Who Have You Been Called to Be? (A Study on Coaching and Luther’s Teaching on Vocation)
Who am I? Why am I here? What is my purpose? How can I make a difference? These questions have to do with the topic of vocation. Vocation is more than what one does for a living in terms of one's career. Vocation is a lens that helps believers see the larger story of who they are regarding their calling with God through faith in Jesus and how they are called to love and serve their neighbors through their everyday callings. But how can one personally and practically apply this relevant teaching of the church to the daily lives of believers? The answer is found in coaching! Coaches and ministry leaders seeking to help everyday believers find purpose and meaning in their lives will find this book invaluable. The research and practical tools contained within serve as a "technical manual" to Guse's first book, Called2B. This book provides a biblical and theological framework for understanding how coaching can empower believers to discover and live out their authentic calling in Christ in their daily lives to make a greater kingdom impact in their different stations of life--Family, Church, Lifework, and Society. Who have you been called to be?
Who am I? Why am I here? What is my purpose? How can I make a difference? These questions have to do with the topic of vocation. Vocation is more than what one does for a living in terms of one's career. Vocation is a lens that helps believers see the larger story of who they are regarding their calling with God through faith in Jesus and how they are called to love and serve their neighbors through their everyday callings. But how can one personally and practically apply this relevant teaching of the church to the daily lives of believers? The answer is found in coaching! Coaches and ministry leaders seeking to help everyday believers find purpose and meaning in their lives will find this book invaluable. The research and practical tools contained within serve as a "technical manual" to Guse's first book, Called2B. This book provides a biblical and theological framework for understanding how coaching can empower believers to discover and live out their authentic calling in Christ in their daily lives to make a greater kingdom impact in their different stations of life--Family, Church, Lifework, and Society. Who have you been called to be?
Who am I? Why am I here? What is my purpose? How can I make a difference? These questions have to do with the topic of vocation. Vocation is more than what one does for a living in terms of one's career. Vocation is a lens that helps believers see the larger story of who they are regarding their calling with God through faith in Jesus and how they are called to love and serve their neighbors through their everyday callings. But how can one personally and practically apply this relevant teaching of the church to the daily lives of believers? The answer is found in coaching! Coaches and ministry leaders seeking to help everyday believers find purpose and meaning in their lives will find this book invaluable. The research and practical tools contained within serve as a "technical manual" to Guse's first book, Called2B. This book provides a biblical and theological framework for understanding how coaching can empower believers to discover and live out their authentic calling in Christ in their daily lives to make a greater kingdom impact in their different stations of life--Family, Church, Lifework, and Society. Who have you been called to be?
“With the mindset of a coach, the heart of a pastor, and the wisdom of a theologian, Dr. Travis Guse offers a rich exploration of the fruitful interplay of calling and identity for today’s Christ-follower. This is a valuable resource for coaching others to find their place in God’s world.”
“I love the way that Travis Guse utilizes coaching as a tool for personalized discipleship. This is a brilliant strategy! The key contribution of Who Have You Been Called to Be? is the way it draws on Martin Luther’s theologically rich teaching on vocation to coach people into living out their calling in Christ. If you are committed to discipling others, this book is for you.”
“Perhaps we all set out with a dream of what we want to be and do when we grow up. But how many of us actually become the person we hope to be and do the work we set out to do? And for people of faith, where does God fit in with our vocation? Rev. Dr. Travis Guse offers a practical, wisdom-filled, and Christ-centered path toward vocational discernment. Your most fulfilled self awaits you as you set out on this worthwhile journey with Travis and the timeless wisdom of Protestant Reformer Martin Luther.
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“It only took 500+ years but vocational coaching’s time has come! . . . Dr. Guse brings decades of pastoral ministry experience together with coaching competency to share a framework that can inspire and rejuvenate Jesus followers on their vocational journey. I recommend this book to anyone who finds themselves and/or members of their faith family searching for greater alignment between their faith and their work.”
“It only took 500+ years but vocational coaching’s time has come! . . . Dr. Guse brings decades of pastoral ministry experience together with coaching competency to share a framework that can inspire and rejuvenate Jesus followers on their vocational journey. I recommend this book to anyone who finds themselves and/or members of their faith family searching for greater alignment between their faith and their work.”