Live Your Calling: A Practical Guide to Finding and Fulfilling Your Mission in Life (Paperback)

by Kevin Brennfleck (Author), Kay Marie Brennfleck (Author) "A USA Today poll found that if people could ask God just one question, most would want to know, "What's my purpose in life?..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review
“I heartily recommend Live Your Calling as a guidebook for dreaming the dreams God has created you to pursue and equipping you to fulfill them.”
--Ken Wales, veteran filmmaker; CBS Television series, executive producer, Christy

“An incredibly helpful book for any person who is searching for their calling and the realization of all the, dreams pertaining thereto."
--Dr. Neil Clark Warren, psychologist and founder, eHarmony.com

“This remarkable book will enable every follower of Christ to recognize and respond to God’s calling on his or her life. I commend it heartily and unreservedly.”
--Dr. Ted W. Engstrom, president emeritus, World Vision

“Spiritually astute, sophisticated in its use of vocational assessments, and completely practical.”
--Dana Alexander, director, Office of Life Planning, Westmont College

“This book is a great companion to The Purpose-Driven Life. In practical ways, it helps people discover their “shape” and live their lives in light of their God-given design.”
--Jim Holsclaw, training and development resources, Wycliffe Bible Translators USA

“This book offers help for the reader to form a Life Calling Map that can guide them into a greater sense of significance for their lives. I commend it for its practicality, strong theological rootedness, and its psychological soundness."
--Dr. Archibald D. Hart, senior professor of psychology and dean emeritus, Graduate School of Psychology, Fuller Theological Seminary

“This book is exactly what it claims to be. It is a practical guide to finding and fulfilling your mission in life. This is a truly helpful and informative book for searchers and professionals.”
--Dr. Jay Kesler, president emeritus, Taylor University

“What you do with your life deeply impacts you. This work is a gift to those who are searching and to those who help light the way.”
--Tim Clinton, president, American Association of Christian Counselors

“A wonderful book that helps us discover, from a spiritual and natural gifting perspective, God’s unique purpose for our life. Every person needs to know why God made them. This book will help you move toward a greater understanding of this.”
--Os Hillman, president, Marketplace Leaders and the International Coalition of Workplace Ministries

“Here is a superb road map for understanding your potential, finding God’s will, and investing your life productively for Christ. I highly recommend this book.”
--M. Blaine Smith, director, Nehemiah Ministries; author, Knowing God’s Will

“In a world too often marked by transience and a sense of “getting by,” this book presents a challenging alternative. It clarifies the exciting possibilities of understanding your purpose and lays out very practical steps to fulfilling your calling.”
--Robby Richardson, director, Internet Ministries, Gospel Communications International

“The tools and principles in this book can help young adults get their bearings and conquer obstacles.”
--Rebecca Horst, director, CALL Project, Goshen College

“A practical exercise in understanding your unique calling, stretching your God-sized vision, and living it out where God has placed you. These tools help you maximize your effectiveness in your workplace and in every part of your life.”
--Kent Humphreys, president, Fellowship of Companies for Christ International

“The Brennflecks uniquely and strategically provide an interactive process to identify, explore, experience, and confirm our personal giftedness, which enhances our sense of individual destiny and worth, resulting in deep feelings of personal fulfillment.”
--Dr. Gordon E. Kirk, senior pastor, Lake Ave. Church, Pasadena

“I enthusiastically recommend this to anyone questioning the calling of their life. I believe each of us have been gifted by God to lean into the gifts and abilities He has given us. The purpose of your life is out there to be discovered. This book and the tools provided by Kevin and Kay Marie Brennfleck can be a road map to make that discovery. I highly recommend it to you."
--Jon Wallace, president, Azusa Pacific University

“This book reflects sensitive, careful and practical thinking about the nature of God's call. It is the ideal handbook for churches, organizations, and small groups serious about discipleship and helping people find their callings and live their dreams for the kingdom of God. For any one searching for a way to serve and to make a difference in the world this ought to be the next book on your reading list.”
--Philip Carlson, family physician; senior pastor, Bethany Church

Product Description
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.

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• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (November 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787968951
• ISBN-13: 978-0787968953
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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