Is how we approach our job really that important to God?
“When we understand that God has given our work to us, we’ll want to do it faithfully and diligently,” Billy Graham once wrote. “And when we know we’re in God’s will, we’ll find our work is no longer a burden, but one of the ways God has given us to serve Him.”
Pastors and missionaries aren’t the only ones who can minister to others through their vocation. We can be a servant of Jesus Christ in any profession if we are bold in our faith and willing to submit to the Holy Spirit’s leading.
Be inspired by five people who have used their jobs as a mission field—seeking to serve God and others throughout the work week.
Life After His Police Career
Chad Stillman, a former police officer from Wisconsin, thought law enforcement was the only work that came naturally to him. So, when post-traumatic stress disorder forced him out of duty, he looked to God for a new purpose.
Little did he know that God was preparing him for an impactful ministry as a chaplain with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team.
News Anchor Speaks Up in Faith
Growing up as a self-described “nerdy” little girl wearing her cousin’s hand-me-downs in Florida, Shannon Bream never thought she’d have such a large platform for sharing her faith.
Now, as chief legal correspondent at Fox News and anchor of Fox News Sunday, Shannon is open about her love for Christ on air.
Read more about how Shannon learned to find her voice in the broadcast booth.
Former Cove Chef Inspires Others to Never Quit on Life
Doug Walls loves to feed people, but serving up soufflés and salads weren’t his only responsibilities as a chef at the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove. He also used his testimony to point others in his kitchen to Christ’s restoring work.
Chef Walls now owns a landscaping business in Tennessee and plans to open a food truck soon—where he will serve more delicious dishes while sharing the love of Christ with others.
Shoe Shiner Reflects Christ to His Customers
William Robinson’s grandmother made him shine his shoes every Saturday before church.
Through decades of owning a shoe shine business, William has not only spiffed up customers’ shoes but also shined the light of Christ with hundreds of men who have sat in his chair.
Listen to this podcast episode about how William encourages others while shining their shoes.
Library Volunteer Continues Ministry After Retirement
Struggling to find purpose in retirement?
Chuck Starr used to spend his days poring over battles as an Air Force historian. Now he uses his free time to serve at the Billy Graham Library. He prays over Library guests as they experience The Journey of Faith tour—which retraces the life and ministry of Billy Graham—and engages visitors in conversations about their own faith.
Read more about how volunteering has impacted Chuck and those around him.