ACTION STEPS
Action Step 1. Understand what the basics of what the Bible says about work
Resources:
i. Listen to the Vine’s Sunday Sermon on the biblical foundations of work - ‘Flourish Series: Connect Faith and Work’: Watch now
ii. ‘Theology of Work’ Website has a lot of information. A good place to start is here, read the article: 10 Key Points About Work in the Bible Every Christian Should Know
Action Step 2. Intentionally practice applying your faith at work
Resources:
i. Join The Vine’s monthly Work Life Lunch and Meet. These are one hour lunch-time gatherings, that focus on how we can apply biblical truth into real work life topics and issues. Sign up on Churchsuite now
Action Step 3. Cultivate Spiritual Communities at Work
Being part of a spiritual community at work helps us to bridge any gaps that there may be between our faith and work. Initiate or join one of these groups at work.
Resources:
i. Build Spiritual Friendships with Christian colleagues. See the Cultivate Spiritual Friendships tool: https://vinechurch.life/resources/toolkit/cultivate-spiritual-friendships
ii. Join an existing or start a prayer group. See Action Step 5 of the Take Time to Pray tool: https://vinechurch.life/resources/toolkit/take-time-to-pray
iii. Join an existing or start a Bible study group. See the Explore the Bible tool for what resources to use: https://vinechurch.life/resources/toolkit/explore-the-bible
iv. Join other existing groups, such as industry specific groups. Contact Jessica Evans at: jessica.evans@thevine.org.hk
v. Resources for small groups - Go to Going Deeper section: https://vinechurch.life/resources/toolkit/connect-faith-and-work/going-deeper
Action Step 4. Prayerfully complete a short Daily Devotional about work
a. What is God’s calling for your work
Resources:
i. A 4-day devotional available on either the YouVersion Bible: App
or on Bible.com: Website
ii. There are many other devotions on the topic of work that you can subscribe to on the YouVersion Bible App, and you can either do this alone, or invite friends on the App to join you to do it together.
b. Devotionals on different topics of work: Click here for more information