“The glory of God is a human being fully alive.” – St. Irenaeus In 2025, that means fully alive in the workplace, the boardroom, the startup, and the street. From Viking Roots to IKEA: A Global Reminder That Transformation Is Possible In a powerful and timely message at the Fourth Lausanne Congress, speaker Mats Tunehag […]

 From Cairo to Kingdom Impact: Shereen Shaker on Faith, Leadership, and Living Your Calling What if your faith wasn’t something you turned on and off — but something you carried into every meeting, project, and hard conversation at work? Shereen Shaker, Vice President for Management and Operations at the American University in Cairo, is […]

Kate Harris and I were talking recently about questions people raise regarding the value God sees in the little things.  This is especially important when speaking about vocation and wondering about the value of the things we each do each day, the products or services we provide, our particular role as we support some little part […]

Helping people see beyond evangelism, ethics and excellence –  these are quite important, even essential.  But does anything else matter?  After all, what is important to God? A few years ago I found myself on the Serengeti.  It is a dramatic expanse with herds everywhere—zebra, gazelles, wildebeests, elephants—all sorts of animals.  And then there are […]

So much wisdom can be gained through simple shifts in perspective—and what if we told you that while many people see the Bible as a two-part story (fall and redemption)—it actually has four parts?

At the heart of every thriving workplace is a culture—and John Beckett knows how to build one that honors God. In this inspiring episode of The Intersection: Faith, Work, and Life, Bob Varney and Hugh Brandt sit down with John Beckett, chairman of the RW Beckett Corporation and author of Loving Monday. What unfolds is […]

What’s Holding You Back? 5 Steps to Activate Your God-Given Gifts Today “I know I’m gifted, but I don’t know where to start.” If you’ve ever had this thought, you’re not alone. Identifying your passions and unique gifts is a powerful step, but what comes next? Many people—especially Christians—get stuck at the point of recognition. […]

Closing the Divide: Why Your Work Matters to God In this powerful episode of the Intersection: Faith, Work, and Life podcast, host Bob Varney sits down with Dr. Shaun Shorrosh, a seasoned pastor and missionary with a PhD in World Christian Studies. Together, they address one of the most persistent yet invisible challenges facing the […]

🎧 Your Work Matters to God: Reclaiming Calling and Giftedness in Everyday Life “You were born to do something—and God wired you for it.” That’s the resounding message from our latest Intersection Podcast episode, where we sit down with Bill Hendricks, president of the Giftedness Center and a lifelong champion of the faith-and-work movement. 🔥 […]

The Power of Kingdom-Minded Leadership What happens when a leader views their city through the lens of God’s Kingdom? History shows us that extraordinary transformation follows. Cities flourish. Communities heal. Systems change. The impossible becomes possible. In the Hebrew Scriptures, there’s a powerful word for the kind of leaders who make their surroundings flourish: tsaddiqim. […]

The Monday Morning Disconnect It’s 7:30 AM on Monday. The alarm blares. You hit snooze—once, maybe twice. The weekend’s spiritual high from Sunday worship begins its inevitable fade as your mind shifts to the week ahead: meetings, deadlines, difficult colleagues, and the mountain of emails awaiting your attention.   Sound familiar?   For many Christian […]

What if your workplace, church, or neighborhood could reflect God’s kingdom right where you are? At Cities Project Global (CPG), we’ve seen this vision come to life in communities around the world—from small towns to bustling cities. In 2023, our Global Team in Cairo, Egypt, began translating our Spheres of Society material into Arabic, preparing […]

Uncovering Your Calling: How to Identify Your Passions, Gifts, and Talents What if the restlessness you feel isn’t a burden but a breadcrumb? A clue leading you to the unique role God has carved out for you in His grand story? For years, I wrestled with that question, staring at a life that felt like […]

 From Debt to Destiny: How Faith Transformed a Business and Sparked a Global Movement Imagine being buried under a mountain of debt, sleepless nights haunted by financial pressures, and a sinking feeling that your business—no matter how hard you try—just isn’t aligning with your deepest values. Now picture this: a divine turnaround so powerful […]

At Cities Project Global (CPG), we believe that every city has a unique role in God’s unfolding story. From the bustling streets of Cairo to the quiet neighborhoods of Cincinnati, God’s vision for renewal is alive—and it starts with leaders who are awakened to their purpose. Through our Leadership Circles, we’re equipping professionals and Christians […]

The Intersection Podcast: Integrating Faith, Work, and Life Welcome to The Intersection, a thought-provoking podcast series where faith, work, and life converge. In this series, we aim to dismantle the traditional duality between secular and sacred, inspiring individuals to live fully integrated lives where every sphere of influence reflects God’s grace. This initiative aligns closely […]

