Resources
Why Passion Isn’t the Holy Grail of Work
An Article by Michaela O’Donnell Long.
Our cultural obsession with passion as a prerequisite for work threatens to cut vocational formation off at the head.
What Does the Bible Say about Calling?
Biblical insight and practical tips for exploring your calling.
Format: Devotional
Soul Purpose: Making a Difference in Life and Work
A Book by Theology of Work.
Use this book and the questions at the end of each chapter to spark discussion about calling.
The Same Call: Vocation Is Integral to the Gospel
A Video with Michael Wittmer.
The call to receive forgiveness through faith in Christ and the call to serve Christ with good works in the world are the same call.
Vocation and Leadership | Scott Cormode
A Video with Scott Cormode.
Scott Cormode lectures on culture care, the marketplace, and sharing stories of hope to encourage those entrusted to our care.
Work and Vocation with Jim Mullins and Gustavo Santos
A Podcast with Jim Mullins and Gustavo Santos.
Jim Mullins and Gustavo Santos reflect on work and vocation through the story of Ruth, a poor, immigrant, vulnerable, faithful woman whom God uses to accomplish extraordinary things.
“Vocation? Whatever!” From Work/Life Balance to Seamless Life
A Video by Chris Armstrong.
Chris Armstrong questions the conventional wisdom of seeking to balance our work with the rest of our life.
Voices on Vocation
Collection of reflections on vocation from Fuller faculty and alumni.
Format: Article
Called: The Crisis and Promise of Following Jesus Today
A Book by Mark Labberton.
Mark Labberton explores the vocation of God’s people in the modern world, with all its challenges and promises.
Conversing: Dave Gibbons on the Changing Church
A Podcast with Dave Gibbons.
Dave Gibbons, pastor of the Newsong global alliance of churches, reflects on disruption, risk, and the cultivating an imagination for the future of the church.
Conversing: Dave Evans on Designing a Life of Faith
A Podcast with Dave Evans.
In this episode of “Conversing,” writer Dave Evans applies the discipline of design to the search for a meaningful life and discusses the “collaborative process” of following God’s will.
Designing Your Life
A Book by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans.
Bill Burnett and Dave Evans show us how design thinking can help us create a life that is both meaningful and fulfilling, regardless of who or where we are, what we do or have done for a living, or how young or old we are.
In Her Own Voice: Rediscover the Magic of Play
“I didn’t realize how much I needed that permission, especially from all these wonderful women whom I already admired. I am an over-achiever, and it’s especially hard to carry that mentality into parenthood. There’s always more you can be doing for your children, but if you do it at the expense of self-compassion, it benefits no one. I also became aware of how much I related being an adult to being good at everything I did, to always making the right decisions. I forgot how I used to approach the world with wonder, eager to try and learn new things, simply for the joy of learning. I can do these thought experiments. I can try out something new, and if it doesn’t lead to anything, it’s totally fine! The reward is in the journey itself. And I realized that I want to model that for my kids so they grow up into the woman I also hope to be.”
Format: Article
New York Magazine: The 8 Best Books for Career Advice, According to Executive Coaches
An Article by Maxine Builder.
New York Magazine author Maxine Builder asked a well-curated group of expert executive coaches what their favorite career advice books are.
Woven into God’s Work: A Prayer for our Vocations
A Video by Park Cities Presbyterian Church.
We hope this prayer for vocations, produced by Park Cities Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas, will breathe new life into the way you pray both for the workers around you and for your own life.