Vocation and Cultural Influence

by Joe Thorn on January 26, 2008

That the Reformation was the time in which the Protestant church enjoyed its greatest cultural influence – in art, literature, music, as well as in social institutions – also has to do with the doctrine of vocation. Recovering this doctrine may well open the way for contemporary Christians to influence their cultures once again.
- Gene E. Veith, The Christian’s Calling in the World

About Joe Thorn

I am the Lead Pastor of Redeemer Fellowship in Saint Charles, IL, and author of Note to Self: The Discipline of Preaching to Yourself. Jen is my wife, and Katherine, Elias, Madeline and Kilian are my kids.

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  • http://ablakew.blogspot.com Blake White

    Good quotes. I recently picked up Schurman’s “Vocation,” but haven’t got to it yet. Sounds like a great sermon.

  • http://www.creationproject.wordpress.com Jonathan Dodson

    Hi Joe,

    Noticed all your posts on work. You might check out my recent “reformed” article on work, which was recently used by the business school at UCLA.

    See you in Chicago,

    JD

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