how do I know if I'm being called?

Moses Medina · Jul 26, 2013

I have a strong want and urge to start online college to get a bachelors to get into seminary and the chaplain corps... but is this from God or is it mysticism, relying on my feelings... and I'm nervous and even scared to go through with it... I also feel so unworthy. The army needs chaplains that speak biblical truth... and I really think I want to answer that call.

Iosias · Jul 26, 2013

Speak to your priest/pastor?

Moses Medina · Jul 26, 2013

I do plan on it, he is off at a convention that should have ended yesterday but I don't plan to talk to him until monday or at his convienience because he just got back. Since its constantly on my mind is why this topic now exist.

Iosias · Jul 26, 2013

Only those who know you will be able to say if you are being called; having the desire is a start, but the church will need to recognise this also.

Moses Medina · Jul 26, 2013

Ill just have to wait then. Thanks for the reply.

cerette · Jul 26, 2013

I suppose a good thing to start with is asking yourself WHY you want to be a minister, is it because you want to work for the kingdom of God (serving God and other people) or is the motive more about YOU (You get to be "someone" etc)?
If it's not so much about you, then I guess you should go for it!

Moses Medina · Jul 26, 2013

To minister the word of God with word and sacrament to soldiers... with a biblically sound theology is why. Thanks for the reply

Moses Medina · Jul 26, 2013

Of course to serve God as well.

Tainted Scrolls · Jul 26, 2013

Answer that call. If you have this feeling, follow it. To man Christians second guess them self.

Tangible · Jul 26, 2013

I'd say begin preparing. If it's meant to happen it will. Our former assistant pastor once shared how he really had no other choice than to enter the ministry, all other doors were eventually closed to him.

DaRev · Jul 26, 2013

Tangible said:
I'd say begin preparing. If it's meant to happen it will. Our former assistant pastor once shared how he really had no other choice than to enter the ministry, all other doors were eventually closed to him.

That's basically what happened to me.

Moses Medina · Jul 26, 2013

I was looking through my Army education website at available schools and behold, Concordia ST Louis was there offering Pre-seminary and a Bachalors Degree in Theology. Hopefully I am accepted come Monday, not to mention I still have to see what my Pastor has to say.

MarkRohfrietsch · Jul 27, 2013

Tangible said:
I'd say begin preparing. If it's meant to happen it will. Our former assistant pastor once shared how he really had no other choice than to enter the ministry, all other doors were eventually closed to him.

DaRev said:
That's basically what happened to me.

I've heard a number of Pastors say that the Holy Spirit gave them no choice.

dario68w said:
I was looking through my Army education website at available schools and behold, Concordia ST Louis was there offering Pre-seminary and a Bachalors Degree in Theology. Hopefully I am accepted come Monday, not to mention I still have to see what my Pastor has to say.

Taking the courses may help you in discerning the call as well, and will serve you well despite the outcome.

illudium_phosdex · Jul 27, 2013

I don't have any advice but I just wanted to let you know that you're in my prayers concerning this.

Moses Medina · Jul 28, 2013

Thanks for everyone's responses. I spoke to my Pastor today so that helped out a lot and though I'm going to continue praying I think I know what God is telling me to do.

Tangible · Jul 28, 2013

Can you do Sem on the GI bill?

Moses Medina · Jul 28, 2013

I believe so. My pastor said if the army sode fell through there's grants and such that I can use that he would be in full support of.

Tangible · Jul 28, 2013

That would be a great blessing.

Moses Medina · Jul 29, 2013

So, the school that's accepting me is University of Phoenix Online, I'm leaning towards a Bachelor of science in Human Services Family and Children seems to be good. I was also leaning towards Bachelors of Science in English... I'm so not sure. Ha ha ha. Is there a list that I can see of what schools are accepted by Concordia?

Tangible · Jul 29, 2013

My wife took an intro to social services class and was completely put off by the mindset and worldview that seems to predominate in that field.

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