To best view our site, we recommend the newest versions of Firefox for the PC and Camino for the Mac.
Biblical Theology and Work
Agrell, Göran. Toil and Sustenance: An Examination of the View of Work in
the New Testament. Translated by Stephen Westerholm. Hakan Ohlsons, 1976.
Banks, Robert. God the Worker: Journeys into the Mind, Heart, and Imagination of God. Judson Press, 1994.
Dumbrell, William. "Creation, Covenant, and Work." Crux 24 (1988): 14-24.
Haverland, John A. "Vocation and Kingdom: A Biblical and Calvinist Perspective". Th.M. thesis. Calvin Theological Seminary, Theological Research Exchange Network, 1984.
Hugenberger, Gordon P. "Is Work the Result of the Fall? A Note On Genesis 2:15." Unpublished paper for seminary course Theology of the Pentateuch, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 2002. <http://www.parkstreet.org>.
Stevens, R. Paul. Doing God’s Business. Eerdmans Publishing, 2006.*NEW*
Stuart, Douglas. “The Bible and Work.” In Christianity and Business: A Collection of Essays on Pedagogy and Practice. Edited by Edward J. Trunfino. Christian Business Faculty Association, 1991.
Theology of Work by Evangelicals
Barnett, Robert. "An Outline of Theological
Reflections on the Purpose of Work.” Paper
for Mockler Center seminar, Toward a Practical Theology of Work, Gordon-Conwell Theological
Seminary, 2003. <http://www.gordon-conwell.edu/ockenga/mockler>.
Chewning, Richard C., Editor. Biblical Principles and Business: The Foundations. Christians in the Marketplace Series. Vol. 1. Navpress, 1989.
Cosden, Darrell. "Theology of Work." Unpublished Ph.D. thesis. St. Andrews University, 1998.
________. The Heavenly Good of Earthly Work. Peabody, MA. Hendrickson Publishers, 2006. *NEW*
Ellul, Jacques. "Work and Calling." Katallagete 4 (Fall/Winter 1972):8-16.
Hardy, Lee. The Fabric of This World: Inquiries into Calling, Career Choice and the Design of Human Work. Eerdmans, 1990.
Helm, Paul. The Calling: The Gospel in the World. Banner of Truth, 1988.
Henry, Carl F. H. "The Christian View of Work." Chapter in Aspects of Christian Social Ethics. Eerdmans, 1964, reprint, Baker, 1980.
Metteer, Charles A. "A Survey of the Theology of Work.” Evangelical Review of Theology 25 (2001):154-169.
Ryken, Leland. Redeeming the Time: A Christian Approach to Work and Leisure. Baker, 1995.
Stevens, R. Paul. "Towards a Trinitarian Work Ethic." Vocatio 1:1 (February 1998):15-19.
________. The Other Six Days: Vocation, Work, and Ministry
in Biblical Perspective.
Eerdmans, 1999.
Veith, Gene Edward. God at Work: The Spirituality of Ordinary Life. Crossway Books, 2002.
Theology of Work by Selected Non-Evangelicals
Forrester, W. R. Christian Vocation: Studies in Faith and Work. Scribner, 1953.
Goosen, Gideon. The Theology of Work. Clergy Book Service, 1974.
Houck, John W., and Oliver F. Williams, eds. Co-Creation and Capitalism: John Paul II's Laborem Exercens. University Press of America, 1983.
John Paul II. Laborem Exercens: Encyclical Letter of the Supreme Pontif John Paul II on Human Work. Catholic Truth Society, 1981.
Kaiser, Edwin G. Theology of Work. Newman Press, 1966.
Marshall, Paul, Editor. Labour of Love: Essays on Work. Wedge Publishing Foundation, 1980.
Meeks, M. Douglas. God the Economist: The Doctrine of God and Political Economy. Fortress Press, 1998.
Meilaender, Gilbert C., Editor. Working: Its Meaning and It Limits. University of Notre Dame Press, 2000.
Moltmann, Jürgen. "The Right to Meaningful Work." In On Human Dignity: Political Theology and Ethics. Translated with an introduction by M. Douglas Meeks. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1984.
