Monday, October 26 | Job Seekers Network Meeting
Join us in person or live on Zoom! Our Monday meetings offer practical job search training, encouragement, and support to help you move forward.
8:45 AM | Job Search Readiness & Newcomer Orientation (In Person)
Take the Next Step in Your Job Search
Work through a practical readiness checklist to identify your next steps and move forward with confidence. Designed for returning job seekers.
New to PurposeWorks? Join us for newcomer orientation during this time. Please arrive by 8:40 AM and pre-register here to expedite check-in.
9:30 AM | The Ahaa Algorithm with Stephen Schaefer (In Person & Zoom)
Ever notice your best ideas come when you stop trying so hard to find them? There's neuroscience behind that!
Stephen Schaefer, Director of Programs at the National Speakers Association, will share a creative approach to overcoming obstacles in your job search.
Discover how to generate fresh ideas, work through challenges, and develop your own "Ahaa Toolkit" with practical next steps for your search.
10:30 AM | Elevator Pitch Workshop (In Person Only)
Learn how to introduce yourself professionally and communicate the value you bring to employers. Practice making a strong first impression and build confidence for networking conversations and interviews.
How to Attend
In Person: Grace Covenant Church, Live Oak Building, 2nd Floor. Come early to check in, grab some coffee, and connect with others!
Online: Register to join us live on Zoom for the 9:30 AM speaker presentation.
There is no cost to attend. We look forward to seeing you!
The speaker presentation begins promptly at 9:30 AM.
Tuesday, October 27
On Demand - Considering Owning Your Own Business?
David Omholt hosts a webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if starting a business or franchise might be a fit for you! Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience.
Thursday, October 29 - Career Networking Group - In Person & Zoom Meeting, A PurposeWorks Partner
9:30 AM - Conversations With God During A Trial with Doug Sherman
Doug Sherman will be joining to speak about how to have conversations with God through the course of a trial. He is Entrepreneur/Co-Founder of Clearwater Benefits Holdings, an innovative healthcare company serving independent contractors as well as small and large companies. Doug is also the author of nine Christian books, including Your Work Matters to God and Jesus at the Door. Come enjoy coffee and tacos, bring your laptop and plenty of business cards. Join CNG at Austin Ridge Bible Church at 9300 Bee Cave Rd in Building B in the Cafe where the Zoom is hosted live. (Input passcode CNGhope to join.) Contact team.cngaustin@gmail.com with any questions.
Monday, November 2 - Job Seekers Network Meeting
Join us in person or live on Zoom! Our Monday meetings offer practical job search training, encouragement, and support to help you move forward.
8:45 AM | Job Search Readiness & Newcomer Orientation (In Person)
Take the Next Step in Your Job Search
Work through a practical readiness checklist to identify your next steps and move forward with confidence. Designed for returning job seekers.
New to PurposeWorks? Join us for newcomer orientation during this time. Please arrive by 8:40 AM and pre-register here to expedite check-in.
9:30 AM | Uncovering Your Personal Brand with Cathy Laws (In Person & Zoom)
Learn how to identify your key skills, attributes, and experiences effectively in a a way that helps you communicate the value you bring!
Cathy Laws brings a heart for service and a passion for making a difference. With a background in software engineering at IBM and more than two decades of service with Community Impact’s Education Connection, Cathy continues to invest in others today as a Purposeworks Coach.
Discover how to develop your CAR (Challenge, Action, Result) impact statements. Important for elevator pitch, resumes, LinkedIn, interviewing, networking and more!
10:30 AM | Car Statement Workshop (In Person Only)
Learn how to communicate your strengths through the CAR or Challenge–Action–Result framework. Identify key challenges faced, actions taken, and results that were achieved—then shape them into powerful personalized statements you can use to tell success stories. Practice transforming experiences in a compelling, concise way that highlights real impact.
How to Attend
In Person: Grace Covenant Church, Live Oak Building, 2nd Floor. Come early to check in, grab some coffee, and connect with others!
Online: Register to join us live on Zoom for the 9:30 AM speaker presentation.
There is no cost to attend. We look forward to seeing you!
The speaker presentation begins promptly at 9:30 AM.
Tuesday, November 3
On Demand - Considering Owning Your Own Business?
David Omholt hosts a webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if starting a business or franchise might be a fit for you! Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience.
