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My Calling

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Many people during my teenage and young adult years (especially lately) have been asking when I am going to go to seminary to get ordained. For those who have been asking, this conversation with my husband pretty much sums up how I feel... Me: " I don't know what to do because I LOVE preaching - and I know it's a gift - but I don't want to preach every Sunday. Plus, there is no way I ever want to be in charge of a church and deal with all the shenanigans and drama. Not to mention, I am not super jazzed about going back to school. But I love people so much! I love mentoring and listening to stories. I love teaching the Bible in a radical way. I want to inspire passion, vision, and enthusiasm for God! I want to love and help people find God in their daily lives.  I know these are gifts and passions that I can't ignore, but it stresses me out to think about being a lead pastor. Andrew: "I got it! You know what you should do?" Me: "What?!&quo