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You have a calling.
First, God calls us all to know and love him. Second, for each individual there is a specific call-a defining purpose or mission, with implications for all of life.
In this classic book on vocation, Gordon Smith invites you to discover your calling by listening to God and becoming a coworker with him. Courage and Calling has helped thousands of readers explore questions such as these:
- What is my calling?
- How do I live it out in the midst of difficult relationships or moral challenges?
- Will my vocation change as I enter a new stage of life?
- With competing needs and demands, how can I craft a balanced way of living?
Smith explores how to pursue excellence in all kinds of work and how to continue growing throughout a lifetime. He also considers four examples of particular callings: business, the arts, education, and religious leadership.
This third edition includes a new chapter that explores how a church community can be a dynamic venue for discerning vocation. Church leaders can help sustain a conversation about vocation, work, and career, and celebrate the diverse ways in which God is calling people. From students exploring careers to elders leaving a legacy, this book provides rich insight for all who long to courageously follow God's call.
First, God calls us all to know and love him. Second, for each individual there is a specific call-a defining purpose or mission, with implications for all of life.
In this classic book on vocation, Gordon Smith invites you to discover your calling by listening to God and becoming a coworker with him. Courage and Calling has helped thousands of readers explore questions such as these:
- What is my calling?
- How do I live it out in the midst of difficult relationships or moral challenges?
- Will my vocation change as I enter a new stage of life?
- With competing needs and demands, how can I craft a balanced way of living?
Smith explores how to pursue excellence in all kinds of work and how to continue growing throughout a lifetime. He also considers four examples of particular callings: business, the arts, education, and religious leadership.
This third edition includes a new chapter that explores how a church community can be a dynamic venue for discerning vocation. Church leaders can help sustain a conversation about vocation, work, and career, and celebrate the diverse ways in which God is calling people. From students exploring careers to elders leaving a legacy, this book provides rich insight for all who long to courageously follow God's call.
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"This book is the best resource for thinking about your calling as a leader and contributor to kingdom work. Gordon Smith raises all the important considerations and questions about how to serve and how long to serve. This book changed my life. It could change yours."
Shirley V. Hoogstra, president of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities
"I have used Courage and Calling as the core of our summer young adult internship for years. I am delighted to see an updated edition to serve the next generation of people considering questions of Christian calling and vocation."
Bob Wriedt, senior pastor of Grace Community Church of Seal Beach
"Gordon Smith's wise and thorough exploration of calling provides an essential resource for all Christians seeking God's design for their life. Smith has a gift for untangling complex issues with ease as he presents a coherent path forward that will inspire readers. His wisdom, engaging anecdotes, and commitment to Scripture weave together to form a book that reads like a conversation with a trusted friend. Readers will find this updated edition well worth their time as they encounter new insights from Smith's thoughtful writing."
J.L. Miller, chair of religion at Houghton University