If the Gospel is true and that our lives are made new because of Christ, and we do work most of our lives, whether we want to or not, than somehow I felt our work life, in both it's goals and execution, should be fundamentally different to those who are not followers of Christ. And finally, I found sound Christian career advise that is realistic, applicable, and Biblical to the 21st century young, educated, non-fundamentalist Christian who does want to live according to the Gospel but always had so much difficulty finding mentors who seem to do so.Ī lot of the "Christian professionals" I have seen either seemed to be very exclusive in their career choices or friends they associate with, or lived a dualistic lifestyle that differentiated their church life versus "real life." I always felt this was somehow fundamentally wrong. It almost seemed like God's personal counseling to me, since the topic discussed in the book, namely Gospel-minded career choices and attitudes toward work, is exactly the main focus of my thoughts and efforts right now for the past year or so. Though I did not have any idea what this book was about, only that it was Reverend Keller's new book, I am so glad I decided to read this at this point in my life. He previously served as the pastor of West Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Hopewell, Virginia, Associate Professor of Practical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, and Director of Mercy Ministries for the Presbyterian Church in America. Keller was born and raised in Pennsylvania, and educated at Bucknell University, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and Westminster Theological Seminary. ![]() ![]() Keller’s books, including the New York Times bestselling The Reason for God and The Prodigal God, have sold over 1 million copies and been translated into 15 languages.Ĭhristianity Today has said, “Fifty years from now, if evangelical Christians are widely known for their love of cities, their commitment to mercy and justice, and their love of their neighbors, Tim Keller will be remembered as a pioneer of the new urban Christians.”ĭr. In over ten years they have helped to launch over 250 churches in 48 cities. He was also Chairman of Redeemer City to City, which starts new churches in New York and other global cities, and publishes books and resources for faith in an urban culture. For over twenty years he has led a diverse congregation of young professionals that has grown to a weekly attendance of over 5,000. Timothy Keller was the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, which he started in 1989 with his wife, Kathy, and three young sons. Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name. Keller shows how excellence, integrity, discipline, creativity, and passion in the workplace can help others and even be considered acts of worship-not just of self-interest. In fact, the Christian view of work-that we work to serve others, not ourselves-can provide the foundation of a thriving professional and balanced personal life. With deep conviction and often surprising advice, Keller shows readers that biblical wisdom is immensely relevant to our questions about work today. Now he pulls his insights into a thoughtful and practical book for readers everywhere. Tim Keller, pastor of New York’s Redeemer Presbyterian Church and the New York Times bestselling author of The Reason for God, has taught and counseled students, young professionals, and senior leaders on the subject of work and calling for more than twenty years. ![]() ![]() “A touchstone of the movement.” - The New York Times New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet Timothy Keller shows how God calls on each of us to express meaning and purpose through our work and careers.
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