Five Mere Christians: Page-Turning Biographies That Show You How to Glorify God in Your Work

Have you asked, “What does the Bible say about work?”. Do you ever wonder what it means to truly glorify God in your work if you’re not a pastor, missionary, or religious professional?

In Five Mere Christians, bestselling author Jordan Raynor and writer Kaleigh Cox bring to life the true stories of five everyday believers who changed the world simply by following Christ in their work. No long theological detours—just unforgettable storytelling, practical wisdom, and a whole lot of hope for how your 9 to 5 (or your season of diapers, deadlines, or desk jobs) can point to something eternal.

Through vivid and fast-paced stories, you’ll meet:

• Fred Rogers, who turned a TV show into a ministry of gentleness and grace.
• Fannie Lou Hamer, whose fight for justice flowed from deep faith, not bitterness.
• Ole Kirk Christiansen, who built LEGO from the ashes—literally—and found purpose in play.
• Hannah More, a poet-activist who helped abolish slavery through culture, not just politics.
• C.S. Lewis, whose imagination and intellect helped countless people see Christ more clearly.

Unlike typical biographies that get bogged down in boring detail, each story in this collection is mercifully short, extremely entertaining, and profoundly helpful—providing clear takeaways for modern-day mere Christians looking to glorify God in their own everyday work.

Jordan Raynor is a leading voice of the faith and work movement. Through his bestselling books (The Creator in You, Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create), the Mere Christians podcast, and his weekly devotionals, Jordan has helped millions of Christians in every country on earth connect the gospel to their work.

In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup that Jordan previously ran as CEO following a string of successful ventures of his own.

Jordan has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in The White House under President George W. Bush. A sixth-generation Floridian, Jordan lives in Tampa with his wife and their three young daughters. The Raynor's are proud members of The Church at Odessa.

Kaleigh Cox is a mere Christian and lifelong learner in the faith and work conversation. As vice president of marketing for Jordan Raynor & Co., she helps tell stories that inspire believers to connect their work with God’s purpose. Kaleigh lives in Columbia, South Carolina, with her husband and son and is an active member of Crossroads Church.