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The Haunting of God's Call Scripture states that God’s gifts and callings are irrevocable. He sets members in the body distributing gifts to each as it pleases Him. In other words: His call to salvation and service/ministry is firm. He doesn’t change His mind and pull back the offer. The planting of the call, the conferral of His gifts and offices, are true and … [Read more...] about The Haunting (of Unfulfilled Call to Ministry)

Visualization of women in leadership ministry positions is so important in creating environments in which all can hear and answer the call to ministry. Children- both boys and girls- observe and intuit what is acceptable in the church community. If no women are visible in proclamation and leadership ministries, their heart and mind’s doors are closed to the possibility of call. … [Read more...] about Environments that Confirm Call to Ministry

It may sound odd to hear a Christian say: “I am glad I wasn’t involved in a church from early adolescence to early adulthood.” It seems even more eccentric to view this as a blessing. However, that is the way I have to see that span of my life. True, I could have learned much more about the Bible and Christian practices had I been churched.  But how do I know that I would … [Read more...] about A True Pastor

    Only the Humble Brave Build Bridges and Cross Divides   What happens when the Christian group whose very name means to evangelize refuses the mission and ministry of more than half of its members? What happens when the groups whose names are associated with sanctification, the spiritual events of the first Day of Pentecost and the gifting and ministry of the Holy … [Read more...] about Only the Humble Brave Build Bridges and Cross Divides