Does God have one perfect job for me after college?

How do I realistically connect my faith and my work?

How should I make decisions about my future?

What if I don’t know what I want to do with my life?

If these questions resonate, you’re not alone. We’re bringing two thoughtful leaders to speak directly to the questions in college student’s minds—all the how do I know questions that have vital implications for how we live now and how we plan for our futures.

At this conference you will dive into a theological framework that integrates faith and work. You will debunk myths about work. You will develop a framework around calling. And you will participate in breakout sessions to consider practical, personal applications.

Conference Speakers

Luke Bobo serves as Director of Strategic Partnerships for Made to Flourish. He brings rich experience to this meeting, having worked 15 years in the marketplace as an engineer before pursuing an M.Div. and Ph.D.. He has also served as the Executive Director of the Francis Schaeffer Institute at Covenant Seminary, and recently spent time as a professor of religious studies at Lindenwood University where he wrote curriculum for a workplace ministry. A visiting instructor of contemporary culture at Covenant Seminary, Luke is also the author of many books on faith and work.

Paige Wiley serves as the Engagement Coordinator at Made to Flourish. A recent graduate of Kansas State University where she double majored in Communication Studies and International Studies, Page has a passion for teaching, training, and discipleship. In her work, she is excited to facilitate network member pastors to make real, lasting impacts on communities for the integration of faith, work, and economic wisdom.

Conference Schedule

Session 1 – The Big Story

Our conference kicks off with a talk by Luke Bobo on a theology of work. Luke will discuss work through the lens of the biblical creation narrative, reflecting on our formation, fall, redemption, and consummation of the kingdom. Luke will help us to view ourselves as God’s image bearers. Together we will consider—God’s mandate for us to work (Genesis 1-2); the ways sin breaks human relationships and distorts our relationship with work; why we need redemption to bring work and calling into perspective; and how God makes all things new in a new heaven and earth.

Session 2 – The Ten Myths of Work

In this session, Paige Wiley will take us on a journey of the ten myths of work, such as—work is a necessary evil; my work defines my worth; there is only one “right” career path for me; and if I’m serious about my faith, I need to consider doing global missions or pastoral ministry.

Breakout Application Sessions

Having the right tools will help you to navigate your exit from college life and entry into the workforce. Viewable on-demand after the conference, these application sessions focus on interview skills; creating a resume that gets responses; networking and building a killer LinkedIn profile; how to navigate personal budgets, benefits, and investments; and finally 10 bible verses about work that every Christian should know.

Session 3 – Workshop: Finding Your Calling

In our final session of the day, Luke and Wiley will lead a workshop about the two callings in our lives, discerning vocation, and compiling a wandering map to put the pieces of our calling together with what happens after college.

Tickets Plus

We are offering two ticket options for this conference.

In-Person Tickets (25 available) are $15 and include

• Worked Up: Navigating Calling after College by Luke Bobo and Paige Wiley
• Lunch on Saturday
• Unlimited access to all the content from the main sessions and practical application sessions until May 1, 2021
• Curated pre- and post-conference articles and interviews from our presenters and breakout leaders

Virtual Tickets (unlimited) are $10 and include

• Worked Up: Navigating Calling after College by Luke Bobo and Paige Wiley
• Unlimited access to all the content from the main sessions and practical application sessions until May 1, 2021
• Curated pre- and post-conference articles and interviews from our presenters and breakout leaders