Below is a list of books and other printed resources related to Calling:
Discerning Your Calling
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Call 2 Ministry
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Hearing God’s Call Johnson, Ben Campbell. William B. Eerdman’s Publishing Company, 2002. |
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Sorting It Out: Discerning God's Call to Ministry Cullinan, Alice R. Pennsylvania : Judson Press, 1999. Sorting It Out defines a vocational call, provides examples of people who have received a call, considers the different kinds of available ministry opportunities, and advises on how to proceed once one determines God's will. |
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Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation . San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, 2000. Let Your Life Speak is an ideal resource for discernment groups supporting prospective clergy, for groups determining their paths of lay ministry, and for any groups or individuals who seek an authentic fulfillment of their "calling." |
Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
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Your Spiritual Gifts Inventory, from Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts |
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Now, Discover Your Strengths |
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What You Do Best in the Body of Christ Grand Rapids, MI : Zondervan Publishing House, 1995. This book is a practical handbook for every individual wanting to further explore his or her passion, spiritual gifts, personal style and life calling. |
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Uniquely You In Christ : Combining 23 Spiritual Gifts With 4 (DISC) Personality Types Carbonell, Mels, 2003. |
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Serving from the Heart: Finding Your Gifts and Talents for Service Participant Book Church of the Resurrection Resources. Abingdon Press, 2002. |
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Discover Your Gifts and Learn How to Use Them Grand Rapids , MI: CRC Publishers, 1996. This book introduces a seven session course for identifying gifts and how to use them. |
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LifeKeys: Discovering Who You Are, Why You're Here, and What You Do Best Minneapolis, MN : Bethany House Publishers, 1996. Use these stories, self-tests, and other tools to identify your interests and talents and guide your quest for meaningful volunteer opportunities or career change. |
Mentoring
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Listening Hearts: Discerning Call in Community Farnham, Suzanne. Pennsylvania: Morehouse Publishing, 1991. Discerning a call to ministry and vocation can be aided by the insight and support of a community that helps us discover the answers to important questions of the heart. |
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Career and Calling: A Guide for Counselors, Youth, and Young Adults Geneva Press, 2001. |
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The Big Question, Worthy Dreams: Mentoring Young Adults in Their Search for Meaning, Purpose, and Faith San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Inc., 2001. |
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Mentoring Leaders: Wisdom for Developing Character, Calling & Competency Pue, Carson. Baker Publishing Group, 2005. |
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The Heart of Mentoring: Ten Proven Principles For Developing People To Their Fullest Potential Navpress Books & Bible Studies, 2003. |
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Zachary, Lois. The Mentor’s Guide: Facilitating Effective Learning Relationships. Jossey-Bass, 2000. |
Women in Ministry
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Two Views on Women in Ministry (revised edition) Beck, James (ed.). Zondervan, 2005. Presents both sides of the controversy. |
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Why Not Women? Cunningham, Loren & Hamilton, David Joel. YWAM Publishing, 2000. |
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Women in the Church Grenz, Stanley. InterVarsity Press, 1995. |
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This is My Story LaRue, Cleophus (ed.). Westminster John Knox Press, 2005. Testimonies and sermons of black women in ministry. |
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Not Without a Struggle McKenzie, Vashti. Pilgrim Press, 19996. Development for African-American women in ministry. |
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Clergy Women: An Uphill Calling Zikmund, Barbara Brown, Adair T. Lummis, Patricia M. Y Chang. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 1998. |