Working Blessedly Forever, Volume 3
The Spirituality of Marketplace Theology
- Work, Money & Leadership
- Publisher: Cascade Books (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2025
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Publisher's Description
Work, whether from home, in cyberspace, or in a factory or office, occupies a major chunk of our time, energy, and soul. This book seeks to make sense of our work in the world through adapting the pithy statement of the Puritan William Perkins to define marketplace theology as the "science of working blessedly forever." It is a science involving investigation, not just with the head (thought), but also with heart (prayer) and hand (practice). But it is a science of working. So the book investigates a theology of work undertaken in the light of God's blessing and purpose. And our work is not just for this life but "forever," since some of it could last into the new heaven and new earth where, guess what, Scripture says we will work as fully human and resurrected beings. Stevens gathers his lifetime of research and teaching into this book showing through biblical research and contemporary analysis the meaning of work and human enterprise. It could change your lifestyle, your workstyle, and your soul.
Endorsements (1)
“Our involvement in the marketplace and in all that we seek to do in daily life, needs an inspirational and a sustaining center. And this global book gives us a rich tapestry of ancient and contemporary Christian spiritual resources and perspectives. It provides a vision of how to live in the way of Christ, in the wisdom of the Spirit, to the glory of God, and for human flourishing in our places of work and other activities. Here is a spiritual wisdom sculpted out of experience and fidelity. Here are spiritual practices tested in challenging workplaces. Here is a vision of life that pulsates with a love of God’s kingdom ways. Here is the heartbeat of what it means to live wholly for God and for the neighbor. And here—through the many voices in this book—is a passion for transforming lives, workplaces, and our institutions.”
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