Kingdom Leaders Bringing Transformation to Bogotá, Colombia What if one leadership course could ignite a movement that changes the lives of thousands? In Bogotá, Colombia, faith-driven leaders are doing just that—bringing light, purpose, and transformation to their communities through leadership and discipleship. Faith Meets Leadership: The UNILID Life Coaching Certification At the heart of this […]

Fabio and Alessandra: A Journey of Faith, Purpose, and Impact In a world driven by career milestones and financial goals, what happens when a couple decides to align every decision with their faith? Meet Fabio and Alessandra, a couple from São Paulo, Brazil, who redefined success not by wealth, but by purpose and calling. From […]

The Remarkable Journey of First Fruits Founded in 1968 by Ralph and Cheryl Broetje, First Fruits began as a small cherry orchard in Benton City, Washington. Their story is one of perseverance, faith, and an unwavering commitment to building communities and giving back. Despite early hardships, the Broetjes stayed true to their vision, driven by […]

Shaping a New Vision for City Renewal For some, the program redefined what it means to engage with the city. Leaders noted how the sessions inspired a deeper commitment to their cities’ well-being. “The heart of Jesus for the city—He cried for Jerusalem—now I understand that He longs to restore every city,” one participant shared. […]

From Faith in Isolation to Faith in Action Marcelin Orsot’s life was marked by professional success and spiritual devotion, but something was missing. As an administrative and finance officer at the ILO Regional Office for Africa and a leader in his local church, he assumed that his faith and work had to exist in separate […]

Stories of Impact: Leaders Catalyzing City Renewal Across the Globe The December 2019 Cities Project Global Summit brought together a network of leaders united by a vision to see their cities transformed through faith-driven action. From community outreach projects to innovative donation models, each story showcased how living integrated lives can create ripple effects of […]

Renewing São Paulo: Stories of Hope and City Transformation São Paulo, Brazil’s sprawling urban hub, is not only a city of endless opportunity but also one of immense brokenness. Yet amidst the complexity, leaders from various sectors have risen with a vision for renewal. Through projects born out of faith and compassion, they’re addressing the […]

Faith at the Dinner Table Joao, a successful technology entrepreneur in São Paulo, had long embraced the idea that faith and work were inseparable. When he invited Leadership Circle leaders to a family dinner, he hoped the conversation would inspire his son, who had grown disillusioned with the city’s corruption and dysfunction. During the dinner, […]

A Call to Serve with Integrity As a Colonel in São Paulo’s Military Police and the president of the Christian Military Police Association, Col. Terra believed leadership extended beyond enforcing laws—it was about fostering trust, courage, and dignity. In 2015, Terra took a bold step by organizing a special Willow Creek Leadership Summit for 1,000 […]

Faith-Driven Innovation Fabio’s company was on the brink of expansion when he felt prompted to share his faith with a client. What began as a conversation about business strategy evolved into a discussion about purpose and hope. The Leadership Circle taught Fabio that faith isn’t just for Sundays but for boardrooms and brainstorming sessions. Inspired […]

Beyond Numbers to People Marcos, a well-known financial expert, was on a mission to publish his next bestseller on the “10 Principles of Financial Success.” But something shifted when he began studying the biblical foundations of his principles through the Leadership Circle’s Kingdom Story framework. One day, during a book discussion with his editor—someone he […]

Faith Put to the Test Dwight was a relatively new believer when he was hit with an impossible choice—pay an enormous bribe to city officials or watch his factory close. His refusal to comply with corruption led to the factory’s closure, affecting 500 employees and drawing public scrutiny. Devastated but determined, Dwight leaned on his […]

A Chance Encounter That Sparked a Journey Nadir, a successful attorney in São Paulo, initially joined her husband at a Leadership Circle retreat for rest and relaxation. However, something unexpected happened. As she casually sat in on one of the meetings, she became captivated by the engaging discussions on purpose, faith, and leadership. The very […]

Ricardo Arias Mora: A Vision for Economic Justice and National Transformation In 2010, when Juan Manuel Santos became President of Colombia, he appointed Ricardo Arias Mora to lead the National Savings Fund (FNA)—one of the most influential government banking institutions. This pivotal role would mark the beginning of an ambitious mission to reduce poverty and […]

Empowering Communities: Leadership Stories of Hope and Change In cities facing profound challenges, the ripple effects of dedicated leaders can inspire hope, restoration, and change. The Cities Project and its Leadership Circles have become catalysts for this transformation by empowering individuals to bridge faith, work, and life to bring positive change to their cities. Here […]

Ripple Effects in Greater Cairo: A Transformational Journey of Early Childhood Education In the heart of Greater Cairo, Mona Dimitri’s story exemplifies how a single step of obedience can create lasting waves of transformation. Twenty-five years ago, Mona was called to serve her city through early childhood education, leading to an extraordinary ripple effect that […]

