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Students and Faculty share their resources for the discernment process.
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“If I had to describe discernment, I would use lines from this song. This song is an invitation to find beauty and courage in the midst of uncertainty and learn to “sing the kind of song you like singing”, which I take to mean express your unique life, your unique vocation and passion, in a way that is authentic to who God has made and called you to be.”
“Let Your Life Speak by Parker Palmer (a short but compelling read wherein passion, purpose, courage & vulnerability meet.
Mary Oliver’s poem “The Summer Day”
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John 1:35-39
Jesus asks the disciples what they are looking for. They answer the question with a question, “Where are you staying?” They don’t yet know what it is they are looking for, only that they want to be in the presence of the living God. Vocational discernment is a lot like that – a strong sense of wanting to follow God, but no answer to what it is we are looking for exactly. To those who are discerning, Jesus says, “Come and see.” It is an invitation to be in his presence – to listen, to see, to follow.
“The Hammer of God, by Bo Giertz was a required textbook in seminary when I was a student and I have since used it in presentations in continuing education events for pastors, deacons, lay leaders in various settings in the U.S.A., as well as in Guyana and Iceland. These novellas provide realistic, promising glimpses into ministry in Jesus’ Name, and prompt the reader to consider her/his own call to bear witness to Jesus Christ.”
Master of Divinity Student Emily Norris’ Story Preparing for graduation from the WTS Master of Divinity program in 2020, Emily Norris launched the new church community called The Dwelling in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Dwelling is specifically, but not exclusively, for those experiencing homelessness. Emily shared her excitement for this new venture in partnership with…
