Work and the future

Watch the second talks in the series The Future of Work, considering twisted technology

Watch the fourth talks in the series Your work in God's story, exploring the value of our work in the light of eternity.

Beyond everyday ethics, the story of the Bible shapes how we engage with technology. Given the ever accelerating rate of technological change, let's start looking beyond each "new tool" or "disruptive trend" to build a stronger underlying “theology” of technology.

"I think that there are some really pressing problems that Christians need to have a voice in. For example, the growing disparity between those who work too hard, and those who don’t have enough work. There is a growing gulf between those two groups. I think this is a really big challenge for Christian businesses and leaders to think about".

Do you think about the future? Your retirement? Where am I going when it comes to my occupation and life after work? An interview with Dr. David Knox (Mercer Superannuation expert) considering these questions.

The Bible strongly commends rest. But what about the concept of retirement – is that Biblical? Should Christians retire?

Will we work in heaven? Or is it simply something to fill our waking hours while we wait for Jesus' return? You might be surprised by these reflections, based on thoughts by Timothy Keller...