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Faith and Work, Theology of Work, Philosophy of Work, Cosmic Restoration, God's Mission, God's Kingdom, Jesus Mission, Gospel of Kingdom, Heaven, New Heaven and Earth, Discipleship, Theology, Applied Theology, Church Renewal Dr. Steven L. Childers Faith and Work, Theology of Work, Philosophy of Work, Cosmic Restoration, God's Mission, God's Kingdom, Jesus Mission, Gospel of Kingdom, Heaven, New Heaven and Earth, Discipleship, Theology, Applied Theology, Church Renewal Dr. Steven L. Childers

Paying It Forward

God created work before the Fall and will redeem it in the new creation. This article explores how Jesus is restoring God's original purpose for work and why every believer's vocation matters in God's mission. Discover how faithful work today participates in Christ's work of making all things new.

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Faith and Work, Theology of Work, Philosophy of Work, Cosmic Restoration, God's Mission, God's Kingdom, Jesus Mission, Gospel of Kingdom, Heaven, New Heaven and Earth, Discipleship, Theology, Applied Theology, Church Renewal Dr. Steven L. Childers Faith and Work, Theology of Work, Philosophy of Work, Cosmic Restoration, God's Mission, God's Kingdom, Jesus Mission, Gospel of Kingdom, Heaven, New Heaven and Earth, Discipleship, Theology, Applied Theology, Church Renewal Dr. Steven L. Childers

Join God’s Cosmic Restoration Project

God never abandoned His mission for humanity. From Adam through Abraham, David, and Jesus to you today, one mandate stands: multiply disciples, rule wisely over creation, and build His kingdom on earth. Your work is not preparation for eternity—it is participation in eternity.

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Called to Rule Now & Forever

Every believer bears the image of God — not as a title reserved for the powerful, but as a calling given to all. Through Christ, we have been raised and seated with him, appointed as vice-regents over the everyday domains of work, family, and community. That reign has already begun.

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Church Planting, Ministry Development, Gospel-centered life, Christian service, God’s purpose, Following Christ, Calling, Ministry calling, Christian Vocation, Faith and Work, Church Leaders, Pastor calling, Spiritual gifts Dr. Steven L. Childers Church Planting, Ministry Development, Gospel-centered life, Christian service, God’s purpose, Following Christ, Calling, Ministry calling, Christian Vocation, Faith and Work, Church Leaders, Pastor calling, Spiritual gifts Dr. Steven L. Childers

Church Leader Calling: Calling, Lesson 3

Explore the essential calling of church leaders to equip followers of Christ for effective ministry. Uncover the biblical foundation for church leadership and its impact in ministry in the Calling Series by Steve Childers.

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Church Planting, Ministry Development, Gospel-centered life, Christian service, God’s purpose, Following Christ, Calling, Ministry calling, Secondary calling, Clergy and Laity, Christian Vocation, Faith and Work Dr. Steven L. Childers Church Planting, Ministry Development, Gospel-centered life, Christian service, God’s purpose, Following Christ, Calling, Ministry calling, Secondary calling, Clergy and Laity, Christian Vocation, Faith and Work Dr. Steven L. Childers

Secondary Ministry Calling: Calling, Lesson 2

Discover why your work matters to God! Find out how the popular view of being called to the ministry is the opposite of the biblical view in the Calling Series by Steve Childers.

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Faith and Work, Theology of Work, Discipleship, Practical Theology, Pastoral Theology, Cultural Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Spiritual Formation, Gospel Transformation, Coram Deo, John Frame, Steve Childers Dr. Steven L. Childers Faith and Work, Theology of Work, Discipleship, Practical Theology, Pastoral Theology, Cultural Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Spiritual Formation, Gospel Transformation, Coram Deo, John Frame, Steve Childers Dr. Steven L. Childers

Why Your Work Matters to God: Faith and Work Series Part 1

In today’s hybrid work culture, Christians need to embrace biblical principles and practices of work and rest. Recommit to a biblical view of work this Labor Day and get 50% DISCOUNT on “Faith & Work Course” by Dr. Steve Childers.

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Faith and Work, Theology of Work, Philosophy of Work, Cosmic Restoration, God's Mission, God's Kingdom, Jesus Mission, Gospel of Kingdom, Heaven, New Heaven and Earth, Discipleship, Theology, Applied Theology, Church Renewal Dr. Steven L. Childers Faith and Work, Theology of Work, Philosophy of Work, Cosmic Restoration, God's Mission, God's Kingdom, Jesus Mission, Gospel of Kingdom, Heaven, New Heaven and Earth, Discipleship, Theology, Applied Theology, Church Renewal Dr. Steven L. Childers

Paying It Forward: Faith & Work Series Part 6

The age to come will not be an eternal day off. Everything of ultimate worth from our work in this life will somehow enrich us in the age to come.

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Faith and Work, Theology of Work, Philosophy of Work, Cosmic Restoration, God's Mission, God's Kingdom, Jesus Mission, Gospel of Kingdom, Heaven, New Heaven and Earth, Discipleship, Theology, Applied Theology, Church Renewal Dr. Steven L. Childers Faith and Work, Theology of Work, Philosophy of Work, Cosmic Restoration, God's Mission, God's Kingdom, Jesus Mission, Gospel of Kingdom, Heaven, New Heaven and Earth, Discipleship, Theology, Applied Theology, Church Renewal Dr. Steven L. Childers

Join God’s Cosmic Restoration Project: Faith & Work Series Part 5

As a follower of Jesus Christ, God's mission on earth through your work includes not only this life but also the life to come on earth.

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