At a Glance
Why has God placed you in your particular vocation? For many Christians, this essential question can be challenging to answer. In this episode, we explore a new 10-week study guide developed by Disciple Nations Alliance, aimed at helping Christians view their work as an act of worship and a vital part of God’s divine purpose.
Join the creators of this insightful resource as they unpack the concepts of work, blending foundational teachings with fresh perspectives. Whether you’re in a 9-to-5 job, decorating your home, or mowing the lawn, this study will inspire you to rethink your approach to everyday tasks.
Discover how to embrace a biblical perspective that turns routine activities into meaningful expressions of praise and service. Tune in to be encouraged and equipped to elevate your work as a form of worship that honors God and impacts the world around you.
SPECIAL GUEST
Nelson and Lisa Monteiro live in Victoria, BC, Canada. They are global workers affiliated with PAOC (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada), serving under their Global Mission division. They work in partnership with Disciple Nations Alliance mainly in Brazil and Canada. Their mission is to help equip the church to be God’s effective agent of transformation in the lives of individuals, in their communities and in society. Their focus has been on the transformation of vulnerable communities as well as on equipping millennials and the younger generation to be God’s agents of transformation to society through their God-given vocation. Nelson has a B.Eng. in Civil Engineering and a M.Div. from Regent College, in Vancouver. Lisa has a B.Sc. in Kinesiology from UVic, in Victoria, and in Dietetics from UBC, in Vancouver. They have been married for over 30 years and are parents of three adult children.
What You'll Hear
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“All of life is under the Lordship of Christ, including the work that we do.”
Lisa Monteiro (58:45)
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Go Deeper
The Gospel at Work: The Implications of the Gospel in Your Vocation and Work
This study was developed to equip young adults to see the work they do as an act of worship and central to the divine purposes of God.
The developers have synthesized some of the best teaching on “work” produced by Disciple Nations Alliance and added their own unique insights to create a rich collection of thought and application. The study inspires you to think in new ways about the work you do whether it’s your 8-5 vocation, decorating your home, or even mowing the lawn.
LifeWork: A Biblical Theology for What You Do Every Day
By Darrow L. Miller
We’ve lost the framework in which it is understood that our lives and work are in relationship – in relationship to God through worship, to others through service, and to creation through stewardship. Our lives and work have largely been separated from their mission, and this ultimately stems from a loss of the biblical worldview.
LifeWork lays out the thought background for each of us to establish a meaningful, integrated understanding of our life and work. Whatever our work or vocation, God calls each of us to a new way of living – fully in His presence.
The Monday Church Course
The Church is not a building or a Sunday-morning activity; it is the Body of Christ on mission in every sphere of society, every day of the week.
The Monday Church course explores the greatest tool God has given you to impact the world: your work. God intends for your daily work to be for the service of man, the blessing of the nations, and the glory of God.
Monday Church provides a biblical framework for each of us to establish a meaningful, integrated understanding of our life and work. Whatever your work or vocation, God calls you to a new way of living – fully in His presence and for His glory. Also available in Spanish and Arabic!
Get started now with our completely free Monday Church course!
2 Responses
Fantastic discussion. Is this in Spanish yet?
Hi Mark! Thanks for your enthusiasm and encouragement! “The Gospel at Work” resource is not yet in Spanish, but we do have some other excellent similar content available in Spanish, such as the Monday Church course and LifeWork. I made sure to add those links above! Please let us know what you think of “The Gospel at Work” and any ideas you may have! We appreciate you and your ministry!