Events
Forest Hill Church (Southpark Campus)
7224 Park Road, Charlotte, NC
Hosted by Charlotte Institute for Faith & Work
March 3, 2025 • 7:00 pm
(doors open at 6:30 pm)
What does it look like to glorify God through our daily work—
whether for pay or in service to others?
Rich discipleship resources exist for women to develop their biblical knowledge, spiritual lives, and relational roles, but few speak to the significant impact women have in their workplaces and communities.
Most Christians long to honor God in every area of life—including the work they do each day, whether that work is done for a paycheck or offered freely in service to others. But translating that desire into practical, lived-out faith can feel elusive.
Join us for an immersive, cinematic storytelling experience as Jordan Raynor—a leading voice in the faith-and-work movement—brings this question to life through powerful portraits of Five Mere Christians. These ordinary men and women quietly shaped history through redemptive leadership—without ever stepping behind a pulpit.
Through compelling stories and clear application, you’ll discover how faith can be fully expressed in the work God has entrusted to you—at home, in the marketplace, in the church, and in the community.
You’ll leave with:
Practical, actionable takeaways you can apply immediately to your work—paid or unpaid
A renewed vision for how your daily efforts can glorify God
Encouragement that every form of faithful work truly matters
Who should attend?
Professionals, volunteers, caregivers, students, and retirees who want to honor God through their daily work
Individuals just beginning your career, well into your work journey, or enjoying retirement from paid work
Jordan Raynor is a leading voice in the faith and work movement. Through his bestselling books, keynote speeches, and devotionals, Jordan has helped millions of Christians connect the gospel to their work. In addition to his writing and speaking, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup which Jordan previously ran as CEO following a string of successful ventures of his own. Jordan has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in The White House under President George W. Bush.
Keynote Speaker
Past Events
Women, Work & Calling.
On February 22, 2025, CIFW hosted our inaugural women's conference, featuring encouragement from Joanna Meyer, Denise Yohn, and Tracy Mathews. Rich discipleship resources exist for women to develop their biblical knowledge, spiritual lives, and relational roles, but few speak to the significant impact women have in their workplaces and communities. During our time together, speakers and panelists challenged women around presence, attentive listening to God's voice, living fully, and living boldly.
Navigating Work.
On October 8, CIFW partnered with Charlotte Christian School to present Michaela O'Donnell, Executive Director of Fuller Seminary's Max De Pree Center for Leadership and the author of Life in Flux: Navigational Skills to Guide and Ground You in an Ever-Changing World and Make Work Matter: Your Guide to Meaningful Work in a Changing World.
We discussed what it looks like to flourish as leaders amidst the backdrop of this world. Michaela shared that "Calling is dynamic, not static and we are:
Called to BELONG to God.
Called to CREATE with God.
Called to PARTICIPATE in God’s mission of redemption."
Your Work Matters.
Whether you spend your days leading a corporation, working in a small business, or serving as a room parent in your child's school, YOUR WORK MATTERS! Too often, we have a limited view of what God designed work to be and how it can be used to care for His creation.
On November 14, keynote speaker Robin John, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Eventide shared a powerful testimony of reimagining work.
Reimagining Work.
On March 24, 2021, CIFW hosted an evening of worship, teaching, and community, designed to reconnect our faith with our everyday work. Guest speaker, Dr. Matthew Kaemingk, challenged attendees with concepts from his book, Work & Worship: Reconnecting our Labor and Liturgy.