Chapter 1 Leadership Lifecalling Flashcards
What is the goal of this class
To find a life calling
Dr.millard identified people want their lives to be fulfilled with these three desires
Significance
Meaning
Hope
The threefold manner which the class will help you find a life calling is
Identify the irrevocable gifts youβve received from God
Sharpen those gifts through study and practice
Apply those gifts to the needs of the age
Balaam
Received direction from a donkey
Moses
Received direction from a burning bush
Jonah
Received direction from a whale
Jeremiah,Isaiah,Ezekiel
Need to put down one them for who received direction from a vision
Gideon
Received direction when putting out fleece
Elijah
Receive direction from a small voice
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Theory
Scientific: study of human characteristics and dynamics that help you understand what kind of person you are
Philosophical: study of ultimate meaning in human experience
Strategic: the creation of an effective plan of action for your life
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Examples
Family: who you are around the most
Modeler: those who are successful in the areas of work,family,service
Mentors: a trusted counselor or teacher who will walk alongside you.
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Assessments
Strength focus: these assessments emphasize the measurements of strengths rather than highlighting weaknesses
Temperament focus: these assessments explore personalities by primarily examining attitudes, preferences, emotions and predispositions
Interest focus: these assessments, while not totally separate from the characteristics of the other two areas, focus primarily on specific activities, jobs, careers,etc. that have sustaining to individuals based on their uniqueness.
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Counsel
Professional: individuals trained to help you in the exploration process.
Para-professional: individuals such as pastors, youth ministers, and teachers who have trained people in life development.
Non-professionals: family members and friends whom you can count on for good advice
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History
Life mapping: the process of collecting and making sense of the events of our lives
Classics: the writings of others throughout history to provide insight and valuable lessons learned
Analyze trends: finding patterns from the past that are occurring right now to prepare for what may happen.
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Experience
Circumstantial: unplanned moments
Experimental: activities we engage in specifically for the purpose of trying to gain info
Job related: activities that provide direct info from the world of work