Our Purpose
Trades For Christ exists to gather those who want to live out their faith into their industry so that others would be encouraged and grow deep and wide the love God has graciously given us.
We set out to share the message that no matter what hurdle or challenge you face in your career, you are not alone, and Jesus loves you.
Core Values
Purposeful Faith (Getting Right) : Motivated by convictions of faith lived out-loud, boldly.
Brotherhood Fellowship (Living Right): Reaching all peoples in the industry.
Inspiring growth (Leading Right): Testimonies of a life towards virtue.
Stewarding witness (Leaving Right): Each event (prayer breakfast) leads to something (ripples outward)
Devotional of The Month
Work — What is our real purpose?
By T4C Board Member Ed Gill
Colossians 3:23 & 24“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
This scripture concludes a set of instructions for living. Reading the whole chapter clarifies its purpose. I encourage us all to take the time to read it often.
In this world where success is measured by production, recognition, and compensation, it is easy for us to lose track of why we work in the first place, and yes, that includes me.
As I studied these verses and prepared to write this, sections of them stood out, prompting reflection and evaluation of my concept of work. I found them challenging, and I want to share a few.
Equal value: Paul made this all-encompassing with “Whatever you do”, and I am sure that was deliberate. It made me stop ranking my tasks by their rewards and treat each as important. To see every task as important, even and probably especially those I don’t like doing, and to give each my full attention and effort.
Gratitude: I know that everything good is from the Lord, and even though my job doesn’t always go as I would have it, it is a gift and should be treated as such. God is in control, and we are where we are, by design.
Perspective: “It is the Lord Christ we are serving.” That is a paradigm shift I need to keep. Keeping in mind my job is to seek the kingdom first and leave the rest to Him.
Application Tools:
Gratitude: Start each day with thanks to God for the work we have. Asking for His guidance and for His help in keeping the right perspective, energy, and attitude.
Intentionality: Start each day, dedicating your work to God, no matter what is on the to-do list.
Humble Servant: No matter what our title or position. Remembering the example, we were given with the basin and the towel.
Prayer: Father God, we thank You for all Your gifts, including our breath. We admit we can lose focus on our purpose and ask for Your guidance to help us become who You intend us to be and reflect You more each day.
Prayer Breakfast Keynote Speaker
Buck Commander Founder and Duck Commander CEO Willie Robertson
You’ve probably seen him on TV, or you may be familiar with his company’s Duck Commander and Buck Commander product lines. This year at The 7th Annual Prayer Breakfast, Willie will be joining us to talk about what walking with Jesus Christ has looked like, and the real differences God has made in Willie’s life.
The Main Event
The 7th Annual Prayer Breakfast at Equip Expo
The Prayer Breakfast is open to all attendees of the 2026 Equip Expo.
Trades for Christ is excited to invite you to the 7th Annual Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday of Expo week (October 21st).
What To Expect
Friends, Fellowship and Breakfast before the official start of the 2025 Equip Expo. Industry professionals coming together as one body sharing their love for Jesus Christ with testimonials, stories and a morning of prayer. The breakfast will be capped off with the founder of Buck Commander and CEO of Duck Commander, Willie Robertson sharing his story of his journey with Christ.
Ministry Partnerships
The Filter Project
Trades for Christ is excited to announce our partnership with The Filter Project to make a lasting impact both physically and spiritually.
A portion of the funds raised by Trades for Christ will directly support The Filter Project’s mission to reach the unreached.
Today, at least one billion people worldwide have never heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Filter Project addresses this need by providing two life-changing gifts: the message of God’s love through the Gospel of Christ, and access to clean, safe drinking water through long-lasting water filters. These filters not only meet an immediate physical need, but also open the door to ongoing relationships with families, creating opportunities to nurture new faith and lasting discipleship. Through this partnership, Trades for Christ is helping bring hope, health, and the love of Christ to communities around the world.
Enterprise Stewardship
Trades for Christ is partnering with Enterprise Stewardship to help businesses operate with greater purpose and impact.
Enterprise Stewardship partners with teams to maximize Economic, Social, and Spiritual profit by equipping them with a comprehensive Stewardship System that creates Purpose Driven Profit. Through a strategic business assessment, Enterprise Stewardship helps identify each organization’s greatest strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities, empowering leaders to steward their businesses in a way that honors God, serves people well, and achieves sustainable growth. Together, Trades for Christ and Enterprise Stewardship are committed to helping businesses thrive while making a meaningful Kingdom impact.
A Final Note
A Biblical Blessing
“I pray that the Lord
will bless and protect you,
and that he will show you mercy
and kindness.
May the Lord be good to you
and give you peace.”
Until next time, Brothers.
You are not alone, and Jesus loves you.