The Intersection: Faith, Work, and Life

About the Book

Have you ever felt like your work has no meaning? Or like faith and daily life fall into separate days of the week? The Intersection: Faith, Work, and Life is thought-provoking, yet accessible, The Intersection delves into the profound topic of work and its significance in the lives of Christians. Through a collection of insightful essays, it not only aims to bridge the gap between faith and work, challenging readers to reconsider their understanding of a balanced life and embrace a more integrated approach; it invites readers to ask themselves the question, "What role did God place me here to play in his story?"

Endorsements:

"This is a joyful gem of a book that invites every person to contemplate how they show up with God for their family, work, and earth-keeping, and then to live it out"

Samuel E. Chiang Deputy Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance

“For decades now, I have witnessed the near non-existence of the practical intersection between faith and work. The sacred-secular divide is pervasive, rendering work forever inferior. The result is confusion and ineffectiveness as we try to straddle these two disconnected worlds. The call to return to God's design is desperately needed, a message that can transform communities, cities, and nations. The book you hold in your hands is compact, memorable, and rich in wisdom. Properly applied, it can unlock a wonderful new freedom to be all God intended for you personally and for your work.”

John D. Beckett Chairman, The Beckett Companies

“Sometimes advancing the kingdom of God is relegated to religious activities on Sundays. Not so in this book. Bob Varney and Hugh Brandt show us in very practical and inspirational ways how people in every walk of life can advance God's good purposes every day of the week. This is because God cares for what you do on Monday through Saturday as well. If Jesus is not Lord of all, he is not Lord at all. I encourage you to read this brief masterpiece with the intent of becoming a tsaddiq who will daily live a lifestyle of integrated kingdom service in his/her community.”

David Joel Hamilton Vice President for Strategic Innovation at Youth with a Mission's University of the Nations

“Drawing upon rich theological concepts, the book explores the deep-rooted connection between faith and work, unraveling biblical teachings and shedding light on the original Hebrew words that shape our understanding of vocation, community, and each person’s unique place in it all”

Brian Mueller, LLD – President, Grand Canyon University

About the Author

Dr. Robert C. Varney Bob is the President and founder of Cities Project Global (CPG). He currently lives in Virginia with his wife of 57 years, Sandy. They have 2 children and 6 grandchildren. Bob received his Ph.D. in computer science from Penn State. As a 25 year serial entrepreneur, Bob’s expertise in the TECH industry led him to testify on Capitol Hill, appear on ABC’s ‘The Wall Street Journal Report’, and chair the Washington Chapter of the Council of Growing Companies. Post retirement, Bob offered his services to global Christian organizations such as Cru, YWAM, and IMB. Bob launched CPG in 2019 with the vision of mobilizing Christians around the world to live out their God-given purpose. Hugh W. Brandt Hugh is the Chief Cultural Officer and a founding member of Cities Project Global (CPG). He lives in Colorado with his wife, Lynn, two sons and two grandchildren. As a Global City Consultant, Hugh enhanced CPG’s ‘Flourishing Cities’ curriculum and facilitated this flagship product in over 40 cities around the world. Hugh has witnessed city leaders around the world (e.g. London, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Denver, etc.) successfully collaborate to repair brokenness in their cities. He firmly believes in the words of Isaiah, “You’ll be known as those who can fix anything, restore old ruins, rebuild and renovate, make the community livable again.” (Isaiah 58:12).