When I tell someone that their job as an entrepreneur, teacher, or barista “matters for eternity,” the most typical response is, “Amen! My job is my mission field.”

That is, of course, gloriously true. But if the only way your work matters for eternity is because you can use your job to “share the gospel,” then most of us are wasting most of our time.

Think about it. How much time have you spent explicitly witnessing to a co-worker in the past month? 15 minutes? An hour? Let’s be absurdly generous and say you’ve spent three hours sharing the gospel in the last 30 days. That means that only about 1% of your time matters for eternity.

I don’t know about you, but I find that deeply depressing. More importantly, it’s deeply unbiblical.

My friend, I desperately want you to see how every moment of your life can matter for eternity. I want you to see how every Zoom meeting you lead, every Uber you drive, every story you write, and every diaper you change is, in the words of the Apostle Paul, “not in vain” (see 1 Corinthians 15:58).

That’s why I wrote my new book—to help you see how 100% of your time can matter for eternity!

Pre-order The Sacredness of Secular Work today and you could win an epic trip for two to France to rehearse for eternity in a castle, vineyard, cathedral, and more!

Most people spend more time planning a week-long vacation than they do thinking about eternity. That inevitably leads us to accept culture’s caricatures of heaven that rob our hope for the future and purpose in the present.

That’s why I’ve dedicated the longest chapter in The Sacredness of Secular Work to replacing pervasive half truths about heaven with whole truths we find in Scripture.

For example, it is only half true that “we will worship for eternity.” The whole truth is that we will worship by singing (see Isaiah 51:11) and by working without the curse! 

Revelation 22:5 says that we will “reign for ever and ever” with Christ on the New Earth. Isaiah 65:17-22 says that we “will build houses and dwell in them,” “plant vineyards and eat their fruit,” and “long enjoy the work of [our] hands.”

If heaven isn’t a vacation, but an eternal vocation, then the work you do today “reigning” over spreadsheets, “building” businesses, or “planting” gardens for God’s glory is anything but temporal. You are rehearsing something eternal. 

But I want to help you rehearse for eternity in the most literal way I can think of, which is why I’d love to send you and the friend of your choice to France to practice reigning in a literal castle, planting a literal vineyard, and singing to God in one of the world’s most beautiful cathedrals. Here’s more detail on this once-in-this-lifetime trip!

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“This book really has made me come alive both professionally and personally.” — Ian

“The Sacredness of Secular Work touches on some things that no one is talking about…such a rich and reliable resource.” — Greg

“In this book, Jordan speaks to a challenge that I had for most of my career - the feeling that since I was not doing ‘mission work’ as is typically defined by church folks, my work didn't really matter except for (1) the money given to church and missionaries and (2) when I spoke to someone directly about Jesus. This book refutes that and convinces you that your work itself matters to God. So for that reason, this book has needed to exist for a long time. What I appreciated most about the book, however, are the actions that I can take to be more intentional about working with and for the Lord in my work.” — Blake

“This book makes me want to leap out of bed every morning! My favorite book of Jordan’s so far!!! Soooo helpful and practical. This is a re-read, refer to, and recommend book. A juggernaut itself! Thank you for writing this book, Jordan! — Lisa

“I am an artist and often have felt that I loved art too much and wondered if it was a gift from the Lord or a distraction. Praise God! It's my work from Him. I feel set free from wrong thinking!! This is incredible! I used to be told that loving anything on this earth (including my work) was fleshly. It caused a great deal of guilt and confusion. I can look back now and see purpose and value in all my work.” — Elizabeth

“This book should automatically be moved to the top of your must-read list. Jordan makes the most compelling case for why our work matters for eternity. Drawing on the best thinkers on the subject over the years and delving deep into what Scripture has to say, it will give you every reason to do your work with excellence and bring others along with you. I know this book will spark a movement. I didn’t want it to end.” — Jake

“This is a theology book without being dry like most theology books. It is super practical. I'm already thinking of people I plan to give this book to. These concepts will (thankfully) stand some of them on their ears as many years of traditional church teaching are (hopefully, and by God's grace) dismantled. This is one of the most important books you will ever read.” — Jeff

“YES! I've never had more hope when thinking of death as I have since reading these truths!” — Jenn

“Wow, this has got to be the most chock-full book I've ever read - EPIC! Yet still an ‘easy’ read. There were several passages that I can only describe as opening up my brain! This book is like receiving knowledge upon knowledge, insight upon insight. The most consistent phrases scribbled in my margins are ‘mind blown,’ ‘wrapping my head around this,’ and ‘strong.’” — Coco

"So, you're telling me that the Great Commission has only been "The Great Commission" for four hundred years? Wow. That is huge to have such a totally different perspective on what has made me feel inadequate in my faith for so long. I am LOVING this book!" — Gwen

"The Great Commission is no less important than it always was, but reading this book was like turning on the house lights after there had only ever been a spotlight. Suddenly you see the other things on the stage and realize how much of the beautiful, colorful, interactive scene you were missing!" — Anita

“The perspective change to the Unabridged Gospel was a seismic shift for me. This book gave me permission to see the Bible in a new perspective that speaks to my everyday work.” — Mattie

“Jordan has a gift for 'putting the cookies on the bottom shelf.' And this book is more than cookies ... it's a full-blown multi-course meal, served with excellence and panache!” — Daniel

“I’ll be handing this book out like candy.” — Robert

“This is the best, most theologically sound, most engaging, and most accessible summary of heaven and the New Earth I have ever read. Groundbreaking. This book will be a wake up call to the Church and to Christians everywhere. A true game changer! I've already made a list of colleagues, friends, and clients that I'm buying the book for. Can't wait to get this in their hands with a personal note. Thank you for this incredibly important and well written book. God is smiling!” — Mark

“I found myself nodding vigorously as I read!” — Jennifer

“I went to a missions conference that taught you should be going on missions or sending others on missions (e.g. making lots of money). That left me with tons of guilt when I was doing neither and my work felt like vanity. But this book has had the greatest impact on me. It has set me free to enjoy what I do without feeling like it’s throwaway from an eternal perspective.” — Julie

“It changed my perspective on almost everything!” — Benay

Pre-order The Sacredness of Secular Work today and you could win an epic trip for two to France to rehearse for eternity in a castle, vineyard, cathedral, and more!