What Is Faith & Work 101?
This introductory 5-week cross-vocational course is designed to challenge you to take an in-depth look at your particular work through the lens of the gospel. We will focus on tracing the story of the Bible to gain insight into God’s intention for our work, weaving together weekly teachings, spiritual practices, daily devotionals, and group discussions.
Registration for our current class is now closed, and we’d love to have you with us the next time we offer this class. In addition to our weekly sessions, you’ll receive readings and devotionals to complete during the week. When registration opens again, it will be required, and the registration fee is $75 for congregants of Redeemer Churches and $100 for attendees of neighboring churches.
Add your name to the interest form, and we’ll let you know first when registration opens.
Curriculum Overview
The story of the Bible has profound implications for our daily work and lives. As we trace the story of the Bible we will zoom in on the theme of calling, exploring what it means to be called by God to participate in his work of renewing all things. Throughout the course of these five weeks, we hope to demystify this concept and deepen your understanding that your work is important to God, so that you may develop a clearer sense of God’s calling for your life.
Class 1
Called by God
God cares deeply about your work, calling humanity from the beginning to cultivate and steward his creation as his partners.
Class 2
Calling Disrupted
Though sin has disrupted our calling, exile becomes the primary context where God's people experience his presence and where work serves as the catalyst for our growth and discipleship.
Class 3
Calling Restored
Through Jesus, God is using you and your work as partners in his redemption of all things, restoring purpose to our daily labor.
Class 4
Called to Rest
Sabbath rest is a core identity marker for God's people, setting us apart as those who trust in God's provision rather than our own striving.
Class 5
Calling Fulfilled
Because God redeems all things and what he restores will mysteriously be a part of the new creation, your work has eternal value.
What to expect in this course...
Teaching
We'll meet each week for a teaching session on a biblical passage related to work. We'll also have time for questions and discussions.
Devotionals
You will be given a 5-week devotional for the duration of the course. These include daily readings, reflections, prayers, practices, and actions all related to the weekly teaching.
Readings
You will be given readings and devotionals for each week.
Discussion
You will join a breakout where you will discuss the week's lecture, readings, and devotionals. The online learning platform will also provide weekly interactions with other attendees.
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men” (Colossians 3:23). If you’d like to explore what that looks like in your own vocation, we’d be glad to have you join us. Put your name in the interest form below, and we’ll be in touch when the next class is announced.