Every Good Endeavour: Connecting Your Work to God's Work
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Overview

In a work world that is increasingly competitive and insecure, people often have nagging questions: Why am I doing this work? Why is it so hard? And is there anything I can do about it? Tim Keller, pastor of New York’s Redeemer Presbyterian Church and New York Times bestselling author of The Reason for God, has taught and counseled students, young professionals, and senior leaders on the subject of work and calling for more than twenty years. Now he puts his insights into a book for readers everywhere, giving biblical perspectives on such pressing questions as: What is the purpose of work?

How can I find meaning and serve customers in a cutthroat, bottom-line-oriented workplace?

How can I use my skills in a vocation that has meaning and purpose? Can I stay true to my values and still advance in my field?

How do I make the difficult choices that must be made in the course of a successful career?

With deep insight and often surprising advice, Keller shows readers that biblical wisdom is immensely relevant to our questions about our work. 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. Keller shows how excellence, integrity, discipline, creativity, and passion in the workplace can help others and even be considered acts of worship-not just of self-interest.

“Every Good Endeavor will soon become a classic on faith and work, not only because it’s intelligent, but because it’s accessible… Drawing on decades of study and ministry, Every Good Endeavor may soon become one of the most important contemporary books on faith and work. ”

– Comment Magazine

1. Articles


1. HOW FAITH AFFECTS OUR WORK

I’ve had some busy people pick up Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God’s Work, look at the subtitle, and ask: “OK, so, in a nutshell, how does God’s work connect to our work?” Always a good exercise for an author, to be asked to explain your book in just a few minutes! Here are four ways Christian faith influences and shapes our work.....

Language



English (en)

Authors



Timothy Keller,

Number of Pages



1




2. WHAT IS COMMON GRACE?

The Bible consistently teaches what theologians have come to call “common grace,” a non-saving grace that is at work in the broader reaches of human cultural interaction. This gift of God’s grace to humanity in general demonstrates a desire on God’s part to bestow certain blessings on all human beings, believer and non-believer alike. Understanding common grace provides the basis for Christians to cooperate with and learn from nonChristians. 

Language



English (en)

Authors



Timothy Keller,

Number of Pages



4




2. Audio


1. Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Work

New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller shows how God calls each of us to express meaning and purpose through our work and careers. In a work world that is increasingly competitive and insecure, people often have nagging questions: Why am I doing this work? Why is it so hard? And is there anything I can do about it? Tim Keller, pastor of New York’s Redeemer Presbyterian Church and New York Times bestselling author of The Reason for God, has taught and counseled students, young professionals, and senior leaders on the subject of work and calling for more than twenty years. Now he puts his insights into a book for readers everywhere, giving biblical perspectives on such pressing questions as: • What is the purpose of work? • How can I find meaning and serve customers in a cutthroat, bottom-line-oriented workplace? • How can I use my skills in a vocation that has meaning and purpose? • Can I stay true to my values and still advance in my field? • How do I make the difficult choices that must be made in the course of a successful career? With deep insight and often surprising advice, Keller shows readers that biblical wisdom is immensely relevant to our questions about our work. 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. Keller shows how excellence, integrity, discipline, creativity, and passion in the workplace can help others and even be considered acts of worship—not just of self-interest.

Language



English (en)

Publisher



Penguin Audio

Audio Release



2012-11-01

Format



Unabridged Audiobook

Duration



08:00:00




3. Books


1. Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Work

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In a work world that is increasingly competitive and insecure, people often have nagging questions: Why am I doing this work? Why is it so hard? And is there anything I can do about it? 

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INTERNATIONAL

English outside the US (Hodder & Stoughton)
Spanish (B&H Lifeway, Americas)
Spanish (Andamio, Spain)
Chinese, Traditional (Voice of Hope)
Chinese, Simplified (Shanghai Joint)
Danish (Lohse)
Dutch (Uitgeverij Van Wijnen)
Finnish (Paiva)
French (Maison de la Bible)
German (Brunnen Verlag)
Indonesian (Perkantas)
Japanese (Word of Life)
Korean (Duranno)
Portuguese (Vida Nova)
Russian (Eksmo)
Slovak (EVS)


New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet Timothy Keller shows how God calls on each of us to express meaning and purpose through our work and careers.

“A touchstone of the [new evangelical] movement.” —
The New York Times

Tim Keller, pastor of New York’s Redeemer Presbyterian Church and the 
New York Times bestselling author of The Reason for God, has taught and counseled students, young professionals, and senior leaders on the subject of work and calling for more than twenty years. Now he pulls his insights into a thoughtful and practical book for readers everywhere.

