Shireen Chua is the Director of Third Culture Solutions, which seeks to equip individuals and organisations to thrive in an interculturally complex and global world.

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Andrew Scott, president of OM USA, shares his insights on reimagining global mission and understanding our role as image bearers. From traditional missionary approaches to the surprising role of Filipino maids in spreading the gospel, discover a new perspective on fulfilling God's mission. Andrew delves into the significance of Genesis 1 in shaping our understanding and brings fresh perspectives on living out God's purpose and representing him on earth in this thought-provoking message.

00:00 Introduction to Traditional Missions: Exploring Andrew's experience with developing a strategic plan for traditional missionaries at OM USA.

14:23 Reimagining Missionary Work through fulltime employment.

29:45 Identity and Purpose as Image Bearers: Deep dive into the significance of Genesis 1 and understanding our unique place as image bearers of God.

45:10 Living Out God's Purpose: Discovering the mandate of representing God on earth and finding our role in fulfilling his mission.

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Daniel shares insightful stories and perspectives on faith and work in this episode. He discusses the importance of viewing work as a ministry opportunity and highlights how the Holy Spirit can enhance creativity and guide decision-making. Daniel also emphasises the impact of love and ministry in sales, encouraging listeners to lead with love in all aspects of their professional lives. Don't miss out on Daniel's wisdom on aligning work with God's purpose and experiencing the transformative power of faith in action.

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Sarah Hunter shares her experience of integrating faith within the corporate world during her time at GlaxoSmithKline. Sarah's remarkable transition from a chemical engineering student to a strategic force for cultural change in a global enterprise brings to life the notion that our professions can be more than just jobs—they can be acts of worship and platforms for Christian leadership. Drawing from the inspiring stories of biblical characters like Esther, Joseph, and Daniel, she reveals how we can embody our spiritual values in every spreadsheet, every meeting, and every decision to honour God and foster transformative change in our workplaces.

This episode is a deep exploration of what it means to treat work as a form of spiritual worship, discovering the sacred in both the monumental projects and the routine tasks before us. By approaching our daily work as a fragrant offering, we invite profound joy and a spirit of worship into our lives, leading to astonishing insights and alignments that can revolutionize both our inner and outer worlds.

On this episode of Work and Go, Ngaira chats with Katie Conley, a career coach and Christian, who has authored the book "God's Grace for Your Career". Katie recounts her early professional life, the significant influence of her first boss, and how her experience in an ITV company formed her professional perspective. An essential takeaway from her story is the importance of aligning your values with your work. Furthermore, she explores how her life, including her work, transformed after she became a Christian.

(0:00:05) - Career Coaching and Faith Integration

Katie Conley shares her journey of empowerment, aligning values with work, and how faith impacted her career.

(0:09:26) - Faith and Work

Katie and I discuss courage, wisdom, and lifelong journey of living out faith in the workplace.

(0:21:29) - Discovering Purpose and Fulfillment in Work

God's preparation for our future, natural gifts, learned behaviors, and values are discussed to help us find fulfillment in work.

(0:29:08) - Welcoming Foreigners and Working Overseas

We discuss welcoming newcomers, modelling faith and prayer, bridging cultural divides, and getting to know people.

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https://www.conleycareercoaching.com/

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Ruth Valerio shares the significance of embracing our unique passions and callings in our work. Acknowledging the realities of earning money and pursuing careers while reminding us to use financial blessings to bless others. Ruth highlights that being a Christian is about living a life fully committed to God and working towards reconciliation in all areas of our lives, including our work. She shares three projects she has participated in and how they allowed her to demonstrate the value of taking things step by step, collaborating with others, adapting to changing contexts, and committing to one's own goals. Ruth concludes with a heartfelt reminder to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly, urging listeners to embrace their unique callings and make a positive impact in the world.

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A career in consulting has given Steve Osei-Mensah opportunities to ask – and try and answer – many interesting questions. He shares how paying attention, loving our neighbours and simply the way we work can bring opportunities to share Jesus Christ.

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Caroline Pomeroy of Climate Stewards digs into how our work and professional practice can be shaped by our concern for the wonderful creation God has entrusted to us.

Caroline gives us three reasons to do this:

1. It is a way to love our neighbours
2. People notice
3. It opens doors for the gospel

⁠Serve Asia Podcast⁠

If you want to hear more on this topic, Caroline was a contributor to a great series on ⁠Christians and Creation Care over on the Serve Asia podcast⁠

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