Now that I am back from a wonderful missions trip to Costa Rica with 27 other of my close friends.  I can get back to my vocation safari!  Chapter 6 of the 48 days book goes through several myths of the job hunt. One of those is that the resume will be the only thing that will get you a job.  There are other things that go into a successful job search like the interview and the job searcher to know and understand their unique gifts and abilities.

Question: Do you understand you areas of competence?

Answer: Yes, I believe I have a good understanding.  I am a big picture guy who loves to build teams and empower them to do ministry together.   I love the Bible and preaching is a wonderful thing to me.  I am creative and think well outside the box.  I like to find solutions to problems.

Question: Do you feel trapped because of your current or past work experience?

Answer: No not at all.  I love being in ministry and I especially desire and truly love being in church leadership.

Question: Do you recognize how easily you abilities may transfer to a new industry or profession?

Answer: I do.  I have a love for people and ideas.  I work well with many types of people and walks of life.  I am ma learner so I know that I can understand the job and become good at it as I learn.

Question: Can you see value in those things you may have done as a volunteer through your church or community?

Answer: Yes.  serving people can be used any where at any time for any job.

Question: Are there skills or training you need to make you a candidate for the work you love?

Answer: I am interested in church planting so I think I need to read a few more practical books on the subject as well as have a mentor to ask real questions to.

Question: Has God given you abilities that do not match you desires? If so, how can you reconcile those?

Answer: God has given me many abilities.  I think all of them fit what He has called me to do.  I am often told that I am a jock of all trades, master of none.  So sometimes narrowing down and being specific can be a problem when thinking about future places and positions of ministry.