Workplace Ministry

From: Today God Is First - Os Hillman

Colossians 3:17 "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."

Over 70 percent of our time is spent in the workplace, the greatest mission field of our day and represents the greatest opportunity for societal transformation. The wall between Sunday and Monday still exists and most workplace believers do not understand that all of life is spiritual, not just life on Sunday.

God is removing the wall of separation by speaking to pastors and workplace believers all over the world. We are entering a new era in the Church when workplace believers are seen as members of the Body of Christ who need to be mobilized and trained for the work of the ministry to their own mission field - the workplace. You don't have to be a trained preacher to be an ambassador for Christ! St. Francis of Assisi said, "Always preach the Gospel...and sometimes use words."

Pray that God will help local church leaders understand and affirm this calling, and that they will respond by training their people for their own ministry in their workplaces. And also pray that Corporate leaders will recognize the need, and benefit of Corporate Chaplaincy. In fact, both Houses of Congress have enjoyed the use of appointed Chaplains since the founding of our Nation. Very good idea!