Nash, Elizabeth J. "A New Model for a Theology of Work." Modern Churchman29:1 (1986):23-27.
Novak, Michael. Toward a Theology of the Corporation. AEI Press, 1990.
Richardson, Alan. The Biblical Doctrine of Work. SCM Press, 1963.
West, Phillip. "Cruciform Labour: The Cross in Two Recent Theologies of Work." Modern Churchman 28:4 (1986):9-15.
__________. "Karl Barth's Theology of Work: A Resource for the late 1980s." Modern Churchman 30:3 (1988):13-19.
Wyszynski, Stefan Cardinal. Working Your Way into Heaven: How to Make Work, Stress, and Drudgery a Means to Your Sanctity. Sophia Institute Press, 1995.
Culture and Daily Life
Banks, Robert. Redeeming the Routines: Bringing Theology to
Life. Victor Books, 1993.
Carson, D. A. and John D. Woodbridge, Eds. God and Culture: Essays in Honor of Carl F.H. Henry. Eerdmans, 1993.
Colson, Chuck and Nancy Pearcey. How Now Shall We Live? Tyndale, 1999.
Gay, Craig M. The Way of the (Modern) World. Eerdmans, 1998.
Horton, Michael S. Where in the World is the Church? A Christian View of Culture and Your Role in It. Presbyterian and Reformed, 2002.
Kuyper, Abraham. Lectures on Calvinism. Eerdmans, 1994.
Mouw, Richard. He Shines in All That's Fair: Culture and Common Grace. Eerdmans, 2001.
Niebuhr, H. Richard. Christ and Culture. Harper & Row, 1951.
Schaeffer, Francis A. The God Who is There. InterVarsity Press, 1968.
Sire, James W. The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalogue. InterVarsity, 1997.
Van Til, Henry R. The Calvinistic Concept of Culture. Baker, 2001.
Veith, Gene Edward. Postmodern Times: A Christian Guide to Contemporary Thought and Culture. Crossway Books, 1994.
Wolters, Albert M. Creation Regained: Biblical Basics for a Reformational Worldview. Eerdmans, 1985.
Economic Thought by Evangelicals
Beisner, E. Calvin. Prosperity and Poverty: The Compassionate
Use of Resources in a World of Scarcity. Crossway Books, 1988.
Chewning, Richard C., Editor. Biblical Principles and Economics: The Foundations. Christians in the Marketplace Series. Vol. 2. Navpress, 1989.
Clouse, Robert G., Editor. Wealth and Poverty: Four Views of Economics. InterVarsity Press, 1984.
Colson, Chuck and Jack Eckerd. Why America Doesn't Work. Word, 1991.
Davis, John Jefferson. "Economic Growth vs. the Environment? The Need for New Paradigms in Economics, Business Ethics, and Evangelical Theology." Evangelical Review of Theology 26 (2002):265-275.
________. Your Wealth in God's World: Does the Bible Support a Free Market? Presbyterian and Reformed, 1984.
Ellul, Jacques. Money and Power. Translated by LaVonne Neff. InterVarsity Press, 1984.
Gay, Craig M. With Liberty and Justice for Whom? The Recent Evangelical Debate Over Capitalism. Eerdmans, 1991.
Griffiths, Brian. The Creation of Wealth. InterVarsity Press, 1984.
Kuyper, Abraham. The Problem of Poverty. Edited and translated by James W. Skillen. Baker, 1991.
Nash, Ronald H. Poverty and Wealth: The Christian Debate Over Capitalism. Crossway Books, 1986.
________. Social Justice and the Christian Church. Mott Media, 1983.
Redekop, John H., Editor. Labor Problems in Christian Perspective. Eerdmans, 1972.
Stott, John. “Work and Unemployment.” In Decisive Issues Facing Christians Today. 2nd edition. Marshall Pickering, 1990.
Economic Thought by Selected Non-Evangelicals
Berger, Peter L. The Capitalist Revolution: Fifty Propositions about Prosperity,
Equality, & Liberty. Basic Books, 1986.
