Marketplace Ministries Resources
The integration of work and business with missions is not a new idea, but new resources constantly become available as globalization expands and technology advances. Here is a dynamic list of resources we maintain to help you in your journey.
Bible Studies & Devotionals
Work Matters
Studies and Devotionals from Work Matters (WM). WM believes that God uses Christians in the marketplace to establish his kingdom all over the world. This will happen as career-minded believers understand and live out God’s purpose for their work.
The Antioch Journey
The Antioch Journey 31-day Challenge is designed to help people connect their occupation and the Great Commission to make disciples in every vocation. Over the next 31 days, you will have the opportunity to read a brief thought each day, paired to a simple challenge or action step.
Right Now Media—Work
A customizable library of studies, devotionals, conferences and resources on leadership, work and business.
Theology of Work
The vision of the Theology of Work Project (TOW) is that every Christian be equipped and committed for work as God intends. A Christian approach makes work more meaningful and productive, benefits society and the people we work with and for, gets us through the challenges we face on the job, draws people to Jesus, and brings glory to God.
Books
The Lean Startup
Most startups fail. But many of those failures are preventable. The Lean Startup is a new approach being adopted across the globe, changing the way companies are built and new products are launched.
21 Best Leadership Books 2024
A curated list of leadership books from Dave Ramsey’s organization.
How Then Should We Work by Hugh Whelchel
With more than 25 years working in the business sector, Hugh Whelchel investigates the eternal significance of work within the grand, biblical story of God's mission throughout history.
Business as Missions Book List
A curated list of books on the topic of business as missions, from businessasmissions.com.
The Missional Entrepreneur by Mark Russell
The Missional Entrepreneur takes an in-depth look at business as mission in reality with an eye for the principles and practices that can make it effective.
Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller
With deep conviction and often surprising advice, Keller shows readers that biblical wisdom is immensely relevant to our questions about work today. In fact, the Christian view of work—that we work to serve others, not ourselves—can provide the foundation of a thriving professional and balanced personal life.
Blogs
Lausanne Business as Mission & Global Workplace
This GWF2019 Advance Paper was written by the Catalysts for the Business as Mission Issue Network as an overview of the topic to be discussed at the related session at the Global Workplace Forum 2019 held in Manila, Philippines.
Startup Catalyst Brief
Startup Catalyst Brief is a collection of the leading industry thought leadership in the form of blogs, webinars, and downloadable resources, on one convenient website.
Made to Flourish
Closing the gap between Sunday and Monday is why Made to Flourish exists. When Tom realized he committed what he calls “pastoral malpractice,” neglecting to disciple his congregants in the whole of their lives, that sparked a desire to help pastors around the country avoid the same mistake.
Institute for Faith, Work and Economics
IFWE’s mission is to educate and inspire Christians to live out a Biblical theology that integrates faith, work, and economics.
Business as Mission Blog
Business as Mission wants business men and women to understand God’s redemptive work through business in the world. We want to help change the message that Christian business people are hearing and mobilize them for action.
Podcasts
EntreLeadership
Experience real-life, real-time business and leadership coaching from Dave Ramsey, CEO of Ramsey Solutions, nationally syndicated radio personality, bestselling author, and now host of The EntreLeadership Podcast.
How I Built This
Guy Raz interviews the world’s best-known entrepreneurs to learn how they built their iconic brands. In each episode, founders share intimate moments of doubt and failure, and insights on their eventual success.
The Going Scared Podcast
Short, straightforward, and honest, this is your weekly dose of courage. Jessica Honegger and her guests will take you by the hand and help you see possibility where there may be fear.
Story Brand
Want to clarify your message and build a marketing plan that works? Learn the StoryBrand Framework at your own pace in the comfort of your home or office with the online StoryBrand Messaging Course.
Faith Driven Entrepreneur
Faith Driven Entrepreneur exists to help shape the entrepreneurs who are shaping our culture to know God and look more like Him. In our pursuit, we adhere to the Lausanne Covenant which serves as a rallying cry for us to work together to make Jesus Christ known throughout the world. It is a covenant with one another, and a covenant with God himself.
Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast
Podcast from Best-selling author and communicator Andy Stanley, who brings clarity to complex cultural issues using a communication style built on helping people live life with fewer regrets through practical applications.