We try to find ways to help people (ourselves included) tap into the deep resources of their faith or spirituality and thereby find sources of strength, purpose, and wisdom in their work lives.
This can involve exploring spiritual practices, engaging the Bible and the Christian tradition, and considering the connections between the practical or secular aspects and the spiritual aspects of our daily work.
The Center for Faith and Enterprise
We try to find ways to help people (ourselves included) tap into the deep resources of their faith or spirituality and thereby find sources of strength, purpose, and wisdom in their work lives.
This can involve exploring spiritual practices, engaging the Bible and the Christian tradition, and considering the connections between the practical or secular aspects and the spiritual aspects of our daily work.
New book:
Sacred Rhythm: A Christian Spirituality For Our 21st Century Work Lives
By Robert Tribken
Many of us would like to work with a greater sense of purpose. We would also like to know that our work contributes to the greater good and might even be connected to something bigger. Our faith or spirituality can provide ways to think about this, and can inform and support us in our work.They can also help us deal with the serious work-related issues we sometimes face. (Kindle $9.99, Paperback $15.49)
FEATURED RESOURCES
PODCAST & ARTICLE
Building Productive Working Relationships: The Role of Personal Values
PODCAST & ARTICLE
Liberate the Human Spirit! Some Workplaces Seem To Crush the Human Spirit
EVENT VIDEO
Work Life Forum #3: Dr. Sam Alibrando speaks on Working with Difficult People
EVENT VIDEO
Work Life Forum #2: Dr. Scott Symington on Freedom from Anxious Thoughts and Feelings (from his new book)
PODCAST
Prayer and the Development of a Sense of Mission: Jesus Prays by Himself at Night (Reflection on Mark 1:35-39)
ARTICLE
Chronic Time Pressure: When There Are Not Enough Hours In the Day To Do Everything You Need To Do
PODCAST
The Power of Integrity: The Story of Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife
EVENT VIDEO
Work Life Forum #1: Dr. Peter Hill on The Power of Humility in the Workplace: When Does It Help? When Does It Hurt?
PODCAST
Weathering Financial Crisis: Insights From the Story of Joseph
Work-Related Burnout: What Can We Do About It? (with reference to Elijah in the Wilderness)
PODCAST
Two Competing Visions of the Future: Freedom and Dignity in Genesis 1 vs the Babylonian Captivity
PODCAST & ARTICLE
Entering the State of Flow: Is There a Spiritual Connection?
ARCHIVES VIDEO
Michael Novak Speaks on Business as a Calling, from Our 2011 Archives.
PODCAST
The Story of King Solomon: Wisdom, Failure, and the Lessons for Our Work Lives
PODCAST
Norman Borlaug and the Fight Against Famine
ARTICLE
Preparing Leaders for Crisis: The Role of Religious Institutions
TOPIC HUBS
Finding Purpose
Spiritual Practices
Workplace Stress
Work can certainly have a dark side — stress, fear, burnout, boredom, depression, anxiety, and other forms of pain. Our faith and spirituality can help us confront these problems and find ways to overcome them. More
Spiritual Aspects of Leadership
Markets, Enterprise and Wellbeing
Most people work in the private sector, and specifically for a business enterprise of some sort. We affirm the importance of work within these businesses and the contribution it can make to human well-being. More
The Role Of The Church
Join us as we seek spiritual renewal in the workplace.
We believe the time has come for spiritual renewal in our work lives and in the workplace, and that there is a great need and desire for this renewal.
If you agree, then we invite you to participate with us. One way to start is to join our mailing list to receive occasional updates (less than one per week and you can unsubscribe at any time) about new events, programs, and material. These updates can be forwarded to others who might be able to benefit from them.
You can find other ways to participate here.
Thank you!
I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.
John 10:10 (NRSV)