Resources available to equip Christians in the Marketplace in the area of Career & Vocational Planning & Development.

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Ammerman, Nancy Tatom and Wade Clark Roof, Editors
Work, Family, and Religion in Contemporary Society,
Routledge, 1995. 367 pages.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK;MARKETPLACE THEOLOGY
Referred by Pete Hammond.

 

Anderson, Nancy.
Work with Passion.
New York, NY: Carroll & Graf Publishers Inc. and Whatever Publishing, 1984.
LIBRARY LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT; CAREER, VOCATION AND WORK.


 

Banks, Robert J.
All the Business of Life: Bringing Theology Down-to-Earth.
Tring, England: Lion Publishing, 1987.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK; MARKETPLACE THEOLOGY


 

Banks, Robert J. and Preece, Gordon.
Getting The Job Done Right.
Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1992.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK


 

Banks, Robert J.
God the Worker.
Albatross Books, 1991.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK;MARKETPLACE THEOLOGY
Recommended by Pete Hammond, Editor Word in Life Study Bible.

 

Bernbaum, John A. and Steer, Simon M.
Why Work? Careers and Employment from a Biblical Perspective
Grand Rapids, MI.: Baker Book House, 1986.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK
Recommended by Pete Hammond, Editor Word in Life Study  Bible.

 

Bolles, Richard Nelson.
What Color is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters & Career-Changers.
Berkley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 1996.
LIBRARY LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT; WORK, VOCATION & CAREER
This is the best selling  job-hunting book in the world, and has been for 25 years. It is revised and updated annually, is popular not just in the U.S. but in many other countries around the world, and is available in seven  languages.
http://www.parachute.net/Bolles.html
 

Booher, Dianna.
Get a Life without Sacrificing Your Career.
New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 1997. ISBN# 0070066477
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK


 

Bradley, John D.
Christian Career Planning: Finding the Place God has for You.
Portland, OR: Multnomah Press, 1977.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK


 

Bramlett, James.
How to Get a Job
Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1991
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK
How do you find God’s will? What is a calling? What are your gifts and talents and how should you use them? HOW TO GET A JOB is  the Christian’s guide to securing the right occupation. It covers questions from analyzing the job market to planning for an interview. Source: Biblical Counsel: Resources for Renewal (see Reference under Discipleship & Devotion)

 

Carroll, Joe Kane
The Job Zone
Triad Group, 1998.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK
A real-life story that makes the connection between Christian principles and success on the job. If you are seeking ways to balance God, work and  family and achieve success, you need to read this book.—Peter Lowe, President and CEO of Peter Lowe International, Inc.

 

Clark, Martin.
Choosing Your Career.
Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1983.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK
A decision making book that has well developed principles. Source: Biblical Counsel: Resources for Renewal (see  Reference under Discipleship & Devotion)

 

Colson, Chuck and Eckerd, Jack.
Why America Doesn’t Work.
Waco, TX: Word Publishing, 1991.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK


 

Dittes, James E.
When Work Goes Sour.
Philadelphia, PA: Westminster Press, 1987.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK
This is an excellent treatise. Dittes take a long, hard look at the ways in which work permeates the lives of  men and explores the myths that often rule a man’s relationship with his career. . . . Then, using Biblical data as well as contemporary case studies, he discusses the pain of work, the problems that arise, and how to deal with the  disappointment that inevitably occurs when work fails to bring the expected rewards. . . .—Cyril J. Barber Source: Biblical Counsel: Resources for Renewal (see Reference under Discipleship & Devotion)

 

Dutch, G.
Job Joy: Finding Your Right Work Through the Power of Your Personal Story
Ottawa: Hyatt Saikin Publishing, 1995.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK
How many times have you heard a person who truly loves their work say, I  can’t believe I get paid for what I love doing! You can be that person. Getting paid for doing what you love is possible. In this unique book, George Dutch tells how a person can indeed have * work that combines passion and profit. The  answers are already * inside you. You will discover: gifts and talents that you do * excellently; work that will produce all the income you need; the * ability to have work be a natural and effortless extension of your * life. Follow  George’s riveting story, and true stories of his clients, through a process of career transition. His method was developed through his own experiences, the many hours he has spent in working one-on-one with individuals, and through hundreds  of workshops and seminars. This method worked for him and has never failed to work for any of his clients who apply its wisdom.

 

Erlandson, Douglas.
The Job Shuffle.
Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1992.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK
Written for those facing: unemployment, layoff, career change, job dissatisfaction, and forced self-employment. A good,  well-written book that will help you work through this very difficult time in life. Source: Biblical Counsel: Resources for Renewal (see Reference under Discipleship & Devotion)

 

Frahn, David J.
The Great Niche Hunt.
Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 1991.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK
For all those who want more than ‘just a job,’ THE GREAT NICHE HUNT will help them discover their God-given design and how  it can best function in the world of work.’—Publisher’s Annotation. Source: Biblical Counsel: Resources for Renewal (see Reference under Discipleship & Devotion)

 

Green, Thomas.
Darkness in the Marketplace: The Christian at Prayer in the World
Notre Dame: Ave Maria Press, 1981
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK;FAITH AT WORK


 

Grote, Jim
Clever As Serpents : Business Ethics and Office Politics
Liturgical Press, 1997
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK
Centuries ago, Thomas Aquinas remarked that there can be no joy in life if there is no joy in one’s work.  Drawing upon the seminal insights of Rene Gerard, ‘Clever as Serpents’ confronts this timeless issue of finding peace in one’s work and offers practical guidance on how people, acting together, can cultivate virtuous business.

 

Hardy, Lee.
The Fabric of This World: Inquiries into Calling, Career Choice, and the Design of Human Work.
Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing, 1990. 213 p.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK
Work concerns all of us: we spend more  of our waking hours working than doing anything else. The importance of work and the need to reflect more fully and meaningfully on it make Lee Hardy’s ‘Fabric of This World’ a highly relevant book. Recommended by Pete Hammond, Editor Word  in Life Study Bible.

 

Hart, Archibald.
The Crazy-Making Workplace.
Servant Publications, 1993.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK


 

Henry, Carl F. H.
Aspects of Christian Social Ethics.
Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1964.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK


 

John Paul II, Pope, and Kennedy, Robert G.
Dignity of Work: John Paul II Speaks to Managers and Workers.
University Press of America, 1994. ISBN#: 0819196193.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK


 

Kimbrough, Marjorie L.
Beyond Limitations : Encouragement and Inspiration for the Start of Your Career.
Abingdon Press, 1993. 127 pages.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK


 

MacAdam, Millard N.
Intentional Integrity: Aligning Your Life with God’s Values.
Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1996. ISBN#: 0805462643.
LIBRARY ETHICS & MORALITY; FAITH AT WORK; LIFE SKILLS; LEADERSHIP; CAREER AND VOCATION; FAITH AT  WORK
The book, Intentional Integrity, will help you lead a more enjoyable life as you master the Integrity Management processes and tools you discover in the book. All of the processes and tools focus on helping you more quickly and  easily build the high integrity, balanced, and beneficial life that’s your heart’s desire! Source: http://www.mbsnet.com/bookpage.htm
http://www.mbsnet.com/bookpage.htm
 

Matejko, Alexander J.
A Christian Approach to Work and Industry.
Edwin Mellen Press, 1989. ISBN#: 0889461562.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK; MARKETPLACE THEOLOGY


 

McKenna, Dave.
Love Your Work.
Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1990.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK


 

