ABOUT

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What is the Common Good

    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.

Distinctively Baptist

Rooted in the local church and shaped by Baptist convictions, Co-Labor exists to equip everyday believers to live out their faith wherever God has placed them. Too often, there's a gap between what we hear on Sunday and how we live on Monday—a disconnect between our faith and our work. Co-Labor’s mission is to help bridge that gap to encourage Baptists to see all of life as sacred.

Corinne Nelson

Corinne Nelson serves as the Director of Co-Labor. 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 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.

Director of Co-Labor

Advisory Board

  • Harry Nelson

    President & CEO of Provision Financial Resources

  • Brandon Ward

    VP, Director of Marketing & Communications of Provision Financial Resources

  • Benjamin Quinn

    Associate Professor of Theology at Southeastern Seminary,
    Director of the Center for Faith and Culture

  • Seth Brown

    Director, Convention Relations Group of NC Baptists

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