________, Editor. The Capitalist Spirit: Toward a Religious Ethic of Wealth Creation. ICS Press, 1990.
Neuhaus, Richard John. Doing Well and Doing Good: The Challenge to the Christian Capitalist. Doubleday, 1992.
Novak, Michael. The Spirit of Democratic Capitalism. Madison Books, 1991.
Drucker, Peter F. Post-Capitalist Society. HarperBusiness, 1993
Gregg, Samuel. Economic Thinking for the Theologically Minded. University Press of America, 2001.
Halteman, James. The Clashing Worlds of Economics and Faith. Herald Press, 1995.
Sociology
of Economic Behavior
Clapp, Rodney, Editor. The Consuming Passion: Christianity and
the Consumer Culture.
InterVarsity Press, 1998.
Mitroff, Ian I. and Elizabeth A. Denton. A Spiritual Audit of Corporate America: A Hard Look at Spirituality, Religion, and Values in the Workplace. Jossey-Bass, 1999.
Nash, Laura L. Believers in Business: Resolving the Tensions Between Christian Faith, Business Ethics, Competition and Our Definition of Success. Thomas Nelson, 1994.
Terkel, Studs. Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do. Ballantine, 1974.
Wuthnow, Robert. God and Mammon in America. Free Press, 1994.
________. Rethinking Materialism: Perspectives on the Spiritual Dimension of Economic Behavior. Eerdmans, 1995.
Christian Response to Technology
Postman, Neil. Technopoly: The Surrender of Culture to Technology. Vintage Books,
1992.
Schultze, Quentin J. Habits of the High-Teach Heart: Living Virtuously in the Information Age. Baker, 2002.
Stamper, Christopher and Gene Edward Veith. Christians in a .Com World: Getting Connected Without Being Consumed. Crossway Books, 2000.
Primary Historical Sources
Atwater, Lyman H. "The Bible in the Counting House." Biblical
Repertory and Princeton Review 25 (1853):390-409.
Brother Lawrence. The Practice of the Presence of God. Whitaker House, 1982.
Calvin, John. "Vocation." Institutes of the Christian Religion III.X.VI. Edited by John T. McNeill. Vols. 20-21, Library of Christian Classics. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1960.
Cotton, John. "Sermons on Calling." In The Way Of Life, or God's Way And Course, In Bringing the Soul Into, Keeping It In, And Carrying It On, In The Way Of Life and Peace. A.M.S. Press, 1983.
Franklin, Benjamin. The Way to Wealth. Reprint. Applewood Books, 1986.
Luther, Martin. "Treatise on Good Works." In The Christian in Society I. Edited by James Atkinson. Vol. 44, Luther's Works. Muhlenberg Press, 1962.
________. “To the Christian Nobility of the German Nation Concerning the Reform of the Christian Estate.” In The Christian in Society I. Edited by James Atkinson. Vol. 44, Luther’s Works. Philadelphia: Muhlenberg Press, 1962.
Mather, Cotton. "A Christian at His Calling." In Puritanism and the American Experience. Edited by M. McGiffirt. Addison-Wesley, 1969.
Perkins, William. "Vocations and the Callings of Men." In The Works of William Perkins. Edited by Ian Breward. Sutton Courtenay Press, 1970.
Phan, Peter C., Editor. Social Thought: Message of the Fathers of the Church. Vol. 20. Michael Glazier, 1984.
Smith, Adam. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. London, 1776, 5th edition, Philadelphia, 1789, reprint, New York: The Modern Library, 1937.
Wilberforce, William. A Practical View of Christianity: An Annotated Critical Edition of the 1st British Edition of 1797. Edited by Kevin Charles Belmonte. Hendrickson Publishers, 1996.
General History of Economic Behavior
Applebaum, Hebert. The American Work Ethic and the Changing
Work Force: An Historical Perspective. Greenwood Publishing, 1998.
Chandler, Alfred D. Jr. The Visible Hand: The Managerial Revolution in American Business. Cambridge, MA: Belknap Press, 1977.
Dorfman, Joseph. The Economic Mind in American Civilization 1606-1865. 2 vols. New York: Augustus M. Kelley, Publishers, 1966.
