Dr. Andrew Spencer

The Complicated Legacy of Max Weber’s ‘The Protestant Ethic’

This week marks the 151st birthday of Max Weber. He was born on April 21,...

A Seminary President Sits Down with a Facilities Worker to Talk Faith and Work

There are only two people with permanent, personally designated parking spots on the campus of...

‘Joy to the World’ Is Really an Easter Hymn

One of my favorite hymns is “Joy to the World.” We usually sing it around...

Christ’s Death and What It Means for Our Mission on Earth

We are approaching the Holy Week, which begins with Palm Sunday, continues through Maundy Thursday...

Beyond Family Devotions: Teaching Kids to Live as Christians in the World through Work

When we read Moses’s instructions to teach God’s commands to our children and talk of...

We Talk a Lot about Work and Vocation. What about Work and Vacation?

Among the many things I had to memorize early on at the United States Naval...

Is There Room in Our Theology of Work for Rest and Recreation?

In many ways, the culture in which we live has lost sight of a vision...

Crowdsourcing Makes Seeking Justice a Part of Everyday Life

Sometimes we imagine changing the world requires stupendous feats, monumental courage, or superhuman endurance. We...

What Kinds of Goals Should You Set This Year?

The New Year’s resolution is an old tradition that has become a greater source of...

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