Am I called?
In a sense, all believers are under the mandate that Jesus gave when He instructed His disciples to “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28:19-20)
And you’ve been given specific gifts, passions, and abilities that uniquely qualify you for serving the Kingdom. But does that mean God is specifically asking you to serve cross-culturally as a church planter bringing the Gospel to unreached people? The very fact that you’re asking the question means that God is doing something new in your heart. We’d love to help you discover how He’s leading you!
What should I do to find clarity?
Start with prayer. Set apart some specific time daily, weekly, and monthly to seek God’s guidance. Recruit trusted family, friends, or church leaders to pray with and for you.
Also use this time to learn more about the great need, specific people groups, your personal strengths and weaknesses, and how these might fit together.
Take steps forward in faith. Attend a prayer retreat at Team Expansion, or take a missions course, like Kairos. Sometimes clarity comes from forward action.
What if I feel called but my spouse doesn’t?
Respect his or her feelings. Nobody should be bullied into this kind of decision. Pray together and separately about where God might be leading you. Attend a prayer retreat or missions course together, without pressure or expectation. Find ways to get involved in local ministries together. Consider speaking with a Christian counselor or church leader about your reservations, concerns, excitement, and calling. Trust God and the work of the Holy Spirit.
Think you might be called to missions? Or have more questions? Get in touch with us today.
