Preparing for work
There are lots of excellent books on the topic of work now. On the right are a couple that we would recommend. They are easy and fun to read - but extremely helpful in helping you not just survive as a Christian at work but to make a difference there too!
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Become part of a team
We do so much of our living in teams, church, families, sport, schools, work... God Himself is a team player, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and Jesus had a team - 12 disciples. Transform Work UK is committed to supporting Christians at work by placing them in a team. We call these teams
Christian Workplace Groups
These groups have been set up within in specific organisation with the aim of working with the management teams to bring Godly values into the workplace.
Christian Professional Groups.
These groups represent various professional bodies with the purpose of promoting Christian values within their areas of expertise.
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Take a look at these groups and see if there is one in the place where you intend to work, or if there is a professional group that represents Christians in particular professions. Get in touch with them.
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 | | The Dignity of Work | | Many people view work merely as a source of income so that they can feed, house and clothe their families, spending what is left on material possessions and leisure pursuits. But the Bible has a much higher view of the dignity of work.
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 | | Thank God it's Monday | | Although produced some years ago, this highly practical book looking at making the most of the time we spend at work. Examining our jobs, colleagues and bosses from God's point of view.
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 | | What is Christianity | | In this article, the Reverend Jonathan Evens explains what it means to be a Christian. This is an ideal article that can be used to explain your faith to a work colleague or an employer
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