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INTRODUCTION The Faith, Work & Economics (FWE) movement has gained much attention in Western Christian evangelical circles in the past few years, and a wealth of materials is available from both the USA and Europe (specifically the UK) relating to how Christians can integrate their faith with their everyday work and public lives. This report…

1. INTRODUCTION This article is a critique of Peter Orr’s position on how to teach about faith and work, based on an interview by Nancy Guthrie in September 20171. Sections 1 to 4 are the author’s summary of Orr’s responses, while sections 5 to 7 present a critique of these responses. Peter Orr’s perspective on…

This 3-part video series brings the application of faith and work to the South African context. The series is based on the book “Every Good Endeavor” by Tim Keller and Katherine Leary Alsdorf. This series serves as an excellent introduction to the Biblical view of work. It is highly recommended for any audience that is…

SA Research: An examination of christian values and correlated concepts in small business practices in SA. By Ruan Van Der Berg (2014) If reading academic research is your thing, here is a South African dissertation that gives an indication of how applying your faith in your work influences the running of your business. 2014 van…

Fellow church leaders, Thank you for visiting our site. Please take time to give us any feedback you think might be helpful. As a church leader myself, I’m aware of the possibilities and challenges that come with a specialized ‘faith and work’ ministry in a local church. On the one hand, there is the hope…

Man is never truly himself except when he is actively creating something.Dorothy Sayers Dorothy Sayers (1893-1957) was a British author famous for her detective novels involving the character Lord Peter Wimsey. Outside of her fiction writing, she is most well-known for challenging Christians to transcend the culture and transform the world through everyday work. The…

If you’re a Star Wars fan, you are counting down the days to the release of the next film, The Last Jedi on December 15th of this year. I love the scenes in the original Star Wars films that show Han Solo’s ship, the Millennium Falcon, jumping into hyperspace. There is a flash of light,…

On a recent trip, the man next to me at my airport gate was watching CNN. He turned to me and said, “There is a scary divide in our country. How can we ever be unified again with this kind of idiotic politics going on?” He’s not alone in his thinking. I’ve heard other concerns…