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FAITH@WORK BOOTCAMPWorkshop 1: Cultivating faith at work

Jasmine Loo

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WORKSHOP OUTLINE

Resources Top 3 tips/pointers acquired from the camp

so far Reflect share connect

Work challenges & how to overcome Reflect and discuss

Practical steps in connecting faith at work

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REFLECT

What is one question I would like answered at the end of this Workshop?

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RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO YOU

Personal devotional Discussion materials for Faith@work groups Monday Morning Atheist (MMA) Maestro

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MONDAY MORNING ATHEIST (MMA) 7 chapters that are suitable for weekly group study

and discussions Book preview:

http://worklife.org/CC_Content_Page/mma_contents2.html?inf_contact_key=c4b3da6ad203504b28e3d2081060314d13eecb5d1a14a1c91ab62bc41d669986

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MAESTRO

http://worklife.org/ Weekly Maestro coaching sessions (email-

based and primary portal to Maestro) Truth modules (guidance on work beliefs,

skills and relationship issues) Work personality profile (Pinpoints a person

top issues at work) Practical work life tools (for dealing with

specific challenges like transition, conflict and skill development)

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REFLECT SHARE CONNECT: TOP 3 “GOLDEN NUGGETS”

Top 3 points or lessons learnt from the camp so far

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TOP 10 CHALLENGES (MAESTRO)1. I am unable to manage my TIME without being distracted by unfocused impulses or becoming a slave to my schedule. 2. I do not manage stress and discouragement by practicing the principle of REST & RECREATION. 3. I am not narrowing my focus each day by setting clear LIMITS AND BOUNDARIES on my ambitions, so that work does not take over my live. 4. I am not prepared to present the GOSPEL MESSAGE in language that is clear, succinct and jargon-free, yet faithful to the scriptures. 5. I am not MANAGING all my RESOURCES (i.e., time, energy, money, talent) in a way that reflects God’s perspective. 6. I do not connect ETERNAL SIGNIFICANCE to my actual work. 7. I am not sure if my God given talents, passions and temperament are ALIGNED to my present job. 8. I am NOT SEEKING OR HEARING GOD when making work decisions. 9. I do NOT see my work calling as really SERVING SOCIETY AND GOD. 10. I am INCAPABLE OF RESOLVING CONFLICT involving office politics, gossip, slander, favouritism and unfounded criticism.

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WHAT ARE YOUR CHALLENGES AT WORK?

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WORKGROUPS

Share your NO. 1 work challenge within the group

Lessons learnt and what went well How can we overcome identified challenges?

God at work

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PRACTICAL STEPS - REFLECT

In connecting faith at work Personal reflection Faith@work groups

Feasible? Prayer and encouragement

What can you do within your sphere of influence?

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