God Is Calling You

What's Inside: Session 1: Our Common Call: To Love God and Each Other Session 2: Many Gifts, One Spirit: Using Your Special Gifts for God and His Church Session 3: God's Way is Our Way: You Can't Run Away from God Session 4: Exploring Church Vocations: Non-ordained Ministries Session…

Objectives: By the end of this session participants will be able to . . . 1. define the word "vocation" as a special role to which God calls each of us, in order to glorify Him, build up His Church, and help others 2. discuss the common vocation of all Christians to love…

Objectives: By the end of this session participants should be able to . .. 1. explain that God gives each of us special abilities and interests to glorify God and help others. 2. list some of the special gifts, talents, and interests God has given them 3. list several…

Objectives: By the end of this session participants should be able to . . . 1. tell the parable of the sower 2. discuss the parable of the sower and our response to God's call 3. tell the biblical story of Jonah and the fish 4. discuss how the story of Jonah and the…

Objectives: By the end of this session participants should be able to . . . 1. list various vocations (ways of serving) in the Church that do not require ordination 2. compare the roles of various groups, or bodies in the Church (the choir, parish council, church…

Objectives: 1. define ordination as the act of recognizing and blessing men to care for God's people in a special way 2. list the bishop, priest and deacon as three ordained ministries in the Church 3. name saints that were bishops, priests and deacons 4.…

Objectives: By the end of this session students should be able to . . . 1. name monasticism as a vocation to which they might be called 2. define the monastic vocation as being an example of prayer, diligence, obedience, and hospitality 3. list three reasons someone…

Objectives: By the end of this session participants should be able to . . . 1. describe Christian vocations as Christian service 2. list prayer, going to Church, reading the scripture, and seeking advice from others as ways each of us can try to figure out what our…

(These situations are based on the stories of real people, who have given their permission to use their experiences for the purpose of this study unit. Their names and some of the circumstances have been changed to ensure their privacy.) Situation 1 Tim was a normal kid at…

Bishop - Omophorion About bishops: The word bishop is the English translation of the Greek word episkopos which means overseer. Both the New Testament and the writings of the Church Fathers describe the bishop's role. He had to teach (1Timothy 3:2; 5:17; Titus 1:9) and to lead…