Live Your Calling

An action-plan for self-fulfillment that helps people find their true calling in life This practical and inspirational guide helps Christian men and women of all ages identify and use their God-given gifts to find purpose, direction, and joy in their life and work. Based on their years of counseling and experience, Kevin and Kay Marie Brennfleck offer action-oriented tools and a proven methodology to help readers develop the decision-making skills they need to discover and live the life that God intended, maximizing the synergies between ministry, work, and spiritual gifts. Kevin and Kay Marie Brennfleck (Pasadena, CA) are nationally recognized experts in career counseling, work satisfaction, and productivity. Their Web site, www.ChristianCareerCenter.com, is the most visited Christian career site on the Internet.

Introduction xi Part One: Called for a Purpose 1 In Search of a Calling 3 2 Called to Be You 12 Part Two: Creating Your Life Calling Map 3 Mapping Your Design 29 Assessment One: Transferable Skills Assessment Two: Core Work Values Assessment Three: Preferred Roles Assessment Four: Personality Type Assessment Five: Compelling Interests Assessment Six: Spiritual Gifts Life Calling Map [Sample] Life Calling Map Part Three: Envisioning Your God-sized Calling 4 Picturing Possibilities for Your Life 113 5 Toolbox of Strategies for Stretching Your Vision 122 6 Toolbox of Strategies for Testing Your Visions 133 Part Four: Making Decisions Within the Will of God 7 Partnering with God in Decision Making 143 8 Toolbox of Strategies for Making Life Calling Decisions 153 Part Five: Transforming Vision Into Action 9 Planning Your Journey 169 10 Toolbox of Strategies for Living Your Calling 179 Part Six: Overcoming Obstacles to Living Your Calling 11 Conquering the “Calling Blockers” 193 12 Fear 197 13 Money 206 14 Busyness 214 15 Negative Thinking 220 16 Childhood Wounds 227 17 Going It Alone 232 Epilogue: Seize the Day 239 Appendix A: Live Your Calling Small Group Guide 245 Appendix B: How to Use the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) and the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) to Explore Career Options 255 Appendix C: Resources for Living Your Calling 259 Notes 263 Tell Us Your Story! 271 Acknowledgments 273 The Authors 277