Resilient Faith at Work

In the second conversation in this series, Greg Brenneman and Dr. Chip Roper discuss truth 2, that work is the platform God has given each of us to use to live out our calling.

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Recently Dr. Chip Roper had a conversation about faith and work with Greg Brenneman, on of our advisors at VOCA Center. Greg gives a 4-part framework for thinking about work from a faith perspective. In this first conversation, Greg introduces truth 1, that our work is important to God. He outlines a biblical foundation for work and helps us see that the greatest fulfillment at work comes not from seeking fulfillment, but from something else.

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Dr. Chip Roper, Ken Kinard, and Sarah Evers discuss the latest research on the top dilemmas people are facing at work. The conversation is based on the research VOCA conducts each year, in which we ask, “What are your greatest challenges and dilemmas in your work life?”

In this episode, the VOCA team processes Dilemma #3: “Uncertainty Around My Calling and the Work I'm Gifted to Do".

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• Blog post: The Top 6 Dilemmas Workers Face
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Dr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard discuss the latest research on the top dilemmas people are facing at work. The conversation is based on the research VOCA conducts each year, in which we ask, “What are your greatest challenges and dilemmas in your work life?”

In this episode, the VOCA team processes Dilemma #4: “Bringing Redemption to Brokenness at Work”. 

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Dr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard discuss the latest research on the top dilemmas people are facing at work. The conversation is based on the research VOCA conducts each year, in which we ask, “What are your greatest challenges and dilemmas in your work life?”

In this episode, the VOCA team processes Dilemma #5: “Hiring and staffing challenges”.

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• Blog post: The Top 6 Dilemmas Workers Face
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Updated May 13, 2023

Dr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard discuss the latest research on the top dilemmas people are facing at work. The conversation is based on the research VOCA conducts each year, in which we ask, “What are your greatest challenges and dilemmas in your work life?”

In this episode, the VOCA team processes Dilemma #5: “Hiring and staffing challenges”.

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• Blog post: The Top 6 Dilemmas Workers Face
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Dr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard discuss the latest research on the top dilemmas people are facing at work. The conversation is based on the research VOCA conducts each year, in which we ask, “What are your greatest challenges and dilemmas in your work life?”

In this episode, the VOCA team processes Dilemma #6: “Not enjoying or feeling motivated in the work I do.”

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Dr. Chip Roper, Ken Kinard, and Sarah Evers discuss how rage seems to be all the rage. “Rage quitting” has now been replaced by “rage applying” where employees fed up with a current employer leave in a huff and apply to a bunch of random jobs using a scatter-shot approach.

With rage quitting, you’ve left without a plan. With rage applying, you’re attempting to leave with a haphazardly found opportunity.

In this episode, VOCA Center coaches discuss a wiser course of action that can get you the next job without becoming one of the 80% who later regret their decisions made out of rage.

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Every year, VOCA embarks on two studies to listen to the people we serve. In the Fall, we ask a general audience, “What are your greatest challenges and dilemmas in your work life?”

Why? Our reasoning is captured by the following proverb:

If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame. (Proverbs 18:13)

We have embedded systemic listening into our annual rhythm to serve thousands of Christ-followers with timely, winsome counsel.

In this episode, Dr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard invite you into the processing of our results this year.

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2022 was the year when inflation spiked, a ground war in Europe began, capital markets tightened, and the wealth of the wealthy declined. At the same time, it was a great year for job seekers, with unprecedented job openings, pay increases, and incentives to look elsewhere.

Every year starts with some uncertainty. This year the intensity is amplified. So how does one navigate a work and financial landscape where making wise moves in one’s career and investments is overshadowed by so many unanswered questions?

In this webinar, VOCA's team (Dr. Chip Roper, Ken Kinard, and Sarah Evers) addresses the uncertainty directly and provides biblical wisdom for dealing with the days ahead.

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• Blog post: Will 2023 Be the End of the World?
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