THE SHAPE OF CALLING A GUIDED REFLECTION ON DISCERNING THE CALL OF GOD

BY CHRISTOPHER TRODDEN

Produced by Officer Recruitment, Eva Burrows College, Australia

Published by Salvo Publishing, Australia

Written by Christopher Trodden

© 2020, 2021 The Salvation Army Australia

Discerning a calling from God takes time. On your journey of discernment, it can be beneficial to invite other spiritual leaders around you who can provide feedback, bring perspective, and offer encouraging words and prayer. If you would like to speak to someone about sensing a call to ministry in The Salvation Army please email: candidates@ebc.edu.au or visit www.salvationarmy.org.au/comealive

All Scripture references in the main text are from the New International Version (NIV) unless stated otherwise. Scripture references are included for consideration and reflection. We have prayerfully selected an arrangement of verses with the intention of adding clarity and context. Please note, this is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all relevant Scripture.

For more information www.salvationarmy.org.au/comealive candidates@ebc.edu.au

ISBN: 978-0-648-04061-3

Salvo Publishing:

Production Manager: Cheryl Tinker

Proofreader: Lieut-Colonel Laurie Robertson

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Printed by Focus Print Group

To my darling wife Jennifer, I love you and I like you.