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Why Your Work Matters
How God Uses Our Everyday Vocations to Transform Us, Our Neighbors, and the World

By Tom Nelson

An inspiring guide that reveals how God works through our daily jobs to shape us spiritually, serve others, and bring positive change to the world.

By engaging with this book, readers will:

• Discover a biblical vision for the spiritual significance of everyday work
• Understand how vocation is central to personal growth and discipleship
• Gain insight into how God uses work to bless and serve others
• Be equipped to find meaning and purpose in their current job or career
• Learn to integrate faith and work in practical, transformative ways
• Reflect on how their profession contributes to God’s mission in the world
• Be encouraged to view all types of work as sacred and valuable

Features

• Explores theology of work from a broad, inclusive Christian perspective
• Includes real-life stories and case studies across a range of professions
• Offers practical steps for integrating faith into the workplace
• Written by a trusted pastor and thought leader in faith and work integration
• Accessible style suitable for individuals, study groups, and church settings
  

Paperback, 224pp
2.03 cms H x 21.34 cms L x 13.97 cms W (0.27 kgs)
ISBN 9781587436475
Brazos Press (2025)

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Description

Many Christians struggle to connect their daily work with their faith, often feeling that spiritual significance belongs only to church-based roles or ministry.

This timely and practical book challenges that divide by offering a compelling theological and practical vision for the importance of everyday vocations.

Tom Nelson, a respected pastor and leader in the faith-and-work movement, demonstrates how God uses ordinary jobs and professions to shape individuals spiritually, meet the needs of neighbours, and participate in God’s ongoing work of renewal and transformation in the world.

Through biblical teaching, thoughtful reflection, and stories from a wide range of fields, readers are invited to see how every type of work can be an expression of worship and service.

Whether you are in business, education, trades, healthcare, the arts, or any other sector, this book will inspire and equip you to embrace your vocation as a vital part of your spiritual journey.

It is ideal for personal reading, study groups, and church-wide discussions aimed at integrating faith and work in meaningful and life-giving ways.

About the Author
Tom Nelson is president of Made to Flourish, a nationwide network dedicated to empowering churches and pastors to connect faith and work. He serves as senior pastor of Christ Community Church in Kansas City and is a sought-after speaker and writer on theology of work, leadership, and discipleship.

Contents

Introduction

Part 1: God's Story
1.    Why Work?
2.    Work's Great Tragedy
3.    Work's Gospel Transformation
4.    Work's Grand Future
5.    Jesus the Carpenter

Part 2: Your Story
6.    Thank God It's Monday
7.    Neighborly Love
8.    Avoiding Burnout
9.    The Changing Seasons of Work
10.    The Changing World of Work
11.    Your Monday Mission