Work Matters

Explore God's Purpose for Your Work

What is God's purpose for your work? Does work matter to God? At Park, we believe that every area of our lives is important to God including our work.

What is Work Matters?
Work Matters is Park's group for professionals of every kind. The vision of Work Matters is to equip and empower the Park community to embrace God’s eternal purposes for work, for the welfare of Chicago and the advancement of His Kingdom.

We do this through three ways: 
  1. Training. Work Matters holds classes every Spring and Fall focused on helping our Park community surrender their work to God 
  2. Vocational Groups. We have vocational groups for people in the Corporate, Medical, and Education fields to allow professionals to connect with others in their field. More groups are coming soon!
  3. City-wide Engagement. We partner with other churches and ministries across the city to host events focused on equipping Chicagoland Christians to more fully align their work to God's purposes and seek the welfare of the city.

For more information, please contact us at workmatters@parkcommunitychurch.org.

Work Matters: Biblical Principles and Models for Workplace Leadership

Gather with us for a unique Salt and Light event as we hear from Collin Hansen, the VP for content and editor-in-chief of The Gospel Coalition and the executive director of The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics. Collin will reflect on the life and legacy of the late Tim Keller and draw out lessons from Keller's example of thoughtful, humble, and courageous Christian witness. You will be encouraged to consider how Keller's approach to faith, vocation, and cultural engagement can shape the way we live out, and share, the gospel in today's marketplace.

Thursday, February 19 | 7:30 AM | Rivers Restaurant, located at (10 S Wacker)

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Work Matters: Biblical Principles and Models for Workplace Leadership

Work Matters is hosting a two-week class focused on biblical principles and models for workplace leadership. We'll explore what Scripture teaches about leading with character, humility, wisdom, justice, and service. We'll also examine  how those themes translate into the real decisions leaders face such as setting direction, stewarding people and resources, navigating conflict, and pursuing excellence without compromising integrity. Whether you’re managing a team, influencing peers, starting a career, or carrying responsibility without a formal title, our hope is that you leave encouraged and equipped with clear, actionable frameworks for honoring God through the way you lead and work. Lunch will be provided.

Sundays, March 8 and 16 | 12-1:30 PM | Park Near North Room 203

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Work Matters: Being Missional in the Workplace

Join Work Matters for an evening exploring what it means to live on mission through your work, wherever you’re employed. You’ll hear practical stories from Christians professionals about integrating faith and work, building relationships with purpose, and making everyday decisions, through a missional lens. Whether you’re early in your career, leading a team, or exploring how your vocation can serve God’s global purposes, this night is designed to equip and encourage you.

We’ll also share details about an optional Work Matters vision trip for those interested in taking a next step and seeing what “missional work” can look like in an international context. Dinner will be provided.

Thursday, April 16 | 7-8:30 PM | Park Near North Rooms 205/6

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