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- Assessing Inquirers and Candidates
(PDF version) — 
The question before us is “Is this person fit to serve
the church as a Minister of Word and Sacrament?" Use
this sheet to help assess intangible qualities needed for
ministry.
- Considering Your Call and Vocation
(PDF
version) — 
Explores the definitions of Christian vocation and calling,
and shares with the reader one's own sense of call along with
the similarities & differences in other calls to gain
a better understanding of church vocation. (SEIC #92-101).
- Psychological Assessment & Vocational Counseling
(PDF version) —

The assessment should address questions that are important
to the CPM and to the individual. It is appropriate for a
CPM to discuss with the person providing the assessment the
committee’s expectations, the psychological inventories
to be used, and the nature and use of the report.
- Discerning Your Call and Your Gifts for Ministry
- $1.50
(PDS#
232-93-048)
This pamphlet is used to explore one's gifts & talents
to further explore and possibly pursue the ministry profession.
- This Call is for You - Brochure - Free
(PDS#
72-511-95-008)
Recruitment resource in exploring one's sense of call for
people of all ages. Abbreviated version of the workbook.
- This Call is for You - Workbook - $29.95
(PDS#
232-93-001)
A Christian Vocation Workbook for Congregations. Loose-leaf
workbook. Contains lesson plans for studying Christian vocation
age groups from 5-year-olds to adults over 60. Included and
supporting called to professional church and an enrichment
section.
- The Call of Jeremiah: A Bible Study
Examines a biblical call passage & consider the personal
struggles and the empowering of one called by God, and relate
the passage to one's own sense of call. (SEIC #92-501). (email
for more information)
- Dare To Be One
(PDF version) — 
A collection of 12 testimonies demonstrating the unique and
common aspects of the call to ministry. This resource aims
to inspire and challenge especially young racial ethnic leaders
to consider the call to ministry.
- Developmental Chart for Inquirers and Candidates (Greater
Atlanta Presbytery)
(PDF version) —
Discusses different areas of development in the areas of Education,
Spiritual Development, Interpersonal Relationships, Personal
Growth, and Professional Development at the different stages
in the Preparation for Ministry Process from the Inquiry Phase
of Ordination. (email
for more information)
- Final Assessment
(PDF version) —
This resource serves as a final consultation to makes sure
the candidate has fulfilled all of the requirements before
receiving a call.
- Gifted by the Flame - Professional Church Vocations
- Free
(PDS#
7221801003) (PDF version)
— 
This is an updated version of Call to Presbyterian Professional
Church Mission - Allows one to choose different paths in the
ministry profession, as well as to explore different areas
of vocational interest.
- If I Were a Gatekeeper
(PDF version) —
Critical thinking questions regarding potential candidate,
who are called upon to stand at the gate to the professional
ministry.
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- Primary Qualities for Professional Ministry
(PDF version) —
Resource used to identify six crucial qualities for persons
in ministry, elaborate on the elements of each quality, and
identify ways to develop and strengthen each quality.
- Self Inventory Questions for Clarification
(PDF version) —

Critical questions for discussion used to clarify one's sense
of call in the ministry of the word and sacrament.
- Touched by the Flame - Ministers of the Word of Sacrament
- Free
(PDS#
72-218-01-002) (PDF
version)
This is an updated version of Call to Presbyterian Ministry
of the Word and Sacrament - Explores one's sense of call and
the criteria used in the qualities for leadership.
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