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    The ministry is sometimes incorrectly referred to as a job or as an occupation.  In a sense that is true.  But unlike a normal job, you don't select it on your own ... it picks you.  Rather, God makes the call and hopefully you respond.

Is He calling you?  Are you listening for the call?  What is it 'the call?'  What does it mean to be in ministry?  What is involved once you decide to go into the ministry? What types of ministry are there?

More information on the topics covered on this page can be found in the book, The Christian as Minister , which is available from Cokesbury.  It's worth the small investment if you feel the call, or even the whisper, that God is calling you into His service.  Try attending a Discerning the Call weekend event.  You may want continue and attend the more in-depth Discerner's Academy .

For More Information, Contact:
   Rev. John Williams
   Chair, Board of Ordained Ministry
   360 Robert Road
   Slidell, LA 70458
   Office: 985-641-5829
   john@aldersgate-slidell.org

   Rev. John Edd Harper
   Coordinator, BOM
   527 North Blvd.
   Baton Rouge, LA 70802
   Office: 225-346-1646
   johnedd@bellsouth.net