Pastors

Tom Nelson: Theology of Vocation

What is the theological definition of vocation?

Leadership Journal December 22, 2014

Without diminishing the central thread and definition of work, Tom Nelson says that vocation is more than work. Vocation is a calling, which must include a Caller and Creator. He points to Genesis 1-2 to demonstrate that we were created in a certain way to accomplish a certain task with and for God.

This video is an excerpt from the Pastor's Guide of our Redeeming Work Bible Study available at our sister-site, SmallGroups.com.

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