Discerning Your Call Of God

Author : Jason K. Allen
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802494634

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Discerning Your Call to Ministry by Jason K. Allen Pdf

“The church has needed this book for a long time.” — Russell Moore If you are considering the ministry, there are two mistakes to avoid. The first is taking up a calling that isn’t yours. The second is neglecting one that is. Discerning Your Call to Ministry will help you know the difference. A tool for seminary students, pastors-in-training, and even current pastors, it serves to confirm or prompt deep thought about the calling to ministry through 10 probing questions, including: Do you desire the ministry? Does your church affirm your calling? Do you love the people of God? Are you willing to surrender? Pastoral dropout rates are high, and seminary admission rates are declining—signs that many of us don’t quite know what we’re signing ourselves up for. Author Jason Allen, a former pastor and the president of North America’s fastest growing seminary, gives readers a better picture of the calling. Presenting a series of diagnostic questions informed by Scripture, church history, and his own experience, he helps those seeking ordination or ministry positions make confident decisions about their service to God, one way or the other.

Author : Kevin DeYoung
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802490346

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Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung Pdf

OVER 300,000 COPIES SOLD! Why won’t God reveal his special will for my life already? Because he doesn’t intend to... So says Kevin DeYoung in this punchy book about making decisions the godly way. Many of us are listening for the still small voice to tell us what’s next instead of listening to the clear voice in Scripture telling us what’s now. God does have a will for your life, but it is the same as everyone else’s: Seek first the kingdom of God. And quit floundering. With pastoral wisdom and tasteful wit, DeYoung debunks unbiblical ways of understanding God’s will and constructs a simple but biblical alternative: live like Christ. He exposes the frustrations of our waiting games and unfolds the freedom of finding God’s will in Scripture and then simply doing it. This book is a call to put down our Magic 8-Balls and pick up God’s Word. It’s a call to get wisdom, follow Christ, be holy, and live freely. To just do something.

Author : Edmund P. Clowney
Publisher : P & R Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1976-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0875521444

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Called to the Ministry by Edmund P. Clowney Pdf

What is Christ's calling to you? You may be seeking an answer; you may be avoiding the question, but when the Lord calls, he will be answered. God's call came suddenly to Elisha; he was plowing a field when Elijah cast the prophet's mantle on him. Levi was in a toll booth, and Peter held a fishing net when Jesus called them. But how does the Lord call today? You have not been blinded by a heavenly light on the road to Damascus, but you are ready to say with Saul of Tarsus, "Lord, what wouldst thou have me to do?" How does the Lord answer that question? - Introduction.

Author : Gordon T. Smith
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830899180

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Consider Your Calling by Gordon T. Smith Pdf

What on earth is God doing? Who are you? What is your stage of life? What are your circumstances? What is the cross you will have to bear? What are you afraid of? We ask these six critical questions—and then we ask them again—at points of transition in our lives. They all lead us to the one core question: What is the good work to which I am called? Gordon T. Smith, author of Courage and Calling, writes: "It is a good question because our work matters to us, to others and, of course, it matters to God. Work itself is good. It is vital to our human identity; and we are most ourselves, most who God calls us to be, living in what it means to know the salvation of God, when we know the grace of work well done." However, Smith acknowledges that this is not a simple question to answer in the midst of our very complicated lives. That's why he has written this brief and accessible book—to offer the support and insight we need as we ponder these six core questions in community with God and others. As a steward of your life, in attentiveness to the calling of God, how is God inviting you to engage the world?

Author : Soo-Inn Tan
Publisher : Graceworks
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789811436659

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Discover Your Calling by Soo-Inn Tan Pdf

All of us have a yearning to understand where we belong in this world. As Christians, most of us understand from Scripture that God has a purpose for each of us and has gifted us differently. But discovering our unique giftedness and where God calls us to use those gifts eludes so many. In his new book, Discover Your Calling: The ABC of Vocational Discernment, Soo-Inn Tan provides biblical and down-to-earth support for those who seek to better understand how God is shaping their lives. Whether you’re a student, entering the workforce, a homemaker, a mid-career worker, or a retiree, discover how God may be preparing you for the continuing challenge and joy of a lifelong walk with Jesus Christ across all aspects of vocation.

