Every Good EndeavourTimothy KellerIn 'Every Good Endeavour', the most influential pastor-theologian of the past 50 years looks at the subject of vocational calling. Profoundly, Keller says that work is "rearranging the raw material of God's creation for the purpose of human flourishing", and shows us how our work is inextricably tied to God's purpose for us. This is a fantastic book which helps us find meaning, purpose, and satisfaction in our work.
Why Your Work MattersTom NelsonIn 'Why Your Work Matters', Tom Nelson looks at the significance of our work and shows us a biblical view of work which we can still apply in the 21st century. As well as showing how we can use our work to serve God and people, he has really helpful sections on how we can care for ourselves in our working lives. There are many helpful insights in this book and I recommend it to anyone working adult.
God at WorkGene Edward VeithIn this excellent book, 'God At Work', Gene Veith provides a well-developed and biblical basis for work and how to find meaning in our jobs and careers. Rather than seeing any one vocation as more important or worthwhile than another, Veith shows how we can find meaning and significance wherever he has placed us. More than that, this is an excellent book on how we find meaning in all the pursuits of life!
WorkDanielIn 'Work' Dan Doriani looks at the subject of our work and how we can find meaning and significance in it. He shows us how we can be faithful employees (or employers) and how we can use our work for the greater good and help others flourish as we do. This is one of the best books on this subject which D A Carson says is a "must-read volume on the subject"! I would recommend this to thoughtful Christians thinking through calling, vocation, and how to glorify God in the workplace.
Thank God It's MondayGreene, Mark'Thank God It's Monday' has been a favourite in this category for many years, and this revised edition is an excellent introduction to the biblical theology of work. It covers many of the issues and scenarios we often face in the workplace and offers helpful suggestions for navigating these. Study questions can be downloaded free of charge on the LICC's website making this an excellent small group resource!
The CallOs Guinness'The Call' by Os Guinness is all about how we find God's purpose for our lives and how we find fulfilment in the vocation in which he places us. This is an excellent resource for anyone thinking through God's call for their life, how to discern that call, and how to glorify God in that call.
What's Best NextMatt PermanIn 'What's Best Next' Matt Perman explores the whole area of productivity and shows how a proper understanding of the gospel leads us to better time-management and increases productivity. He gives us pointers for how to select and prioritise tasks, how to work efficiently, avoid procrastination, and basically get more of the important things done! Possibly the best Christian book on the subject of productivity.
Business for the Glory of GodGrudem'Business for the Glory of God' is a challenging book which calls Christians to apply biblical standards to how we conduct ourselves in all our business dealings. Wayne Grudem seeks to lead us to this by first looking at the character of God and showing how we can imitate his character in our financial dealings and business practices. This is a really helpful book for any Christian engaged in business, for anyone self-employed, or anyone considering how they glorify God in the workplace!
A Good ReturnJohn C. LennoxIn 'A Good Return', mathematician John Lennox explores how we view our working lives, taking a closer look at issues such as salary, productivity, time-management, motivation, and workplace behaviour. He offers his usual wisdom and insight into these areas (and others) and shows how we can reflect Christ in our careers.
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