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. Keller shows how excellence, integrity, discipline, creativity, and passion in the workplace can help others and even be considered acts of worship—not just of self-interest.

Language



English (en)

Authors



Timothy Keller, Katherine Leary Alsdorf,

Format



Paperback

Publisher



John Murray Press

Publication Date



2014-07-01

Number of Pages



336




2. Toda buena obra: Conectando tu trabajo con el de Dios (Spanish Edition)

¿Consideras un desafío el ser cristiano en un lugar de trabajo competitivo? ¡Descubre como disfrutar tu profesión sin tener que sacrificar tu alma! Animándote a estar firme en tu fe en los espacios de trabajo que quieren “ganar a todo costo”, Keller te ayuda a llevar tus creencias de la iglesia al trabajo, a mantenerte fiel a tus valores, a tomar decisiones que honran a Dios y mucho más.

Do you find it challenging to be a Christian in a competitive workplace? Discover how to enjoy a successful career without sacrificing your soul! Encouraging you to hold firm to your faith in win-at-all-costs corporate environments, Keller helps you carry your beliefs from church to job, stay true to your values, make God-honoring choices, and more.

Language



Spanish (es)

Authors



Timothy Keller, Katherine Leary Alsdorf,

Format



Paperback

Publisher



B&H Español

Publication Date



2018-06-01

Number of Pages



320




3. Toda buena obra.| Conectando tu trabajo con la obra de Dios (Spanish Edition)

Timothy Keller muestra de qué modo la excelencia, la integridad, la disciplina, la creatividad y la pasión en el lugar de trabajo, pueden ayudar a los demás e, incluso, ser consideradas actos de alabanza.

En un mundo cada vez más competitivo e inseguro, la gente tiende a hacerse estas acuciantes preguntas: ¿por qué estoy haciendo este trabajo? ¿Por qué es tan difícil? ¿Puedo hacer algo al respecto?

Con una perspectiva profunda y, a menudo, consejos sorprendentes, Keller muestra a los lectores que la sabiduría bíblica es inmensamente relevante para nuestras preguntas acerca del trabajo. De hecho, la visión cristiana del trabajo —que trabajamos para servir a los demás, no a nosotros mismos— puede proporcionarnos el fundamento de una vida profesional próspera y una vida personal equilibrada.

 

¿Te gustaría leer este libro en grupo? Aquí te presentamos una guía para poder hacerlo: Guía de estudio Toda buena obra

 

ÍNDICE

PRIMERA PARTE: EL PLAN DE DIOS PARA EL TRABAJO

01 > El diseño del trabajo

02 > La dignidad del trabajo

03 > El trabajo como cultivo

04 > El trabajo como servicio

SEGUNDA PARTE: NUESTROS PROBLEMAS CON EL TRABAJO

05 > El trabajo se vuelve infructuoso

06 > El trabajo deja de tener sentido

07 > El trabajo se vuelve egoísta

08 > El trabajo revela nuestros ídolos

TERCERA PARTE: EL EVANGELIO Y EL TRABAJO

09 > Una nueva historia para el trabajo

10 > Una nueva concepción del trabajo

11 > Una nueva brújula para el trabajo

12 > Un nuevo poder para el trabajo

Language



English (en)

Authors



Timothy Keller, Katherine Leary Alsdorf,

Format



Paperback

Publisher



Andamio

Publication Date



N/A

Number of Pages



N/A




4. ALLE GODE GERNINGER Dit arbejde er en tjeneste (Danish Edition)

Er vores arbejde et nødvendigt onde, som vi må stå igennem for at få smør på brødet og have råd til at holde fri? Tværtimod! siger Timothy Keller. Vi er skabt til at arbejde, for herigennem kan vi tjene både Gud og hinanden. Arbejdet som sådan er altså under Guds velsignelse. Det kan ganske vist også være smertefuldt og frustrerende, men det ændrer ikke på, at arbejdet grundlæggende er en god ting.

Keller peger i »Alle gode gerninger« på vigtigheden af at se vores arbejde i Guds perspektiv.

Language



Danish (da)

Authors



Timothy Keller, Katherine Leary Alsdorf,

Format



Paperback

Publisher



Lohse

Publication Date



2018-01-01

Number of Pages



340




5. Apakah Pekerjaan Anda Bagian Dari Pekerjaan Allah? (Every Good Endeavor) (Indonesian Edition)

Apakah Pekerjaan Anda Bagian Dari Pekerjaan Allah?
Menghubungkan Pekerjaan Anda Dengan Rencana Allah Bagi Dunia

Judul Asli : Every Good Endeavor


DESKRIPSI ISI BUKU

Penulis bestseller Timothy Keller menunjukkan bagaimana Allah memanggil kita masing-masing untuk mengekspresikan makna dan tujuan kita melalui pekerjaan dan karir kita.

