How Your Calling Frees You - Gordon T. Smith - 151 - FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye

Why is a deeper understanding of vocation vital for those of us serving in ministry leadership, especially when facing challenges, transitions, and even new stages of life? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Gordon T. Smith. Gordon is the former president of Ambrose University and Seminary and currently serves as a teaching fellow at Regent College. Gordon has written a number of books, including Courage and Calling. Together, Gordon and Jason explore both the biblical and practical realities of calling for all people and also what is distinctive for those called into ministry leadership. Gordon shares some key thoughts about facing challenges, transitions, and life stages in a healthy way as we serve the kingdom.

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Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Gordon T. Smith on the importance of a faith-driven perspective where decisions, actions, and purpose are guided by God's direction rather than personal ambition or self-determination: "We are not so much self-directed as God-directed in the life, work, and ministry in which we are engaged."

Gordon T. Smith on the critical role of leadership in the well-being and growth of a church: "Healthy churches as a rule have effective, capable, engaged religious leaders."

Gordon T. Smith on the significance of community and meaningful relationships in life, work and ministry: "We can't navigate this alone. Cultivate friendships along the way."
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