Fall Study - Missional Disciple
Sep
30
to Nov 2

Fall Study - Missional Disciple

Do you wonder how your faith intersects your work?

Do you wonder what your work has to do with mercy and justice? 

Do you want to learn in-person in community this fall? 

Do you want to be part of a spiritual formation experience which includes attuning to God's voice in your work?  


If so, join us for The Missional Disciple, a course developed by Redeemer City to City and co-authored by Nashvillian and NIFW founder, Missy Wallace. Includes:

  • Short Weekly Readings

  • A Series of 15-minute homework videos and real case studies 

  • Prayer Process

  • Actual exercises for your workplaces

  • Team taught by three professionals with over 30 years of work experience each in corporate, education and ministry settings; two have their executive coaching certifications.  

What:  A Cohort Learning Experience for The Missional Disciple 

When: Mondays 5:30pm-7:30pm for 7 weeks starting September 30 (*select Tuesdays for public holidays)

Who: 8-15 group members spanning industries across Nashville

Cost: $150 (financial aid is available)


Cohort Size will be Capped - Register Today!

If you have any questions, please reach out to info@nifw.org.

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Aug
23
8:00 AM08:00

The Posture of Our Politics

Chattanooga Faith Co-Op presents:

The Posture of our politics: CONVERSATIONS ON HOW OUR POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT IS FORMING US SPIRITUALLY

The Posture of Our Politics is a gathering of Christians from different denominations, professions, ethnicities, and political ideologies in order to have gospel-driven conversations on what it means to engage the political process with faithfulness and also to love one another in the midst of differences.

Register below for a day of discussion on how we can posture ourselves in ways where we can engage the political process in faith and love. Our hope is that we may approach this election year with unity as the body of Christ, even among differences and disagreements, and with confidence rooted in the fact we know the end of the Gospel story – that God will restore all things to himself.

Why Should I Attend?

  • To gain a deeper understanding of how biblical discernment informs our engagement with politics

  • To be challenged to find your ultimate identity in Christ rather than a political party

  • To be encouraged to seek God’s wisdom through humility, prayer, and community

  • To be given a vision for how your convictions are first and foremost driven by the love of God

*Participants will not be encouraged to vote for a specific candidate or support certain policies, nor will there be space for heated partisan debate or ridicule.

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Mar
19
4:30 PM16:30

Impact Investing in the Public Markets

Robin John, CEO of Eventide, will share how he integrates faith and work at Belmont University on Tuesday, March 19th at 4:30pm-6:00pm. Developing a faith-filter for investments, Eventide focuses on “investing that makes the world rejoice”. Robin will share how God called him to this work and how he intentionally weaves Christian values into developing public market investment products.

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Feb
7
12:00 PM12:00

The Question of Calling and Vocation for the Christian Professional

The Nashville Institute for Faith and Work, in partnership with Vanderbilt University's Owen Christian Business Association, will host a Lunch and Learn event featuring prominent leaders in the business, non-profit, medical, and entrepreneurial sectors. 

RSVPs will remain open until capacity is reached. 

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Jun
2
to Jul 21

NIFW Summer Study | Leading with a Limp by Dan Allender

Do you desire to grow as a Christian leader who is marked by authenticity and who makes a God-honoring impact in the places where you serve? Join in the NIFW Summer Study to take the next step and help others along in that journey as we discuss the book, Leading with a Limp: Take Full Advantage of Your Most Powerful Weakness by Dan B. Allender Ph.D.

This small group study will take place weekly in the months of June and July on Friday mornings from 6:45 AM - 8:00 AM at Panera Bread in Brentwood. ( The Group will not meet on July 7th).

Register for the NIFW Summer Study

Register for this event is now closed. Click here to purchase the book


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May
11
5:30 PM17:30

Final Gotham Fellowship 2023-2024 Info Session

Are you a follower of Jesus desiring a deeper connection between your faith in Christ and daily work? Join in on Thursday, May 11th to learn more about the NIFW Gotham Fellowship!

The Gotham Fellowship is an eight-month, transformative faith and work learning experience that begins each August and is designed to help you engage your work with gospel-informed purpose and perspective.

Hear from NIFW leaders, meet Gotham Alums, and ask questions over complimentary drinks and appetizers at this one-hour event. 

*Attending a Gotham Info Session is not required for participation in Gotham, but is a helpful way to learn in-depth about the program and hear from past participants as you consider applying.

REGISTER FOR THE final INFO SESSION

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Apr
30
10:00 AM10:00

Sunday Morning Panel | Faithful Flourishing? moderated by Dr. Paul Lim

Faithful Flourishing? Sunday Morning Panel on Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives on Integrating the Gospel & Our Work, moderated by Dr. Paul Lim

Join in this panel event at Christ Presbyterian Church Old Hickory Boulevard on Sunday morning, April 30th from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM to hear from a panel of professionals. Panelists will answer questions around what it means to be a faithful presence in your work, what does faithful flourishing look like in your work, and how have they seen their faith at work in their specific roles.

