This paper affirms work, paid and unpaid, as an integral part of the believer’s response to God’s call, the call to vocation in God’s world. Good work should reflect the principles of justice on which the church’s witness is based, and is described as full, fair, participatory and sustaining. The heart of the policy statement is its “Principles of Vocation and Work” (in Korean and Spanish also) which include the church's role as "model employer," fair compensation, human dignity and non-discrimination, and collective bargaining rights. Recommendations include economic planning for full employment, economic …
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"Called to Discipleship: Preparing Church Officers for Leadership" led by Kathy Michael. This resource is the class appendices.
"Called to Discipleship: Preparing Church Officers for Leadership" led by Kathy Michael. This resource is entitled Called to Discipleship: Class Information.
"Called to Discipleship: Preparing Church Officers for Leadership" led by Kathy Michael. This resource is entitled Called to Discipleship and is the introduction to the course.
Books plant thoughts, allow imaginations to grow, nourish souls, and give us opportunities to share what we have reaped from the words on a page. Book clubs with youth can engage young readers in faithful discussions and can foster a common bond in sharing love of a book.
Use this study guide with The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Use this study guide with The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Use this study guide with The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky