Faith and Work Integration
Section 1: Faith and Work 101
Timothy Keller (288 pgs, Viking)
Keller seamlessly connects the ancient story of Scripture to the modern story of work. If you’re new to faith and work, start here.
Amy L. Sherman (272 pgs., IVP)
A Christianity Today Book Award Winner.
Your vocation is not for your benefit alone. Following God’s call is also your primary contribution to building a flourishing and just society for all. Sherman will help you discover the sweet spot where your particular work, society’s benefit and God’s glory all come together.
Tom Nelson (224 pgs, Crossway)
Our work is a form of worship. We serve God when we serve the work, and do it well. Nelson’s book offers more than a framework; he provides practical advice on how to see work as a service to God and others.
Joanna Meyer (128 pgs., IVP)
Many women experience tension between their calling at work and their calling at home. Insert Joanna Meyer. Her book provides theological insight and practical advice on how women can flourish in all areas of their lives.
Hannah Stolze (272 pgs., Zondervan Academic)
Good business and good ethics go hand-in-hand. In Wisdom-Based Business, Stolze draws principles from the Bible’s wisdom literature to create a framework for business that is oriented toward excellence and sustainability.
Section 2: Work Better
The books listed below are not distinctly Christian, but they’ve helped us be more effective in our workplace environments.
Cal Newport (304 pgs., Grand Central Publishing)
A Wall Street Journal Business Bestseller.
Newport espouses the benefits of “deep work” — professional activity performed in a state of distraction-free concentration that push your cognitive capabilities to their limit. By mastering deep work, you can produce high-quality results in less time.
Brené Brown (320 pgs., Random House)
Brown extends her work on empathy to the workplace. Humor, research findings, and personal anecdotes keep the pace moving quickly. In an age when AI is displacing uniquely human skills, her emphasis on empathy is timely.
Peter Drucker (208 pgs., Harper Business)
Drucker’s work is a staple for a reason. The Effective Executive is a helpful reminder of two things: 1) The most effective workers exhibit systematic effort instead of momentary inspiration; 2) The very first step to prioritizing your time is knowing how you spend it.
Michael Watkins (304 pgs., Harvard Business Review Press)
Starting a new role or onboarding someone else? Look here. Watkins provides ample insight into how to get out of blocks, learn a new culture, connect with new colleagues, claim early wins, and more.
