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AMC+SHAC Workshop
"The Other 6 Days"
The most
common question from Christian at work is this:
"How do I
serve God in my daily occupation?"
This workshop is not about handing out
tracts at work or 'bible bashing'. It is about establishing foundations of
excellence that will give you consistent and credible relationships with
your work colleagues. They will make a connection between what you
believe and how you live, especially under pressure. Work
is a vital part of your Christian life because it is the place where you meet not-yet Christians the most
often.
What is God's purpose for you at work? How
does he mandate, equip and connect you to serve him on a daily basis?
This workshop is about developing a theology of work
that will inspire and uplift you... bringing a revelation of God given purpose to your
everyday work!
Come and find out how your daily occupation is a
vital part of caring for the creation, of ministering to others and
worshiping God!
Second
session: Wed 22
October
Note:
it's OK to attend if you missed the first session.
7:30 to
9:30pm
Changed
venue due to increased numbers:
St Silas
Anglican Church
Cnr Maud St
and Osburn Ave
Balwyn North
Melways 46
C3
Cost:
$20 per person or $30 per couple - pay on the day.
The charge
covers the workshop, colour booklet, CD and supper.
Come as an
individual, as a couple or a small group. The workshop is open to AMC friends
and the SHAC community.
Due to
limited seating please RSVP by Monday 20
October.
Register by
email to: airborne778@gmail.com
For more
information contact the AMC office at: 9816-7114.
Click her to
download flyer:
www.marketplaceconnections.com/archive/2008/6days.pdf
Workshop Overview
The workshop comprises two 1.5 hour workshops that can be run
over two separate evenings or on a Saturday morning.
The cost includes the workshop, full colour booklet,
handout and CD including the workshop PowerPoint, study notes and talks by
key speakers on the subject.
The workshop is interactive, includes small group discussion time around tables
and provides opportunity for attendees to write their own workplace mission statement
and prayer.
Topics covered include:
Session 1)
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Why do you
work?
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God cares
about what you do with 70% of your waking time Monday to Friday.
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Where has
Jesus sent you?
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Developing
a biblical world view for your marketplace.
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Foundations
for marketplace ministry.
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God uses
ordinary people in extraordinary ways.
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Three
mandates of God for the marketplace.
Session 2)
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What's your
ambition at work?
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Progressive
steps to impact your workplace for Christ.
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Taking the
Holy Spirit to work.
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Reality
check for business.
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Reality
check for church.
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Christ
working through you in your daily occupation.
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The ABC of
ordinary evangelism
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Be an
ambassador where you are.
Feedback from previous workshops:
"Brilliant - so much to learn and so much to apply.
I am inspired and can't wait to fulfil my "new" role as Jesus' ambassador.
Thanks - well worth the time and dollars!"
"Very motivating! I only work part time, as I have a young child, but I feel
the principles can also be applied to my other marketplace of young mums who
I see during the rest of the week.""Personal examples are good. Information given in a practical way. Gave
reassurance that the marketplace is reachable."
"This really challenged me to think more about my behaviour at work and how
to bring Godly attributes into my workplace so that my colleagues would want
to know more about Jesus Christ."
"Excellent! This is just really what I need. I was really despairing of
being one of only a few Christians at work; seeing all the worldliness -
worldly values so much in my face and very little Christ-likeness. This
workshop gives me hope and helps to equip me to be a better servant of
Christ."
Suggestions on how you
can release Christian imprints in your Workplace
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Realise your
work is the place where you serve God daily
see: Ephesians 2:10, 2 Cor 5:17-20 and
Col 1;20.
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Start
your daily work with prayer to turn your work into worship:
www.marketplaceconnections.com/archive/PDF/BeforeYouStartWorkToday.pdf
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Excel
in professional competency and take up training opportunities to
improve your skills.
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Ask God
to fill you with Holy Spirit anointing for your work: Ex 31:1-11.
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In so
far as it depends on you…
- look after God’s creation in the way you do business: Gen 1:28
- implement
Biblical principles in the way you work: Matt 6:10
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Take
the Fruit and the Gifts of the Spirit to work, eg: the
fruit of self control and the gifts of love, wisdom etc: Gal 5:22 and 1
Cor 12.
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Develop
mateship with your work colleagues: take John 13:34 to work.
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Do
something relational with not-yet-Christian work colleagues one
lunch time a week.
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Pray
for those you connect with on a daily basis:
www.marketplaceconnections.com/resources/andrew.htm
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Be prepared to give an answer for the hope within you: 1 Peter 3:15
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Base
your witness on grace, integrity and humility rather than
perfectionism: 1 Peter 5:6
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Read
some key books to help you develop your ministry in your
marketplace:
www.marketplaceconnections.com/shop.htm
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Take
spiritual 'duty of care' for your workplace
by starting a strategic small group in your workplace one lunch
time per week to support each other and pray for your company staff and
management: Matt 18:19-20 and:
www.marketplaceconnections.com/resources/newgroup.htm
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Invite
a friend of colleague to subscribe to OnWatch:
marketplaceconnections.com/subscribe.php
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