Dulles, Foster R. Labor in America: A History. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company, 1949.
Rodgers, Daniel T. The Work Ethic in Industrial America 1850-1920. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1978.
Tilgher, Adriano. Work, What It Has Meant to Men through
the Ages. Translated by Dorothy Fisher. Harcourt, Brace, 1930, reprint, Ayer Co Publishing;
1977.
back to top
Church History and Economic Behavior
Barnett, Robert. "Calvin’s Doctrine of Vocation." Unpublished paper.
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 2002.
________. "Lyman Hotchkiss Atwater: Old Princeton's Spokesman to the Marketplace." Th.M. thesis. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Theological Research Exchange Network, 2002.
________. “Faith and Work? A Brief Study of the Relationship of Faith to the Economic Behavior of Carnegie, Morgan, and Rockefeller.” Unpublished paper. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 2002.
Buckley, Jack. "Calvin's View of Work," Radix (January/February 1984):8-12, 28.
Curtis, Heather. "Worship and Work: The Puritan Doctrine of Vocation." M.A. thesis. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 1998.
Davis, John Jefferson. "'Teaching to Observe All that I Have Commanded You.' The History of the Interpretation of the Great Commission and Implications for Marketplace Ministries." Evangelical Review of Theology 25 (2001):65-80.
Green, Robert H., Editor. Protestantism and Capitalism: The Weber Thesis and Its Critics. Boston: D. C. Heath & Co., 1959.
Graham, W. Fred. The Constructive Revolutionary. John Calvin and His Socio-Economic Impact. Richmond, VA: John Knox Press, 1971.
Hart, Ian. "The Teaching of Luther and Calvin About Ordinary Work." Evangelical Quarterly 67 (1995):35-52, 121-135.
________. "The Teaching of the Puritans About Ordinary Work." Evangelical Quarterly 67 (1995):195-209.
Marshall, Paul. A Kind of Life Imposed on Man: Vocation and Social Order from Tyndale to Locke. Banner of Truth, 1996.
MacKenzie, Alistair. “History of Faith and Your Work.” On-line article from His Church at Work, 2002. <http://hischurchatwork.org>.
Rosell, Garth. "Call to Ministry: Some Historical Reflections" Paper for Ockenga Institute Seminar, Foundations For Ministry: Whatever Happened to My Call to Ministry? Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 1996.
Ryken, Leland. “Work.” Chapter in Worldly Saints: The Puritans as They Really Were. Zondervan, 1986.
Tawney, Richard H. Religion and the Rise of Capitalism: A Historical Study. Penguin Books, 1961.
Watson, Phillip S. "Luther's Doctrine of Vocation." Scottish Journal of Theology 2 (1949): 364-377.
Weber, Max. The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism. Allen & Unwin, 1976.
Wingren, Gustaf. Luther on Vocation. Muhlenberg Press, 1957.
Foundations for Ethics
Davis, John Jefferson. Evangelical Ethics: Issues Facing the
Church Today. 2nd edition.
Presbyterian and Reformed, 1993.
Jones, David Clyde. Biblical Christian Ethics. Baker, 1984.
Grenz, Stanley. The Moral Quest: Foundations for Christian Ethics. InterVarsity Press, 1997.
Kaiser, Walter C., Jr. Toward Old Testament Ethics. Zondervan, 1983.
O’Donovan, Oliver. Resurrection and Moral Order: An Outline for Evangelical Ethics. 2nd edition. Eerdmans, 1994.
Business Ethics by Evangelicals
Hill, Alexander. Just Business: Christian Ethics for the Marketplace. InterVarsity
Press, 1997.
McQuilken, Robertson. "Integrity, Property, and Truth." Chapter in An Introduction to Biblical Ethics. 2nd edition. Tyndale House, 1995.
Rae, Scott B. and Kenman L. Wong. Beyond Integrity: A Judeo-Christian Approach to Business Ethics. Zondervan, 1996.
