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Charles Russell has served in Pastoral Ministry for 26 years. He is also a Coach and Consultant with Church Life Resources and Nationally Appointed US Missionary serving local churches as a Consultant, Coach, Trainer, and Speaker. He has a Masters in Organizational Leadership. Find out more at charlesrusselltraining.com.

Bruce Ritter Bruce Ritter has been a lead Pastor for 27 years and a Spiritual Life and Leadership Coach since 2005. He is also a consultant with Church Life Resources. He has a Masters in Pastoral Ministry and a Doctorate in Evangelism and Discipleship. Check out more at his website Coaching Cardia.

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Initiating Ministry in the Marketplace

2025-05-13

Your work matters. Your calling is holy. Join us as we dismantle the false dichotomy between sacred and secular, affirm the significance of marketplace ministry, and inspire you to live out your passion for Jesus in every sphere of life.

For too long, the church has celebrated those in formal church ministry while overlooking the divine calling of believers in the marketplace. So many passionate followers of Jesus have felt like spiritual failures for pursuing careers in business, education, or homemaking, believing they've chosen a lesser path. But what if the marketplace is not a detour from God's plan but central to it? What if your boardroom, classroom, or kitchen table is as much a sanctuary as any church building? In this episode, we explore the profound truth that God's presence isn't confined to the four walls of a church. We'll uncover how biblical figures like Abraham, Joseph, and Nehemiah served God powerfully outside traditional religious roles. We'll confront the crisis of value many marketplace Christians face and reveal how embracing your vocational calling can lead to a fuller expression of worship and purpose. Join us as we dismantle the false dichotomy between sacred and secular, affirm the significance of marketplace ministry, and inspire you to live out your passion for Jesus in every sphere of life. Your work matters. Your calling is holy. It's time to awaken to your role in God's grand narrative.

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