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The Gospel and Your Work

How do we navigate work as Christians?

Welcome and General Session

October 14, 2023 • Brian Colmery

Pastor Brian opens the conference with some words on the value of work, the struggle of work, and the hope for work.

Working as Unto the Lord: What Does That Mean?

October 14, 2023 • Brian Colmery

The Bible compels us to work "as unto the Lord," but how does that translate into your job from 8 to 5? This session will explore how you can clock out at the end of the day confident you worked as unto the Lord.

Christian Balance in a Demanding World

October 14, 2023 • Keith Orso

If your job could, it would ask you to work every waking hour of the day—and then ask you to sleep less. How does our Christian faith shape our response to a demanding world, and create space for work and family, church, rest, and more?

Finding Joy in a Job You Don't Love

October 14, 2023 • Matt Kleinhans, Phil Storrs

What do you do when your work isn't as fulfilling as you'd like it to be? This session will explore the Bible's view of work in light of real jobs that have varying levels of fulfillment and frustration.

Working At Home - Panel

October 14, 2023 • Becky González, Christina Dillard, Lisa Gallaher

What does it mean to be a homemaker in a city that asks stay-at-home parents if they have a "real job?" This session explores the Bible's understanding of full-time parenting as an honorable, important, and challenging vocation.

Christians and the Corporate Ladder - Panel

October 14, 2023 • Esther Chao, Cordell Gee, Keith Orso

Heading down a career path comes with temptations and trials for those committed to following Christ. How do we view the corporate (or non-corporate) ladder as disciples of Jesus? How do we pursue success at work and stay true to God along the way? This session will examine the complex world of ethics, upward mobility, and success from a Christian perspective.

Evangelism And Work - Panel

October 14, 2023 • Esther Chao, Jonathan Kao, Chris Woolsey

What does it look like to share your faith with co-workers? This session will explore the struggles and opportunities of sharing your faith at work.

Student As Vocation

October 14, 2023 • Mark Gong

For most of us, a significant chunk of our lives is spent working as a student. This session explores the ways that Christian faith shapes your life when your main job is to be a student.