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Benjamin T. Quinn serves as associate dean for institutional
effectiveness and assistant professor of theology and history of
ideas at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and The College
at Southeastern. Quinn received his PhD in theology from the
University of Bristol, UK, and lives with his wife and three
children in Wake Forest, NC.
Walter R. Strickland II is special advisor to the president
for diversity and instructor of theology at Southeastern Baptist
Theological Seminary. Strickland holds a BA from Cedarville
University, an MDiv and ThM from Southeastern Seminary, and is
pursuing a PhD in theology from the University of Aberdeen
(Scotland).
Evangelical Christianity continues to fall prey to the idea that
the Lord's work is done only by pastors and missionaries. Every
Waking Hour helps us correct this error with a vision of ministry
as something every Christian can and should do. Beginning with a
robust biblical theology of work and vocation, it builds a wise and
workable vision of kingdom life in the workplace. Then we will
recognize that equipping God's people for works of service (Eph.
4:12) is as much for cubicles, school rooms, and communities as for
church.
--Gerry Breshears, Professor of Systematic Theology, Western
Seminary, Portland
"I have often thought it was risky to designate a single person in
a congregation as 'the minister' when the Christian Scriptures seem
to place 'the work of the ministry' on the shoulders of all who
follow Christ. For this reason and more, Every Waking Hour is a
gift to us all one hundred times over. Strickland and Quinn remind
us that our job descriptions cannot ultimately be written on cards,
etched into name plates, or affixed to email signatures. They are
given by God for the world's good and God's glory. This book casts
a compelling vision for vocation that is relevant to any believer
with breath in their lungs and it arrives not a moment too
soon."
--Jonathan Merritt, author of Jesus Is Better Than You Imagined,
contributing writer for The Atlantic
"Every Waking Hour shows that God's calling and power in all of our
lives, not just in church, is one of the deep patterns running
through Scripture from beginning to end. Every Christian needs to
see how this story is essential to the gospel story itself. Well
done!"
--Greg Forster, director of the Oikonomia Network at Trinity
International University
"Humans were created for work. It's a shame so many Christians
don't know how to approach our work--and other vocations--as a key
component of our faith. I'm thankful my friends Benjamin Quinn and
Walter Strickland have written this timely book. I recommend it as
an excellent primer on the Christian understanding of work and
calling. I pray the Lord uses it to help us think rightly about God
and his world and to pursue our callings in ways that glorify his
name, advance his kingdom, and contribute to human
flourishing."
--Nathan A. Finn, dean of the School of Theology and Missions,
Union University
"Every Waking Hour dispels the 'hierarchy of callings' myth that is
so pervasive in the church today. Striking a unique balance between
the theological and the practical, this book is a must-read!"
--Jordan Raynor, founder and CEO of Vocreo
"Every Waking Hour is a warm and engaging introduction to the
proper place of work in Christian life. Quinn and Strickland give a
clear overview of the intrinsic value of work in the Bible and its
relationship to mission, along with a practical framework for
putting theology into practice in churches."
--Rev. Dr. Lyndon Drake, World Evangelical Alliance Council for
Business and Theology
"The sacred-secular dualism born of reductionist gospel has
crippled the church's mission to make known the good news that God
is renewing all things including all of human cultural life. It is
encouraging to see more and more folk in the church, especially the
younger generation, waking up to creation-wide breadth of God's
restoration. In this book, Benjamin Quinn and Walter Strickland
clearly articulate the foundational biblical case that every waking
hour belongs to Lord Christ. This book is well-written and rooted
deeply in Scripture. It is an excellent introduction to the subject
and could be used in a variety of settings to equip the laity for
the calling to be a preview of the coming kingdom."
--Michael W. Goheen, coauthor of The Drama of Scripture
"Every Waking Hour will help believers see their work, vocation,
volunteerism, rest, and leisure as integral parts of the display of
the kingdom of Christ in the spheres of man. Erasing the false
dichotomy between sacred and secular callings, this work offers a
redemptive-historical message that frames each believer's daily
activities within the mission of Christ to the nations. Quinn and
Strickland bring Ephesians 4:12 to life!"
--Eric C. Redmond, assistant professor of Bible, Moody Bible
Institute, Chicago
"Every Waking Hour is an excellent primer for seeking God's wisdom
about flourishing in our everyday work. Quinn and Strickland bring
the burning insights of the Scriptures--along with theological
luminaries like St. Augustine, Abraham Kuyper, and Dorothy
Sayers--to bear on the most pressing questions about our work and
its place in God's kingdom. Both winsome and thoughtful, their
immensely practical take is a great starting point for anyone
seeking a more biblical and holistic way forward on the matters of
work and vocation."
--Taylor B. Worley, Associate Professor of Faith and Culture,
Trinity International University
"Quinn and Strickland have written an accessible, inspiring, and
thoroughly biblical introduction to a Christian view of our daily
work. It is both visionary and practical, and I recommend it
heartily to any Christian who wishes to be serious about being a
salting salt in the world through their work."
--Dr. Al Wolters, author of Creation Regained: Biblical Basics for
a Reformational Worldview
"Many Christians struggle to make sense of their work lives. Some
of us are tempted to find our identities in our careers. Others of
us are tempted to see our work as drudgery. This book shows us how
to see our work through the prism of the kingdom of God. This book
is biblical, practical, and wise."
--Russell Moore, President, Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious
Liberty Commission
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