Microchurches 21. Calling and Starting - Missionary Journey, Ep. 3
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Oct 13, 2021 
Stacy Gaskins, a mission specialist, and Jeremy Stephens, an experienced community leader, explore the dynamic of discovering one’s calling in a Christian context. They discuss how God invites individuals to start new missions, emphasizing the organic formation of church communities as people respond to such calls. Personal stories highlight the importance of resilience and community support in navigating divine guidance. The conversation encourages listeners to engage in spiritual experimentation and embrace their unique roles in serving marginalized communities.
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Calling vs. Cultural Understanding
- Calling is often misunderstood as simply finding a role in a church.
- True calling involves discovering one's place in God's mission to those outside the church.
Creating Spaces for Calling
- Create spaces for people to discover their place in God's mission, not just church roles.
- Help people identify specific places or people Jesus is calling them to love.
John Dangler's Haunting
- John Dangler's encounter with a homeless man led to a life-changing calling.
- This "haunting" experience revealed the disparity between his comfort and the man's suffering.