Life Calling Test 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:
Significance
Meaning
Hope
What is the three-fold manner in which the class will accomplish this goal?
Identify the irrevocable gifts youβve received from God
Sharpen those gifts through study and practice
Apply those gifts to the needs of the age
Received direction from a donkey
Balaam
Received direction from a burning bush
Moses
Received direction from a whale
Jonah
One of three (3) who received direction from a vision
Jeremiah, Isiah, Ezekiel
Received direction when putting out a fleece
Gideon
Received direction from a still, small voice
Elijah
T in teacher
Theory
Study of human characteristics and dynamics that help 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 you life
Strategic
E in teacher
Examples
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
A in teacher
Assessment
These assessments emphasize the measurement of strengths rather than highlighting weaknesses.
Strengths-focus
These assessments explore personalities by primarily examining attitudes, preferences, emotions, and predispositions.
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 a sustaining attraction to individuals based on their uniqueness.
Interests-focus
C in teachers
Counsel
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 whom you can count on for good advice
Non-professional
H in teacher
History
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
E in teacher. (The second e)
Experience
Unplanned moments
Circumstantial
Activities we engage in specifically for the purpose of trying to gain information.
Experimental
Activities that provide direct information from the world of work
Job-related
R in teacher
Reflection
The skill of acting in a non-judgmental manner rather than simply judging what the other person is saying and either jumping to conclusions about whatβs 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 youβve learned in a written form
Journaling
The T.EA.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 in the _______.
Unshakeable
Confidence
Work