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“Work itself has no ministry value according to the Christians I've talked to.” This idea seems widespread among believers, as Patrick Klingaman reports in his book, Thank God It's Monday. Hold on! What is “ministry”? It's serving. But is it limited to service done in or for a religious organization? Or does it include serving God's Kingdom purposes in the world?

On some 6,000 acres in southeastern Washington, Ralph and Cheryl Broetje grow apples and cherries.  But, says Ralph, “We’re interested in bearing fruit that will last.  “We’re working on the production of fruit and how it’s doing in terms of people.  It’s our work, call and passion all in one.”  Cheryl agrees.  “We believe we’re marketplace ministers,” she says. 

RELIGIOUS RUTS IN YOUR WORKPLACE: PART 13

YOU HAVE HEARD: GOD'S ONLY PURPOSES IN “SECULAR” WORK ARE WITNESSING AND MAKING MONEY FOR LIVING AND GIVING (Read Part 12)

BUT SCRIPTURE MAKES IT CLEAR: YOUR WORK HELPS CARE FOR WHAT GOD CREATED

The other day, while speaking to encourage a group of Christians in their work, I asked them to discuss this question in teams of two: What would the world lose if no one did the kind of work you do? As it happened, one of the teams included a police officer and a firefighter.