TY - BOOK AU - Buchanan, Stuart, TI - Called by God?: a handbook for those testing Christian vocation SN - 9780281060528 AV - BV4740 .B83 2008 PY - 2008/// CY - London PB - SPCK, KW - Decision making KW - Religious aspects KW - Christianity KW - Discernment (Christian theology) KW - Vocation N1 - Offers advice to those who are required to test someone's calling, be that to full time ministry, mission work overseas or at home, or pastoral and youth work in the community. This book helps you to gain a deeper understanding of what a vocation is and to appreciate the diversity of meanings encompassed by this word; pt. 1. What is a vocation? Understanding vocation Developing vocation Generational issues and personality pt. 2. Developing a strategy. Person specifications and vocation A selection strategy Selecting cross-culturally pt. 3. Interviewing. Tools of the trade 1: paperwork Tools of the trade 2: other resources An interviewing strategy pt. 4. Interviewing. What about me? Using your eyes Using your ears Using your lips Using your faith : exploring faith issues pt. 5. Making decisions. Using your hands Making and giving decisions ER -