Living Life on Purpose : The Joy of Discovering and Following God¿s Call

by Dunnam, Maxie D.

• ISBN13: 9781577363385
• ISBN10: 1577363388
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-11-30
• Publisher: Providence House Pub

Summary

Far too many Christians believe that a vocation or calling from God only applies to those who are ministers or in church service. Living Life on Purpose debunks that myth and proclaims that God has a fulfilling life of meaning for everyone. These essays by key educators explore how you can hear from God, the difference between a career and a calling, and why doubt, dilemma, and even disenchantment are part of your purpose. Whether you are a business leader, restaurant employee, factory worker, engineer, retail clerk, or yes, even a pastor or seminary student, this collection will encourage, challenge, and motivate you to discover the joys of Living Life on Purpose. Contributors include: Bill Arnold, Burrell Dinkins, Maxie Dunnam, Ellsworth Kalas, Chris Kiesling, Steve Moore, and Sandra Richter; foreword by James Smith, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Asbury Theological Seminary

Author Biography

Maxie D. Dunnam has followed God's calling to pastor congregations, to be a catalyst for orthodoxy in the United Methodist Church, and to serve at the helm of one of the largest seminaries in the world. Dunnam is the Chancellor of Asbury Theological Seminary, and formerly led the Seminary as its fifth President from 1994 to 2004. Before coming to lead Asbury, he served thriving pastoral charges at Christ United Methodist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, and elsewhere. He has been an active executive in the United Methodist Church, the World Methodist Council, and the Association of Theological Schools. Dunnam earned a master of theology degree from Emory University and a doctor of divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. His popular collections of writings include The Workbook of Living Prayer, Unless We Pray, and Let Me Say That Again. Among his recent titles is A Thoughtful Faith, edited with Steve Moore. Steve Moore has served God as a campus minister, a professor, and as a leader in Christian higher education. Moore is Senior Vice President of Asbury Theological Seminary, President of the Asbury Foundation for Theological Education, and Professor of Christian Leadership and Discipleship. He is a popular speaker and a well-known leader in the fields of higher education, campus ministry, leadership studies, and board development. He previously has served as a vice president at Seattle Pacific University and Baylor University. He has a doctorate from University of Michigan. His most recent book is A Thoughtful Faith, edited with Maxie Dunnam. His forthcoming works include College 101: A Guide to Getting the Most Out of College and The Legacy Project: Presidential Leadership in Christian Higher Education.