Novak, Michael.
Business As A Calling-Work and the Examined Life
The Free Press, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK; MARKETPLACE THEOLOGY;ETHICS;
Business is routinely dismissed by its  critics as soulless, valueless, and rapacious, but Michael Novak argues that business not only creates social connections, lifts its participants out of poverty, and builds the foundation for democracy, but also can and must be morally  uplifting. It is a little-known fact that business executives are more religious than the population as a whole. Novak offers both a defense of their work and a coherent philosophy to guide their thinking. He presents their key moral  ideals, including the creation of wealth and jobs, the diversification of the body politic, and the creation of the idea of progress. He also shows how the moral risk of materialism can be countered by a cultivation of natural virtue.  (Source: New Books in Business Ethics http://www.luc.edu/depts/business/sbe/newbooks.htm)

 

Novak, Michael.
Toward a Theology of the Corporation.
Washington, DC.: American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, 1981.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK; MARKETPLACE THEOLOGY


 

Peabody, Larry.
Secular Work Is Full-Time Service.
Fort Washington, PN: Christian Literature Crusade, 1974.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK; FAITH AT WORK


 

Peterson, Eugene H.
Under the Unpredictable Plant: An Exploration in Vocational Holiness.
Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdman’s Publishing, 1992.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK


 

Pickell, Charles N.
Work Counts Too! Faith in Action in the Life of the Christian.
Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1966.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK; FAITH AT WORK


 

Roy, Lewis.
Choosing Your Career, Finding Your Vocation: A Step by Step Guide for Adults and Counselors.
Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 1990.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK


 

Ryken, Leland.
Christian Perspectives on Work and Leisure.
Portland, OR: Multnomah Press, 1987.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK


 

Ryken, Leland.
Work & Leisure in Christian Perspective.
IVP, 1989 (ISBN 0 85110 683 8).
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK


 

Sayers, Dorothy.
Creed or Chaos?.
London, UK: Harcourt and Brace, 1949..
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK


 

Schumacher, Christian.
To Live and Work: A theological interpretation.
Marc Europe, 1987 (ISBN 0 947697 51 9).
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK


 

Shaffer, Thomas L.
Faith and the Professions
Brigham Young University, 1987, hb, 337 pages.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK
Referred by Pete Hammond.

 

Shelly, Judith Allen.
Not Just a Job
Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press, 1985.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK


 

Sherman, Doug. and Hendricks, William.
Your Work Matters to God.
Oxnard, CA.: NavPress, 1987. 272 pages.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK; FAITH AT WORK
Recommended by Pete Hammond, Editor Word in Life Study Bible.

 

Sinetar, Marsha
Holy Work: Be Love, Be Blessed, Be a Blessing
Crossroad, 1998.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK
The modern realities of earning a living leave many exhausted and bereft of peace of mind. Such drivenness may rob us  of true vocation, that sense of being called by a deeper purpose in our daily activities. Sinetar (Do What You Love, the Money Will Follow, Yearling, 1989) explores the dimensions and blessings of true vocation, inviting readers to take the  time to look inward with these weekly meditations based on scripture. This eloquent yet practical book, which includes reflective exercises, is intended mainly for a Christian audience.(From Library Journal)

 

Tucker, Graham.
The Faith Work Connection: A Practical Application of Christian Values in the Marketplace
Anglican Book Centre, 600 Jarvis St., Toronto M4Y 2J6, 1987
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK; FAITH AT WORK;ETHICS
‘This is  the best book of encounter on integrating a solid theology into business management. It provides a bridge between Christian values and managerial styles. It is a very important contribution to our understanding of how laypersons can  effectively carry out their ministries within business organizations.’ William E. Diehl, President, Riverbend Resource Centre.

 

Volf, Miroslav
Work in the Spirit: Toward A Theology of Work
Oxford University Press, 1991, hb, 252 pages Referred by Pete Hammond.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK. MARKETPLACE THEOLOGY


 

Welch, Bob.
More to Life than Having It All.
Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1992.
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK


 

Westcott, David.
Work Well: Live Well - Rediscovering a Biblical View of Work.
Marshall Pickering, 1996 (ISBN 0 551 029714).
LIBRARY CAREER, VOCATION, & WORK

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