Author: Craig Mellendorf

Healthy Success—Part 8: Vocational Health
Success is a sense of well-being based upon a solid foundation of health built into your life.
This foundation is made up of several areas of health that often overlap.
7 Areas of Health
Spiritual—how we relate to God
Emotional—how we relate to ourselves
Family—how we relate to our spouse and children
Financial—how we relate to money, handle wealth
Relational—how we relate to others: develop real, healthy friendships
Physical—how we take care of our bodies
Vocational—how we approach our work
Your job is an avenue God uses to
His kingdom and others through you.
Advancing Your Vocational Health
- What has God called you to do? (Ephesians 4:1)
Ministry is both in the church and the .
2. (Matthew 5:14,16; Colossians 3:17,23-24)
Be honest, faithful, dependable, courteous, respectful and upright
Character is required for both leaders and workers.
Christ-like character is your strongest witness
Have a good —lazy Christians give Jesus a black eye.
3. (2 Timothy 4:13)
Growing and developing in your job skills.
4. with people (1 Kings 12:3-16)
“Emotional smarts” - emotional intelligence, emotional quotient (EQ)
EQ—the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, as well as to understand and influence the emotions of others.
-Self-Awareness—understanding your feelings
-Self-Management—controlling your emotions
-Social Awareness—recognizing other’s feelings and needs
-Relationship Management—communicating effectively and building strong connection.
Rehoboam ignored other people’s feelings and needs
5. (Mark 10:42-45)

Dave Walters