It’s no secret that I love what I do. I was once asked, “If you could do any job in the world what would it be?” Without thinking I leaned over to Meredith and said, “Web designer.” (I did then say I’d also be an adventurous archeologist like Indiana Jones, but that’s besides the point)
I count myself extremely blessed to have a career that not only provides for my family, it makes me happy doing it and has provided numerous ministry opportunities along the way. We’ve created Web sites for churches, Christian bloggers, worship leaders, and non-profits with a Christian mission. It’s a very humbling and encouraging realization that the work we’ve done has made a difference in the world.
That’s what we’ve set out to do from the beginning, though. Our company name comes from the Latin phrase, “Dominus illuminatio mea,” meaning “the Lord is my light.” We serve all kinds of companies and organizations, with many different backgrounds, but we approach each project from the same foundation. We’re not just working for a paycheck. We’re serving a higher calling, and loving every minute of it.
This career path has also opened other doors in ministry unrelated to the Web. The opportunity for remote client relationships allowed us to move the company to Colorado and support a new church. Most jobs wouldn’t provide that amount of flexibility.
The truth is, though, everything we do should have a ministerial approach. We need to realize that our career is not only overlapped by our ministry, it is completely enveloped. So, whether we’re working for a church or a corporation, we’re working hard to do everything for the glory of God. That’s the real secret to making work so fun.
So, what do you do and how do you see your career and ministry overlap?
I work at the Y and see that as a great mission. I can pray and talk about the Lord at work…some people actually expect that of me. Talk about humbling and accountable. Each day I go to work waiting to see what amazing new adventure God has provided and how we can help others. And its great to work with others that think similarly and have a heart for service. I hope and pray that the Y sheds Christ’s love all around the community we serve. We are not an evangelical organization, but hope that those who would never warm the seat in a church, will feel and sense God’s love at the Y. That’s a calling.