Many of us feel the tension between believing the gospel in our hearts and consistently living it out. For those in ministry, this raises an important question:
How can we experience true, lasting transformation in Christ throughout our life and leadership?
Recordings and articles from the Gospel Community Keynote Talks by Mark Dever.
In John 17:24, Jesus prays to the Father, saying, “Father, I desire that they also, whom You have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory.” Pastor Jason Dees explained that this prayer reveals Jesus’ longing for His followers to experience the fullness of His glory—a glory that transcends anything we see in this world.
We are called to be both objects of God’s renewal—transformed by His grace—and agents of His renewal, partnering with Him to bring restoration into the world. In both our successes and struggles, in tasks that feel mundane or meaningful, God is doing something profound.
“When we look at Jesus, we see God-glorifying work in all that He did,” Pastor Jason stated. Jesus’ life on earth was marked by diligent, purposeful labour. Whether healing the sick, feeding the hungry, or teaching His disciples, Jesus demonstrated excellence in every task.
From the frustration of endless meetings to the sting of unfulfilled dreams, work often leaves us weary. Why is work so hard?
Work is a defining part of human life. It shapes who we are, occupies much of our time, and impacts the world around us. Yet, our understanding of work is often fraught with confusion. Is work just a means of survival, a source of identity, or something more?
This single slice of toast reveals a profound truth: every vocation, no matter how ordinary, is part of God’s design for human flourishing. Yet, cultural narratives often distort our understanding of work. How can we correct this?