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Does your work have meaning?September 2, 2022 | 2 minute read Harvey MatchullisDoes work itself hold meaning? Is there inherent value in any work/job, whether it is connected to passion or not? Our Creator reminds us that we can do whatever we do in a way that reflects His purposes and intentions for this world. We can work willingly at whatever we… Read More
Something, SomewhereFebruary 9, 2022 | 2 minute read Harvey MatchullisGod designed us in His image to do work. When we do good work, we honour God. Your career enables you to make God’s Kingdom visible in a unique way. Your occupational calling is an opportunity for you to impact lives while glorifying God, anywhere in the world. You do… Read More
Finding Your Dream Tech Job AbroadApril 29, 2021 | 2 minute read Kristen Parker“At one point or another, we all dream of working abroad. The thrill of living somewhere foreign, meeting people with customs and quirks different from your own, and earning and living on a currency that isn’t the dollar — it’s all very exciting.” Are you interested in working abroad as you… Read More
Working Abroad Checklist: 6 Things You Have to DoApril 21, 2021 | 2 minute read Kristen Parker“Numerous benefits come to those who are ready to push their boundaries and try out something new or at least do something they are good at but in a new environment.” From travel documents to health insurance, preparing to work abroad can be an overwhelming process. The Alliance Canada is… Read More
Rethinking VocationApril 12, 2021 | 2 minute read Kristen Parker“The idea of rethinking vocation must start with considering this sacred/secular divide, or what some people refer to as the problem of dualism.” How do you think about your vocation? Do you compartmentalize the “secular” and the “spiritual” parts of your life? Maybe you view your job as “secular”, but… Read More
What does “Marketplace” mean?January 15, 2021 | 2 minute read Harvey Matchullis“Words create worlds.” I unpack this phrase every time I facilitate a group because during a discussion it will become evident that what one person assumes about a word, is not the same as another. A person’s history and experience will colour their perception of a word or concept and alter the meaning. Let’s unpack this word Marketplace. The Alliance is using this word to describe an added… Read More
The Marketplace – Fuel for Limitless Sending January 9, 2021 | 2 minute read The Alliance CanadaThis article is by Larry McCrary, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Upstream Collective and was originally published on their blog. Although this article specifically references “business people”, we encourage you to read this in context of any professional who obtains a job with an employer overseas. Harv Matchullis, Marketplace Facilitator, C&MA Canada Limitless sending… Read More
Work As MissionNovember 23, 2020 | 2 minute read Harvey MatchullisDoes your current work have anything to do with being on mission? Does what you do from nine to five have any relationship to the expansion of the Kingdom of God on earth? These questions get at an underlying narrative that still plays in the back of our minds when… Read More