Author : Bill Vincent
Publisher : RWG Publishing
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2023-03-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781393505419

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Discerning Your Call of God by Bill Vincent Pdf

We all have a call of God but we need to discern our call. God's call is more than just some position in the Church. In this informative Book: Discerning the Call of God, I'll begin this by sharing two main keys to help you break out and break into your destiny. You will be refreshed with enthusiasm to continue your journey into the center of God's purposes for your life. The lies of the enemy will be broken as you discover God's great desire for you to run the race that He has set before you your high calling with joy and excellence. I will share about the heart of three more important keys; keys that will position you well for discerning your call. Night and day hot and cold up and down give and take dead and alive. Hey! What do all of these phrases have in common? You guessed it. Each one illustrates some things that are opposite.

Author : Glenn Murphy
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781449784546

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The Called Man by Glenn Murphy Pdf

When you realize that God has called you to ministry, you may find that you have many questions, such as “What do I do now?” and “Where do I go from here?” Initially, the answers may not be very clear. After thirty years in ministry, author Glenn Murphy realized that, with no real guidance and no understanding of how to find the answers, many ministers, young and old are still asking these questions. In this guide, The Called Man: Properly Discerning the Call of God on Your Life, Pastor Murphy guides you through the process of learning God’s plan for your life and ministry. Using the Word of God as his foundation, Pastor Murphy offers valuable new insights into what is required of a man of God and what kind changes you may need to make in your life. When God calls you, you learn quickly that saying yes to God means far more than simply assenting. With sincere prayer and the guidance offered in this book, you can find your way and enjoy the journey toward meeting God’s plan for your life.

Author : The Faith and Order Commission
Publisher : Church House Publishing
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780715111765

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Kingdom Calling by The Faith and Order Commission Pdf

Kingdom Calling offers a compelling theological grounding for the vocation, ministry and discipleship of the whole people of God. Building creatively on previous studies, it challenges all of us to change so that the whole church can serve the whole mission of God in the whole of life. Kingdom Calling provides a thorough diagnosis of the theological factors that have prevented such a vision being realised over previous decades. These factors are embedded in the social realities of our everyday life and in the sometimes hidden assumptions that shape our thinking in the church. By setting out a sustained proposal for the renewal of our theological imagination, the report points the way to address some deep running fault lines in our common life. Written in an accessible style, Kingdom Calling looks in turn at the vocation, ministry and discipleship of all God’s people, asking what kind of theological thinking and imagining might most help us to flourish together. It affirms and celebrates the vital lay and ordained ministry roles that support the church in God’s mission, and it identifies changes in practice that can better foster the vocation, ministry and discipleship of the whole people of God.

Author : Benny Ho
Publisher : Armour Publishing Pte Ltd
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Christian life
ISBN : 9814222232

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Discerning the Will of God by Benny Ho Pdf

Author : Gordon T. Smith
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830846078

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Consider Your Calling by Gordon T. Smith Pdf

What is the good work to which I am called? Gordon T. Smith acknowledges that this is not a simple question to answer in the midst of our very complicated lives. That's why he has written this brief and accessible book—to help us explore six core questions we need to ask in order to discover our calling, in community with God and others.

Author : Rev. Naresh K. Malhotra
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781098018115

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God Is Calling You by Rev. Naresh K. Malhotra Pdf

