Work is one of the most important aspects of life-part of what makes us human. Work pays the bills, motivates us to perform at our best, and in large measure brings meaning to our lives. For centuries, a person's worth was defined primarily by the work they performed.
Today's thought often views work as a burden to be avoided. Work's rewards are exchanged for mindless entertainment. Those who take this path of thought miss out on one of life's most meaningful pursuits.
In Work Matters, author Rog Johnson challenges readers to put their abilities and skills to productive use. Employing biblical teachings and practical examples, Johnson reminds us that Jesus is the life anchor every committed worker needs, inspiring us to perform at our best in all things.
The author shares several true-life stories of workers and mentors who have defined his understanding of quality work and its rewards. To illustrate his principles, he also includes fictionalized vignettes illustrating productive opportunities in today's workplace.
Your work can be a source of great satisfaction and meaning. Join Rog Johnson in pursuit of that "tired sense of accomplishment"-and make your work life its most valuable and productive.
About the Author: Rog Johnson has invested four decades in serving the people, churches, and communities of Chicago. Johnson has planted an urban church, edited CityVoices newsletter, and directed public relations for Ray Bakke's International Urban Associates, while he has also served on ministry boards for CityFirst Foundation, Partners for Urban Transformation, and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Johnson coordinates Habits Evangelism, which originated from his master's work in Evangelism and leadership at Wheaton Graduate School. He has completed previous degrees at Wheaton College and North Park Theological Seminary. Rog Johnson and his wife, Ruth, are residents of Chicago's Belmont Cragin community and attend The Moody Church.