Dalam dunia kerja yang semakin kompetitif dan tidak aman, banyak orang memiliki pertanyaan yang mengganggu: Mengapa saya melakukan pekerjaan ini? Mengapa begitu sulit? Dan apakah yang saya lakukan ini bermakna kekal? 

Timothy Keller telah mengajarkan dan membimbing banyak mahasiswa, profesional muda, dan para pemimpin perusahaan mengenai hal mendasar tentang pekerjaan dan panggilan selama lebih dari dua puluh tahun. Saat ini dia menempatkan pengajarannya ke dalam sebuah buku untuk pembaca di seluruh dunia, dengan memberikan perspektif Alkitab mengenai berbagai pertanyaan penting seperti:

  • Apa tujuan dari bekerja?
  • Bagaimana saya dapat menggunakan keahlian saya dalam pekerjaan yang memiliki makna dan tujuan?
  • Dapatkah saya tetap setia pada nilai-nilai kebenaran dan terus maju dalam karir saya?
  • Bagaimana cara membuat pilihan sulit yang harus dilakukan dalam perjalanan karir yang sukses?

Dengan wawasan yang mendalam dan saran yang mengejutkan, ia menunjukkan pada pembaca bahwa hikmat Alkitab adalah sangat relevan bagi pertanyaan kita tentang pekerjaan. Bahkan, pandangan kekristenan tentang pekerjaan—bahwa kita bekerja untuk melayani orang lain, bukan diri kita sendiri—dapat memberikan dasar bagi kehidupan pribadi yang berkembang secara profesional dan seimbang. Ia juga menunjukkan bagaimana keunggulan, integritas, disiplin, kreativitas, dan semangat di tempat kerja dapat membantu orang lain dan bahkan merupakan suatu ibadah.

PUJIAN

 

 "Buku ini akan segera menjadi karya klasik tentang iman dan pekerjaan, bukan hanya karena isinya yang cerdas, tetapi karena ini mudah diterima ... Dalam dekade pembelajaran dan pelayanan mendatang, buku ini akan segera menjadi salah satu buku kontemporer yang paling penting tentang iman dan pekerjaan. "
?Comment Magazine


“Konsep tentang keseimbangan adalah sesuatu yang berguna ketika dihubungkan dengan pekerjaan. Timothy Keller dengan cekatan menjelaskan bagaimana kita dapat menikmati pekerjaan kita sembari menghormati Allah dan melayani orang lain, sambil menghindari ekstrem negatif di satu sisi dan penyembahan berhala di sisi lain "
?The Gospel Coalition

"Sebagian besar orang yang duduk di bangku gereja kita pada hari Minggu pagi menghabiskan lebih banyak waktu di tempat kerja daripada di tempat lain. Namun kita terlalu mudah menjadikan mengikuti Yesus adalah persoalan renungan pribadi dan aktivitas gerejawi ... Ini adalah buku yang luar biasa untuk suatu topik penting yang terlalu sering diabaikan. "
?Tim Chester

DAFTAR ISI

Kata Pengantar oleh Katherine Leary Alsdorf

Pendahuluan

BAGIAN SATU: RENCANA ALLAH TENTANG PEKERJAAN
1. Rancangan Pekerjaan

2. Martabat Pekerjaan
3. Pekerjaan Sebagai Budidaya

4. Pekerjaan Sebagai Pelayanan

BAGIAN DUA: MASALAH KITA TENTANG PEKERJAAN
5. Pekerjaan Menjadi Tidak Menghasilkan
6. Pekerjaan Menjadi Tanpa Tujuan
7. Pekerjaan Menjadi Egois
8. Pekerjaan Mengungkapkan Berhala Kita

Language



Indonesian (id)

Authors



Timothy Keller, Katherine Leary Alsdorf,

Format



Paperback

Publisher



Literatur Perkantas Jawa Timur

Publication Date



N/A

Number of Pages



N/A




6. Como integrar fé e trabalho Nossa profissão a serviço do reino de Deus (Portuguese Edition)

Como Deus nos chama a expressar sentido e propósito por meio de nosso trabalho e carreira profissional. Tim Keller tem ensinado e aconselhado por mais de vinte anos estudantes, jovens profissionais e líderes experientes sobre o tema trabalho e chamado cristão. Agora ele disponibiliza suas ideias para leitores do mundo inteiro neste livro, que oferece perspectivas bíblicas sobre questões prementes como: - Qual é o propósito do trabalho? - Como posso encontrar sentido e servir às pessoas em um ambiente de trabalho impiedoso e voltado para resultado? - Como usar minhas habilidades em uma vocação que tenha sentido e propósito? - Posso manter-me fiel a meus valores e ainda assim crescer profissionalmente? - Como fazer as difíceis escolhas que devem ser feitas ao longo de uma carreira de sucesso?

