Joining God's Mission of Restoring All Creation into Shalom

How work, language, and community fit into God's grand story

Part 1

Why We're Here — From Creation to Restoration

Creation

God declared work "very good." Humanity was fashioned to steward (radah רָדָה) creation as His image‑bearers.

Fall

Sin cracked that vocation—thorns, sweat, and the Sunday‑Monday divide (Gen 3).

Redemption

Christ, the second Adam, makes us "new creation" (2 Cor 5:17) and draws us into the Missio Dei—God's healing of all things.

Work Reframed

We labour by abad (עָבַד – worship & love God) and shamar (שָׁמַר – serve & love neighbour).

Our guiding lights are tzedakah (צְדָקָה – right relationships) and mishpat (מִשְׁפָּט – justice), ultimately restoring our identity as God's vice‑regents—managing every square‑inch of society so that love, peace, justice, flourishing, care, and worship fill the world as He intended.

Part 2

Business as Mission (BAM) — Language School as a Case Study

Andrew's Regent‑College paper demonstrates how language education can embody BAM by:

📄 Academic Foundation: This application is based on Andrew's comprehensive research paper from Regent College.

Read Full Paper: "The Restoration of True Humanity"
Empowering Learners

Quality, affordable classes that break inequality cycles.

Hospitality & Community

Safe spaces for outsiders to belong.

Justice in the Marketplace

Fair wages, ethical practices, generous scholarships.

Witness Through Excellence

Good work that shines (Mt 5:14‑16).

Part 3

How Make A Circle Joins the Mission

MAC Program (weekly language & activity circles)

Koreans and internationals build lasting friendship through creative local activities. Community‑ & activity‑based learning meets systematic language practice; expert guests and partnerships with local pros help the whole neighbourhood flourish—worshipping God and caring for neighbour in daily life.

Talkle AI English

24/7 AI practice lowers cost and access barriers, democratising quality coaching—advancing justice and opportunity in the language‑learning marketplace.

GGN Local Meetups

Shared meals, cultural outings, and volunteer projects weave strangers into neighbours, modelling right relationships and shared flourishing across cultures.

Language‑Exchange & Korean Class

Mutual learning honours every culture's gift, dismantles power gaps, and builds bridges across language lines—every participant teaches and learns.

Book Club

Believers and seekers explore books that illuminate life through gospel beauty; discussion and encouragement let people taste God's love, grace, and mercy, nurturing hope‑filled community.

Local Resource List Project

Curates housing, healthcare, cafés, and churches—hands‑on care that helps newcomers thrive and feel at home.

Big Picture:

Every circle we form previews the restored heaven‑and‑earth—Shalom breaking out in Suwon, Vancouver, or wherever God places us.

Ready to turn study, work, and everyday friendships into something eternal?

Join a circle, bring a friend, and help us restore creation—one conversation, one act of love at a time.