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Listening hearts : discerning call in community

Farnham, Suzanne G. (Added Author).

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ISBN: 0819224448
ISBN: 9780819224446
Physical Description: xvi, 167 pages ; 19 cm
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Edition: Newly rev. ed.
Publisher: New York : Morehouse Pub., ©2011.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references.

Formatted Contents Note:

What is "call" for the Christian? -- Call to ministry -- What is discernment? -- What conditions help discern God's call? -- Is it God we are hearing? -- Why is Christian community important in discerning God's call? -- The value of a discernment group -- Supporting the ministries of others -- Accountability for ministries -- Epilogue. Hearts to listen -- Appendix 1. Guidelines for discernment groups -- Appendix 2. Types of questions to raise when serving in discernment groups -- Appendix 3. Informal history of the project and the research methods used.