You don’t have to search the Bible for very long to find passages highlighting the value and importance of community: “Encourage one another and build one another up.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11) “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:27) “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. (Galatians 6:2) It’s […]

So much wisdom can be gained through simple shifts in perspective—and what if we told you that while many people see the Bible as a two-part story (fall and redemption)—it actually has four parts? Our small group study, VantagePoint, is specially designed to facilitate sharing new perspectives between trusted friends or community members, and it […]

Have you ever sat through a lecture, presentation, or even a sermon, doing your best to listen and absorb the information—only to find that while you might have come away possessing some new information, it didn’t seem to make any meaningful difference in your life? Most of us have been there, and not because of […]

In Exile Surrounded by People “Any day now,” he thought, “They’ll take my job from me.” Marcelin had spent years trying to share the gospel with his co-workers in Cote d’Ivoire, and the consequences of speaking about his faith so openly were finally appearing. Rumour had it that the price of his words would be […]

Kevin Falk, based in Montreal, Quebec, is passionate about combating the poor tax. In his words, “it’s expensive to be poor.” This may seem like a non sequitur, but it is in fact a heavy truth. Almost 33 million individuals in the US, or roughly 10% of its population, are unbanked or underbanked. This means […]

In recent days we have watched, collectively as a world, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has unfolded. Since last year, some of us have been trying to guess at Putin’s intentions as he has amassed forces on the border. Since last week, many of us have been checking the news each day as the Russian […]

Every year, February 14th comes as a reminder that we, as humans made in God’s image, are wired to give and receive love. We’re inundated with media messages about love–what it should look like, how it should be expressed. We talk about love languages and how we can love our partners, family, and friends better. […]

Long before Joe Dominguez became a real estate agent, he knew a woman named Stephanie*. With eight children and no place to call home, she had bounced from place to place for a year and a half, relying on the support of a few churches in Denver. Despite having taken all the necessary steps to […]

“Love your neighbor.” Most of us recognize those words as part of the Great Commandment (love the Lord your God . . . and love your neighbor as yourself), but what does it really mean? Does it mean to be inclusive? Generous? Kind? When it comes to showing love to those who aren’t from the […]

If you’ve been around churches or in small groups for a while, you might be familiar with the question, “How’s your spiritual life?” The intentions are good — friends and family want to check in on how you’re actively building a life of faith. Sometimes if the answer is, “could be better,” the solution revolves around developing […]

“How are you witnessing to your non Christian friends?” This is a phrase often uttered in university Christian unions, youth groups, and churches. If you grew up in a Christian setting or have spent a significant amount of time in a Christian group or church, words like these may have led you to believe that […]

“How can I better live out my calling?” As Christians, this is one of the questions we ask ourselves most, though it sometimes takes the form of “I know I love X, and I’m good at Y — how can I use those things to better serve God?” After all, knowing your passions and strengths is half […]

What does it mean to be with Jesus? In the Bible we gain some insight into this question in Acts 4:13: “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus.” That kind of recognition […]

What comes to mind when you hear the word “justice”? For many people, it equates to the idea of punishment for wrongdoing, and it might make you think of recent events in your home country or in the news. In North America, justice might bring to mind racially-motivated crimes and the pursuit of retribution, or […]

You’re probably familiar with the verse, “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19). This is the great commission — the assignment that, as Christians, we all take very seriously. How do you view your role within the great […]

When you think about the creation account, what comes to mind? Is it the creation of land and sea? The creation of sun and moon? Perhaps the creation of sea creatures, birds and animals, or humans? It makes sense that any of these things might come to mind, but there’s another thing that God created […]

At some point or another, you’ve probably asked yourself the question, “what is my calling?” As human beings, we are deeply interested in discovering our purpose, and as Christians, we’re very invested in what it is God wants us to do on this earth. But many of us get derailed by what other people want […]

When you hear the word righteous, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s the slang term that was in vogue in the 60’s to 80s. Or, in the context of church, maybe it conjures up images of biblical greats, untouchable in their moral excellence — if that’s the case, you’re not alone. Most Christians think of being righteous […]

You’ve seen the headlines — “Elon Musk’s Top 10 Secrets for Success,” “How I Became an Entrepreneur — and So Can You,” “One Rule Steve Jobs Followed to Achieve His Dreams.” A lot of personal development and growth articles hold useful takeaways, but after three or so of these blogs with your morning coffee, how much are they really […]

If you were to stop someone on the street to ask how they like their job, chances are nine times out of ten, they’d tell you it’s “not bad” or that it “helps pay the bills.” Most people are pretty ambivalent toward work, simply viewing it as a means to buy more free time and […]