Episode 11: On Being “Called” to Ministry




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Summary: Being “called” to ministry isn’t entirely personal, internal, and subjective. It involves both the individual and a church, an internal desire and external confirmation.<br><br>In this Pastors’ Talk episode, Jonathan asked Mark about common misconceptions of pastoral calling, how pastors can cultivate an environment where callings get tested, and the role of the church throughout.<br><br>SHOW NOTES:<br><br>– What does it mean that calling is both internal and external? (:30)<br><br>– Why would you slow a guy down who says, “I know I’m called to ministry”? (2:20)<br><br>– What do you say to someone who responds to your hesitation with, “But pastor, the Lord is leading me?” (5:00)<br><br>– What are some common errors churches make in discerning one’s sense of calling? (8:50)<br><br>– What’s a proper biblical understanding of calling in Scripture? How does it relate to vocation? (10:50)<br><br>– Who confirms a pastor? When you leave your church, are you still a pastor? (15:20)<br><br>– How does a man’s wife play into his calling as a pastor/elder? (16:40)<br><br>– How can a pastor cultivate a healthy environment to test young men and their calling to ministry? (19:05)<br><br>– Any general advice for those experiencing the call to ministry? (20:10)<br><br>– Is there a special calling for overseas missions? (23:50)