Monday to Saturday

This course will explore the theology, dynamics and practice of being a minister in the workplace. Ministry is often, and wrongly, defined by location (in the church), by the need (solely spiritual needs) or by office (the ordained). Following the servant songs in Isaiah, and the service/ministry of Jesus we will understand ministry as all the service we render to God, to others and to the world, offered in the name of Jesus whether or not his name is actually spoken. Thus, every follower of Jesus can be, and may already be, a minister. In this case, we are exploring ministry located in the workplace. More than, but not less than, chaplaincy–doing ministerial church activities in the workplace–this course will explore multiple dimensions of caring for whole persons, their relationships, and their work in their workplaces in the light of the presence and purpose of God. It will also engage people with person formation essential for ministering in a challenging context. This course is for: (1) business owners/executives and employees who intend to develop a pastoring ministry in their workplace; (2) members of the people of God who intend to pursue a role as marketplace pastors in their workplace or through their jobs/workplace; (3) people who are anticipating becoming a corporate or institutional chaplain; and (4) church pastors who intend to extend ministry to the members in the workplace and wish to know how to pastor people in a dispersed life of the church.