Many Christians experience vocational restlessness and anxiety, unsure or unaware how their faith can guide them in their workplaces. What would it look like for your church to affirm, equip, and commission your congregation to embrace a sense of calling and mission in their everyday labor? In Dr Matt Rusten's new book, Pastoring for Monday, he helps you lead your church to form Christians who follow, represent, and commune with Christ amid their daily work. This book equips you to bridge the divide between the sacred and secular, transforming how your church disciples people for the workplace. Dr Matt Rusten BioBook: Pastoring for MondayWHAT YOU'LL LEARN:Sunday-to-Monday GapWork is Central to God's MissionBeing Effective at Work for God's MissionABOUT THE GUEST: Dr Matt Rusten is president of Made to Flourish and editor in chief of Common Good magazine. He received his Doctor of Ministry degree in faith, work, economics, and vocation from Fuller Theological Seminary. Dr Rusten regularly speaks and writes in the areas of faith, work, and economics. He has served in churches in North Dakota, the Chicago area, Kansas City, and Madison, Wisconsin.RELATED LINKS:Dr Matt Rusten BioMade to FlourishBook: Pastoring for MondayTIMESTAMPED SHOWNOTES:00:38 - Introducing Dr Matt Rusten02:52 - Sunday-to-Monday Gap03:46 - ...difficulty in integrating faith life and work life04:34 - ...no affirmation from the church about work and profession09:54 - Real-Life Experiences that Separate Spiritual Life and Work Life10:41 - ...vocational restlessness12:26 - ...vocational woundedness13:49 - ...vocational disillusionment17:11 - Work is Not Secondary, But Central to God's Mission17:49 - ...pattern of work and rest19:38 - ...work is a part of glorifying God in the world20:12 - ...story of Joseph in Genesis21:34 - Helping People Connect Sunday to Monday22:05 - ...make disciples22:27 - ...teaching disciples to obey what Jesus has commanded22:36 - ...work will be where most people are following everything that Jesus commanded and the Gospel is applied23:17 - ...in the Epistles, the topic of work comes up24:51 - ...practice the presence of God in our work28:51 - Discipleship & Mentorship to Be Effective at Work for God's Mission29:10 - ...connect your story of work to God's story34:54 - Ways to Bridge the Sunday-to-Monday Gap38:13 - Contacting Dr Matt Rusten - madetoflourish.orgDID YOU APPRECIATE THIS PODCAST? Checkout previous episodes, leave a review, drop us a note or support the mission here: oururbanvoices.com