Discernment

Discernment

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Without conviction of purpose or a clear goal the challenges of study and ministry can cause women to doubt their choice. So how do I know if it’s God’s call for me?

What is God calling you to?

Christian women who seek to discern their purpose in God’s kingdom face unique challenges. Some of the barriers to discernment and ministry include:

Different perspectives and expectations

There may be a reluctance to speak about personal calling due to differing theological perspectives, cultural expectations, individual experiences, and past disappointments.

Apathy or critique

Women may experience apathy or direct critique as they explore God’s calling for their life.

Lack of modelling

Lack of female models in ministry roles can limit women’s aspirations to intentionally discern their ministry.

Uncertain goals

Even women who are pursuing God through theological studies can lack a concrete sense of where their studies are leading or what opportunities are available.  

Play Video Hi, my name is Flyck Clift. My discernment process spanned three decades and three degrees before becoming clear. At Ridley, we want to help make the discernment process clearer for you through this Discernment series. Discernment is a 12 series resource designed for women in theological studies to explore their ministry interests and gain clarity on their God-given calling. Delivered monthly with the tools and prompts to help you identify and align your unique calling with opportunities within God’s ministry. FlyckCsq Ms Felicity (Flyck) Clift
Academic Counsellor

What is Discernment?

Through the Discernment series explore deeper questions such as: 

  1. Where am I headed?  
  2. Can I do anything to figure out what God may be calling me to?  
  3. Do I trust God to tell me?  
  4. Am I hearing God? 

 

God invites us to bring all these questions to him (e.g., Matt 7:7; 21: 22; 1 Pet 5:7) and we have a choice in how we do this. It excites me to think of how God’s kingdom will thrive as more women overcome barriers to embrace and live out their God-given callings. If you are excited by this too then let me encourage you to subscribe now and know that God is overjoyed that you are seeking his guidance.

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