Stackhouse, Max L. Dennis P. McCann, Shirley J. Roels, and Preston N. Williams. On Moral Business: Classical and Contemporary Resources for Ethics in Economic Life. Eerdmans, 1995.
Stapleford, John E. Bulls, Bears and Golden Calves: Applying Christian Ethics in Economics. InterVarsity Press, 2002.
Trunfino Edward J. Balancing Ethics in Business. Vanguard Press, 1990.
________. Editor. Christianity and Business: A Collection of Essays on Pedagogy and Practice. Christian Business Faculty Association, 1991.
Trunfino Edward J., Bryan C. Auday and Malcolm A. Reid, Editors. Developing Moral Corporate Culture. Gordon College Institute for Applied Ethics, 1992.
Business Ethics by Selected Non-Evangelicals
Grote, Jim and John McGeeney. Clever as Serpents: Business Ethics
and Office Politics.
Michael Glazier, 1997.
Hoffman, W. Michael and Jennifer Mills Moore. Business Ethics: Readings and Cases in Corporate Morality. McGraw-Hill, 1984.
Childs, James M. Ethics in Business: Faith at Work. Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 1995.
Nash, Laura L. Good Intentions Aside: A Manager's Guide to Resolving Ethical Problems. Harvard Business School Press, 1993.
The Purpose of Work
Bernbaum, John A. and Simon M. Steer. Why Work? Careers and
Employment in Biblical Perspective. Baker, 1986.
Graves, Stephen R. and Thomas G. Addington. The Fourth Frontier: Exploring the New World of Work. Word, 2000.
Hart, D. G. "Work as (Spiritual) Discipline." Modern Reformation 11:4 (July/August 2002).
Novak, Michael. Business as a Calling: Work and the Examined Life. The Free Press, 1996.
Peabody, Larry. Secular Work is Full-Time Service. Christian Literature Crusade, 1974.
Sherman, Doug and William Hendricks. Your Work Matters to God. Navpress. 1987.
Silvoso, Ed. Anointed for Business. Regal Books, 2002.
Veith, Gene Edward. "The Doctrine of Vocation: How God Hides." Modern Reformation8:3 (May/June 1999).
Vocation and Calling
Guinness, Os. The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose
of Your Life.
Word, 1998.
Mattson, Ralph and Arthur Miller. Finding a Job You Can Love. Thomas Nelson, 1982.
Miller, Arthur with William Hendricks. Why You Can’t Be Anything You Want to Be. Zondervan, 1999.
Smith, Gordon T. Courage and Calling: Embracing Your God-Given Potential. Intervarsity Press, 1999.
Personal Discipleship on the Job
Addington, Thomas and Stephen Graves. The Cornerstones for Life
at Work: A Case for Character, Skill, Serving and Calling. 4 volumes. Broadman & Holman, 1998.
Diehl, William E. The Monday Connection: On Being an Authentic Christian in a Weekday World. HarperCollins, 1993.
Hostetter, Mark D. and Gregory F. Augustine Pierce. Spirituality @ Work: 10 Ways to Balance Your Life On-The-Job. ACTA Publications, 2001.
Pierce, Gregory F. Augustine. Of Human Hands: A Reader in the Spirituality of Work. ACTA, 1991.
Sherman, Doug and William Hendricks. Keeping Your Ethical Edge Sharp. Navpress, 1990.
Stevens, R. Paul. Down-To-Earth Spirituality: Encountering God in the Ordinary, Boring Stuff of Life. Intervarsity Press, 2003.
Tamsay, Robert. Jesus Works here: Leading Christians in Business Talk About How You Can Walk with Christ Through Stress, Change, and Other Challenges of the Workplace. Broadman and Holman, 1995.
White, Jerry. Honesty, Morality, and Conscience. Navpress, 1979.
Zigarelli, Michael A. Christianity 9 to 5: Living Your Faith at Work. Beacon Hill Press, 1998.
Leadership
Heifetz, Ronald A.,& Marty Linsky. Leadership on the Line. HBS Press,
2002. *NEW*
Thrall, Bill, Bruce McNicol, & Ken McElrath. The Ascent of a Leader. Jossey-Bass, 1999. *NEW*
Management and Business
Blanchard, Kenneth H., Phil Hodges, and Bill Hybels. Leadership
by the Book: Walking Your Faith in the Marketplace. Waterbrook Press, 1999.
