Introduction: A Life of Calling and Conviction
After more than seventy years on this earth, I’ve worn many hats—crosswalk safety patrolman, paper boy, city manager, college professor, missions minister, and now, an author. Each role, whether in the public or religious sector, shaped my understanding of the workplace and deepened my conviction to live a Christ-centered life wherever God placed me.
Some work environments welcomed my Christian values. Others were openly hostile. Still, I remained steadfast in applying my faith through thought, word, and action.
The Global Conversations That Shaped the Vision
In June 2007, during a gathering of global Christian leaders in Budapest, a pivotal conversation sparked something deeper. We discussed an overlooked truth: church laypeople are the untapped frontline of evangelism in today’s workplaces.
That insight was echoed months later in an online follow-up and then intensified during the Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization (Cape Town, 2010). There, workplace ministry became a key theme in plenary discussions and private dialogues.
By 2011, a meeting in Boston brought together leaders from across sectors—business, education, media, and government—all affirming the same message: “Evangelism must happen where people already are—the workplace.”
Then came the Theology of Work Project in Los Angeles, which connected scholars and practitioners in a transformative partnership. Their website, theologyofwork.org, remains a powerful resource today. It was shortly after this that I began writing Workplace Evangelism: Taking Your Faith to Work—thanks in part to my wife, who first saw the potential of turning this movement into a book.
The Mission: Equipping Everyday Believers for Everyday Impact
This blog and my book exist for one purpose: to equip Christians—especially those in secular or hostile environments—with simple, non-threatening ways to share their faith.
It’s not about pushing Scripture at your coworkers. It’s about being available, compassionate, authentic, and intentional—letting your life speak of Christ’s love and truth.
Final Thought: Faith Where You Are
Every Christian is empowered to be a light in the workplace. Whether you’re an entry-level employee or an executive leader, your presence matters. And your workplace is not a barrier to evangelism—it’s your mission field.