Redemption and Purposeful Work

What does it mean to do redemptive work? In this thoughtful and practical talk from the Workplace Track at the Fourth Lausanne Congress, Steve Osei-Mensah reflects on how Christian workers can root their purpose in Christ and allow their work to bear fruit for God’s kingdom. Drawing from John 15, Colossians 3, and the Book of Ruth, Steve calls believers to remain in the vine, remember who they truly work for, and reflect God’s love and character in every task.

He reminds us that fruitful, redemptive work is not about personal success but about staying rooted in Christ and allowing Him to shape us through pruning, deepen us through prayer, and empower us with purpose. Whether you’re leading a company or working behind the scenes, your daily labor matters to God.

Part of the Lausanne Workplace Track Series, this presentation is both encouraging and convicting—a guide for integrating faith and work with humility, grace, and power.

00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks
00:33 Redemption and Purposeful Work: Key Questions
01:10 Stand and Pray: Seeking the Holy Spirit
02:38 Understanding Redemptive Work
04:28 Purposeful Work: Knowing Your Boss
07:06 Practical Example: The Book of Ruth
09:29 Conclusion: Pruning, Prayer, and Purpose

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Lausanne Workplace Track Series

This series features global leaders exploring the vital role of Christians in the workplace as witnesses, innovators, and disciple-makers. Recorded at the Fourth Lausanne Congress, these talks cover themes like redemptive work, business as mission, tentmaking, integrity, entrepreneurship, and equipping the whole Church for whole-life ministry. Whether you’re a CEO, student, teacher, or technician—your work matters to God.

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Redemption and Purposeful Work – Panel

Juliet Kasiita, Martha Wame, Shelette Stewart & Vicky Nagrani

17:24

Work and Ministry as Worship – Panel

Carmen LaBerge, Chansamone Saiyasak, Gladys Mwiti & Jim Lapinski

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Speaker's Bio

Steve Osei-Mensah

Steve Osei-Mensah has been in business for over 35 years. He was a Partner at PwC and later EY, consulting internationally in strategy, operations, risk, and governance—particularly in the financial services sector. His previous roles include work with Barclays, Legal & General, and Cap Gemini. Steve is also a part-time Anglican minister and mentors global executives. He chairs the Langham UK & Ireland Partnership, serves as a Non-Executive Director of Mission Aviation Fellowship (UK & International), and is the author of Flightpath, a book exploring business and flying. He lives in the UK with his wife, Emma, and they have two adult daughters.