
12 Theologies of Vocation
Twelve ways you might go about discerning God’s will for your career
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CFI View
Prioritize maximum impact for the renewal of the world, guided by research and scripture, balanced with other Christian commitments.
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Wisdom View
God doesn’t usually give direct instructions about career choices; Instead, He equips us with wisdom, through Scripture, reason, and community.
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Scripture Self-Revealing View
The bible is the primary means for guidance and, through prayer and reflection, offers clear advice for individual believer’s career decisions.
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80,000 Hours View
Maximize measurable, impartial global impact—guided by expert advice, especially within the effective altruism movement.
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Specific Calling View
God has one distinct plan for your life and you can discern this through prayer and reflection.
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Missional Calling View
Calling is seen less as a specific career path and more as participation in God’s mission to bring justice, healing, and reconciliation in the world.
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Charismatic Discernment View
Supernatural means—like prophecy, dreams, visions, and inner impressions—are primary means of discerning God's voice for career decisions.
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Self-Actualization View
Prioritize personal growth and self-expression, with personal fulfillment valued over external impact.
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Ignatian Discernment View
Vocational calling is discovered through prayerful attention to inner spiritual movements, with the help of a spiritual mentor.
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Progressive Ethical View
Vocation must further ethically-driven social transformation, grounded in principles of justice and equality.
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Co-deciding View
Prioritize the voice of your church community in discerning where and how God might be leading you.
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Classical Reformation View
Vocation is faithful service in all roles—work, family, church, and society—discerned through Scripture, reason, and community.