God has a unique calling for every individual that fits His special plan and purpose for your life. This calling is the way you are to live on the earth and encompasses all your being and doing. Essentially, calling refers to belonging to Christ and participating in His redemptive work in the world in the special way He has called you. The two books in this series will help you to discern your calling from God and then pursue that calling with passion and obedience, relying on the Lord Jesus Christ to fulfill the calling by doing His work in you and through you. In the process, you will experience miracles from God – all to the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ! You will benefit by getting to know God in a personal way, deepening your daily walk with Him, and fulfilling your calling. By discerning, responding, and fulfilling your calling, you will experience the abundant life God intends you to have (John 10:10). In his books, Dr. Naresh Malhotra thoroughly explains the various callings of God with great insight from the Scriptures. Whether you are trying to discern and respond to the calling of God on your life, I encourage you to read both books, starting with God is Calling You: Discerning the Calling of God, and following it up with his second book, God is Calling You: Responding to the Calling of God. Dr. Charles Stanley Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Atlanta Founder and President of In Touch MinistriesThese powerful and compelling volumes will not only inspire and challenge you to greater Christian living, but could very well bring spiritual renewal and revival to the Christian Church.Dr. J. Gerald HarrisPastor and retired editor of The Christian Index

Author : Dave Harvey
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433527517

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Am I Called? (Foreword by Matt Chandler) by Dave Harvey Pdf

Many men have the skills to lead a church, but only some are called. Dave Harvey helps men considering pastoral ministry to see God’s active role in the process of discerning their calling. God’s Word offers a clear framework for evaluating one’s call, especially within the context of community. Harvey offers six diagnostic questions to help prospective pastors process their calling, and what they should be doing now if they aren’t sure. Illustrated with personal and historical stories, Harvey explores biblical and practical principles for determining the pastoral call. Over the past twenty-four years of ministry, Harvey has enjoyed assisting many men in discerning whether they are called into ministry. This book will guide you through that all-important process with wisdom and confidence in God’s faithfulness in your life.

Author : Paul David Tripp
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433535857

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Dangerous Calling by Paul David Tripp Pdf

After traveling the globe and speaking to thousands of churches worldwide, Paul David Tripp has discovered a serious problem within pastoral culture. He is not only concerned about the spiritual life of the pastor, but also with the very community of people that trains him, calls him, relates to him, and restores him if necessary. Dangerous Calling reveals the truth that the culture surrounding our pastors is spiritually unhealthy—an environment that actively undermines the wellbeing and efficacy of our church leaders and thus the entire church body. Here is a book that both diagnoses and offers cures for issues that impact every member and church leader, and gives solid strategies for fighting the all-important war that rages in our churches today.

Author : Rev. Naresh K. Malhotra
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781098018146

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God Is Calling You by Rev. Naresh K. Malhotra Pdf

God has a unique calling for every individual that fits His special plan and purpose for your life. This calling is the way you are to live on the earth and encompasses all your being and doing. Essentially, calling refers to belonging to Christ and participating in His redemptive work in the world in the special way He has called you. The two books in this series will help you to discern your calling from God and then pursue that calling with passion and obedience, relying on the Lord Jesus Christ to fulfill the calling by doing His work in you and through you. In the process, you will experience miracles from God – all to the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ! You will benefit by getting to know God in a personal way, deepening your daily walk with Him, and fulfilling your calling. By discerning, responding, and fulfilling your calling, you will experience the abundant life God intends you to have (John 10:10). In his books, Dr. Naresh Malhotra thoroughly explains the various callings of God with great insight from the Scriptures. Whether you are trying to discern and respond to the calling of God on your life, I encourage you to read both books, starting with God is Calling You: Discerning the Calling of God, and following it up with his second book, God is Calling You: Responding to the Calling of God. Dr. Charles Stanley Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Atlanta Founder and President of In Touch MinistriesThese powerful and compelling volumes will not only inspire and challenge you to greater Christian living but could very well bring spiritual renewal and revival to the Christian Church.Dr. J. Gerald HarrisPastor and retired editor of The Christian Index

Author : Priscilla C. Shirer
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781575679518

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Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla C. Shirer Pdf

Do you feel that the ability to hear God's voice is for other people and not for you? Is it only for people who lived in Biblical times? Not at all! The God who loved you enough to die for you loves you enough to talk to you. And wherever you are in your spiritual walk, God will find a way to speak to you in a way you will understand. Become acquainted with the Voice that has spoken from a fire and a cloud; with visible signs and an invisible Spirit; through a burning bush and burning hearts. Hear from some of the most well-known Christians in history about how God speaks to them—and discover for yourself how you can discern the voice of God.