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Apr
17
to May 22

Flourishing in the Third Third of Life

  • Abbottsford Clubhouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This six-session course created by the Fuller De Pree Center will help participants understand how to flourish in the third third of life. Anchored in Scripture and enriched by science and other disciplines, this course will equip individuals to live faithfully and fruitfully and experience abundant and purposeful life in this season.

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Mar
30
5:30 PM17:30

Gotham Fellowship | Happy Hour Info Session

Are you a follower of Jesus desiring a deeper connection between your faith in Christ and daily work? Join in on Thursday, March 30th to learn more about the NIFW Gotham Fellowship!

The Gotham Fellowship is an eight-month, transformative faith and work learning experience that begins each August and is designed to help you engage your work with gospel-informed purpose and perspective.

Hear from NIFW leaders, meet Gotham Alums, and ask questions over complimentary drinks and appetizers at this one-hour event. 

*Attending a Gotham Info Session is not required for participation in Gotham, but is a helpful way to learn in-depth about the program and hear from past participants as you consider applying. (The Gotham 2023-2024 application will open on April 1.)

Register for the Happy Hour Info Session

Registration is closed. If you were unable to attend and you are interested in knowing more about the Gotham Fellowship, schedule a 30-minute interest meeting with the Director of the Nashville Institute for Faith and Work, Josiah Leuenberger.

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Mar
26
to May 14

SUNDAY MORNING CLASS OPPORTUNITY | FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH AND WORK

  • Christ Presbyterian Church - Cool Springs (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Have you desired a deeper connection between your daily work and faith in Christ but all of the easy answers have left you desiring more? Join in the 8-week Foundations of Faith and Work study at Christ Presbyterian Church Cool Springs on Sunday mornings from 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM to consider how our work connects with the greater story of God's redeeming work in Jesus. This course is designed to deepen your experience of God's presence in your daily work and equip you to serve your work with greater purpose and effectiveness.

SUNDAY MORNING CLASS OPPORTUNITY

Time: 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM

Dates: March 26th - May 21st

Location: Christ Presbyterian Church - Cool Springs
Room 101
325 Seaboard Ln. Suite 100
Franklin TN 37067

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Mar
21
to May 23

NIFW Women's Study | Make Work Matter

Join together online during the lunch hour with women in the NIFW community this Spring as we read and discuss the book, “Make Work Matter: Your Guide to Meaningful Work in a Changing World,” written by Michaela O’Donnell, Ph.D. This small group study will take place virtually for 10 weeks. We will meet weekly from 12 PM - 1 PM (CST) on Tuesdays beginning March 21st through May 23rd.

Make Work Matter: Your Guide to Meaningful Work in a Changing World was written by Dr. Michaela O'Donnell. She is also the Executive Director of the Max De Pree Center for Leadership. She wrote this book to serve as a resource and to close the gap between what you're doing now and the meaningful work you desire to accomplish

This book is filled with stories and insights from faithful entrepreneurs and is built on solid research. In this study, our NIFW team will facilitate discussion around how to:

  • Discover what God is calling you to do in a changing world

  • Define where you are in this season of work

  • Embrace what the Bible says (and doesn't say) about calling

  • Develop a mindset and habits suited for the new world of work

  • Reflect on and work out ways that sustain you on the journey

We will meet virtually during the lunch hour. Details will be sent via email to registered participants.

You were made for work that matters.

Register for the NIFW Women’s Study

This group is currently capped at max capacity. Please email info@nifw.org to join the waitlist.

Participants may purchase the book here.

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Jan
6
to Feb 10

NIFW Winter Study | The Missional Disciple: Pursuing Mercy & Justice at Work

  • The Well Green Hills (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us this Winter as we discuss the book, “The Missional Disciple: Pursuing Mercy & Justice at Work.” This small group study will take place weekly in the months of January and February on Friday mornings from 6:45 AM - 8:00 AM at The Well in Green Hills.

The Missional Disciple was created by the Global Faith and Work Initiative for a dynamic, group-based discipleship experience with contributors to the study including NIFW Founder, Missy Wallace. The Missional Disciple is a six-week study exploring how mercy and justice are not only central to the biblical story but are also at the heart of God’s character. This course will help you discover a holistic paradigm and equip you to become a restorative presence in your everyday workplace.

Whether tending to beds in a hospital or starting a business, sitting at a call center or waiting tables in a restaurant, this study invites you to grasp hold of your identity as a missional disciple and to integrate mercy and justice within your industry.

Register for the NIFW Winter Study

This group is currently capped at max capacity. Please email info@nifw.org to be informed of possible openings.

Participants may purchase study guides here.

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Nov
17
7:30 PM19:30

"Cultivating Community And Meaning through Business" Panel Event

  • Lipscomb University (Room 102, located in the Swang Business Center) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

What does it look like to pursue our work for bigger, God-honoring purposes in a culture that often gives primary focus to gaining attention and growing the bottom line?

