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Career Ministry
Glorifying God through Work

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Whatever your task, work heartily as serving the Lord and not men.
             --Colossians 3:23

If you or someone you know could benefit from Career Ministry or if you would like to volunteer your time to this ministry, please contact:

Jim Carr - 630-665-9212 or email JCARR8649@aol.com

Angela Stephenson - 630-784-0775 or email angelastephen@gmail.com

Gary Methodist Church - 630-668-3100

All inquiries and referrals are kept strictly confidential.


Between Successes

If You're In Career Transition (looking for a job or changing careers) - You are welcome to join us the 2nd and 4th Monday evenings of the month from 7:00 – 8:45 p.m. at Gary United Methodist Church.  Please enter through the west doors of Gary UMC where you will see signs posted to direct you to our meeting room.  We meet as a group to share ideas and spiritual inspiration about the job search and then break into small groups with facilitators.  For more information, please contact Angela Stephenson 630-784-0775.

If You're Willing To Contribute Your Knowledge And Experience - Please agree to be a Network Contact for the "Between Successes" participants! Whatever your work experience, industry or profession — and whether you’re working now or retired — your guidance and expertise would be a real contribution to those in transition. What’s required? A big heart and a listening ear… and the willingness to share your own success stories in order to help others. If you’re willing and able to meet and offer the wisdom of your counsel, register as a Network Contact by providing the this information to Angela Stephenson (listed below).

Name _________________________________
Phone number __________________________
E-mail _________________________________
Company/Industry ____________________  Profession _____________

For more information about becoming a Network Contact, please contact
Angela Stephenson at 630-784-0775 or angelastephen@gmail.com.

Proudly Hosted by:

First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton
715 North Carlton Avenue, Wheaton, Illinois 60187 www.firstpreswheaton.org

Gary United Methodist Church
224 North Main St., Wheaton, IL 60187
www.garychurch.org

Thank you to our facilitators from both churches for their support of "Between Successes."

What is Career Ministry at First Presbyterian Church?

Do you know what your spiritual gifts and talents are?  Sometimes it's difficult to know what you do best and what fulfills your deepest God-given desires.  Career Ministries will provide a forum to discuss work, life and spiritual challenges to facilitate personal growth and spiritual transformation.
  • Help people bring work, life, and spiritual balance into their lives
  • Help people discover their God-given skills and gifts
  • Help the unemployed see the potential for a better job and future
  • Help the under-employed find fulfilling work
  • Help people transition into second careers and volunteer work
  • Help new graduates gain wisdom as they begin their careers
  • Share information on networking events and local job fairs
  • Provide a ministry for people to share their gifts and talents

 

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Career Ministry Educational topics will include:

  • What is work?
  • Work/Life balance
  • Understanding your natural aptitudes for personal and professional satisfaction
  • Powering Business Life with Spiritual Wisdom
  • Choices and Strategies for Career Crossroads
  • Vocational Satisfaction:  Our best work is ahead of us

The church and community will have access to Dave Cox's Career Transition Workshop

The Career Transition Workshop, a program created by Dave Cox, executive coach and professional career consultant, offers practical, down-to-earth principles for those who are looking for a new job or considering a change, all within the context of our Christian faith.  Among the topics covered in the curriculum are assessing skills and talents, understanding God’s will in our lives, developing effective résumés or “handbills”and sharpening networking skills.  The program is open to the community, and there is no fee; however, a $25 donation to cover the cost of the workbook and handouts is appreciated.  While the content of each class is interrelated, it is not necessary to attend all the classes to benefit; attendees can join the group at any time and obtain handouts from previous sessions. 

This 8-week course will give you practical information integrated with scriptural insight to help you in your gifts assessment, job search, and career planning. It is designed by Dave Cox, a professional career consultant.

What you will learn:

  • How to assess your strengths, skill, talents, personality, values, interests, and spiritual gifts as a part of your job search strategy
  • How to proactively integrate your spiritual goals and career planning
  • How to develop an effective resume to more effectively market your talents
  • How to network
  • How to use technology and the internet to assist you in finding a job

When can I attend?

Contact Angela Stephenson as noted at the top of the page for the latest update on Dave Cox's session schedule.

Additional Information

 

This page last updated Wednesday, June 30, 2010


First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton
715 North Carlton Avenue
Wheaton, Illinois  60187
phone: 630-668-5147
fax: 630-668-5187