Archive for the ‘Explore the Call Podcasts’ CategoryHere Am I, Send MeWednesday, May 4th, 2011By now, you have learned biblical truths that most young people never have the opportunity to learn until they are older (more…) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Tags: Bible College, call of God, call to ministry, ministry training No Comments »Hard, But Worth It!Wednesday, April 27th, 2011Of all the things that you could choose to do with your life, serving in ministry may be the most fulfilling. There are few things in life as satisfying as helping God’s people grow, develop, and reach out to lost people (more…) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Tags: challenges, fulfilling God's will, Ministry, rewards No Comments »What To Do When My Family Isn’t On BoardWednesday, April 20th, 2011Sometimes young people who experience the call of God discover that their families may be opposed or non-supportive of their call to ministry (more…) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Tags: call to ministry, family, preparing for ministry, support No Comments »Why Is My Family Freaking Out?Wednesday, April 13th, 2011Young people who experience the call of God discover that their families may be opposed or unsupportive of their call to ministry (more…) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Tags: call to ministry, discussions, family No Comments »Dating While Preparing for MinistryWednesday, April 6th, 2011Can a person who feels called to ministry date anyone they want? Dating will either help you find the right person, hinder your potential, or even prevent you from being ordained. At this stage in your life, sexual temptation may be the greatest threat to destroying your ministry (more…) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Tags: accountability, boundaries, Dating, Ministry, preparing for ministry, rules 9 Comments »Anticipating HurdlesWednesday, March 30th, 2011In today’s podcast, we will discuss the most common hurdles in ministry and how you can start overcoming them (more…) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Tags: battles, hurdles, leading, Ministry, overcoming, people No Comments »What Can I Do in High School?Wednesday, March 16th, 2011People 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 (more…) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Tags: career planning, getting ready, Ministry, right now No Comments »What’s the Difference?Wednesday, March 9th, 2011Knowing 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 (more…) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Tags: burden, call of God, call to ministry, confirmation, Ministry, spiritual gifts 2 Comments »How to Choose a Bible CollegeWednesday, March 2nd, 2011In 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 (more…) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Tags: Bible College, career planning, education, Ministry, ministry training, training 2 Comments »Is Bible College a Better Way?Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011In 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 (more…) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Tags: Bible College, career planning, education, Ministry, ministry training, training No Comments »The Importance of Formal TrainingWednesday, February 16th, 2011The 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 (more…) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Tags: Bible College, college, education, learning, Ministry, ministry training, training 2 Comments »“Being” Over “Doing”Wednesday, February 9th, 2011The 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 (more…) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Tags: actions, being in ministry, doing ministry, Ministry No Comments »What is Bi-vocational Ministry?Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011God 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 (more…) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Tags: bi-vocational ministry, bivocational, bivocational ministry, call of God, Ministry, part-time, volunteer 1 Comment »The Three Faces of MinistryWednesday, January 26th, 2011What 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 (more…) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Tags: bi-vocational ministry, full-time ministry, lead pastor, parachurch ministry, pastor, solo pastor, staff pastor, youth pastor 2 Comments »Custom-Designed for MinistryWednesday, January 19th, 2011Whether 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 (more…) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Tags: abilities, call, call of God, experience, Ministry, passion, passions, personality, spiritual gifts 2 Comments »Is Ordination Important?Wednesday, January 12th, 2011Some 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 (more…) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Tags: call to ministry, church leadership, licensing, Ministry, ordination, pastor 2 Comments »Can Women be Ministers? – Part 2Wednesday, January 5th, 2011Discover why God has called, and continues to call women into full-time ministry (more…) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Tags: call to ministry, full-time ministry, mentoring, Ministry, women in ministry 6 Comments »Can Women be Ministers? – Part 1Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010Woman 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 (more…) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Tags: call, Ministry, ordination, women in ministry 14 Comments »Talking with Pastors about Your CallWednesday, December 15th, 2010There are at least three questions you may have regarding the importance of interviewing pastors about their call to ministry (more…) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
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Starting Your Library
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011Mechanics, 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. (more…)
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