Every Good Endeavor
by Timothy Keller | Book Summary
Author: Timothy Keller
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The Bible has an entirely different view of work. The Bible explains why work is so central to our human experience; why work is so frustrating and discouraging; and how we can approach work with wisdom. In Every Good Endeavor, college students will find biblical wisdom to guide their careers. Working adults will find biblical truth that can reorient a career gone astray. Retired adults will find biblical principles that apply even when work is not tied to a paycheck. |
Timothy Keller is the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, which he started in 1989 with his wife, Kathy, and three young sons. For 28 years he led a diverse congregation of young professionals that grew to a weekly attendance of over 5,000. Dr. Keller's books, including the New York Times bestselling The Reason for God and The Prodigal God, have sold over 2 million copies and have been translated into 25 languages.
Dr. Keller was born and raised in Pennsylvania, and educated at Bucknell University, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and Westminster Theological Seminary. He previously served as the pastor of West Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Hopewell, Virginia, Associate Professor of Practical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, and Director of Mercy Ministries for the Presbyterian Church in America.
Every Good Endeavor
by Timothy Keller
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | Timothy Keller |
| Publisher | Dutton |
| Date | 2012 |
| Pages | 287 |
Overview:
Americans, for the most part, do not have a biblical view of work. On one hand, many Americans despise work, seeing it only as a necessary evil. On the other hand, many Americans idolize work, turning to their careers for identity and validation.
The Bible has an entirely different view of work. The Bible explains why work is so central to our human experience; why work is so frustrating and discouraging; and how we can approach work with wisdom.
In Every Good Endeavor, college students will find biblical wisdom to guide their careers. Working adults will find biblical truth that can reorient a career gone astray. Retired adults will find biblical principles that apply even when work is not tied to a paycheck.
Timothy Keller is the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, which he started in 1989 with his wife, Kathy, and three young sons. For 28 years he led a diverse congregation of young professionals that grew to a weekly attendance of over 5,000. Dr. Keller's books, including the New York Times bestselling The Reason for God and The Prodigal God, have sold over 2 million copies and have been translated into 25 languages.
Dr. Keller was born and raised in Pennsylvania, and educated at Bucknell University, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and Westminster Theological Seminary. He previously served as the pastor of West Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Hopewell, Virginia, Associate Professor of Practical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, and Director of Mercy Ministries for the Presbyterian Church in America.