#ReimagineEVANGELISM...as faith. At work.

[Reimagine Curator]

April 2025     THE FUTURE OF THE FAITH AT WORK MOVEMENT  CONNECTIONS The faith at work movement is far too disconnected. For example, similar to most local churches and denominations, workplace ministries tend to operate in separate silos, and often with parallel offerings. Looking to the future, it’s a frontier in faith at work for all of us to build connection and collaboration for the common cause of Christ at work. JOIN US at the 2025 XL Summit, where we’ll explore the opportunity of connections in depth.The future awaits!   ­ Jamal Maxsam coaches leaders by emphasizing leadership as a spiritual gift, not just a skill set or business acumen. Watch as he shares his story of how Jesus "divinely aligned” the steps and connections of his work life to take him from managing a fast food restaurant to now coaching leaders through the practice of prophetic prayer and strategy. ­ From working in mass communications at a nuclear power plant, to decades in pastoral ministry, Jim Valekis’ desire to share the Gospel at work became a through line for how he approached his colleagues. Jim now works as a chaplain at Tipp Center in Tipp City, OH, and is launching SmilingIcon.com, a new ministry equipping others to become faith-active at work. Watch as Jim shares how a trip to a monastery in Greece led him to see that all believers can be “smiling icons,” or joy-filled image bearers, when we live and work in alignment with the Lord. STEWARDING THE ROLE,  NOT THE RESULTS “So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.” —1 Corinthians 3:7   In a world that equates value with achievements and tangible outcomes, it’s easy to pin our identity to career milestones, ministry success, or personal accolades (Matthew 6:19–21). Yet the Word of God offers a liberating reminder: we are accountable for the tasks He entrusts to us, but He alone is responsible for the ultimate results... ­ Read More ­ ­ STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES – KINGDOM STYLE In my business consulting, the topic of standard operating procedures (SOPs) comes up often, particularly when exploring “best practices” for handling standardized workflow, current issues and emerging opportunities across organizations. In seeking operational standards, the truth of Scripture gives us a practical but often overlooked approach. For example, when solving relational conflicts, Ephesians 4:2-3 points to a direction – as followers of Christ, we are called to humility, gentleness, patience and camaraderie, “bearing with one another in love.”  The Bible is filled with wisdom for establishing Kingdom standards in the ways we think and act; our job here is to translate from “stained glass” to “plain glass” so that God’s truth becomes accessible in a workplace that desperately needs it! MIGUEL LOPEZ Miguel Lopez was born in Mexico and, with his family, immigrated to the United Staes when he was one year old. His family settled in Cincinnati when he was two, and he has lived there ever since. As a teenager, Miguel studied to be a veterinary assistant, but his father’s dream of opening a restaurant changed that vision forever. He says “my dad came to me with an idea. He said that he knew of this family wanting to sell a restaurant.” Knowing that his father had over twenty years of restaurant experience, and that the family wanted to build this business together, Miquel and his family all pitched in and put a down payment on the building... ­ ­ Read More ­ With co-host Laura Jackson and production director Stacy Doose, At Work on Purpose founder Chuck Proudfit is celebrating ordinary working Christians making extraordinary contributions to the places and spaces where we work and live. Buckle up for some podcast stories that will forever change the spiritual significance you see in work. ­ Listen Here ­ ­ AFFILIATE OF THE MONTH Arbor Doctor provides tree care and landscape solutions you can count on. Visit online to learn more.   “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord God establishes his steps.”  Proverbs 16:9    ­ As Christians, we talk about sharing a common “world view”. That sounds great in theory, but putting it into practice can be tough. We’ve selected bloggers that “connect the dots” between Biblical wisdom for work, and the tough realities of the working world. Enjoy our current posts, and explore our archives as well. ­ ­ At Work on Purpose is advancing a global movement for workplace ministry on a city scale. We are after nothing less than a 21st Century expression of the 1st Century Church at work! What's Happening in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA? ­   For over 30 years, Christian Blue Pages and ChristianBlue.com have been connecting Christian businesses to local believers throughout Greater Cincinnati, as well as other parts of the United States. For much of this time CEO Darrel Geis has been its steadfast leader, charting a course for superior service and sustainable growth. Watch as Darrel shares a story of encouragement, diligence and challenge. ­ At Christian Blue, every advertiser commits to: The Greater Cincinnati Prayer Canopy (GCPC) is sparking Kingdom revival in unified prayer throughout the Greater Cincinnati, Tri-State region. We are partnering with the Holy Spirit for transformation in our city from awakening, disciple making, prayer, healing and restoration. We are a reconciling community united in prayer to glorify God according to Scripture in all walks of life. We emphasize the significance of God’s work through His people called into business, education, government, congregations and non profits. We have mobilized 1,400 prayer warriors from over 60 different congregations, ministries and schools to intercede wherever helpful.   If you would like to join us in prayer, or if we can serve you in prayer, reach out to us at www.gcprayercanopy.net.  ­ Click on the icons below to dig deeper into the citywide community of At Work on Purpose   Discovering and Pursuing God’s Vocational Pathways Exploring and Integrating a Work Life with God Cultivating Work Life Ministry in and through the Local Church ­ SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER WITH A FRIEND! ­ JOIN THE CONVERSATION At Work on Purpose is a rich resource for online dialogue and discovery. Just click to experience our social media.