by Grady King – Calling . . . What is it that God has called you to do? Biblically, when God called someone it was often not what they wanted to do and certainly not what they planned to do. The Latin word for calling is ‘vocatio’. To ask, “What is your vocation?” is to […]
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Authors : Grady King
Tags : Leadership Coaching, Ministry
by Grady King This week we continue our discussion about another element that makes a minister – your soul and spirit. Soul is about your essence as a person–your very being. It is what connects you to God. To care for your soul is to consider what energizes you and makes you feel alive as […]
Authors : Grady King
Tags : Leadership Coaching, Ministry
by Grady King Wiring? Yes, it’s the best word to describe the complexities of personality, family of origin, needs, gifts and expectations. To ignore the question, “How is your spouse wired?” is to travel down a dangerous road swerving around the potholes of frustration, chronic anxiety and feelings of hypocrisy. Imagine driving at night on […]
Authors : Grady King
Tags : Ministry
by Grady King Continuing our look at what makes a minister, we focus on on the father question. The father question is critical to ministry concerning four interrelated dynamics: authority and intimacy; acceptance and rejection; guilt and shame; fear and anger. These are the essential dynamics related to God as Father and earthly father. You […]
Authors : Grady King
Tags : Leadership Coaching, Ministry
by Grady King “Could we have lunch together soon? A friend of mine recommended I get with you and talk about preaching. Specifically, how do I know if God is calling me to preach?” This is how the email began. We did meet and continue to consider his question. In the conversation, which was less […]
Authors : Grady King
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