Sunday, November 9 - Special Event Volunteers Needed

Serve with PurposeWorks

PurposeWorks' second annual Pickle with Purpose event will raise awareness and support for those facing job loss, navigating life’s crossroads or looking for purpose. Learn about event logistics to add to your resume and take advantage of a great networking opportunity! Event set up/tear volunteers and photographers are welcomed.

Monday, November 10 - Job Seekers Network Zoom Meeting

9:30 AM - You Must Know Yourself to Grow Yourself with Jon Rector

Learn how to identify your purpose, strengths and motivations! Entrepreneur, Maxwell Certified Leadership Coach and DISC Behavioral Consultant, Jon Rector, will lead us in the Law of Awareness. For over 15 years, Jon has led in sales and nonprofit leadership roles including being Area Director of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He co-founded Renew Coaching where he worked with clients at the United States Air Force, JS-Interactive, Biggs Landscape, small business owners, nonprofits, and churches. In May of 2025, Jon launched Rector Leadership LLC. to develop stronger leaders, healthier teams, and a greater impact through values-based executive leadership coaching, training, and behavioral assessments.

Mastermind Circle

This focused time allows participants to share a current struggle, goal, or roadblock related to purpose, faith, or work. Each person will take a brief turn in the “hot seat” to receive feedback, ideas, and encouragement from the group. It’s a powerful way to gain clarity, brainstorm solutions, and move forward with renewed confidence.

Register to participate on Zoom

Tuesday, November 11 - Entrepreneurship Webinar

On Demand - Considering Owning Your Own Business?

David Omholt hosts a webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if starting a business or franchise might be a fit for you! Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience.

Thursday, November 13 - Career Networking Group - In Person & Zoom Meeting, A PurposeWorks Partner

9:30 AM - Details coming soon

Receive training, job search support and grow your network! Come enjoy coffee and tacos, bring your laptop and come prepared with questions! Join CNG at Austin Ridge Bible Church at 9300 Bee Cave Rd in Building B in the Cafe where the Zoom is hosted live.

Monday, November 17 - Job Seekers Network In Person Meeting

First timers, please plan to arrive by 8:40 AM and fill out this form to pre-register to expedite your check-in process!

Returning job seekers, you can just show up on Monday before 9:30!

9:30 AM - Creative Networking Approaches with Heather Ball

Learn proven ways to open productive conversations in unexpected areas to benefit networking! Heather Ball is an Executive Coach with a specialty in emotional intelligence for tech-minded leaders. As President at Rock & Key Advisors she guides people to elevate their careers and business, inspiring audiences to reach their true potential. As a former executive of an Austin startup, she understands first-hand the challenges that corporate leaders and management teams face in the ever-changing business environment. In addition to her leadership skills, she brings years of mentoring experience communicating the benefits of a balanced life by considering every aspect of well-being including mind, spirit, emotion and health.

10:30 AM - HopeAustin Serve Day

We have a special volunteer opportunity following our speaker. HopeAustin provides meals to local students ​who lose their subsidized meals over the weekend. As a group, we will assemble and pack snack bags to help end childhood hunger one child and one meal at a time. Let's join Hope Austin stepping in to ensure our kids at risk of hunger are fully equipped to reach their full potential!

We meet at Hill Country Bible Church - Lakeline location in the North Auditorium. Use the family entrance by the cafe!

More details on our location here!

Our speaker will begin promptly at 9:30AM. Plan to arrive early so you can get checked in and not miss any of this amazing training session.

Tuesday, November 18 - Networking Event

6 PM - LinkedIn Local Austin Networking 

This is one of the oldest, most established and best networking events in Austin, led by PurposeWorks coach, Elizabeth Dahan. Everyone is welcome to join! They have been doing this over 15 years and know everyone in Austin! This meeting will be held at iPic in the Domain. Be on time and find us in the bar area to the left, next to the pool tables.

Register to join us!

On Demand - Considering Owning Your Own Business?

David Omholt hosts a webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if starting a business or franchise might be a fit for you! Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience.

