Life Calling 1 Flashcards
Instead of finding a job or career, the goal of this class is for each of you to find a
Life calling
In research, the author of our leadership textbook, Dr. Millard identified that people want their lives to be fulfilled these three desires
Meaning
Hope
Significance
What is the three-fold manner in which the class will accomplish this goal?
Identify the irrevocable gifts you’ve received from God
Sharpen those gifts through study and practice
Apply those gifts to the needs of the age
T.E.A.C.H.E.R acronym
Theory Examples Assessments Counsel History Experience Reflection
Theory
Scientific
Philosophical
Strategic
Study of human characteristics and dynamics that her you understand what kind of person you are
Scientific
Study of ultimate meaning in human experience
Philosophical
The creation of an effective plan of action for your life
Strategic
Example
Family
Modelers
Mentors
Who you are around the most
Family
Those who are successful in the areas of work, family, or service
Modelers
A trusted counselor or teacher who will walk alongside you
Mentors
Assessments
Strength-focus
Temperament-focus
Interest-Focus
These assessments emphasize the measurement and strengths rather than highlighting weaknesses
Strength-focus
These assessments explore personalities by primarily examining attitudes, preferences, emotions, and predisposition
Temperament-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 attraction to individuals based on their uniqueness
Interest-focus
Counsel
Professional
Para-professional
Non-professional
Individuals trained to help you in the exploration process
Professional
Individuals such as pastors, youth ministers, and teachers who have trained people in life development
Para-professional
Family members and friends who you can count on for good advice
Non-professional
History
Life-mapping
Classics
Analyze trends
The process of collecting and making sense of the events of our lives
Life-mapping
The writings of others throughout history to provide insight and valuable lessons learned
Classics
Finding patterns from the past that are occurring right now to prepare for what may happen
Analyze trends
Experience
Circumstantial
Experimental
Job-related
Unplanned moments
Circumstantial
Activities we engage in specially for the purpose of trying to gain information
Experimental
Activities that provide direct information from the world of work
Job-related
Reflection
Listening
Meditating
Journaling
The skill of acting in a nonjudgmental manner rather than simply judging what the other person is saying and either jumping to conclusions about what’s being said or already planning what you are going to say
Listening
Quietly contemplating the meaning of what you have learned
Meditating
Thinking about what you’ve learned in written form
Journaling
The T.E.A.C.H.E.R acronym provides you a guide that can lead to developing _______ _________ in the choices and decisions of our life, if we are willing to put it in _____
Unshakable confidence
Work
According to the author, what are the three more important factors with those who are having a strong positive impact in your life
They follow strong positive patterns
They live consistently
They have a good understanding of themselves
Foundational values
Faith
Character
Service
Personal missions
Needs
Vision
Action
Unique design
Strengths
Passions
Experiences
In the middle of the Life Calling Model
Life calling
In Christ we have been set free to be you God made us to be and to live the life God has called us to live
John 8:36
The co-operative and competition models, teaching us to do good understanding of ourselves
Galatians 6:4-5
You will influence by who you hang out with (wise and become wise; fools suffer harm)
Proverbs 13:26
The importance of learning from good mentors
Philippians 3:17
God’s commands result in knowledge and good judgment
Psalms 119:66-67
Our faith is to be found in God’s power, not in human wisdom
1 Corinthians 2:1-5
Don’t be afraid to experiment and try out different interest. If you don’t try, you’ll never know
1 Thessalonians 5:21
In the philosophy and teachings of Jesus, he identified two kingdoms, which promote opposite life-paths
Kingdom of Heaven
Kingdom of Earth
In the kingdom promoted by Jesus, He pointed out very emphatically that this kingdom is:
At Hand (It is available to us now) In Us (you don't have to look all over to find it)
What are the three accomplishments of reflection ?
Helps us remember what we have learned
Helps us put in perspective what we have learned
Helps inspire us with a sense of God’s power to help us live out what we have learned
