Does God Care About My Work?
Session 1 - The Problem of Work
70% of people
working are not engaged by the work they do and Christians are no exception.
What are the problems we have with work? What are the specific problems that
Christians have? Why do so many of us feel like second-class citizens in the
Christian world? This first session will look at these issues and help us
understand the issues surrounding the workplace.
Session 2 - God's Vision for Work
Does God have a specific purpose for work? Does God have a vision for work?
Does God have roles for each of us to play? Is work a calling? Unless we
understand God's vision for work, how can we fully engage in the workplace in a
way that is consistent with His will for our lives? This session will look at
what Scriptures has to say about God's basic vision for work so that we can be
properly oriented in the marketplace.
Session 3 - How Should We Work?
Once we understand God's vision for work and our role in it, are there
specific ways that God wants us to work? How does God evaluate our performance?
How might Christians think differently about working with others? This session
will highlight several Scriptural themes that will help you think about
"how" we should work.
Session 4 - The Impact Of Work
Finally we will take time to look at the Impact of Work? How does work
impact human flourishing? What benefits does it bring? How can work help us
love our neighbor? Is work a platform for evangelism? How do we think about
wealth and influence that work might bring?
Each session will comprise a prepared presentation and an expansive Q&A
Session that will allow for plentiful interaction.
Who should attend: anyone seeking to find new value, meaning, purpose, and God’s presence in their work
Presenter: Andy Mills
Andy is primed and passionate about giving new value, meaning and purpose to WORK. Andy says, "Something is wrong: Christians are like everybody else in the work place. Work is utilitarian on the one hand and idolatry defining self-worth on the other. Neither end works. It does not bring shalom or peace. There's no vision for God nor the possibility that God cares."
Andy's background is The Workplace. His unique and extensive background includes leading one of the largest global information companies as CEO and board member of the Thomson Financial and Professional Publishing unit of The Thomson Corporation, which under his leadership grew revenue to exceed $3.5 billion. He has also provided key leadership to a variety of innovative non-profit organizations.
Andy's foundation, however, is Christ. Co-Chair of the Theology of Work Project, he speaks frequently on work and faith, devotes most of his time to Christian ministry as a missionary from Hope Christian Church in Winchester MA, as a senior fellow at The King’s College in New York City where he was previously president and chairman of the board and in active mentoring of men of all ages. He is a regular traveler to Africa where he is involved in economic development activities in the West Nile region of Uganda and is co-founder of the Mango Fund.
Andy received his BA from Oxford University and his MBA from Harvard University. Andy lives in Winchester, MA with his wife Gail of 31 years. They have two children, Victoria and Christopher, and as foster parents have welcomed more than 30 children into their family since 1999.
Click here to register!Registration deadline: March 9, 2015
HONOLULU Preconference sessions are part of the HONOLULU Conference, produced annually by Hawaiian Islands Ministries (HIM). Preconference sessions are not included in regular full-time HONOLULU Conference tickets and require separate registration.
For more information about the HONOLULU Conference or HIM visit us online at himonline.orgClick here to register! Registration deadline: March 9, 2015 HONOLULU Preconference sessions are part of the HONOLULU Conference, produced annually by Hawaiian Islands Ministries (HIM). Preconference sessions are not included in regular full-time HONOLULU Conference tickets and require separate registration. For more information about the HONOLULU Conference or HIM visit us online at himonline.org