Ross Buttenshaw on Faith and Work: Living Your Faith in the Marketplace
What happens when a not-for-profit leader steps out of full-time ministry and back into the commercial world—and continues to see it all as sacred?
In this powerful episode of the Monday Movement Vodcast, we sit down with Ross Buttenshaw CFP, former CEO of Christians Against Poverty Australia and now a senior financial advisor. Ross shares a deeply personal and practical conversation about faith and work, the journey of leadership, and how our everyday roles in the marketplace can be genuine, life-giving ministry.
Each of us is probably some form of pastoral influence… even in the workplace.” — Ross Buttenshaw
For Ross, ministry never ended—it just changed form. From boardrooms to client meetings, his commitment to living his faith at work has only deepened. This episode is an honest reflection on what it means to integrate faith and work, especially when the path God leads you on looks very different than expected.
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In this conversation, we explore:
The shift from nonprofit leadership to marketplace ministry.
• How to navigate calling when it takes you into the corporate world
• Why your 9-to-5 is as valuable as your Sunday service.
• Practical steps for Christians in the workplace to influence with integrity.
• The role of Christian small group leaders in business spaces.
• How to overcome the sacred–secular divide and find purpose in your profession.
Ross also opens up about the disciplines that keep him grounded—including one surprising insight:
“The day begins the night before. I start by preparing my heart in the evening.”
This is more than a podcast—it’s a call to reimagine how we live out our faith in real-world settings.
Whether you’re leading a team, running a business, or simply showing up in your workplace with purpose—this episode is for you.
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