With the focus of “Work, Study, Pray, in Community”, Boston Fellows program equips emerging leaders to serve Christ and neighbor in the working world. Understanding from the words and theology about work is essential. Emphasizing the importance of the personal spiritual disciplines and rooting in prayer are the commitment. And the focus on communal growth that building relationships in the community for collaborative learning, mutual support and accountability is the belief that Boston Fellows promotes. We are not alone with facing difficulties and struggles in the workplaces as Jesus followers. With the collaborative efforts in studying, praying, and walking together as a body of Christ, Christians can achieve workplace excellence, promote well-being of community, and practice Christ-like living.
Sherman provides many vivid examples of congregational leaders at churches from a variety of denominations sharing the same perspective and commitment to pulpit leadership that affirms members’ work in the world. Education devoted to faith/work integration topics can also promote “blooming”. The My95 program from Peachtree Presbyterian Church is a good example. It provides teaching through sermons on the missional life and faith/work integration. In
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To overcome the fear to release congregants to agencies outside the congregation, church like Pleasant Valley Baptist Church has sent out hundreds of people in whom some are master gardeners to serve the community gardens. The church has also mobilized educators from the congregation to serve local public