The biblical word translated "church" is Eklesia (or ecclesia), and its meaning is simply "people of God." In the New Testament this word is used to distinguish the Christians gathered in churches (Acts 16.5) and wherever they are (Acts 20:28). The church of Christ that meets on Sundays to serve church (deacons, Bible school, worship, evangelism, etc..) Is the same scattered in different areas of society, the other six days a week, providing all kind of social service (trade, industry, agriculture, medicine, etc..).
In fact, when we provide any service, we are doing "as to the Lord and not for men" (Col. 3:23, cf Mt 25.40). The work is part of "everything" we do "for the glory of God" (1 Cor 10:31).
"One is tempted to consider certain jobs, as positions in the church, education and medical care as most important activities of the work on trade and industry. However, those who are called to the workplace should understand that the call they have received is not less when compared to an official of the church who works full-time or a missionary " (Jim Dunn).
1. Jim Dunn. Guia de sucesso no trabalho. Rio de Janeiro: Danprewan, 2002, p.49.
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