Finding a fulfilling career can be a long, incremental journey, and if you’re considering a career change, you’re not alone. Taking action on these thoughts, however, can be daunting. If you can relate to the descriptions in this article, it is probably time to make a change.

Educators say, “I just teach math,” and leaders say they “just” clarify problems or assemble teams. Some of us say “I just” because we long to stay humble. Others say “I just” because we never hear “Well done” or because we can’t see the value of our work. Still others say “I just” because we simply work for money or because we lack direction and merely do as we are told. But we should look higher and see that God himself directs us to work that pleases him as we serve our neighbors — no matter what kind of job we have.

Most Christians spend the majority of their lives at work. The gospel’s redemptive power affects every part of life — including how we work. This short book illustrates creative ways pastors around the country are integrating faith, work, and economics for their congregations and local context.

On January 11, 2020, a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) reportedly claimed its first victim in the Hubei province of China. By March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization had declared a global pandemic. In the midst of this fear and uncertainty, it is natural to wonder what God is doing. In Coronavirus and Christ, John Piper invites readers around the world to stand on the solid Rock, who is Jesus Christ, in whom our souls can be sustained by the sovereign God who ordains, governs, and reigns over all things to accomplish his wise and good purposes for those who trust in him.

The 7 Habits have become famous and are integrated into everyday thinking by millions and millions of people. Why? Because they work! This beloved classic presents a principle-centered approach for solving both personal and professional problems.

In this book, Lencioni shifts his attention toward helping people understand the importance of why they’re leading in the first place. He provides a straightforward summary of the lessons, combining a clear explanation of his theory with practical advice to help executives examine their true motivation for leading. He also presents action steps for changing their approach in five key areas. In doing so, he helps leaders avoid the pitfalls that stifle their organizations and even hurt the people they are meant to serve.

Three moves to put your faith into action, wherever you are, throughout your vocational life.

This kind of leadership requires moving beyond what you already know, looking more broadly, listening to more voices, and examining problems from many points of view. In short, get over the success traps by thinking outside the building.

In this book, Steven Garber challenges us to move beyond our fragmented sense of reality and begin to see all we are and all we do — our work, our play, our relationships, our worship, our loves — as significant to God and to what God is doing in the world. This is the seamless life — to recognize the hand of God and the handiwork of God right in the middle of our ordinary lives. To see all of life as sacred, and to understand that it all matters.