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Vocation: Discerning Our Callings in Life
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Dr. Schuurman's work has greatly shaped the working definition of vocation within the VEV program. Chapter 5 is especially recommended. Recommendation by Mike Wilker of Lutheran Volunteer Corps.
Luther on Vocation
Wingren, Gustaf
Vocational Discernment/Vocation/General
Wingren reminds us of Luther's emphasis that God calls people not to leave the world, but to be a part of it and affect it positively.
Ordinary Saints: An Introduction to the Christian Life
Benne, Robert
Vocational Discernment/Vocation/General
This ethicist writes about the vocation of the Christian in daily life. The book includes a study guide for groups.
The Marketplace Annotated Bibliography: A Christian Guide to Books on Work, Business and Vocation
Svanoe, Todd
Stevens, Paul; Hammond, Pete
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The largest and most complete resource for putting work in Christian perspective, with annotated reviews of hundreds of books and a historical survey.
Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation
Palmer, Parker
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This popular college text has done much to define and shape discussion about vocation among young people.
The Way of Life: A Theology of Christian Vocation
Badcock, Gary
Vocational Discernment/Vocation/General
Badcock argues that vocation is to love God and neighbor, discipleship in the way of the cross, a way of life, not to be confused with one's occupation. Vocation is not so much what one does, but who one is.
Callings: Twenty Centuries Of Christian Wisdom On Vocation
Placher, William (editor)
Vocational Discernment/Vocation/General
An incredible anthology of passages about work and vocation from the greatest writers in Christian history.
On Human Work : Laborem Exercens
Wojtyla, Karol, Pope John Paul II
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Encyclical Letter, 1981
The Meaning of Vocation
Wojtyla, Karol, Pope John Paul II
Vocational Discernment/Vocation/General
The Way of Discernment: Spiritual Practices for Decision Making
Leibert, Elizabeth
Vocational Discernment/Vocation/Practices
Leibert is a Roman Catholic nun, currently the dean of a Presbyterian seminary. Uses Ignatius of Loyola, Edwards, Buechner and Merton to show that discernment is a spiritual gift and acquired habit. Provides exercises for discernment.
Now and Then: A Memoir of Vocation
Buechner, Frederick
Vocational Discernment/Vocation/Practices
Spirituality/contemporary sources contemporary sources
Spiritual memoir of this famous writer and Presbyterian minister, about his life as student, minister, teacher and fulltime writer who believes that God speaks to us through events.
Christ At Work: Orthodox Christan Perspectives on Vocation
Bezzerides, Ann Mitsakos (editor)
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Theologians from Eastern and Orthodox traditions write on the topic of vocation.
God at Work: Your Christian Vocation in All of Life (Focal Point Series)
Veith, Gene Jr.
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Veith, a cultural expert, emphasizes that vocation is not what we should do specifically with our time and careers but what God does in and through our callings.
A Sacred Voice Is Calling: Personal Vocation And Social Conscience
Neafsey, John
Vocational Discernment/Vocation/Practices
Includes wisdoms from many traditions includiing Native American and Christian to better hear the call to action for others as the journey toward vocation.
A Work of Heart: Understanding How God Shapes Spiritual Leaders
McNeal, Reggie
Vocational Discernment/Vocation/Practices
A Southern Baptist leader looks at the lives of biblical leaders for six factors shaping leaders' hearts.
Answering the Call in the Spirit
Cross, Terry
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One of the first works attempting to offer a theology of calling for Pentecostals.
As Leaven in the World: Catholic Perspectives on Faith, Vocation, and the Intellectual Life
Landy, Thomas (editor)
Vocational Discernment/Vocation/Practices
Illuminating essays by well-known American Catholic intellectuals about the interaction of faith and work.
Forgetting Ourselves on Purpose: Vocation and the Ethics of Ambition
Mahan, Brian
Vocational Discernment/Vocation/General
Challenges the American cult of success, defining vocation as the proper dedication of our unique talents to meet the needs of others
Getting a Life: How to Find Your True Vocation
LaReau, Renee
Vocational Discernment/Vocation/Practices
A young woman shares her stories of how God and the people around you can help you find your true vocation.
Living Life on Purpose: The Joy of Discovering and Following God's Call
Dunnam, Maxie (editor)
Malone, Steve (editor)
Vocational Discernment/Vocation/General
Essays by key educators about how we hear from God and the difference betweeen career and calling.
Living Your Hearts Desire: Gods Call and Your Vocation
Clapper, Greg
Vocational Discernment/Vocation/Practices
Intentional Community/Media
Easy to read and relevant to today's economy and culture with many references to movies.
Live Your Calling: A Practical Guide to Finding and Fulfilling Your Mission in Life
Brennfleck, Kevin
Brennfleck, Kay Marie
Vocational Discernment/Vocation/Practices
The authors host the most visited Christian career center on the internet, offers an action plan for self-fulfillment that helps people find their true calling in life.
Leading Lives That Matter: What We Should Do And Who We Should Be
Schwehn, Mark (editor)
Bass, Dorothy (editor)
Vocational Discernment/Vocation/Practices
Collection of writings by popular, secular authors about vocation.
Revisiting the Idea of Vocation: Theological Explorations
Haughy, John SJ
Vocational Discernment/Vocation/General
Ten theologians from Loyola University, Chicago present original essays that explore vocations, callings.
Crossing the Jordan: Meditations on Vocation (Cloister Books)
Portaro, Sam
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Explores the questions of discernment and vocation through meditations on the life and vocation of Jesus.
Listen! God Is Calling!: Luther Speaks of Vocation, Faith, and Work (Lutheran Voices)
Bennethum, D. Michael
Vocational Discernment/Vocation/General Vocational Discernment
Bennethum uses Luther's understanding of vocation to help believers find deeper meaning in their ordinary daily labors and communities of faith to support their members at work.
Becoming Who You Are: Insights on the True Self from Thomas Merton and Other Saints (Christian Classics)
Martin, James SJ
Vocational Discernment/Vocation/General
How becoming who you are, the person God created, is the path to happiness, peace of mind, and sanctity.