Immanuel Labor-God'S Presence in Our Profession: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Approach to the Doctrine of Work - Paperback

by Russell E. Gehrlein (Author)

Here is a fresh, comprehensive, Christian perspective on work. This is a solid introduction to this critical subject. It is especially geared toward those in need of Gods guidance on finding the right career and how to integrate their faith with the job. It is well-grounded in scripture, contains numerous inspirational quotes from other Christian leaders, offers practical wisdom, and includes many personal illustrations. Topics consist of the value of everyday work, thorns and thistles, the eternal value of work, finding a job that fits, how we are to work, and implications for those in ministry. It includes a helpful index of three hundred scripture references and questions for group discussion or personal reflection. This book will expand your view of how God can use your unique abilities in the workplace and how his presence at work makes all the difference.

Author Biography

Russell E. Gehrlein is a born-again Christian, brother, husband, father, uncle, and grandfather. He currently lives in Rolla, Missouri, with his college sweetheart and wife of thirty-seven years. They have three adult children and two grandchildren.

Russ graduated from Park Hill High School in Kansas City, Missouri, more than forty years ago. He received his BS in mathematics from Colorado State University and an MA in biblical studies from Cornerstone University/Grand Rapids Theological Seminary.

Russ is a former youth pastor and junior/senior high school math and science teacher. He is a retired army master sergeant with more than twenty years of active duty. He is currently employed as a civilian working for the army at the US Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear School in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

Although this is his first book, he has been a published author for many years. Russ has written more than a dozen articles that have been published in the NCO Journal, Campus Life magazine, the Army Chemical Review, and for the Center for Army Lessons Learned.

In his spare time, Russ enjoys hanging out with his wife, watching movies, listening to music, reading, writing, and teaching Sunday school. He takes long walks around the neighborhood, where he likes to count bunnies. He and his wife travel often, mostly to visit their children and grandchildren. He also makes a lot of puns.

Russ has posted more than seventy articles on his blog, Reflections on Theological Topics of Interest, at http: //www.regehrlein.wordpress.com. He also maintains a public Facebook page, Immanuel Labor: Gods Presence in our Profession https: //www.facebook.com/immanuellabor1).