I think my calling is to be a pastor or similar, but I'm unsure. A google search really didn't give me any good websites.
2006-08-12 03:53:50 · 7 answers · asked by Destine 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If you feel a calling from God, and know you will be devoted to a life of service to the Lord, then you should ask your Church for more information.
These sites give you steps and career opportunities in the ministry:
- http://www.exploreministry.org/index.cfm
- http://www.ourdailybreadmissions.org/Ministry%20Opportunities%20-School.htm
2006-08-12 04:02:00 · answer #1 · answered by clandestinelove 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first place to start is usually your own pastor. If you are a member of a particular denomination and wish to be ordained in that denomination, you will need to fulfill the educational and other requirements that have been set up by the denomination. Often, there is a "discernment process" that one goes through for a period of time to explore what the calling may be about --where it may be headed for you, what your ministry might look like, whether this is the right time in your life, etc. It is a helpful process to guide you and takes away some of the burden you bear as you face this huge and exciting decision.
Some people, however, don't get "the call" while they are members of a particular denomination, so this makes the process a little different. More and more seminaries now accept students who enter without a denominational affiliation, so you can go through seminary while exploring where you feel called to be. Once you get through seminary, though, you may wish to be ordained, and if so, you need to find a denomination who has a place for you.
There are also callings that do not require ordination. In some denominations, you can do everything an ordained minister does being without ordained -- there are various ways this works out, particularly in regard to administering sacraments.
Sooo, here are some suggestions for getting information:
1. talk to your minister or another minister
2. go to denominational websites and look for the pages that they have set up for people who are considering ministry
3. search for seminary websites and read about their entrance requirements as well as other details they list --some have an "exploring the call" weekend where you can come for a visit and meet with various faculty and staff to discuss your future.
2006-08-12 11:34:49 · answer #2 · answered by Ponderingwisdom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey you have it all wrong about being a pastor and then putting career in the same sentence Second of all go to church and then if you are still lead to be a pastor than ask your preacher about your paths (First of all go to God) Maybe you should start out with something small like the nursery and work your way up to youth but none of this is paid for but the spiritual pay is great but world ministries will also send you to minister to other places
2006-08-12 11:04:38 · answer #3 · answered by truely human 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact a theological seminary and inquire about an evaluation of your spiritual gifts for ministry.
2006-08-12 11:03:24 · answer #4 · answered by Pressly M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask within your own denomination; like your own pastor or pastoral associate or whatever. would you like to work at a church or as a chaplain at a hospital or such? call a seminary nearby. good luck! no better career than one that serves God and mankind!
2006-08-12 11:01:19 · answer #5 · answered by canary 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should first think about getting trained and ordained. You can always start your own storefront church or missionary organization, or you can join an existing one. But you have to get your credentials first. I think its important to learn biblical languages too.
2006-08-12 10:56:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually there is no career in being a christian it is a faith not a source of living...
www.lifestudy.com
2006-08-12 10:56:58 · answer #7 · answered by Derrick G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