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Why Co-Labor?

As Christians, we are co-laborers with God and with each other called to fulfill the cultural mandate for the common good. This truth transforms the method and meaning of our daily work. Co-Labor exists to equip Baptists with practical wisdom and thoughtful resources to integrate faith and work in ways that are meaningful and accessible.

Why Daily Work?

We use the term daily work rather than “vocation” or “career” because work is not limited to a profession—it is a fundamental part of being human. While not everyone has a career, everyone engages in work. Whether it’s raising children, fixing an AC unit, editing an Excel spreadsheet, making lattes, leading a business, or milking cows, daily work is simply what the day calls you to do.

By recognizing work in this broader sense, we affirm that all labor—whether in an office, a home, a field, or a workshop—matters. Work is not just a means to a paycheck but an opportunity to glorify God, serve others, and contribute to the common good.

When we embrace daily work as sacred, we shift our perspective: the mundane becomes meaningful, and the ordinary becomes an act of worship. Through faithful and diligent work, we participate in God’s ongoing work in the world, shaping culture, serving our communities, and reflecting His image in all we do.

What is the cultural mandate?

God created humanity in His image and gave them the responsibility to rule over and care for His creation alongside and on behalf of Him. This mandate extends beyond the natural environment and includes the cultivation of family, education, culture, arts, sciences, technology, and social structures.

The common good is the flourishing of all people and communities in ways that reflect God’s justice, wisdom, and love. It is not merely the sum of individual benefits but the shared well-being of society as a whole, where people thrive relationally, spiritually, and materially.

Rooted in biblical teaching, the common good includes fairness, dignity, and opportunity for all, ensuring that human work, institutions, and cultures align with God’s purposes. It calls Christians to seek the welfare of their neighbors (Jeremiah 29:7), pursue justice and righteousness (Micah 6:8), and contribute to a world where truth, beauty, and goodness are cultivated for the benefit of all.

What is the Common Good?

Meet the Team

  • Corinne Nelson serves as the Director of CoLabor. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Divinity at the University of Aberdeen. Her research focuses on a Christian vision of human flourishing, specifically looking at the witness of early Christian martyrs.

    Corinne holds an MA in the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics from the University of Birmingham in England, an MA in Ethics, Theology, and Culture from Southeastern Seminary, as well as a BA in Global Studies from the Judson College.

    Corinne is also a part of the dish team at Fount Coffee + Kitchen in Morrisville, NC. She is passionate about Christ, people, cities, motorcycles, and good conversations. She hopes to use her research to serve the Church and the world.

Corinne Nelson

  • Brandon Ward serves as VP, Director of Marketing & Communications for Provision Financial Resources. Brandon is originally from Meridian, MS, but has been a resident of North Carolina since 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Mississippi State and a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Brandon has over a decade of experience working in marketing and communications.

    He is married to his wife, Debby. Together they have two kids, Samuel and Adalyn. Brandon enjoys playing chess, exercising, and reading.

Brandon Ward

  • Harry Nelson serves as the President & Chief Executive Officer of Provision Financial Resources. Provision aims to encourage and enable wise financial stewardship for the glory of God and the good of the world. Provision is the trust affiliate of NC Baptists and offers investments, trust services, and other financial services to individuals, Christian organizations, and churches. Harry is responsible for the overall leadership of the organization. Prior to joining Provision in 2023, Harry was with Eventide Asset Management where he held several leadership roles including serving as the firm’s Chief Operating Officer. Before that, Harry was President of GuideStone Capital Management. A recognized leader in the faith-based investing industry, he has an extensive investment and financial services career having held leadership roles at Eventide, GuideStone, Golden Capital Management (now Allspring Global Investments), Charles Schwab, and First Union (now Wells Fargo) Institutional Trust division.

    Harry earned a Bachelor of Arts at The Citadel and a Master of Arts in Leadership from Dallas Baptist University. He has earned a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation from the Investments and Wealth Institute and taught in conjunction with the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

    Harry has served on the Board of the Charlotte Institute for Faith and Work and the Christian Investment Forum. He is a member of the Southeastern Society at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and is a member of Faith Baptist Church in Youngsville, NC. Harry enjoys spending time with his family and is a trail runner.

Harry Nelson