OCT. 10, 2017

Dear {first},

How does the Holy Spirit help us see the unseen ways God is moving in our workplaces? In the midst of our regular weekly work routines, it can be difficult to discern the ways God is using small moments for the renewal of our own hearts and our work in this city. Time to slow down and examine our work rhythms is required to appreciate the ways the Holy Spirit is using our work for God's glory.

I’m happy to announce, on October 26th, Lourine Clark and I will explore the topic of The Holy Spirit & Work. Who is the Holy Spirit and why is He critical in our ability to meaningfully integrate our faith into our work? The evening will include worship, conversation and prayer at WeWork Bryant Park. We will look at a Biblical theology of the Holy Spirit and consider the ways the Spirit is moving in our own vocational lives with practical tools that can help us locate and wisely assess our relationship with God. I hope you will join us for this special event. Space is limited so we encourage early registration.

Lastly, our heartfelt prayers continue to be with the community of Las Vegas as well as those whose lives are being impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. 

Sincerely,
David H. Kim, Executive Director, Center for Faith & Work

 

SOULFUL WORK SERIES: WRITING & POLITICS

October will kick off the first two events in our Soulful Work Lunch Series. Join us October 17th for Soulful Writing with New York Times bestselling author Sally Lloyd-Jones, and October 20th for Soulful Politics with The Washington Post op-ed columnist Michael Gerson. Gerson will also be speaking with Tim Keller at the AGORA series event Global Poverty and Local Advocacy hosted by Redeemer West Side on October 19th. More>

DESIGNING YOUR LIFE SEMINAR

These incredibly popular CFW events have allowed participants a unique opportunity to reimagine their calling with Dave Evans, co-author of the New York Times bestselling book, Designing Your Life. This hands-on workshop offers a framework, tools, a community of peers, and a place to work on the "wicked problem" of designing your life and career. Join us October 25th as Evans uses a design thinking approach to help participants from any field develop a constructive and effective approach to finding and designing their vocation. Early bird registration through October 15th. More>

 

THE HOLY SPIRIT & WORK

On October 26th, CFW will host conversation, worship, and prayer, centered on the role of the Holy Spirit, with executive coach Lourine Clark and pastor David Kim. We’ll consider who the Holy Spirit is and how He helps us bring the power and hope of the gospel to bear at work. This special event held at WeWork Bryant Park. Earlybird registration through October 15th. More>

 

REDEEMER'S GOSPEL IDENTITY CONFERENCE

Redeemer Presbyterian Church is hosting the Gospel Identity Conference on November 17-18. In a time where the question of identity is at the center of much national debate, pastor Tim Keller will teach how a Christian identity can be understood, embodied, and galvanized to serve those around us. We will also explore the alternative, often hidden identities that may be shaping our lives. We’ll learn how grace enables radical forgiveness and immense trust, and how Christ’s work is one that reorders what we love and deepens who we are. All Redeemer churches will join together to focus on spiritual formation, practices, and calling. In addition to extensive teaching and Q & A with Keller, the weekend will include worship, breakouts, and practical tools to help foster our growth as disciples of Christ. Register before October 17th to secure the lowest rate. More>

THE MISINFORMATION AGE: HOW DATA-DRIVEN STRATEGIES BREAK DOWN

In an effort to hire better and hire faster, increasingly many organizations are turning to data-driven recruiting and hiring strategies. These strategies usually involve gathering data on applicants and trying to tie those data points to successful hires. In this video resource from the 2016 Faith & Work Conference, data scientist Jane Adams examines the ways in which these strategies actually fail to achieve the intended result, and more importantly how they perpetuate discriminatory hiring practices. The severe limitations of these strategies are not unique to recruiting and hiring. Adams discusses how to think critically about data-driven strategies in a broader context, a crucial capability as these strategies are inserted into more and more aspects of our lives. More>

October 17 - Soulful Writing with Sally Lloyd-Jones

October 20 - Soulful Politics with Michael Gerson

October 25 - Designing Your Life Seminar

October 26 - The Holy Spirit & Work

November 17-18 - Redeemer's Gospel Identity Conference