Thursday, November 20 - Career Networking Group - In Person & Zoom Meeting, A PurposeWorks Partner

9:30 AM - Details coming soon

Receive training, job search support and grow your network! Come enjoy coffee and tacos, bring your laptop and come prepared with questions! Join CNG at Austin Ridge Bible Church at 9300 Bee Cave Rd in Building B in the Cafe where the Zoom is hosted live.

Monday, November 24 - No Meeting

Happy Thanksgiving! PurposeWorks is meeting back in-person on 12/1.

Tuesday, November 25 - Entrepreneurship Webinar

On Demand - Considering Owning Your Own Business?

David Omholt hosts a webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if starting a business or franchise might be a fit for you! Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience.

Thursday, November 27 - No CNG Meeting

Happy Thanksgiving! Career Networking Group is meeting back in-person and on Zoom on 12/4.

Monday, December 1 - Job Seekers Network In Person Meeting

First timers, please plan to arrive by 8:40 AM and fill out this form to pre-register to expedite your check-in process!

Returning job seekers, you can just show up on Monday before 9:30!

9:30 AM - Your Job Search: The Ultimate Adventure by Craig Foster, Founder and Executive Director of PurposeWorks

Embrace your job hunt as a journey of discovery, growth and opportunity. Just like a great adventure, it requires preparation and persistence - but the reward is finding a career path that aligns with your purpose and potential! This informative talk correlates your job search to planning and taking a backpacking trip: how to prepare, what to bring (and not!), who to include, the best mindset & more! 

10:30 AM - Speed Networking

Connecting is more important than ever in the job hunt! This structured, fast-paced activity creates new professional connections. Participants engage in a series of brief, timed conversations designed to quickly introduce themselves, exchange information, and discover mutual interests or opportunities for collaboration. Uncover ways to support and learn from each other.

We meet at Hill Country Bible Church - Lakeline location in the North Auditorium. Use the family entrance by the cafe!

More details on our location here!

Our speaker will begin promptly at 9:30AM. Plan to arrive early so you can get checked in and not miss any of this amazing training session.

Tuesday, December 2 - Entrepreneurship Webinar

On Demand - Considering Owning Your Own Business?

David Omholt hosts a webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if starting a business or franchise might be a fit for you! Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience.

Thursday, December 4 - Career Networking Group - In Person & Zoom Meeting, A PurposeWorks Partner

9:30 AM - Details coming soon

Receive training, job search support and grow your network! Come enjoy coffee and tacos, bring your laptop and come prepared with questions! Join CNG at Austin Ridge Bible Church at 9300 Bee Cave Rd in Building B in the Cafe where the Zoom is hosted live.

Monday, December 8 - Job Seekers Network Zoom Meeting

9:30 AM - Navigating Job Hunting with Peace and Purpose with Liz Lawrence, MA, LPC-S, CISM

Using a practical application of neurology, clinical counseling tools, and functional health from a Biblical foundation, Liz Lawrence, will discuss how to tackle anxiety, doubt, fear, and discouragement in the season of job transition or growth. Liz provides strategic prioritization, scalable corporate training, clinical Biblical counseling, and leadership coaching locally and globally in small businesses, corporations, and non-profit arenas. She trains, equips and unleashes confident people and conversations that lead to hope. Currently Liz provides counseling through The Timothy Center and Champions Cohorts for Christian women across the U.S. You can step into her virtual living room at either ClinicalMeetsBiblical.com or her YouTube Channel, ClinicalMeetsBiblical.

Mastermind Circle
This focused time allows participants to share a current struggle, goal, or roadblock related to purpose, faith, or work. Each person will take a brief turn in the “hot seat” to receive feedback, ideas, and encouragement from the group. It’s a powerful way to gain clarity, brainstorm solutions, and move forward with renewed confidence.

Tuesday, December 9 - Entrepreneurship Webinar

On Demand - Considering Owning Your Own Business?

David Omholt hosts a webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if starting a business or franchise might be a fit for you! Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience.

