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What is Calling?

One of the most burning questions that people have is “What is my calling?” Christians are asking this, people of other religions are asking this, and even atheists ironically are also asking this question. Understandably, it’s a foundational question because it has...

Before You Start A Ministry: Things to Know So You Can Flourish

My most recent book is out. It’s titled Before You Start A Ministry: Things to Know So You Can Flourish. I’ve been in ministry since 2005 and served as senior professor of ministry in the department of orphans and vulnerable children at Servants...

Confirming your Calling with your DESIGN

A student taking one of the courses I teach at Servants University wrote me the following note. My response to her reminded me of a crucial role that knowing our DESIGN plays. Several years ago, I created a tool called DESIGN to help people find their God-given...

Spiritual Gift Lists and Definitions

Good resources to find definitions of spiritual gifts are, 1) Saddleback’s handout for class 301, 2) Lifeway resources article below. The following article from Lifeway Resources was written by pastor Gene Wilkes. “Ken Hemphill defines a spiritual gift as...

Spiritual Gifts Tests

Below are some spiritual gifts tests. I have serious issues with how some people use spiritual gifts tests. However, when used carefully, they may be a starting point for exploration. Spiritual-Gifts-Survey from Lifeway Resources. The original test may be found on the...