I’ve become aware of a number of books and websites dedicated to ministry in the workplace over the past few months, and the more I see and read, the more I know that this is where I’ve been headed for a long time.
In Os Hillman’s book Faith & Work: Do They Mix? he reminds the reader of how everyone that Jesus called to be a disciple was a worker – not a rabbi or someone from the synagogues. Right from the very beginning of his book he had a verse from Genesis 2:15 emphasising that God put man in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.
Os gives many, many examples that show how ministry took place in the workplace, both in the Old and the New Testatments. He also challenged the reader to consider that there came a time when the Sacred became separated from the Secular to the point that today people tend to think that they’re not in ministry unless they are working in the church. His book is designed to show that this thinking is incorrect and I have to agree.
Which brings me to my point – at last I’ve found where my ministry is and it is exactly where I’ve been told I should be. It is in the workplace and through my business. KMT
My name is Kathie and I live in Melbourne, Australia. I grew up always knowing that God was with me and formally accepted Christ as my Saviour when I was 14 years old. I have had many experiences where God has been involved at my places of work and amongst my work colleagues.
by Chris, on June 4 2006 @ 1:12 pm
Can I borrow that book when I get home? Totally sounds appealing! Dunno how people can not work at something unless they enjoy it… and why would the desire of your heart be put there unless you’re supposed to do something about it with your life!
Love the theme on this page, btw
by workers, on June 4 2006 @ 1:25 pm
Spot on darling – you’ve hit the nail on the head. Don’t know why it took me such a long time to find out – you’re so blessed to know it so early in your life. God has got a plan for you and I can see He’s been guiding your path all along.
Looking forward to you being back home again! Glad you like the template! Love mum
by Julie, on June 25 2006 @ 2:05 pm
I work where I do because the Lord put me there. A few years ago I came across a lady who had dementia and was so emaciated from malnourishment. I took up her defence, and with my only loyal ally a social worker we struggled upward against so much opposition, incredibly from the so called “health” sector. So much so each of us spent many sleepless nights, frustrated and angry, but still determined to help this woman. I faxed the social worker a copy of Exodus 17.1-7. We were certainly most unpopular. It all came to a head with a tribunal hearing the result of which was not a popular decision with many, but which has finally resulted in this lady being appropriately cared for and being able to remain in her own home. If I had not had been in the job I was in, this lady’s outcome would have been a whole lot different and a very sad ending to a wonderful woman. My work role has taken a completely different path this year, and it has been a year of momentus change, but I know ultimately that I am being guided and will be put where I am needed and have a job to fulfil. It is not the 9-5 job that I am referring to, its the spiritual one. I truly would be lost without my faith. I will be interested to read the book you refer to.