The Avodah Institute was involved in each of the below events, either as host, speaker, teacher, organizer, or advisor

Florida International University

In October 2002, David Miller was a guest lecturer in FIU’s business school, in an MBA business ethics class on the topic of “Does Faith have a Place in the Workplace?”

National Association of Convenience Store Owners

In October 2002, David Miller attended and spoke at the Interfaith Prayer breakfast on “Connecting Faith and Work”

Champions of Faith

In September 2002, David spoke at the Champions of Faith retreat to 500 men on the topic of “Champions of Faith at Work.” Other presenters included, Father Chacour (“Champions of Faith in the World) and Rev. Jeff O’Grady (“Champions of Faith” in the home).

Windy Gap Men’s Retreat

In September 2002, David attended this annual gathering of 400 men and presented a three-part series on “God at Work.” Other presenters included Whitney Phipps, of The U.S. Dream Academy.

Renaissance Weekend

In August 2002, David Miller attended the Labor Day Renaissance Weekend, participating in several panels, and presenting on “Faith in the Workplace” with Ken Melrose, Chairman and CEO of The Toro Company.

Ground Zero – Faith in the Workplace Ministry at GZ

David Miller, ordained Presbyterian minister, served as a volunteer chaplain at St. Paul’s chapel in New York City, ministering to rescue, recovery, emergency, and construction workers at Ground Zero. He worked night shifts on most weekends from October 2001 through the formal close of the recovery effort in June 2002.

Consultation for Leaders: Making Your Company Faith-Friendly

In April 2002, Avodah hosted 23 CEOs and senior executives for a day and a half session in April, investigating the question "Making Your Company Faith-Friendly." The event was co-sponsored with Trinity Forum. Professor Stephen Carter of Yale Law School also presented and participated in the conversation.

White House presentation

In March 2002, David Miller presented the concept of “Avodah in Government Work” in at the weekly White House Bible Study fellowship.

Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania

In March 2002, InterVarsity’s MBA Staff Summit conference of campus MBA reps and faculty invited David Miller to speak on “Faith and Fear in Business.”

Leaders Offline

In February 2002, Avodah presented and facilitated a half-day event for 27 CEOs and senior executives in the boardroom of one of Florida’s leading banks.

Faith and Work Initiative at Millsaps College

On February 4, 2002 Avodah's David Miller will give a keynote address entitled "Business As Unusual: Faith in the Workplace" for the new Faith and Work Initiative at Millsaps College, Jackson, MS. While there he will also be involved with a class on "Work and Meaning," and participate in informal gatherings with faculty and local businesspeople.

Yale Divinity School

On February 5, 2002 Avodah's David Miller will give a guest lecture to a class on faith in the workplace at Yale Divinity School in New Haven, CT.

Coalition for Ministry in Daily Life (CMDL)

On February 9, 2002 Avodah's David Miller will help facilitate and participate in CMDL's annual consultation. This group was founded by Bill Diehl in 1991 to help gather people interested in questions of faith in daily life, particularly work life. For registration details, email Sally Simmel at: SSimmel@ELCA.org

Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College

On February 13, 2002 Avodah's David Miller will speak to MBA students at Tuck School of Business and Dartmouth College undergraduates in Hanover, NH on the topic of "Does Faith Pay, or do you Pay for Your Faith in the Business World?" While there he will also be involved with informal discussions with students, faculty, and local businesspeople.

Essex County College

On February 16, Avodah's David Miller will present to business students at Essex County College for the monthly Senator Lipman Saturday Seminar.

Wharton School of Business

On March 22-23, 2002, Avodah's David Miller will present at IVF's MBA Summit, being held at the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

Youth Ministry Forum

On April 30, 2002 Avodah's David Miller will present on "Work as Vocation?" to the Youth Ministry Forum being held at Princeton Theological Seminary.

Faith @ Work on Wall Street

On December 12, 2001 Avodah's David Miller spoke before the FEM group on Wall Street on "Walls and Boundarylessness"

The Pastor and the Business Person: Friend or Foe?

In addition to working directly with business people, Avodah also aims to equip pastors and clergy to minister more intentionally and effectively to the business community.

Hosted by Princeton Theological Seminary's Center for Continuing Education, David Miller will teach a one day seminar for pastors on 11/2/01 offering practical and theological guidance for clergy who want to bridge the gap between weekend worship and weekday work. The title is: The Pastor and the Business Person: Friend or Foe?

Studies show that even the most committed church members experience a gap between their Sunday worship experience and their Monday workplace reality. They wonder if their work matters to God. Is it the pastor’s role to help overcome this Sunday-Monday gap? How can the “gathered church” on Sunday equip and support the “scattered church” Monday through Friday? This interactive seminar will explore practical ideas and suggestions to help participants better understand and minister to this often overlooked community.

This seminar will consider the theological, liturgical, and practical impact of this community on a pastor’s preaching, teaching, worship leadership, and pastoral care.

To enroll, just call: 609-497-7990. For more information click below and scroll down till you find the seminar: http://www.ptsem.edu/ce/pg01/ce-leadership.htm#The%20Pastor%20and%20the%20Business-person:%20Friends%20or%20Foes?

Spirituality and Business in America: Opposing Forces or Complementary Bedfellows?

David Miller presented this paper at an academic symposium this past summer in China.

Faith @ Work in New York City

The Avodah Institute has worked with Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church to help put together a four-part Uptown and Downtown "Summer Wednesdays" lunchtime series starting July 25th. Come participate and hear local business people lead a Bible study and have time for discussion and prayer.

Presentation at Robert K. Greenleaf Center for Servant-Leadership, - On June 8, 2001 Bill Pollard gave a speech, "The Leader Who Serves" to enthusiastic response by senior executives in attendance at the Indianapolis based Greenleaf Center for Servant-Leadership.

"Faith in the Workplace: Overcoming the Sunday-Monday Gap (or, "Wasn't Paul in Textiles?)" - David Miller led this seminar on Saturday May 19, 2001 at the San Marino Community Church, in San Marino, CA.

Faith and Work: Making the Connections - A weekend retreat led by David Miller at the Laity Lodge, in Kerrville, TX on May 4-6, 2001.

2001: A Faith Odyssey. God in the Cube: Being a Creator, Redeemer and Reconciler at the Office. This four-part lunch time discussion series was led by business people and held at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in April 2001 in New York.

Third Annual Roaring Lambs Conference. The Avodah Institute helped design and host third third annual Roaring Lambs conference in New York City, held at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church on October 28, 2000.

A Report on the Fourth International Symposium on Spirituality & Business
by David W. Miller

Faith in the Workplace: A Consultation for Leaders
Princeton Theological Seminary
May 25-26, 2000  (see manuscript)

Faith & Work Wednesdays: Timing is Everything!
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in
New York City
Each Wednesday from May 3- 24th, 2000

The Career Connection
Canadian talk radio station 580 CFRA
April 20, 2000

Faith in the Workplace: How to Minister to People in Business and the Professions
Princeton Theological Seminary's Center of Continuing Education
February 28, 2000

A Fresh Start in Your Whole Business Life!
The Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Wednesdays from January 26 thru February 23, 2000

The Second Annual Roaring Lambs NYC Conference
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, New York City,
October 16, 1999