The Complexities of Unemployment and Underemployment

Complexities of unemployment and underemployment

What happens when someone wants work but can’t find it? What happens when “the one who has been stealing” wants to do “something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need” (Eph. 4:28), but can’t get a job? What happens when they find work, but it is so temporary, unsteady, or poorly paid that they can’t even get off government assistance, much less have something left over to share?

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Racial Injustice and Broken Systems

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If we want to truly love our neighbors, we need to recognize the ways that our neighborhood might be contributing to their plight. Broken people make broken systems, and these broken systems inflict more pain and brokenness on individuals. How can churches address broken systems here and now?

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Anticipating the Next 20 Years of Partnership!

For over two decades, Chalmers has partnered with Five Talents as they implement RESTORE savings group ministries in six East African countries, as well as Bolivia and Myanmar. Partnering with local churches around the world, Five Talents trains men and women living in extreme poverty to form savings groups, take out loans, and build their own businesses.

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Waging Spiritual Warfare on Racial Injustice

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Scripture has plenty to say about the ways Satan and his legions are actively involved in the affairs of this world, but we often ignore spiritual warfare. Every physical problem in this world is also spiritual in nature—and racism is no exception. How can churches address the spiritual roots of racial injustice?

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Work Life Site Certification

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Help people on the margins find and keep meaningful work. Work Life Site Certification equips churches and nonprofits in the U.S. and Canada to start a jobs ministry that helps people experience the dignity of work. Get Started Strengthen your organization with a sustainable jobs ministry Get online training and ongoing coaching for your team Help people…

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Stories of Faithfulness: Learning the Value of Wholeness and Sustainability Through Innovate

Based in central Oklahoma, Branch15 was founded in 2013 to serve women in critical, life-controlling situations. Their mission has always been one of healing and restoration in the lives of their clients. Branch15’s main ministry participants have little to no support systems to address crises, which range from substance addiction to sex trafficking to abusive relationships to incarceration.

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Work Life is Growing!

Work life is growing

Over the past year, The Chalmers Center has made significant changes and improvements to our Work Life program. We’re excited to share these updates with you and pray that they bless your ministry. If you are not already part of the Work Life community, we hope that we might partner with you in the future!

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Practicing What We Teach

Kelly Kapic

When we try to help people who are materially poor, we often focus on the habits we think they need to change. But what about our own habits? How do our daily practices affect our ministry with the materially poor?

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The Beautiful Community of the Church

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The impact of racial hierarchy, privilege, and class in society has a substantial impact on the way people interact with one another and value themselves. The church is not immune to this dynamic. You don’t overcome the dignity dynamic simply by believing in Jesus together. However, there is joy in the pursuit as we toast to the truth of the beautiful diverse community that God desires to create.

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Membership Agreement

Work Life Community Terms & Conditions This Online Membership Agreement, hereinafter referred to as “Agreement,” is entered into and made effective as of the purchase date and between the following parties: The Chalmers Center for Economic Development (“Organization”), a business, organized under the laws of the state of Georgia, having its principal place of business…

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Membership Agreement Grandfather

Work Life Community Terms & Conditions This Online Membership Agreement, hereinafter referred to as “Agreement,” is entered into and made effective as of the purchase date and between the following parties: The Chalmers Center for Economic Development (“Organization”), a business, organized under the laws of the state of Georgia, having its principal place of business…

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Innovate Boot Camp

Jump Start Creativity in Your Ministry at the FREE Innovate Boot Camp Feb 15 & 16 at 1:00-2:00 pm ET Discover how innovation can help you strengthen your existing ministry. In these two Zoom sessions, you’ll be introduced to: Innovation tools Chalmers unique approach to ministry design Collaboration Reserve Your Seat TODAY! About Innovate Boot…

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Innovate Boot Camp Confirmation

Thank you for registering for the Innovate Boot Camp! Mark your calendar for Feb 15 & 16 at 1:00-2:00 pm ET. Download the participant packet! Questions? How much does the Innovate Boot Camp costs? Expand The boot camp is FREE. We will also share an opportunity for you to participated in a paid training, but…

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