Created For Good Works
More than 150 million Americans face crossroads in their careers. Over 20 million are unemployed or underemployed. Of those employed, 52% are dissatisfied with their jobs, and 72% are not engaged in their work. When church members are unemployed, underemployed, or misemployed, it affects the life and vitality of the church.

The solution is a spiritually vibrant yet practical career ministry that –

- Helps people find jobs, careers and, God's calling.
- Catalyzes the growth of evangelism, discipleship, and care ministries in churches.
- Develops an even healthier church culture of worshippers, givers, and servant leaders.

Join hundreds of churches that are already experiencing the joy of helping people through job search, career development, and life transformation.

This valuable book will inspire readers to:

- Understand that the number one thing that most people want is a good job.
- Realize that the number one Person everyone needs is Jesus.
- Identify with stories of real people who have successfully navigated this journey of career fulfillment.
- Accept that career ministry addresses all church members' day-to-day living in three practical ways.
- Trust that "we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand..."
- Catch the vision for career ministry – the "why" of it.
- Define what career ministry is and how to launch it effectively.

What Others Are Saying:

"One of the great things about this career ministry is that it incorporates evangelism, discipleship and care, helping people of all ages and stages, from students to seniors, at all socioeconomic levels and ethnicities. The seven-step process and curriculum [in Created for Good Works] helps turn messes into masterpieces, and workers into worshippers."
- Pastor Derwin L. Gray, Founding and Lead Pastor, Transformation Church, Indian Land, SC, Author of Limitless Life, Hero and High-Definition Leadership

"Read the first eight pages of this book and you'll develop a clear vision of the need for career ministry at your church. Then, in the chapters that follow, Brian will show you what goes into an effective career ministry and how to get one started at your church. An important book for pastors and church leaders!"
- Steve Grissom, Founder, Church Initiative: Divorce Care & Grief Share

"What a great resource for pastoral care and congregational development as well as for developing a congregational ministry to help people discover their calling from God! It is very pragmatic and spirit-led."
- Rev. Phil Tom, Pastor, Eastchester Presbyterian Church, Bronx, NY
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Created For Good Works
More than 150 million Americans face crossroads in their careers. Over 20 million are unemployed or underemployed. Of those employed, 52% are dissatisfied with their jobs, and 72% are not engaged in their work. When church members are unemployed, underemployed, or misemployed, it affects the life and vitality of the church.

The solution is a spiritually vibrant yet practical career ministry that –

- Helps people find jobs, careers and, God's calling.
- Catalyzes the growth of evangelism, discipleship, and care ministries in churches.
- Develops an even healthier church culture of worshippers, givers, and servant leaders.

Join hundreds of churches that are already experiencing the joy of helping people through job search, career development, and life transformation.

This valuable book will inspire readers to:

- Understand that the number one thing that most people want is a good job.
- Realize that the number one Person everyone needs is Jesus.
- Identify with stories of real people who have successfully navigated this journey of career fulfillment.
- Accept that career ministry addresses all church members' day-to-day living in three practical ways.
- Trust that "we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand..."
- Catch the vision for career ministry – the "why" of it.
- Define what career ministry is and how to launch it effectively.

What Others Are Saying:

"One of the great things about this career ministry is that it incorporates evangelism, discipleship and care, helping people of all ages and stages, from students to seniors, at all socioeconomic levels and ethnicities. The seven-step process and curriculum [in Created for Good Works] helps turn messes into masterpieces, and workers into worshippers."
- Pastor Derwin L. Gray, Founding and Lead Pastor, Transformation Church, Indian Land, SC, Author of Limitless Life, Hero and High-Definition Leadership

"Read the first eight pages of this book and you'll develop a clear vision of the need for career ministry at your church. Then, in the chapters that follow, Brian will show you what goes into an effective career ministry and how to get one started at your church. An important book for pastors and church leaders!"
- Steve Grissom, Founder, Church Initiative: Divorce Care & Grief Share

"What a great resource for pastoral care and congregational development as well as for developing a congregational ministry to help people discover their calling from God! It is very pragmatic and spirit-led."
- Rev. Phil Tom, Pastor, Eastchester Presbyterian Church, Bronx, NY
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Created For Good Works

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Overview

More than 150 million Americans face crossroads in their careers. Over 20 million are unemployed or underemployed. Of those employed, 52% are dissatisfied with their jobs, and 72% are not engaged in their work. When church members are unemployed, underemployed, or misemployed, it affects the life and vitality of the church.

The solution is a spiritually vibrant yet practical career ministry that –

- Helps people find jobs, careers and, God's calling.
- Catalyzes the growth of evangelism, discipleship, and care ministries in churches.
- Develops an even healthier church culture of worshippers, givers, and servant leaders.

Join hundreds of churches that are already experiencing the joy of helping people through job search, career development, and life transformation.

This valuable book will inspire readers to:

- Understand that the number one thing that most people want is a good job.
- Realize that the number one Person everyone needs is Jesus.
- Identify with stories of real people who have successfully navigated this journey of career fulfillment.
- Accept that career ministry addresses all church members' day-to-day living in three practical ways.
- Trust that "we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand..."
- Catch the vision for career ministry – the "why" of it.
- Define what career ministry is and how to launch it effectively.

What Others Are Saying:

"One of the great things about this career ministry is that it incorporates evangelism, discipleship and care, helping people of all ages and stages, from students to seniors, at all socioeconomic levels and ethnicities. The seven-step process and curriculum [in Created for Good Works] helps turn messes into masterpieces, and workers into worshippers."
- Pastor Derwin L. Gray, Founding and Lead Pastor, Transformation Church, Indian Land, SC, Author of Limitless Life, Hero and High-Definition Leadership

"Read the first eight pages of this book and you'll develop a clear vision of the need for career ministry at your church. Then, in the chapters that follow, Brian will show you what goes into an effective career ministry and how to get one started at your church. An important book for pastors and church leaders!"
- Steve Grissom, Founder, Church Initiative: Divorce Care & Grief Share

"What a great resource for pastoral care and congregational development as well as for developing a congregational ministry to help people discover their calling from God! It is very pragmatic and spirit-led."
- Rev. Phil Tom, Pastor, Eastchester Presbyterian Church, Bronx, NY

Product Details

BN ID: 2940150900950
Publisher: Crossroads Career Services Inc
Publication date: 10/26/2015
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 119
File size: 2 MB

About the Author

Brian is Founder of Crossroads Career Network, a national membership of churches helping people find jobs, careers and God’s calling.

Formerly, Brian served as owner and founder of Primus Consulting, a retained executive search consulting firm focused on organizations having the right leaders in the right roles. He also held positions as Vice President and Executive Committee Member of the Chick-fil-A restaurant chain, where he was responsible for Human Resources, Operator Ventures and Administration.

In addition to his latest book, Created for Good Works, he is the author of marketplace ministry resources: Maximizing Your Career, Real Success at Work, New Job Jump Start and The Mastery of Leadership.
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