Thursday, November 5 - Career Networking Group - In Person & Zoom Meeting, A PurposeWorks Partner
9:30 AM - Managing Yourself with Gary Runn
Gary Runn is the Founder of Vocāre Leadership LLC, a leadership development company focused on helping individuals and teams grow self-awareness, effectiveness and the ability to lead with purpose and competence. As a certified coach and mentor, Gary aims to help leaders navigate complexity, overcome burnout and self-doubt, and create pathways for sustainable growth. His passion is to unleash leaders worth of being followed. Come enjoy coffee and tacos, bring your laptop and plenty of business cards. Join CNG at Austin Ridge Bible Church at 9300 Bee Cave Rd in Building B in the Cafe where the Zoom is hosted live. (Input passcode CNGhope to join.) Contact team.cngaustin@gmail.com with any questions.
Monday, November 9 - Job Seekers Network Meeting
Join us in person or live on Zoom! Our Monday meetings offer practical job search training, encouragement, and support to help you move forward.
8:45 AM | Job Search Readiness & Newcomer Orientation (In Person)
Take the Next Step in Your Job Search
Work through a practical readiness checklist to identify your next steps and move forward with confidence. Designed for returning job seekers.
New to PurposeWorks? Join us for newcomer orientation during this time. Please arrive by 8:40 AM and pre-register here to expedite check-in.
9:30 AM | Write Your Way to a New Job with Brian Furrow (In Person & Zoom)
Effectively share your story in and stand out in key written documents of the job search!
Brian Furrow is a PurposeWorks Coach with 30 years HR experience, most recently in a leading HR role with Kraft's Service & Logistics organization.
This will be an interactive session so bring your questions!
10:30 AM | Job Search Work Teams (In Person Only)
Don't job search alone!
This focused time goes one step deeper building relationships and allows participants to share a current struggle, goal or roadblock related to purpose, faith or work.
Each person will take a brief turn in the "hot seat" to receive feedback, ideas and encouragement from the group. It's a powerful way to gain clarity, brainstorm solutions and move forward with renewed confidence.
How to Attend
In Person: Grace Covenant Church, Live Oak Building, 2nd Floor. Come early to check in, grab some coffee, and connect with others!
Online: Register to join us live on Zoom for the 9:30 AM speaker presentation.
There is no cost to attend. We look forward to seeing you!
The speaker presentation begins promptly at 9:30 AM.
Tuesday, November 10
On Demand - Considering Owning Your Own Business?
David Omholt hosts a webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if starting a business or franchise might be a fit for you! Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience.
Thursday, November 12 - Career Networking Group - In Person & Zoom Meeting, A PurposeWorks Partner
9:30 AM - Networking Strategy with Chris Jones & Dave Willard
CNG Coaches Chris Jones and Dave Willard will together share insights and wisdom to inspire you so you leave the meeting feeling grounded, grateful and open to where God might be leading you next. Come enjoy coffee and tacos, bring your laptop and plenty of business cards. Join CNG at Austin Ridge Bible Church at 9300 Bee Cave Rd in Building B in the Cafe where the Zoom is hosted live. (Input passcode CNGhope to join.) Contact team.cngaustin@gmail.com with any questions.
Monday, November 16 - Job Seekers Network Meeting
Join us in person or live on Zoom! Our Monday meetings offer practical job search training, encouragement, and support to help you move forward.
8:45 AM | Job Search Readiness & Newcomer Orientation (In Person)
Take the Next Step in Your Job Search
Work through a practical readiness checklist to identify your next steps and move forward with confidence. Designed for returning job seekers.
New to PurposeWorks? Join us for newcomer orientation during this time. Please arrive by 8:40 AM and pre-register here to expedite check-in.
9:30 AM | Standing Out with Myles Wallace & Erich Butler (In Person & Zoom)
Their role is to connect job seekers, employers and community resource groups to Peak Performers to grow the business and nonprofit mission.
Peak Performers helps people with disabilities find work, helps employers find great talent, and all the while normalizes what is means to be a professional living and working with a disability.
Don't miss this great opportunity to network!
10:30 AM | Job Search Work Teams (In Person Only)
Don't job search alone!
This focused time goes one step deeper building relationships and allows participants to share a current struggle, goal, or roadblock related to purpose, faith, or work.
Each person will take a brief turn in the “hot seat” to receive feedback, ideas, and encouragement from the group. It’s a powerful way to gain clarity, brainstorm solutions, and move forward with renewed confidence.
