Priestly work : God, creation, and order

This paper presents the concept of humans as priests of creation and mediators of order, offering a Christian response to ecological challenges. It contests the standard view that Christianity contributes to ecological harm, instead arguing that it provides a framework for stewardship and renewal. Drawing on biblical ideas and theological traditions, the paper views the world as God's temple, with humanity called to nurture and guide creation, via their priestly vocation, toward its divine purpose. Building on this idea, the paper explores how this priestly vocation can be realized within modern organizations. Practices like sustainability, carbon neutrality, and regenerative industries are reframed as expressions of priestly stewardship and worship. Such an approach emphasizes the interconnectedness of the divine, human systems, and the natural world, advancing a holistic vision of renewal and flourishing.