ABOUT VOCA
Every day, 160 million people go to work in the United States and the majority of them claim the name "Christian,” yet only 28% of Christians report living their faith in the context of their work. With this separation of spirituality and work life, the majority of Christians report feelings of disillusionment and burnout and believe unhelpful career myths at rates similar to their non-Christian counterparts. In short, our work is not seen within the larger Biblical story.
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This is why VOCA exists.
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VOCA is short for “Vocation.” After seeing the need for Christians to experience more at work, we knew that equipping them to meet and follow God in their work has outsized impact potential not just for individuals, but for their colleagues, workplaces, and culture.
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We are a donor-funded ministry that brings God's wisdom to people's work through teaching, coaching, and leadership development. Based in New York City, we serve thousands of Christians everywhere each year.
MISSION & VISION
MISSION
VOCA’s mission is to bring God’s wisdom to the dilemmas people face at work. Since the workplace is a strategic place for ministry, VOCA delivers teaching, coaching, and leadership development so Christians can approach their workplace with clarity and confidence.
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VISION
VOCA’s vision is to see Kingdom transformation of Christian workers, their workplaces, and the wider world through the application of Godly wisdom to the dilemmas believers face at work.
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VOCA STAFF
Certified Professional Coaches
Dr. Chip Roper
Founder & President
Dr. Chip Roper is the Founder and President of the VOCA Center, a faith-based organization driven to equip Christians to approach their daily work with God’s wisdom and power. With an Executive Coaching Certification from Columbia University and a Doctorate of Ministry from Missio Seminary, Chip tackles client challenges from 30+ years of P/L leadership responsibility as a small businessman, a pastor, a career coach, and a business consultant.
Shauna Cousino
Director of Communications & Operations
Shauna has a rich range of experience in marketing and operations in the world of faith and work. She has a B.A. and M.A. in Communications with a focus on Organizational, Interpersonal, and Rhetorical Communications. Shauna is energized by helping people see their work with a fresh perspective that transforms their life and advances God’s Kingdom.
PARTNERS
Since the near beginning, VOCA has been collaborating with other faith and work partners across the country. So when you invest in VOCA, you invest in a whole movement.
We serve our collective movement in three important ways:
Research partner, content contributor, and solutions provider.
Our partners include:
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VOCA for Teams
​Looking for proven and experienced coaching, training, and counsel for your team or organization? Leverage VOCA's organizational experience to steward your resources well by investing in your team and seeing your mission come to life. Visit our site specifically for churches, ministries, and non-profit organizations.