Briner, Bob. The Management Methods of Jesus: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Business. Thomas Nelson, 1996.
Burkett, Larry. Business by the Book: The Complete Guide of Biblical Principles for the Workplace. Thomas Nelson, 1998.
Chewning, Richard C., Editor. Biblical Principles and Business: The Practice. Christians in the Marketplace Series. Vol. 3. Navpress, 1990.
________, Editor. Biblical Principles and Public Policy: The Practice. Christians in the Marketplace Series. Vol. 4. Navpress, 1991.
Chewning, Richard C., John W. Eby and Shirley J. Roels. Business Through the Eyes of Faith. HarperSanFrancisco, 1990.
De Pree, Max and James, O'Toole. Leadership is an Art. Dell Publishing Company, 1990.
Ford, Kevin Graham, et al. The Thing in the Bushes: Turning Organizational Blind Spots Into Competitive Advantage. Navpress, 2001.
Graves, Stephen R. and Thomas G. Addington. Behind the Bottom Line: Powering Business Life with Spiritual Wisdom. John Wiley & Sons, 2002.
________, Editors. Life@Work on Leadership: Enduring Insights for Men and Women of Faith. Jossey-Bass, 2002.
McCarthy, Kevin W. The On-Purpose Business: Doing More of What You Do Best More Profitably. Pion Press, 1998.
Peacocke, Dennis. Doing Business God's Way. Rebuild, 1995.
Roels, Shirley J. Organization Man, Organization Woman: Calling, Leadership, and Culture. Abingdon, 1997.
Rush, Myron. Management, A Biblical Approach. Chariot Victor Publishing, 2002.
Zigarelli, Michael A. Management by Proverbs: Applying Timeless Wisdom in the Workplace. Moody Press, 1999.
Workplace Issues and Problems
Baldwin, Stanley. Take This Job and Love It: Solving Problems
You Face at Work. InterVarsity
Press, 1988.
Burkett, Larry. Women Leaving the Workplace: How to Make the Transition from Work to Home. Moody Publishers, 1999.
Hart, Archibald D. The Crazy-Making Workplace. Servant Publications, 1993.
Morton, Tom. The Survivor’s Guide to Unemployment. Pion Press, 1992.
Sherman, Doug. Keeping Your Head Up When Your Job’s Got You Down. Wolgemuth & Hyatt, 1991.
Sherman, Doug and William Hendricks. How to Balance Competing Time Demands. Navpress, 1989.
Swenson, Richard A. Margin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Time Reserves in Overloaded Lives. Navpress, 1992.
Zigarelli, Michael A. Faith at Work: Overcoming the Obstacles of Being Like Christ in the Workplace. Moody Press, 2000.
Business Stories
Addington, Thomas G., Lois Flowers, and Stephen R. Graves. Women,
Faith, and Work: How Ten Successful Women Integrate Their Faith Into Their Work. Word,
2001.
Banks, Robert, Editor. Faith Goes to Work: Reflections from the Marketplace. Alban Institute,1993.
Beckett, John D. Loving Monday: Succeeding in Business Without Losing Your Soul. InterVarsity Press, 1998.
Bright, Bill, Mike Hamel, and Merrill J Oster. The Entrepreneur's Creed: The Principles and Passions of 20 Successful Entrepreneurs. Broadman and Holman, 2001.
Burkett, Larry, Bill Hybels and Charles R. Swindoll. The Life@Work Book: Sixteen Respected Leaders Talk about Blending Biblical Wisdom and Business Excellence. Word, 2000.
Collins, Jim. Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't. HarperBusiness, 2001.
Collins, James C. and Jerry I. Porras. Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies. HarperBusiness, 1994.
Heidebrecht, Paul H. God's Man in the Marketplace: The Story of Herbert J. Taylor. Intervarsity Press, 1990.
Letourneau, R. G. Mover of Men and Mountains. Moody Publishers, 1967.
