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Career Planning

"If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat" (2 Thessalonians 3:10).

The concept of what you're going to do for the rest of your life can be intimidating. But one thing's for sure—if you don't work out a plan, you're going to have a hard time providing for yourself. Take advantage of our resources on career planning below and start developing a plan for your life.

Heidi Braun portrait

Notes on The Way: Heidi Braun

  • by Dan Preston
Interviews showcasing a diverse range of life and career stories, with helpful notes on the way of life as a Christian. Today's subject: Heidi Braun, Managing Editor of Internal Publications at United Church of God.
Ray and Rhonda Clore

Notes on the Way: Ray Clore

  • by Compass Check Editor
With a lifelong love of travel and a desire to serve God’s people around the world, Ray Clore had a fulfilling career doing both with the U.S. State Department. He now serves as pastor for congregations in Maryland and Virginia. Read on to learn how he fulfilled his life’s biggest goals, and what advice he has for someone with a similar love for history, travel and international relations.
Matthew Miller general contractor in Work With Miller jacket

Notes on the Way: Matthew Miller: General Contractor

  • by Mitchell Moss
A strong advocate for working with your hands, Matt Miller has turned his own love of building and fixing things into a successful business as a general contractor in the Pacific Northwest. Read how he got his start, why he loves it and how anyone can go out today, get a job making good money and doing satisfying work.
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Samantha Cook

Notes on the Way: Samantha Cook

  • by Mitchell Moss
Samantha Cook’s career has taken more turns in five years than some take in a lifetime. With an openness and self-honesty about what she wants, her retelling of those turns reveals understanding most fail to gain by the time they’re 40, let alone her current age of 26. Read on to find out how she went from a consulting gig straight out of college to becoming Chief Operating Officer of a medical...
An assortment of items flat laid on a table, including a camera, a notebook, and sunglasses

Introducing: Notes On the Way

  • by Compass Check Editor
Before they were called Christians, early followers of Jesus Christ were known as those of “the Way” (Acts 9:2; 11:26; 19:9,23; 22:4). Interestingly enough, when we speak of things we have learned from our life’s experience, we often say “I learned it along the way.” In this new series, we hope to offer some insight learned by members of “the Way” to help you handle life’s questions, challenges...
portrait of Jacob Mammen in front of a mountainous backdrop

Notes on the Way: Jacob Mammen

  • by Mitchell Moss
Jacob Mammen has served at a ton of camps over the years—you might’ve met him! We’re kicking off this series with a profile of him because he’s well-known in the camp circles, and because he was the first person to respond to our emails (kidding . . . sort of). Read on to find out why he left a job he loved, what he likes about his career and what he’s working toward next.
VT Interview: Job Search Success - The College Grad Job Hunter

VT Interview: Job Search Success

  • by Whitney Creech
In today's difficult economic times, young adults need outstanding job search skills. We spoke with Brian Krueger, an expert in the field.

Drive

  • by Jamie Schreiber, Jonathan Magee

We were created with a desire to work, and work hard, at something we...

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Add the Difference

  • by United Church of God
What makes the difference between the ordinary and the extraordinary?

Career Preparation

  • by United Church of God
Planning is essential in all aspects of life.