Thursday, December 11 - Career Networking Group - In Person & Zoom Meeting, A PurposeWorks Partner

9:30 AM - Details coming soon

Receive training, job search support and grow your network! Come enjoy coffee and tacos, bring your laptop and come prepared with questions! Join CNG at Austin Ridge Bible Church at 9300 Bee Cave Rd in Building B in the Cafe where the Zoom is hosted live.

Monday, December 15 - No Meeting | Service Day

Come serve with PurposeWorks at Reveal Resource Center!

Monday, December 15 & Tuesday, December 16 - Volunteer Opportunity

8:30 AM - 12 PM Serve with PurposeWorks at Reveal Resource Center

Share in the joy of giving back this Christmas! Together, we will be serving at Reveal Resource Center assisting with the preparation and distribution of food and clothing to over 500 local families. Friends, family (children 8 years and above), and spouses are welcome to serve alongside us too! Meet us at 1150 S Bell Blvd., Cedar Park, TX 78613.

Sign Up to Serve

Tuesday, December 16 - Networking Event

6 PM - LinkedIn Local Austin Networking Ugly Sweater Party

This is one of the oldest, most established and best networking events in Austin, led by PurposeWorks coach, Elizabeth Dahan. Everyone is welcome to join! They have been doing this over 15 years and know everyone in Austin! This meeting will be held at iPic in the Domain. Be on time and find us in the bar area to the left, next to the pool tables.

Register to join us!

On Demand - Considering Owning Your Own Business?

David Omholt hosts a webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if starting a business or franchise might be a fit for you! Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience.

Thursday, December 18 - Career Networking Group - In Person & Zoom Meeting, A PurposeWorks Partner

9:30 AM - Details coming soon

Receive training, job search support and grow your network! Come enjoy coffee and tacos, bring your laptop and come prepared with questions! Join CNG at Austin Ridge Bible Church at 9300 Bee Cave Rd in Building B in the Cafe where the Zoom is hosted live.

Monday, December 22 - No Meeting

Merry Christmas! JSN will be meeting back on Zoom 1/12.

Tuesday, December 23 - Entrepreneurship Webinar

On Demand - Considering Owning Your Own Business?

David Omholt hosts a webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if starting a business or franchise might be a fit for you! Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience.

Thursday, December 25 - No CNG Meeting

Merry Christmas!

Monday, December 29 - No Meeting

Merry Christmas! JSN is meeting back on Zoom 1/19.

Tuesday, December 30 - Entrepreneurship Webinar

On Demand - Considering Owning Your Own Business?

David Omholt hosts a webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if starting a business or franchise might be a fit for you! Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience.

Thursday, January 1 - No CNG Meeting

Happy New Year!

Monday, January 5 - No Meeting

Happy New Year! JSN is meeting back on Zoom 1/19.

Tuesday, January 6 - Entrepreneurship Webinar

On Demand - Considering Owning Your Own Business?

David Omholt hosts a webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if starting a business or franchise might be a fit for you! Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience.

Thursday, January 8 - Career Networking Group - In Person & Zoom Meeting, A PurposeWorks Partner

9:30 AM - Details coming soon

Receive training, job search support and grow your network! Come enjoy coffee and tacos, bring your laptop and come prepared with questions! Join CNG at Austin Ridge Bible Church at 9300 Bee Cave Rd in Building B in the Cafe where the Zoom is hosted live.

Available Any Time:

Design & Focus Workshop and Work as Worship are Available Online on Your Schedule!

Personalized Career Coaching with Kara D. Bell
Receive individual coaching on LinkedIn & Resume review. Kara D. Bell is a Nationally certified LinkedIn and resume writer with 30 years experience. Kara has helped thousands of job seekers at PurposeWorks, with strategies to overcome: lack of experience, long term unemployment, career gaps, ageism and other bias. She’s passionate about helping others going through hard transitions after facing her own series of hardships. Learn practical strategies for matching your unique background, skills, and experience to current employer needs!