Language



Portuguese (pt)

Authors



Timothy Keller, Katherine Leary Alsdorf,

Format



Paperback

Publisher



Vida Nova

Publication Date



N/A

Number of Pages



N/A




4. Musics


5. Videos


1. Every Good Endeavor

Language



English (en)

Authors



N/A

Type



Talk Show

Date of Publicated



N/A

Duration



01:10:44




2. How does the gospel change our work?

Speaker: Timothy Keller

Also Includes: * Connecting faith and work * Restroring God's purpose for work

Language



English (en)

Authors



N/A

Type



Publicity

Date of Publicated



N/A

Duration



00:01.45




3. Faith & Work

Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Work- Delivered in the Wright Center at Samford University on November 8, 2016. Transcript available below the video

Language



English (en)

Authors



N/A

Type



Sermon

Date of Publicated



2016-11-11

Duration



00:57:43




4. Redefining Work

Watch Tim Keller unfold a theology of vocation at The Gospel Coalition's 2013 Faith at Work Post-Conference at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando. For more on this topic: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/to. Transcript available under the video

Language



English (en)

Authors



N/A

Type



Sermon

Date of Publicated



2014-03-24

Duration



00:27:42




5. Why Faith at Work is Important, from Every Good Endeavor Author Katherine Alsdorf (Video)

More than ever before, humanity is in a crisis over work. People change jobs and careers 6 times or more in their lives. Robotics will threaten even professional level vocations over the next decade. Darwinian competition trumps teamwork and human dignity. Our work – our commitment to bring God’s truth, love, and human dignity to the work lives of all people – has never been so important! How can we better equip ourselves for our work, for our calling? How do we help others work in a world that is increasingly unaware of and even hostile to the hope of the gospel? How does the Biblical story and a deep understanding of the gospel give us the resources to persevere, the winsomeness to witness, the character to be just, and the calling to make a difference?

Language



English (en)

Authors



N/A

Type



Sermon

Date of Publicated



N/A

Duration



00:17:54




6. Every Good Endeavor: Our Work Transformed by the Gospel by Katherine O'Leary

This presentation was originally shared at The Gospel & Our Cities as a breakout session. The Gospel & Our Cities: Chicago 2018 Conference brought together thought leaders and practitioners in key topics around urban ministry: church planting, church renewal, mercy & justice and faith & work.

Language



English (en)

Authors



N/A

Type



Sermon

Date of Publicated



2019-03-29

Duration



01:00:01




6. Bible Study Series/Courses


1. Every Good Endeavor Study Guide

Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller and Katherine Leary Alsdorf is an excellent study of the theology of work and its application in the workplace. Many groups and churches use Every Good Endeavor as an introduction to help people think about the implications of their faith for their work. This free study guide by Nancy Erisman was written for a group of Christian working women of varied ages, types of work, and levels within the workplace. The study has inspired deep discussion, personal insights, and real-time applications. It can be modified depending on the needs of your own group. 

Language



English (en)

Authors



Nancy Erisman,

Format



Pdf

Publisher



N/A

Publication Date



N/A




7. Downloads


1. Every Good Endeavor - Introduction

Introduction chapter of the book

Language



English (en)

Authors



Timothy Keller,

Format



Pdf

Cost



Free

Duration / Number of Pages



N/A




2. WHAT IS COMMON GRACE?

The doctrine of common grace helps us to acknowledge God’s goodness in all of creation and enables us to pursue mission with love in a fallen world. 

The Bible consistently teaches what theologians have come to call “common grace,” a non-saving grace that is at work in the broader reaches of human cultural interaction. This gift of God’s grace to humanity in general demonstrates a desire on God’s part to bestow certain blessings on all human beings, believer and non-believer alike. Understanding common grace provides the basis for Christians to cooperate with and learn from non Christians.

Language



English (en)

Authors



Timothy Keller,

Format



Pdf

Cost



Free

Duration / Number of Pages



N/A




3. HOW FAITH AFFECTS OUR WORK

Date: Dec 4, 2012


I’ve had some busy people pick up Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God’s Work, look at the subtitle, and ask: “OK, so, in a nutshell, how does God’s work connect to our work?” Always a good exercise for an author, to be asked to explain your book in just a few minutes! Here are four ways Christian faith influences and shapes our work......

Language



English (en)

Authors



Katherine Leary Alsdorf, Timothy Keller,

Format



Blog

Cost



Free

Duration / Number of Pages



N/A




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