Workmatters Institute
Equipping early-career professionals to develop a Christ-centered passion for work. Apply NowThe Workmatters Institute is a faith and leadership development program for early-career professionals interested in integrating their faith and work. Regardless of industry or sphere, embracing the whole story of God is the key to conquering the practical challenges of growing a career and growing leaders who have eternal impact on the world.
Through three months of weekly classroom training and a year of mentoring provided by an executive leader, the Workmatters Institute provides a unique discipleship and career development experience based on biblical principles. At the intersection of theology, leadership and community, it is 100% spiritual formation and 100% professional development.
Past participants have gone on to create design concepts that empower those who lack privilege, drive initiatives that support the local community, and lead startups built on workplace authenticity.
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The Workmatters Institute brings clarity to the purpose of work, and the personal and professional development is mind-boggling. You can never approach your work the same.
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Alumni Story
Calling Is Intentional
Uncertain about his calling and where God wanted him to be, Nic Taylor spent most of his time as a senior art director at Walmart speeding from one task to the next. Nic took what he learned at the Workmatters Institute and began having “lunch on purpose” with individual coworkers. His intentionality around work and with those he leads helped him realize that God was at work around him all along. This has created lasting impact on his team and how he leads.
Leaders and Mentors
Workmatters Institute draws from a large network of experienced, high-caliber leaders, like Elise Mitchell, Donnie Smith, Shelley Simpson, and Sean Womack, to offer insight through the coursework and teaching and one-to-one mentoring and discipleship.
Elise Mitchell
Three-time CEO, Leadership Strategist, Executive Coach, Author and Speaker
Donnie Smith
Former Fortune 500 Company CEO, Executive Coach and Speaker
Sean Womack
Marketing Executive, Tech Entrepreneur, Innovator and Publisher
Shelley Simpson
Fortune 500 Company Executive, Speaker, Leadership Expert
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
The Workmatters Institute is supported by generous sponsors who recognize the eternal value of training up a new generation of leaders who drive cultural change across their organizations by honoring God in their work and in how they care for and lead others.
The 1st LT John Boyett Memorial Leadership Scholarship fund was created to honor the values and ideals of John Boyett to the glory of God. This merit-based scholarship goes to deserving professionals who desire in-depth leadership and career development from a faith-based perspective. Information to apply for this or other scholarships can be found on the WMI participants pages.
Launch Workmatters Institute in Your Community
We believe that God desires to redeem and renew all cultures, and that every work of renewal happens at a local level. For 16 years, Workmatters has seen global impact while cultivating deep roots in Northwest Arkansas. We deeply desire to make the Workmatters Institute experience available in other places, joining other influencers in cultivating and stewarding faith-and-work movements in their cities.
The vision for Workmatters Institute is to equip a generation for biblical leadership, confident that leaders who are connected to God’s purposes will transform the marketplace and strengthen the community fabric of their city.
For information on how you can launch a Workmatters Institute, contact Ben Kirksey at bkirksey@workmatters.org.
WMI opens your eyes to the influence you have, with personal examples of how your lifestyle can be a major part of your testimony in real and practical ways.
Cost: $1,000
Start Date: 9/14/2020
The 2020 Workmatters Institute Northwest Arkansas Fall session begins September 14th and ends November 30th. Our program requires a significant investment. The great news is that previous alumni, sponsors and other donors all give back to WMI to offset some of the cost. Total costs exceed $3,000 per person. However, because of the generous support others provide, tuition is $1,000. There are need-based scholarships available. You can apply for this financial assistance in your application.
| Date | Class Description |
|---|---|
| Monday, Sept 14, 6-9pm | WEEK 1 │ KICKOFF AND THE FULL STORY OF GOD |
| Monday, Sept 21, 6:30-8:30pm | WEEK 2 │ GOD’S STORY AND YOUR WORK |
| Monday, Sept 28, 6:30-8:30pm | WEEK 3 | GOD’S STORY AND THE MARKETPLACE |
| Monday, Oct 5, 6:30-8:30pm | WEEK 4 | IDENTIFYING BROKENNESS IN AND AROUND ME |
| Monday, Oct 12, 6:30-8:30pm | WEEK 5 │ EXECUTIVE SPEAKER |
| Monday, Oct 19, 6:30-8:30pm | WEEK 6 │ EXECUTIVE SPEAKER |
| Monday, Oct 26, 6:30-8:30pm | WEEK 7 │ EXECUTIVE SPEAKER |
| Monday, Nov 2, 6:30-8:30pm | WEEK 8 │ EXECUTIVE SPEAKER |
| Monday, Nov 9, 6:30-8:30pm | WEEK 9 │ EXECUTIVE SPEAKER |
| Monday, Nov 16, 6:30-8:30pm | WEEK 10 │ EXECUTIVE SPEAKER |
| No Class Nov 23 | WEEK 11 │ THANKSGIVING BREAK |
| Monday, Nov 30, 6:30-8:30pm | WEEK 12 │FAITH & WORK ACTION PLAN PRESENTATIONS |
| December 1-10 | DEBRIEF: Exit Interviews |
Cost: $1,000
Start Date: 9/15/2020
The 2020 Workmatters Institute Little Rock Fall session begins September 15th and ends December 1st. Our program requires a significant investment. The great news is that previous alumni, sponsors and other donors all give back to WMI to offset some of the cost. Total costs exceed $3,000 per person. However, because of the generous support others provide, tuition is $1,000. Financial scholarships and schedule payments plans are available. If you are interested in either of these, please let us know when you fill out your application. For more on the cost and schedule, download the info sheet.
| Date | Class Description |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, Sept 15, 6-9pm | Fall 2020 Class Kick-off and THE FULL STORY OF GOD |
| Tuesday, Sept 22, 6:30-8:30pm | WEEK 2 | GOD’S STORY AND YOUR WORK |
| Tuesday, Sept 29, 6:30-8:30pm | WEEK 3 | GOD’S STORY AND THE MARKETPLACE |
| Tuesday, Oct 6, 6:30-8:30pm | WEEK 4 | IDENTIFYING BROKENNESS IN AND AROUND ME |
| Tuesday, Oct 13, 6:30-8:30pm | WEEK 5 | EXECUTIVE SPEAKER |
| Tuesday, Oct 20, 6:30-8:30pm | WEEK 6 | EXECUTIVE SPEAKER |
| Tuesday, Oct 27, 6:30-8:30pm | WEEK 7 | EXECUTIVE SPEAKER |
| Tuesday, Nov 3, 6:30-8:30pm | WEEK 8 | EXECUTIVE SPEAKER |
| Tuesday, Nov 10, 6:30-8:30pm | WEEK 9 | EXECUTIVE SPEAKER |
| Tuesday, Nov 17, 6:30-8:30pm | WEEK 10 | EXECUTIVE SPEAKER |
| Tuesday, Nov 24, NO CLASS | WEEK 11 | THANKSGIVING BREAK |
| Tuesday, Dec 1, 6:30-8:30pm | WEEK 12 | FAITH & WORK ACTION PLAN PRESENTATIONS |
| December 2-10 | DEBRIEF: Exit Interviews |
