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A basic book for Christians using the Bible to discern a ministry in the church and moving toward to that end. This is very helpful for gradually coming to a definitive choice to leave secular society and envisioning the leadership which Jesus asks for all leaders and ministers. Many examples of questions, answers, and situational resolutions from the authors' own personal experiences. I have used Chapter 9 (God Invites You to Join Him) in sermons as samples for looking for concrete ways God is active in people's lives. Very helpful for beginners to read and be bolstered in their spiritual journey bound by the Bible and set on a future course toward some essential ministry.

Overall, I thought this study was a good one, although I didn't buy into all that was mentioned. I had some issues with some of the statements that are a reflection of their denominational background, but I still got a lot of good information and food for that in this study. I would recommend it. ( )

Rating: A
Blackaby's writing style is like Bolero by Ravel. It just expresses, builds and repeats. There is a rhythm to it. He presents a truth, builds on it, repeats it, presents another related truth, builds on it, repeats it, repeats the first truth, and on and on and on. You are drawn in. He presents real and compelling stories, examples and scripture to reinforce the truths he reveals. I have read this book more than once -- taught from it at least once. Never grows old. ( )