# Event Details - **Event Name**: Lunch with Tom Nelson - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 01:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for lunch with Tom Nelson in Palo Alto!About this EventTom Nelson has spent decades helping the church reconnect Sunday worship with Monday work. He is the founder and president of Made to Flourish, a national network that equips pastors to integrate faith, vocation, and economic wisdom so their congregations can contribute to the flourishing of their communities. Tom also serves as senior pastor of Christ Community Church in the Kansas City area, where much of his thinking on faith and work took shape in everyday congregational life.Tom is the author of Work Matters, Why Your Work Matters, and The Economics of Neighborly Love. In these books Tom emphasized that our daily work is not a distraction from God’s purposes but a central place where we love our neighbors and join God’s renewal of the world. For founders and leaders building companies with kingdom purpose, he brings both a pastor’s heart and a clear, practical theology of work.Frequently Asked Questions:Is childcare available? Sorry, no childcare will be provided. Children are welcome to join with their parents, but they must remain under their parent's supervision at all times.Is there an online option for this lunch? No, this is an in-person networking event designed to unite members of the body of Christ who have a passion for integrating their faith and work.Is there a cost for this event? No, tickets are FREE! Donations to offset ministry expenses associated with this gathering and hosting Tom at F&WM's Vision for Work Retreat are welcome.May I financially support this gathering? Yes, your partnership helps us impact companies that impact the world! As a Silicon Valley based ministry, we help create new groups, coach and connect leaders, and catalyze spiritual renewal in companies that have global impact. You can contribute to F&WM by donating directly to Faith & Work Movement Global: https://faithandworkmovement.org/giving. F&WM Global is a 501.c3 religious non-profit organization, so your donations are fully tax deductible.Is there a way to get involved in F&WM? We encourage you to support your congregation members who are engaged in their corporate Christian fellowship group in their workplace and promote F&WM Global's Silicon Valley-based gatherings so they can connect with Christians from other corporate campus fellowship groups. If your church members don't have workplace fellowship groups at work, please reach out to us for help in forming a new workplace community for Christians in their company.Health note: This is an in-person event. For the safety of all participants, if you are feeling sick, please stay home and join us next time! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palo-alto/lunch-with-tom-nelson/100002003220425217 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, health-wellness, art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Palo Alto First Christian Church - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Palo Alto - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Palo Alto First Christian Church - **lat**: 37.4313396 - **long**: -122.1269 - **full address**: Palo Alto First Christian Church, 2890 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Lunch with Tom Nelson - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f88f76671bb0ec01663d47811c304d4c0c09943934d2363ff45033254b153819-rimg-w1200-h675-dc283848-gmir.jpg?v=1791620167 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Lunch with Tom Nelson being held? - **A:** Lunch with Tom Nelson takes place on Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Palo Alto First Christian Church, 2890 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Lunch with Tom Nelson? - **A:** Lunch with Tom Nelson is organized by Faith & Work Movement. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Lunch with Tom Nelson is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Palo Alto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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