Join together on the campus of Lipscomb University for this Panel event with leaders and entrepreneurs in the Marketing, Tech, Supply Chain, and Business communities for a conversation focused on the impact of cultivating community and meaning through business in an age of superficiality.

Parking Details: Park at the Allen Arena East Parking Garage (3901 Granny White Pike, Nashville, TN 37204). The Swang Business Center is about a 4-minute walk from the Parking Garage.

Coffee and pastries provided in the Swang lobby at 7:00 pm prior to the event for a time of conversation and connection.

Panelists:

Peter Court, Co-Founder & CEO, Tether

Dr. Hannah Stolze, Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management at Lipscomb University and Executive Director of the Wheaton College Center for Faith & Innovation

Josh Miller, Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer, 5by5 Agency

Part of the Work on Purpose Panel Series

What would it look like for you to engage your daily work with a greater sense of purpose in light of the gospel?


NIFW Work on Purpose Panel Series events provide an opportunity to hear from seasoned followers of Jesus who serve in a specific field of work on a common question to each of us in our own work context. Join in to learn from their stories, gain meaningful insight, and spark imagination for how you can serve God according to the challenges and opportunities in your own setting.

Work on Purpose Panel Series events will take place twice in the Fall and Spring semesters.

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Sep
29
7:30 PM19:30

“Developing People and Teams that Thrive” Panel Event

“Developing People and Teams that Thrive”

Thursday September 29, 2022 @ The Well Koinonia. 7:30-8:45 PM.

Featuring a panel of Coaches & Consultants:

Barney Zeng, Principal, Source Key Solutions

Angela Courtney, Master Practitioner, North Highland 

Jonathan Payne, Founder, author leadership

Nicole Rowan,  Founder, Press Play on Purpose


Do you want to grow in your ability to develop people and teams in your own vocational setting? Join in this Panel Event to gain perspective and ask questions of seasoned followers of Christ in the Coaching and Consulting fields. Hear how their faith in Christ and work connect and learn from their insight and stories as you consider how you can steward well the opportunities God has given you to serve others in your own work setting. No cost to attend. Coffee bar will be open with items for purchase.

Parking Details: The lot at the end of Grand Avenue is close to The Well and is available for free. A paid parking lot is located on the opposite corner across 16th Avenue. There is free street parking on 16th Avenue (more sports available coming from Wedgewood as well as on South Street a block past The Well on the right). You may also park on Villa Place between 15th and 16th.

Part of the Work on Purpose Panel Series

What would it look like for you to engage your daily work with a greater sense of purpose in light of the gospel?


NIFW Work on Purpose Panel Series events provide an opportunity to hear from seasoned followers of Jesus who serve in a specific field of work on a common question to each of us in our own work context. Join in to learn from their stories, gain meaningful insight, and spark imagination for how you can serve God according to the challenges and opportunities in your own setting.

Work on Purpose Panel Series events will take place twice in the Fall and Spring semesters.

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Jun
3
to Aug 5

NIFW Summer Study: The Gospel-Centered Life at Work

  • Location in Brentwood (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join together weekly during the months of June and July for fellowship and conversation around the book study, “The Gospel-Centered Life at Work.”

This study pairs Bible study and discussion to help people apply the truths of the gospel to key areas of your life at work. Whether you are brand new to talking about faith and work integration or looking for a refresher on how and why your work matters to God, this community-learning opportunity promises to be a worthwhile time for all.

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Gotham 2022-2023 Interest Meeting - April 22, 2022
Apr
22
7:00 AM07:00

Gotham 2022-2023 Interest Meeting - April 22, 2022

Interested in learning more about The Gotham Fellowship, an eight-month faith and work community learning intensive? Join in the April 22 interest meeting to learn about specifics of the program from the NIFW Director, hear from Gotham Alumni, and ask questions.

The Cookery

1827 12th Ave. S. Nashville, TN 37203

7:00 AM-8:00 AM

Additional Interest Meetings will be held in May and June.

*Attending a Gotham Interest Meeting is not required for participation in Gotham, but is a helpful way to learn in-depth about the program and hear from past participants as you consider applying.

The Application for Gotham 2022-2023 will open on May 1.

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May
13
7:00 AM07:00
Intensive Class

Foundations of Faith and Work

Foundations of Faith and Work is a 10-session introductory theology course designed to equip participants with a deeper understanding of what it means to partner with God in their work and participate in the renewal of their company, industry, and city. The first class offered through NIFW will begin meeting in-person on May 13.

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Apr
8
11:30 AM11:30
Workshops and Seminars

Conflict Without Casualties

How can conflict at work be viewed as an opportunity to honor the intrinsic value of our co-workers and create something new for the glory of God? Join us on April 8 for “Conflict Without Casualties: Finding Creation Amidst Differences,” a webinar with Dr. Nate Regier to equip working Christians to engage in healthy workplace conflict that enables human and organizational flourishing.

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