The Spiritual Practice of Discernment December 21, 2021 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment Have you ever asked yourself: how does spiritual discernment work, practically? What are the signposts? How can I feel God’s subtle nudge?
Creative Callings in the Pandemic at Plymouth Church December 7, 2021 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment Learn how the pandemic pushed Plymouth Church to explore creative callings in new, innovative ways.
Writing as Prayer, Discernment, and Vocation November 23, 2021 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment Can writing be a tool of discernment and a form a prayer? In this podcast episode, Carol Davis Younger shares her vocation to be a writer in and for the Church.
The Call to Rise After Crisis November 9, 2021 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment How can a church build community and belonging with neighborhood partners in the context of multiple, simultaneous pandemics?
The Call to Sing at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church October 26, 2021 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment Ann Schrooten speaks about her calling to serve through music, and how that vocation transformed during the pandemic and following George Floyd’s murder near her church in Minneapolis, MN.
Addressing the Purpose Gap with Dr. Patrick B. Reyes October 12, 2021 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment How do we understand God’s calling when not everyone has access to the same networks, resources, or opportunities?
Invited to Mission at Edgewood Church September 28, 2021 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment Think of a significant calling in your life. Who invited you to explore that calling? And what role did church play (if any) in that invitation?
Called Through Community at Edgewood Church September 14, 2021 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment What role does community play in understanding our individual vocation? And what happens when a pastor called to ministry starts to burn out?
Embracing Communal Callings: Service at St. Matthew’s Church August 31, 2021 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment How can congregations invite members of all ages to embrace God's communal call to serve?
A Multiplicity of Callings: Skills Sharing at St. Matthew’s Church August 17, 2021 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment In this podcast episode, two church leaders discuss how a skills sharing class transformed their understanding of God's calling.