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Called or Collared?: An Alternative Approach to Vocation

Called or Collared?: An Alternative Approach to Vocation
By Francis Dewar

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This work on vocation is recommended to potential ordinands by DDO's right across Britain. The book updates references to women's ordination and now uses inclusive language throughout. Vocation in this context means that God calls every human being to a particular task, if only we can stop and listen. This book is about God's calling to us, and how we can learn to discern what that calling is.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #111056 in Books
  • Published on: 2000-09-22
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 144 pages

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Not Just for Prospective Ordinands!5
Francis Dewer is an ordained clergyman in the Church of England as well as a trained counsellor.

Although this book is written for individuals who are thinking about ordination in the Church of England, it is potentially extremely helpful for any individual who is trying to fulfil their God-given potential as a human being. Dewer's thesis is that each individual has a "personal call" from God which is unique to that individual. This personal call is distinct from the call to the role of ordinand and may or may not be compatible with the role of a parish minister.

As most of the book is actually devoted to how one can find one's "personal call", the potential audience for this book is much wider than the title suggests. I believe this book could be of great help to Christians contemplating any kind of career change or even possibly for some Christians suffering from depression.

As an amateur theologian with a BA in theology, I would note that this book is written from a firmly "liberal" Christian theological viewpoint. Anyone who believes that their human self is inherently evil will not agree with Dewer's basic presumption that we are all unique creations of God called to fulfil our true potential. I also doubt it would be useful for anyone who did not believe in God.

One of the best, most uplifting books I've read in ages.

Called or Collared?5
It gives a very different approach to vocation. A definite must read for anyone exploring vocation.
It really gets you thinking!

Very Useful - also quite moving5
I have found this book very Useful in my exploration of Calling - I also found it quite moving, as I read the testimonial examples that are used in this.