FAITH & WORK – Basic Reading List
We recommend these books – if you read these, you will have covered the basics of a Christian perspective on work.
Every Good Endeavour by Timothy Keller and Katherine Leary Alsdorf
This is currently the best all-round exposition of faith and work that we have found. Published by Hodder & Stoughton 2012
Creation Regained: Biblical Basics for a Reformational Worldview by Albert M. Wolters
If you want to go deeper into the topic of faith and work, it’s helpful to have a clear understanding of an integrated, reformational worldview. This short volume was originally written for first year theology students but is also very valuable in setting the context for why everyday work is not just a secular activity but also a sacred, Kingdom-building endeavour. Published by Wm. B. Eerdmans, first edition 1985, second edition 2005
Fruitfulness on the Frontline by Mark Greene
An excellent, accessible book suitable for all, with many down to earth, practical examples. Mark Greene lays the foundations for fruitfulness, unpacks the six “M”s in a framework for being fruitful in whatever work you do, and concludes with an encouragement to grow. Published by Inter-Varsity Press 2014
The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis
Written nearly 600 years ago, this classic work remains relevant and valid today. Filled with wisdom, it provides invaluable advice for how to handle the challenges of daily life, most of which you will encounter in the modern workplace. Published by Penguin Classics, 2013