God’s call is as diverse as God’s people.

YOUR CALL IS WORTH EXPLORING.

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EXPLORATION

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YOUNG CLERGY INITIATIVE

The Christian as Minister

The Christian As Minister is an introduction of different types of ministry available for people discerning God’s call to ministry in The United Methodist Church. This book is required reading for anyone considering the call to licensed or ordained ministry.

Discernment Journal

Listen. Discern. Respond. is a journal from the Young Clergy Initiative offers over 80 unique, thought provoking exercises will help you sketch, pray, color, sing, scribble, study, ponder, observe, question, dream, and uncover what your purpose might be.

Called Curriculum

Called is a curriculum resource from the Young Clergy Initiative that helps your community explore how to LISTEN for God’s voice, DISCERN what you’ve heard, and RESPOND faithfully at any age.

There are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone.

1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Everyone is called to ministry

…but our paths are not all the same.

Contact the Vocational Discernment Coordinator in your annual conference to discover your next step.