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Recovering a biblical vision of vocation, stewardship, & human flourishing.
The Center for Faith, Work, and Economics equips Christians to integrate biblical faith with their everyday work and economic life. Through research, teaching, and practical resources, the Center exists to recover a biblical vision of vocation, stewardship, and human flourishing. We desire to empower Christians to serve God, love their neighbors, and shape culture through their callings.
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OUR STORY
About the Center for Faith, Work, & Economics
The Center for Faith, Work & Economics exists to inspire and equip Christians to connect biblical truth to their vocations and economic decisions, fostering individual flourishing and societal good for the glory of God.
Originally founded in 2011 by the late Hugh Whelchel as the Institute for Faith, Work & Economics (IFWE), the ministry has long been a leading voice in helping Christians view their daily work as a God-ordained calling. In December 2024, IFWE joined the Coral Ridge family of ministries and now operates as the Center for Faith, Work & Economics under the Institute for Faith & Culture. Dr. Robert J. Pacienza, Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church and President of IFC, serves as President of the Center.
This partnership brings together two complementary missions:
INSTITUTE FOR FAITH & CULTURE
Engages hearts and minds with the gospel, addressing the pressing social, cultural, and theological issues of our time.
CENTER FOR FAITH, WORK, & ECONOMICS
Engages hearts and minds with the gospel, addressing the pressing social, cultural, and theological issues of our time.
Together, we are stronger. As Dr. Pacienza has shared, this collaboration allows us to help Christians rediscover the transformational power of the gospel in every sphere of society.
“This merger will provide a great opportunity … for that content to be shared with a much larger audience… I am confident that this vision will be greatly advanced under Dr. Pacienza’s leadership.”
– PAUL BROOKS, FORMER CHAIRMAN OF THE IFWE BOARD
We are honored to carry forward Hugh Whelchel’s legacy. His widow, Leslie, reflected:
“Hugh was committed to equipping men and women to impact culture through their work according to biblical teaching… Dr. Pacienza was Hugh’s friend and a fellow warrior. Hugh would be pleased that Rob has picked up the baton to continue his vision of cultural impact.”
– LESLIE WHELCHEL
The Center for Faith, Work & Economics will continue producing rich biblical resources, teaching, and discipleship tools while expanding their reach through the broader platform of the Institute for Faith & Culture. Our prayer is that many more believers will be equipped and mobilized to live faithfully for Christ in their workplaces, businesses, communities, and culture.