This cross-vocational course will focus on biblically-based topics to gain insight concerning God's intention for our work.
Together we will explore what it means to integrate our faith and work in meaningful ways, challenge the idols and cultural narratives we face, and address the brokenness of our vocational worlds. We will be utilizing spiritual practices and group discussion in community.
WHEN:
- Wednesday nights, Apr 24 – May 29, 2024
- 7:00–9:00 PM PT
WHERE:
- The Hope Center at Reality LA or the Reality LA Offices (exact location will be determined closer to the course's start date)
- 4903 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
ADMISSION:
- $75.00; includes course materials
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COURSE OUTLINE:
WEEK 1 - The Creation/Cultural Mandate and Work
- Welcome/introductions
- Introduce the need for exploring faith & work integration
- The disconnect in our “theology of life”; remove the sacred/secular divide
WEEK 2 – The Fall’s Effect on Work
- Considering The Fall’s effect on work
WEEK 3 – Redemption and Work
- Christ’s Work Redeems our Work
1. What we are saved “from”
2. The nature of Christ’s work
3. What we are saved “for”
WEEK 4 – Receiving our Calling for Life’s Work
- The Nature of “Calling”
- Exploring how God calls us and how that relates to our work
- Discerning our “Call”
WEEK 5 – Restoration and Work
- Visions of God's final restoration and why that changes how we view what we do today at work
WEEK 6 – Exilic Discipleship in the World of Work
- God’s call to love fallen creation and culture
- Promoting God’s Kingdom through our work in a pluralistic post-Christian society
