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How do we know what we do is really helpful? At VOCA, we are driven by this question. We’ve had too many experiences with nonprofit missions that run on a singular experience–usually the founder–or sincere enthusiasm. We want more. We yearn for work that solves a verified problem in the world. So we engage in rigorous research each year to learn what challenges people are facing at work, how faith shapes the way they handle those difficulties, and where they turn for solution

In a world suddenly flooded with AI tools, you might be wondering: Do I really need another bot on my phone? The answer is yes—but only if that tool is designed to handle the most important part of your life: your spiritual well-being at work. Our research with Barna found that 91% of practicing Christians don't turn to God when facing work challenges. We've learned to compartmentalize, leaving our faith at the door when we clock in. VOCA's AI Spiritual Director (AiSD) was cr

Most of us spend more waking hours at work than anywhere else. Yet when challenges arise—a difficult decision, a conflict with a colleague, or just the weight of another overwhelming Monday—where do we turn? VOCA's research reveals a startling reality: 91% of Christians don't turn to God when facing work challenges. We've effectively compartmentalized our faith, leaving it at the church door while we navigate our professional lives on our own. But what if that could change?

The Advent-Christmas cycle gives you the framework you need to process the ups and downs of your work. Advent is for all the broken and unresolved elements of your work. The season of Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas. It is a season of anticipation and longing. It is marked by Scriptures that look ahead to the arrival of Christ and of his deliverance. Stuck in a job that brings you no joy? Looking for work without a strong lead in sight? Facing the reality that so

In God’s economy, there are givers and receivers. All thanksgiving is an expression of gratitude that flows from those who receive to the one who gives. Thanksgiving is not a generic gratitude practice but a personal expression from receiver back to giver. In God’s economy, God is always the ultimate giver. There are no self-made women or men. God gives every good gift (James 1:17), he provides all our needs (Phil 4:19), and he gives us the ability to generate wealth (Deut 8:

The U.S. job market is constantly shifting, and understanding the trends can make all the difference for your career planning. That’s why we’re excited to launch our Monthly Job Market Reports–a resource designed to give you clear, actionable insights each month. In the October 2025 report, overall layoffs have slowed, yet major employers like Amazon and UPS are making significant cuts, signaling instability in certain sectors. Job openings are down, worker mobility has slowe

At VOCA, we're obsessed with your work–specifically, how it finds its proper place and reaches its full potential in your life. We see...

91% of practicing Christians don't utilize spiritual resources when facing work-related challenges. If you're like most workers, you are already missing out on this powerful connection between faith and daily work. Meeting God at work isn't complicated, but it does require intentionality. Here's a simple rhythmic practice you can apply to your daily work

Yet our Life@Work Study reveals a troubling pattern: most professionals report feeling chronically overwhelmed, with attention divided between competing priorities and the constant pull of digital distractions. The solution isn't simply working harder or longer. It's working with greater intentionality.

From our recent Life@Work Study, we discovered something remarkable: the most significant source of joy at work comes from positively impacting others. Whether it's through the products or services we deliver, or the relationships we develop with colleagues, our joy is fundamentally linked to giving, uplifting, and investing in people.