Pollard, C. William. The Soul of the Firm. Zondervan, 1996.
Ritchie, Mark A. God in the Pits: Confessions of a Commodities Trader. Thomas Nelson, 1989.
Rossi, Sanna Barlow. Anthony T. Rossi, Christian and Entrepreneur: The Story of the Founder of Tropicana. InterVarsity Press, 1986.
Seay, Chris and Chris Bryan. The Tao of Enron: Spiritual Lessons from a Fortune 500 Fallout. Navpress, 2002.
Sproul, R. C. Stronger than Steel: The Wayne Alderson Story. Harper & Row, 1980.
Shaping the Workplace Culture
Crane, Christopher and Mike Harrell. Executive Influence: Impacting Your Workplace
For Christ. Navpress, 2003.
Graves, Stephen R. and Thomas G. Addington. Clout: Tapping Spiritual Wisdom to Become a Person of Influence. John Wiley & Sons, 2003.
Oster, Merrill J. and Mike Harnel. Giving Back: Using Your Influence to Create Social Change. Navpress, 2003.
Petersen, Jim and Mike Shamy. The Insider: Bringing the Kingdom of God Into Your Everyday World. Navpress, 2003.
Evangelism and Discipleship
Hybels, Bill and Mark Mittelberg. Becoming a Contagious Christian. Zondervan,
1994.
Kilgore, Randy. Talking About God in the 21st Century Marketplace. Marketplace Network, 2003.
Petersen, Jim. Living Proof: Sharing the Gospel Naturally. Navpress, 1989.
Priority Associates. Make the Net Work: A Group Discussion Series Designed to Motivate and Equip Professionals to Reach their Friends and Co-Workers for Christ. Campus Crusade for Christ, 2000.
Stanley, Paul D. and J. Robert Clinton. Connecting: The Mentoring Relationships You Need to Succeed in Life. Navpress, 1992.
Tripp, Paul David. Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change. Presbyterian and Reformed, 2002.
The Workplace and Missions
Wilson, J. Christy. Today’s Tentmakers: Self-Support – An Alternative
Model for Worldwide Witness. Tyndale House, 1979.
Study Bibles for Workplace Christians
Word in Life Study Bible. Contemporary English Version. Thomas Nelson, 1998.
Word in Life Study Bible. New King James Version. Thomas Nelson, 1996.
Workplace Devotionals and Bible Studies
Boa, Kenneth and Gail Burnett. Wisdom at Work. Navpress, 2000.
CMBC. Living Proof Evangelism. Video and participants guide. Connecting Business Men to Christ, 1996.
________. Living Proof Discipleship. Video and participants guide. Connecting Business Men to Christ, 1996.
Graves, Stephen R. and Thomas G. Addington. Daily Focus: Daily Readings for Integrating Faith in the Workplace. Cornerstone Companies, 2001.
Hillman, Os. Today God is First: 365 Mediations on the Principles of Christ in the Workplace. Marketplace Leaders/Aslan Group, 2000.
________. Today God is First: Small Group Bible Study. Marketplace Leaders/Aslan Group, 2002.
Kilgore, Randy. 30 Moments Christians Face in the Marketplace. Vols. 1-3 and Leader's Guides. Marketplace Network, 2000-2001.
Navigators. Work: Serving God on the Job. Navpress, 1997.
Patterson, Ben. Serving God by What We Do. InterVarsity Press, 1994.
Priority Associates. Leverage Your Life. Campus Crusade for Christ, 2000.
________. Life Focus. Study Guide and Leader's Guide. Campus Crusade for Christ, 2000.
Sprunger, Ben, Carol J. Suter and Wally Kroeker. Faith Dilemmas for Marketplace Christians: A Resource for Small Groups. Herald Press, 1997.
Stevens, R. Paul and Gerry Schoberg. Satisfying Work: Christian Living From Nine to Five. Harold Shaw, 1989.
Background for Workplace Ministry
Diehl, William E. Ministry in Daily Life: A Practical Guide for Congregations.
Alban Institute,1996.
