How to Live Out Your Faith at Work

Upholding Christian values in the workplace

Christian values are a topic that does not always come up at work, and it’s one where some people feel it doesn’t belong in the workplace. What many don’t realize is that faith and values are more than just beliefs. They come with actions that you can live out in your daily life.

At home, out in the community, and at work, upholding and living out your Christian values can create an environment of success, growth, inclusion, and happiness. It also brings about personal growth and helps define who you are as a person. By living out your faith at work, you can help create a positive workplace culture.

4 questions to ask yourself to begin living out your faith at work

Not sure how you can begin applying your Christian values at work? Ask yourself these four questions to get started:

• Who can I support today?
• How can I be a better listener?
• Do I have any co-workers who might need extra support at work as they navigate challenges in their personal lives?
• How can I be more intentional in serving others?

After you have answered these questions, begin making an action plan to support and uplift others. Significant changes might not happen overnight, so start with one or two things a day to get yourself started. Slowly increase to make living out your faith at work a long-term habit.

7 character traits to live out your faith daily

Consider the traits below and begin asking yourself how you can improve your skills in these areas.

Honesty: Be authentic by maintaining honesty. Untruthfulness will always lead to conflict.

Integrity: Strive to do your best work, do the right thing, and do it for the right reasons.

Respect: Treat others with respect and kindness. Recognize and celebrate their valuable qualities.

Compassion: Show care and concern to fellow team members who may be going through challenges in their life. Find ways to support and uplift them.

Lead by example: Your actions define the behavior and culture of the entire organization. By talking about goals, prioritizing the well-being of team members, and working together, you can create a positive work environment.

Communicate openly: A great way to further elevate your workplace culture is to promote open and transparent communication. Encourage coworkers to express their concerns and ideas freely, creating a culture of trust and mutual respect.

Serve your community: Develop a work environment that believes in helping others. Coming together with a common focus and goal brings the workplace team together and supports a positive team culture.