WEEK ONE DISCUSSION THREAD ASSIGNMENT
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BUSI 750: Managing Human Resources (WEEK ONE DISCUSSION
THREAD: INTRODUCING HR AND CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW)
2025 Liberty University
Week One Discussion Thread: Introducing HR and Christian Worldview
Nicholas Steven Cox
School of Business, Liberty University
BUSI 750: Managing Human Resources
Dr. Mark David
August 20, 2025
Author Note
Nicholas Steven Cox
I have no know conflict of interest to disclose.
Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Nicholas Steven Cox.
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Introduction
Work serves a purpose beyond fulfilling tasks and receiving compensation. From a
Christian worldview, work stands as the foundation of human identity and purpose. Timothy
Keller (2012) uses the concepts of design, dignity, cultivation, and service to explain work. Each
of these themes demonstrates how God made humans to reflect His creation and carry out His
work in the world. The described work philosophy matches Lee Hardy’s (1990) concept of
vocation because he rejects the idea that only church or ministry work is sacred. According to
Hardy, all work becomes part of God's kingdom mission when it serves a purpose and serves
others. Through their combined work, Keller and Hardy establish a framework that shows how
human resource management (HRM) should evolve from administrative tasks into a strategic
function that respects human dignity while promoting growth and developing service-based
organizations (Hardy, 1990; Keller, 2012; Valentine et al., 2025).
Keller’s Theology of Work and Our Calling
Timothy Keller presents in Every Good Endeavor (2012) a transformative perspective
about work that extends beyond monetary compensation. Work exists through four essential
elements, which Keller identifies as design, dignity, cultivation, and service. The concepts reveal
that God created humans for purposes beyond mere survival. God created humans to work
according to His creative design. According to Keller, our work in any setting, from corporate
offices to community spaces, represents an extension of God's divine work in the world.
The perspective aligns with Lee Hardy's (1990) work in The Fabric of This World, which
examines the concept of calling. According to Hardy, work extends beyond its functional nature.
Our work represents an essential element that defines our identity. He disputes the notion that
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BUSI 750: Managing Human Resources (WEEK ONE DISCUSSION
THREAD: INTRODUCING HR AND CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW)
2025 Liberty University
Week One Discussion Thread: Introducing HR and Christian Worldview
Nicholas Steven Cox
School of Business, Liberty University
BUSI 750: Managing Human Resources
Dr. Mark David
August 20, 2025
Author Note
Nicholas Steven Cox
I have no know conflict of interest to disclose.
Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Nicholas Steven Cox.
Email:
, WEEK ONE DISCUSSION THREAD ASSIGNMENT
2
Introduction
Work serves a purpose beyond fulfilling tasks and receiving compensation. From a
Christian worldview, work stands as the foundation of human identity and purpose. Timothy
Keller (2012) uses the concepts of design, dignity, cultivation, and service to explain work. Each
of these themes demonstrates how God made humans to reflect His creation and carry out His
work in the world. The described work philosophy matches Lee Hardy’s (1990) concept of
vocation because he rejects the idea that only church or ministry work is sacred. According to
Hardy, all work becomes part of God's kingdom mission when it serves a purpose and serves
others. Through their combined work, Keller and Hardy establish a framework that shows how
human resource management (HRM) should evolve from administrative tasks into a strategic
function that respects human dignity while promoting growth and developing service-based
organizations (Hardy, 1990; Keller, 2012; Valentine et al., 2025).
Keller’s Theology of Work and Our Calling
Timothy Keller presents in Every Good Endeavor (2012) a transformative perspective
about work that extends beyond monetary compensation. Work exists through four essential
elements, which Keller identifies as design, dignity, cultivation, and service. The concepts reveal
that God created humans for purposes beyond mere survival. God created humans to work
according to His creative design. According to Keller, our work in any setting, from corporate
offices to community spaces, represents an extension of God's divine work in the world.
The perspective aligns with Lee Hardy's (1990) work in The Fabric of This World, which
examines the concept of calling. According to Hardy, work extends beyond its functional nature.
Our work represents an essential element that defines our identity. He disputes the notion that