Hillman, Os and Doug Spada. “Dear Pastor.” On-line article from His Church at Work, 2002. <http://hischurchatwork.org>.
Nash, Laura and Scotty McLennan. Church on Sunday, Work on Monday: The Challenge of Fusing Christian Values with Business Life. Jossey-Bass, 2001.
Ogden, Greg. Unfinished Business: Returning the Ministry to the People of God. Zondervan, 2003.
Stevens, R. Paul. Liberating the Laity: Equipping All the Saints for the Ministry. InterVarsity Press, 1985, Reprint, Regent College Publishing, 1993.
Workplace Ministry in a Church
Craig Michael and Iain Archibald. Business Alpha Administrator’s Handbook.
Unpublished manual. Business Alpha Edinburgh. 2002. <http://www. BusinessAlphaEdinburgh.com>.
Greene, Mark. Supporting Christians at Work. The London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, 2002.
Hammond, Pete. “Ten Ways to Support Ministry in the Workplace.” On-line article from Ministry in Daily Life, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, 2000. <http://www.ivmdl.org>.
Heintz, Harry. “Amateurize Your Church: How One Congregation Seeks To Be Fueled By Love.” On-line article from Ministry in Daily Life, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, 2000. <http://www.ivmdl.org>.
Hillman, Os. “26 Action Steps for the Local Church.” On-line article from International Council of Workplace Ministries. <http://www.icwm.net>.
Marketplace Ministry Starter Kit. Marketplace Network, Inc., One Park Street, Boston, MA02108.
Spada, Doug and David Scott. “Launching a Work-Life Ministry in Your Local Church.” On-line article of His Church at Work, 2002. <http://hischurchatwork.org>.
Stevens, R. Paul. The Equipper’s Guide to Every Member Ministry: 8 Ways Ordinary People Can Do the Work of the Church. InterVarsity Press, 1992.
Visser, Shaila and Thomas Cooper. Alpha in the Workplace Manual. Unpublished manual. Alpha Canada, 2002. 3456 Dunbar St. Vancouver, BC V6C 2C2, Canada.
Preaching with Workplace Sensitivity
Miller, Calvin. Marketplace Preaching: How to Return the Sermon to Where it Belongs.
Baker, 1995.
Robinson, Haddon, et al. "Holy Employed: Easing the Burden and Giving Purpose to Those Who Feel Like Working Stiffs." On-line article from Skill Builders Series. PreachingToday.com, 2003. <http://www.preachingtoday.com>.
Periodicals
Business Ethics Quarterly. The Society for Business Ethics. Loyola University, Chicago.
Business Reform. The Business Reform Foundation. 2300 Commerce Drive, Suite A, Fremont, OH 43420.
Ethix. The Institute for Business Technology and Ethics. P.O. Box 5074. Bellvue, WA 98015.
Journal of Biblical Integration in Business. Christian Business Faculty Association. Dr. Sharon Johnson, editor. Cedarville University, 251 N. Main St, Cedarville, OH 45314.
Journal of Markets and Morality. Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty, 161 Ottawa NW, Suite 301, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Regent Business Review. Regent University Graduate School of Business. 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. <http://www.regent.edu/review>.
Vocatio. Regent College. 5800 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6T2E4.
Reference Works
Atkinson, David, et al. New Dictionary of Christian Ethics and
Pastoral Theology.
Intervarsity Press, 1995.
Banks, Robert and R. Paul Stevens, Eds. The Complete Book of Everyday Christianity: An A-to-Z Guide to Following Christ in Every Aspect of Life. InterVarsity Press, 1997.
Hammond, Pete, R. Paul Stevens, and Todd Svanoe. The Marketplace Annotated Bibliography: A Christian Guide to Books on Work, Business and Vocation. InterVarsity Press, 2002.
Kilgore, Randy. A Review of Books for Marketplace Christians. Marketplace Network, 2002.
Please let us know how we can make this page better for you. Click here to leave suggestions or feedback.
If you were unable to find something or were just frustrated with the page let us know. Or, if you found something incorrect or broken let us know. We will be unable to respond directly to your request but we will read each of them.