESTAMPED SHOWNOTES:
00:38 - Introducing Dr Matt Rusten
02:52 - Sunday-to-Monday Gap
03:46 - ...difficulty in integrating faith life and work life
04:34 - ...no affirmation from the church about work and profession
09:54 - Real-Life Experiences that Separate Spiritual Life and Work Life
10:41 - ...vocational restlessness
12:26 - ...vocational woundedness
13:49 - ...vocational disillusionment
17:11 - Work is Not Secondary, But Central to God's Mission
17:49 - ...pattern of work and rest
19:38 - ...work is a part of glorifying God in the world
20:12 - ...story of Joseph in Genesis
21:34 - Helping People Connect Sunday to Monday
22:05 - ...make disciples
22:27 - ...teaching disciples to obey what Jesus has commanded
22:36 - ...work will be where most people are following everything that Jesus commanded and the Gospel is applied
23:17 - ...in the Epistles, the topic of work comes up
24:51 - ...practice the presence of God in our work
28:51 - Discipleship & Mentorship to Be Effective at Work for God's Mission
29:10 - ...connect your story of work to God's story
34:54 - Ways to Bridge the Sunday-to-Monday Gap
38:13 - Contacting Dr Matt Rusten - madetoflourish.org
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