Recently, two people whom I greatly respect, asked “what is the purpose of WorkMatters?” On the surface, it’s a strange question from someone who knows WorkMatters well. It is however, a timely question. I have been thinking a great deal about 2010 and the great vision God has for WorkMatters.
Our vision is memorable and portable. For six years we have been focused on “bridging the gap between faith and work“. Our passion is for solving the enormous problem of the Sunday Christian in our culture today. I know, I was the poster child for twenty years. Our churches and our workplaces are filled with men and women who have some (or a lot) faith, but for a million different reasons, don’t live it Monday through Friday.
Our purpose, is to stand in this enormous gap in northwest Arkansas and the world. And our ultimate purpose is to help you grow deeper and stronger in your relationship with Christ through the lens of the workplace.
“For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will reject the truth and chase after myths. 5 But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you.” 2Timothy 4:3-5 (New Living Translation)
Father, what an awesome charge this is for our lives and for this WorkMatters ministry. Help each of us bridge this difficult gap between our faith and our work. Help each of us carry out the ministry you have given us! Amen
What a great blog you have here!
There is a great revival going on. Not everyone knows about it,or even wants to know about it, but it is. It’s easy to miss because it’s not happening in the places that you might expect to find it. It’s happening in the lives of individuals,who out of an overflowing of gratitude and love for what’s been freely given to them are reacting in obedience to Gods commission to GO! To come down from the city of light on a hill and put what Jesus said into action. We’ve had it so backwards in the church, seeking to exhort others to join our “organization’s” instead of attracting them to Jesus by being the light, offering hope,and by showing love, to them in a way they can understand and relate to their everyday lives!
Since the day of Pentecost, and when Peter said on that day in Jerusalem,
“this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:
The Holy Spirit has been moving and working,that was the beginning of the church age and we’re still in it.
But not for much longer…
“Our ultimate purpose is to help you grow deeper and stronger in your relationship with Christ through the lens of the workplace.”
This my purpose too! Here in the Netherlands I’m trying to bridge the gap between faith and work, I’m helping people to connect their faith and their work.
It’s great to see more and more focus on bridging this gap!