XtC Part 28: Anticipating Hurdles

March 4th, 2010

In today’s podcast, we will discuss the most common hurdles in ministry and how you can start overcoming them
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XtC Part 27: Starting Your Library

February 24th, 2010

Mechanics, artists, doctors, and salespeople, and every other profession have their own set of unique tools, and ministers are no different.  Our tools are books, and it’s never too early to start building your library.
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XtC Part 26: What Can I Do in High School?

February 18th, 2010

People have a tendency to focus on the future but overlook the present. The problem with this tendency is that we often miss the opportunities that God has for us today. Beginning to plan for your future is important; however, there are vital step that you can take while still preparing for your ministry
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XtC Part 25: What’s the Difference?

February 10th, 2010

Knowing God’s plan can be difficult. You need discernment when sorting through the possibilities of God’s call. One difficultly we face when exploring the call of God is understanding the terms involved. What is the difference between God’s call, our spiritual gifts, burdens, and being lead by the Lord
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XtC Part 24: How to Choose a Bible College

February 3rd, 2010

In our last two podcasts, we discussed the importance of seeking formal training as well as the advantages of going to a Bible college. Today, we want to give you ten helpful tools in choosing a Bible college that is right for you
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XtC Part 23: Is Bible College a Better Way?

January 29th, 2010

In our last podcast, we discussed the importance of ministerial training. In this week’s podcast, we explain why Bible college is the best place for a person to receive ministerial training
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XtC Part 22: The Importance of Formal Training

January 20th, 2010

The call of God is a call to preparation. Many young people do not understand the need for formal training. Some of you may be wondering, “Why is the call of God not enough to qualify me?” You may also be wondering
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XtC Part 21: “Being” Over “Doing”

January 13th, 2010

The Ministry is a “being” profession. In other words, who you are is more important than what you do. The Bible makes it clear that a minister’s moral and spiritual qualities qualify him more than his gifts or natural abilities
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XtC Part 20: What is Bi-vocational Ministry?

January 6th, 2010

God calls some people to work in ministry while also working either part or full time in secular jobs to supplement their income. Bi-vocational ministry is when a person serves in a ministry
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XtC Part 19: The Three Faces of Ministry

December 23rd, 2009

What are the most common jobs in ministry?  Does everyone have to be a senior pastor?  These and other questions like them will be answered in this podcast episode. There are many ways and opportunities to be involved in full-time ministry
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XtC Part 18: Custom-Designed for Ministry

December 16th, 2009

Whether you’re called to full-time ministry or not, God has custom-designed you for ministry. God has shaped you for a specific purpose.  Knowing what that purpose is will help you determine God’s call upon your life
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XtC Part 17: Is Ordination Important?

December 9th, 2009

Some of you may be asking yourself, “If God is calling me to full-time ministry, why then would it be important to be ordained by a denomination or ministerial organization? Ordination is
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XtC Part 16: Can Women be Ministers? – Part 2

December 2nd, 2009

Discover why God has called, and continues to call women into full-time ministry
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XtC Part 15: Can Women be Ministers? – Part 1

November 18th, 2009

Woman have a very important role in Ministry, although it is a controversial topic in some denominations. This podcast will elaborate on why some believe that women should not be ordained into full-time ministry
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XtC Part 14: Talking with Pastors about Your Call

November 11th, 2009

There are at least three questions that you might have as to why it is important to interview pastors about their call to ministry
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XtC Part 13: Red Flags and Warning Signs

November 4th, 2009

When is a call to ministry NOT a call at all? There are many red flags that everyone should look for when considering a call to ministry
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XtC Part 12: God’s Will and Praying in the Spirit

October 30th, 2009

Good News!!! There is a supernatural way to connect to God’s will for your life. It is called praying in the spirit. It is necessary that  after you have been baptized in the Holy Spirit to pray in the spirit
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XtC Part 11: The Call of God and Spiritual Disciplines

October 21st, 2009

This Podcast will discuss some of the more prominent aspects of Spiritual Disciplines. Think of Spiritual Disciplines as the lenses that allow us to magnify and focus our attention on God, His truth, and His plan for our lives. These disciplines would include
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XtC Part 10: Running from God

October 14th, 2009

If you are sensing a call of God to full-time Ministry, you definitely want to avoid running from God. You are not alone in feeling that initial apprehension. Maybe you are more regretful
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XtC Part 9: Things that Confirm your Call

October 7th, 2009

In this episode of Explore the Call, we will be looking at the ways you can be certain of your call. There are two very common questions that people ask themselves about the call of God on their lives.

How can I be certain
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