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If you aren't called to be a Pastor or serve as a leader in ministry, why otherwise do you think you're interested in learning about it?

Regardless: You could always befriend a minister or elect to receive newsletters from missionaries over the world. And if you really wanted to dig in, you could always ask Bible colleges/universities to allow you to sit in on some of their course lectures (without receiving any credit for it, of course) But God bless!
 
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Ministry Tools has gathered a host of resources for each spiritual gift. They include articles, books and other references you can explore.

The site includes several examples of the gifts in action and different positions that would benefit from its presence.
 
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What do you mean by "called"? I am interested in a lot of things. Love to learn about history but I am not called to study history. I am called to teaching and serving and constantly find myself actually doing both since I was very little. My current place is as a nurse and it is such a perfect fit because I do both.
 
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I am thinking that you are called to your current place in life and any thing you are interested in is a calling as well.

I’m walking this out at present. I was led to finance for a season. It paved the way for the purpose and mission I’ve been given.

My current interests are also a reflection of my calling. I’ve intentionally crafted a lifestyle around the activities related to it. Their performance increases my capacity which strengthens the output and its gains.

As a result, the blessings and opportunities which come my way are always benefitting my work for Him. :)
 
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Scribd Is very cool. I am trying it out.

It is. Hoopla has added kooky titles as of late and quietly removed others. Don’t forget the free monthly selection on Christian audio.
 
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