Workplace

Inspired, creative, fulfilling work has always been God's purpose for mankind. Jesus lived this out: as a carpenter and builder, then teacher and healer, before returning to wood and nails for his supreme work. Below are links to some resources to help his disciples in the work to which he's called us.

Arts Prayer Group

Do you work in a creative industry such as theatre, music, film, fine art or journalism? Would you like to be connected to others in similar industries at St Mark’s?

God our creator made us in His image, with our own unique design, and gifts of creativity. He places us in specific industries to be salt and light to our colleagues and display integrity in challenging situations. So often Creatives feel that really they should be pursuing more ‘worthy’ careers – but our aim is to encourage each other exactly where God has called us!

We meet once a month, often with a guest speaker (and usually on the 3rd Thursday) from 7.30 – 9pm to encourage each other in our different creative industries through prayer and discussion. See Diary.

We aim for:

- mutual encouragement and support of members particularly in the workplace
- prayer for key figures in our industries
- prayer for integrity in our work and witness
- prayer for specific situations arising
- encouragement from outside speakers
- prayer for work!
- networking

Although the vision in the group is primarily for those currently working in the arts, we still love having those whose career is not currently in a creative industry!

The vision of WORKTALK is to enable people to see that the Man who changed the world can change the way we work. The seven-part WORKTALK course, suitable for connect groups, shows how the last seven sentences spoken by Jesus of Nazareth as he died reveal the way he fulfilled his life’s mission, purpose and work - and empower us to do the same. The inspirational WORKTALK Weekly email will help you see new angles on your working life. WORKTALK Anonymous evening meetings are a great forum for talking about work in relaxed, informal surroundings. Coaching, consultancy and retreats also available.

Affirming Christians in leadership roles in the private, public and voluntary sectors in order to exercise influence through our life and work, CABE - the Christian Association of Business Executives - holds regular talks, conferences, lunchtime and evening events in the City and West End. CABE's Principles for Those in Business describe personal values, priority aims and measures of corporate responsibility from a Christian perspective.

LICC - the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity - exists to envision and equip Christians with the biblical framework and practical resources to engage biblically, relevantly and vigorously with the issues they face in today’s world. Work is the primary activity God created us to pursue - in communion with him, and in partnership with others. Indeed, one of work's main goals is to make God's world a better place for all God's creatures to flourish in - to His glory. LICC's Resources for Workers include articles, books, downloads & visiting speakers.

Christian Vocations exists to resource and challenge Christians to discover and practise their God-given vocation, and mobilise them for his service.

Avodah is a Hebrew word used in the Bible whose root has three distinct yet intertwined meanings: work, worship, and service. The Avodah Institute in the USA has a mission to 'help leaders integrate the claims of their faith with the demands of their work'.

The Clapham Institute in the US 'helps people and organisations connect head to heart'. Recommended Clapham Institute and Doggie Head Tilt blogs.

Transforming Business - a research and development project in the University of Cambridge aimed at resourcing and inspiring current and future business leaders and opinion formers with ideas, attitudes, practical models and tool-kits that will help business maximise its positive socio-economic impact. Occasional emails about events, articles and think-pieces relevant to the role of business in human development.

Christians at Work - helping to mobilise Christians to live out their faith in the world of work.