Calling
Recognizing the call of God requires Spirit-given discernment and insight from others.
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Fired!
What I learned from my tough transition.
Beware
Six principles to faithfully discern God's voice among the howls of the "wolves."
Don't Lose the Wonder
How I rediscovered the splendor of being God's own.
Confessions of a Ministry Introvert
Understanding my personality enabled me to see introversion as a gift rather than a liability.
Real Financial Freedom
Addressing our unhealthy desire for security.
Can a Muslim Be God's Voice to Me?
Rethinking the ways we hear from God.
The Stand-in Church
Sometimes we speak the gospel from the bottom up.
Calling Killers
How I discovered three dangerous illusions about my ministry and identity.
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Our editors have compiled our best on Calling topics from the archives. Here you'll find ground-breaking, honest, wise coverage that sets Leadership Journal apart.
Lashed to the Mast
Why THIS?
Pastors often become preoccupied with their approval rating instead of their pastoral integrity, but pastors must remember that they were not called to please their congregation.
When Your Wife Resents Your Call
A disconnect at home has a variety of causes.
Why THIS?
Common reasons why spouses don't always support the call to ministry, and why the minister is sometimes at fault.
God's Calling Plan
So what exactly is a call to ministry?
Why THIS?
Authoritative ministry is grounded in a genuine calling.
God's Call Waiting
Be faithful where you are while you wait for God's call.
Why THIS?
John Ortberg reveals how he received his "call" after 30 years in ministry and how he learned that the call is not always as glamorous as it sounds.