How to Attend
In Person: Grace Covenant Church, Live Oak Building, 2nd Floor. Come early to check in, grab some coffee, and connect with others!
Online: Register to join us live on Zoom for the 9:30 AM speaker presentation.
There is no cost to attend. We look forward to seeing you!
The speaker presentation begins promptly at 9:30 AM.
Tuesday, November 17
On Demand - Considering Owning Your Own Business?
David Omholt hosts a webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if starting a business or franchise might be a fit for you! Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience.
Thursday, November 19 - Career Networking Group - In Person & Zoom Meeting, A PurposeWorks Partner
9:30 AM - Global Networking with Heather Trumpfheller
Super connector and community builder, Heather Trumpfheller, will be joining us live to encourage job seekers in their networking pursuit! Heather is currently the Chief Growth Officer at Switchboard. The Switchboard platform mobilizes Kingdom Consultants (KCs) and connects them with Great Commission Organizations (GCOs) and Individuals. Want to make an impact? Discover how you can use your talents, skills and experience purposefully! Come enjoy coffee and tacos, bring your laptop and plenty of business cards. Join CNG at Austin Ridge Bible Church at 9300 Bee Cave Rd in Building B in the Cafe where the Zoom is hosted live. (Input passcode CNGhope to join.) Contact team.cngaustin@gmail.com with any questions.
Monday, November 23 - No JSN!
Happy Thanksgiving! Join next Monday 11/30 at Grace Covenant Church in Meeting Rm 200 where the Zoom is hosted live.
Tuesday, November 24
On Demand - Considering Owning Your Own Business?
David Omholt hosts a webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if starting a business or franchise might be a fit for you! Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience.
Thursday, November 26 - No CNG!
Happy Thanksgiving! Join CNG next Thursday 12/3 at Austin Ridge Bible Church in the Cafe where the Zoom is hosted live.
Monday, November 30 - Job Seekers Network Meeting
Join us in person or live on Zoom! Our Monday meetings offer practical job search training, encouragement, and support to help you move forward.
8:45 AM | Job Search Readiness & Newcomer Orientation (In Person)
Take the Next Step in Your Job Search
Work through a practical readiness checklist to identify your next steps and move forward with confidence. Designed for returning job seekers.
New to PurposeWorks? Join us for newcomer orientation during this time. Please arrive by 8:40 AM and pre-register here to expedite check-in.
9:30 AM | Details coming soon with Dove Salerno (In Person & Zoom)
10:30 AM | Job Search Works Teams (In Person Only)
Don't job search alone!
This focused time goes one step deeper building relationships and allows participants to share a current struggle, goal, or roadblock related to purpose, faith, or work.
Each person will take a brief turn in the “hot seat” to receive feedback, ideas, and encouragement from the group. It’s a powerful way to gain clarity, brainstorm solutions, and move forward with renewed confidence.
How to Attend
In Person: Grace Covenant Church, Live Oak Building, 2nd Floor. Come early to check in, grab some coffee, and connect with others!
Online: Register to join us live on Zoom for the 9:30 AM speaker presentation.
There is no cost to attend. We look forward to seeing you!
The speaker presentation begins promptly at 9:30 AM.
Tuesday, December 1
On Demand - Considering Owning Your Own Business?
David Omholt hosts a webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if starting a business or franchise might be a fit for you! Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience.
Thursday, December 3 - Career Networking Group - In Person & Zoom Meeting, A PurposeWorks Partner
9:30 AM - Transforming Our Work with TJ Morelli
We don't often think of our jobs as part of our faith story, but the truth is, your work isn't separate from your calling—it's a key part of it! Austin Ridge Workplace Pastor, TJ Morelli, will offer a biblical vision for work, practical tools for everyday challenges, and encouragement for those navigating career transition. Come enjoy coffee and tacos, bring your laptop and plenty of business cards. Join CNG at Austin Ridge Bible Church at 9300 Bee Cave Rd in Building B in the Cafe where the Zoom is hosted live. (Input passcode CNGhope to join.) Contact team.cngaustin@gmail.com with any questions.
Monday, December 7 - Job Seekers Network Meeting
Join us in person or live on Zoom! Our Monday meetings offer practical job search training, encouragement, and support to help you move forward.
8:45 AM | Job Search Readiness & Newcomer Orientation (In Person)
Take the Next Step in Your Job Search
Work through a practical readiness checklist to identify your next steps and move forward with confidence. Designed for returning job seekers.
