A Resource for Churches Serving People in Career Transition

PurposeWorks helps professionals navigate job loss, career transition, and questions about purpose and calling through practical guidance, encouragement, and Christ-centered community.

Since 2009, we've walked alongside more than 13,000 individuals across the Greater Austin area.

When to Refer Someone

Churches often connect people to PurposeWorks when they are experiencing:

  • Job loss or unemployment
  • Career transition or uncertainty
  • Discouragement about work or direction
  • Questions about calling and purpose

What People Experience

Through Job Seekers Network, participants receive:

  • Practical job search guidance
  • Encouragement and prayer
  • Christ-centered community
  • Renewed confidence and clarity

PurposeWorks gave me hope and community during one of the hardest seasons of my life.

Julia JSN Alum

Job Seekers Network meets on Monday

Participants can join either:

  • In person
  • On Zoom

Meetings provide:

  • Job search support
  • Encouragement during transition
  • Networking and community
  • Faith-centered perspective on work and calling

Downloadable Resources

Church Partner Toolkit (PDF)

Includes:

  • Pastor announcement slide/text
  • Bulletin / newsletter blurb

How Churches Can Help

Churches support this ministry simply by connecting people to resources when they are navigating a difficult season related to work or career transition.

Know someone who could benefit?