Ep 4, On the tools

Revealing the different ways we can serve God and love others across a range of workplaces

Mon 19 Feb 2024

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For many of us, our career can take many twists and turns. Some surprising, others exciting, others still it's only in hindsight that we can see God's purposes. James Veltmeyer has moved between very different professions over the course of his working life, from carpenter to youth pastor to currently running his own small business in the building industry. It's a varied career, revealing the different ways we can serve God and love others across a range of workplaces. So to explore all this and more,

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Andrew Laird

Andrew works for Third Space in Canberra and directs Life@Work – an initiative aimed at connecting Christian faith with daily work. In his years working as a journalist, then mentor and spiritual advisor to working professionals, Andrew Laird has seen first-hand the challenges many face in bringing their ‘whole selves’ to work. He’s the author of I am what I do: Reshaping our understanding of self and work and Under Pressure.

James Veltmeyer

James works as a builder in his own company JV Builds two days a week, specialising in bathroom renovations. He also works three days a week with City Bible Forum in Hobart as of May 2026.

James is married to Anita and they have three children, Will (17), Heidi (15) and Hannah (13). When he isn’t working he enjoys walking their golden retriever Billie, refereeing soccer, spending time on Bruny Island and playing golf. Feel free to book a game with him in lieu of a coffee.

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Ep 4, On the tools

Revealing the different ways we can serve God and love others across a range of workplaces

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