New to PurposeWorks? Join us for newcomer orientation during this time. Please arrive by 8:40 AM and pre-register here to expedite check-in.
9:30 AM | The Job Hunt: An Act of Creativity & Connection with Brian Reisman (In Person & Zoom)
If you're considering a career pivot, this one's for you!
Brian Reisman's first career was acting in theater (NY + D.C.) until he was 30 when he pivoted to being a software engineer which tripled his income and has been doing successfully for the last 5 years.
He is currently mid transition into this 3rd career, corporate speaking and is excited to share how he's managed to enjoy breaking into completely new careers as a complete outsider.
10:30 AM | Job Search Work Teams (In Person Only)
Don't job search alone!
This focused time goes one step deeper building relationships and allows participants to share a current struggle, goal, or roadblock related to purpose, faith, or work.
Each person will take a brief turn in the “hot seat” to receive feedback, ideas, and encouragement from the group.
It’s a powerful way to gain clarity, brainstorm solutions, and move forward with renewed confidence.
How to Attend
In Person: Grace Covenant Church, Live Oak Building, 2nd Floor. Come early to check in, grab some coffee, and connect with others!
Online: Register to join us live on Zoom for the 9:30 AM speaker presentation.
There is no cost to attend. We look forward to seeing you!
The speaker presentation begins promptly at 9:30 AM.
Tuesday, December 8
On Demand - Considering Owning Your Own Business?
David Omholt hosts a webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if starting a business or franchise might be a fit for you! Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience.
Thursday, December 10 - Career Networking Group - In Person & Zoom Meeting, A PurposeWorks Partner
9:30 AM - CNG Meet Up with Kara D. Bell
Learn to recognize and communicate your value! Career Coach & Workforce Development Trainer, Kara D. Bell, has helped thousands of job seekers with strategies to overcome: lack of experience, long term unemployment, career gaps, ageism and other bias with the goal of helping them find meaningful work. Come enjoy coffee and tacos, bring your laptop and plenty of business cards. Join CNG at Austin Ridge Bible Church at 9300 Bee Cave Rd in Building B in the Cafe where the Zoom is hosted live. (Input passcode CNGhope to join.) Contact team.cngaustin@gmail.com with any questions.
Monday, December 14 - Service Opportunity
Annual Community Service Day
8:30 AM - 12 PM | Serve with PurposeWorks at Reveal Resource Center
Share in the joy of giving back this Christmas!
Together we will be serving at Reveal Resource Center assisting with the preparation and distribution of food and clothing to over 500 local families.
Friends, family (children 8 years and above), and spouses are welcome to serve alongside us too!
Meet us at 1150 S Bell Blvd., Cedar Park, TX 78613.
Tuesday, December 15
On Demand - Considering Owning Your Own Business?
David Omholt hosts a webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if starting a business or franchise might be a fit for you! Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience.
Thursday, December 17 - Career Networking Group - In Person & Zoom Meeting, A PurposeWorks Partner
9:30 AM - Alumni Day CNG Meet Up
Learn job search Do's and Don'ts from a CNG Alumni panel! Come enjoy coffee and tacos, bring your laptop and plenty of business cards. Join CNG at Austin Ridge Bible Church at 9300 Bee Cave Rd in Building B in the Cafe where the Zoom is hosted live. (Input passcode CNGhope to join.) Contact team.cngaustin@gmail.com with any questions.
Monday, December 21 - No JSN!
Merry Christmas! Join JSN Monday January 4th at Grace Covenant Church in Meeting Rm 200 where the Zoom is hosted live.
Tuesday, December 22
On Demand - Considering Owning Your Own Business?
David Omholt hosts a webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if starting a business or franchise might be a fit for you! Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience.
Thursday, December 24 - No CNG!
Merry Christmas Eve! Join CNG Thursday, January 7th at Austin Ridge Bible Church in the Cafe where the Zoom is hosted live.
Monday, December 28 - No JSN!
Merry Christmas! Join JSN Monday January 4th at Grace Covenant Church in Meeting Rm 200 where the Zoom is hosted live.
Tuesday, December 29
On Demand - Considering Owning Your Own Business?
David Omholt hosts a webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if starting a business or franchise might be a fit for you! Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience.
Thursday, December 31 - No CNG!
Happy New Year! Join CNG Thursday, January 7th at Austin Ridge Bible Church in the Cafe where the Zoom is hosted live.
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Design & Focus Workshop and Work as Worship are Available Online on Your Schedule!
