“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” From the very start, God was at work, and he designed us in his image—to work and to create. We were made with purpose, equipped with unique gifts, and called to cultivate his world. Work isn’t just a task; it’s a divine calling.
City Life is an immersive experience for students who want to align their careers with God’s mission and become disciple-makers in the workplace. It’s for those who are driven—who desire to integrate their faith with their work and make a lasting impact in the world.
Who Should Apply?
City Life is for ambitious and driven students who have completed City Project or are upperclassmen, ready to dive deeper into the intersection of faith and vocation.
Four Core Learning Outcomes of City Life
1. Growing as a Disciple of Jesus
Work life post-graduation offers a unique opportunity to live out the five identities of a disciple: worshiper, family member, servant, steward, and witness. City Life will equip you to continue growing in these identities while navigating the challenges of a full-time career. Weekly Bible studies, D-groups, and daily Scripture readings will help you cultivate a lifestyle that mirrors the future you’ll face as you live in community and work with purpose.
2. Marketplace Excellence for the Common Good
True success in the marketplace is measured through the lens of love. How does your work reflect God’s love and help others thrive? Whether you're developing a product, leading a team, or serving your community, you’ll learn how to bring excellence into everything you do. Through your job/internship, reading materials on work and theology, and engaging with professional mentors, you’ll gain tools to impact the world for the better.
3. Mission and Justice in the Marketplace
God is a God of justice, and as his image bearers, we are called to be agents of change in our world. Whether you’re a teacher, lawyer, entrepreneur, or craftsman, you can champion justice, advocate for the marginalized, and use your work to reflect God's heart for the poor and oppressed. City Life will give you the vision to turn your career into a platform for God’s redemption in the world.
4. Leveraging your Career for God's Mission
Your career isn’t just a way to make a living—it’s a calling to advance God’s mission. City Life will help you see your work as part of something much bigger. You’ll gain a vision for using your career to join national or international church plants and to strategically position yourself for kingdom impact. Do what you do best for the glory of God, and do it in places where it will make the greatest difference.
What's Included in City Life?
- Internship/Job: Real-world experience that integrates faith and work.
- Weekly Bible Study/Dgroup: Dive deeper into Scripture and community.
- Assigned Resources: Books and materials tailored to challenge and grow you in your understanding of God’s design for work.
- Forums on Workplace Topics: Engage with leaders in different sectors on key issues around the intersection of faith and work.
- Mentorship: Connect with experienced career professionals who will guide you through this journey.