What are the seven sources to explore your life calling? What are the components to the acronym, T.E.A.C.H.E.R?
Theory Examples Assessments Counsel History Experience Reflection
What are examples of theory?
- Scientific theories. The study of human characteristics and dynamics and how this can help us understand what kind of person we are
- Philosophical theories. The study of ultimate meaning in the human experience and how this can help us understand the deeper meaning of our life.
- Strategic theories. The study of how to create effective plans for our life and how this can provide us with a road map to follow as we pursue our Life Calling.
What are the three groups to watch for examples?
- Family. Most people are around their family members more than any other group.
- Modelers. As we think of areas of work, family, or service that seem to be drawing our attention as possibly part of our Life Calling, look at people around us who model success in these areas.
- Mentors. One of the real blessings that can come into our life is a trusted counselor or teacher who is willing to walk alongside us as we explore our Life Calling.
What are the three main areas of focus?
- Strengths-focus. These assessments emphasize the measurement of strengths rather than highlighting weaknesses.
- Temperament-focus. These assessments explore personalities by primarily examining attitudes, preferences, emotions, and predispositions.
- Interests-focus. These assessments, while not totally separate from the characteristics of the other two areas, focus primarily on specific activities, jobs, careers, etc.
What are the three groupings in counsel?
- Professional Life Coaches. These are individuals who are trained to help in the exploration process as we search for a Life Calling.
- Paraprofessionals. These are individuals such as pastors, youth ministers, and teachers.
- Nonprofessionals. Family members and friends often have good advice that can help us understand our life better.
What are the three ways to understand history?
- Life Mapping. This process can provide a very effective approach to collecting the events of our lives and trying to make sense of what we collect.
- Classic Works. The writings of others throughout history can provide valuable lessons to be learned.
- Analyzing Trends. This can be an interesting way to approach history when applying it to our lives.
What are the different types of experiences?
- Circumstantial Experiences. These are experiences that are not necessarily planned, but as they happen to us, we can evaluate them to gain information about our Life Calling.
- Experimental Experiences. These are activities that we engage in specifically for the purpose of trying to gain information about our Life Calling.
- Job-related Experiences. These experiences provide us direct information from the world of work.
What are three valuable habits for reflection?
- listening
- journaling
- praying and meditating
What scripture can apply to theory?
Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands. Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. PSALM 119:66-67
What scripture can apply to example in our lives?
Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do. PHILIPPIANS 3:17
What scripture can be applied to taking assessment to find out more about yourself?
Each of you should test your own actions. Then you can take pride in yourself, without comparing yourself to somebody else, for each of you should carry your own load. GALATIANS 6:4-5
What scripture can be applied for getting wise counsel?
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
PROVERBS 15:22
What scripture ca be applied when we look at our history?
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. HEBREWS 12:1-3
While experiencing life, what scripture can be applied?
Test everything. Hold on to the good. 1 THESSALONIANS 5:21
While taking personal reflection in life, what scripture ca be applied?
I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds. Your ways, O God, are holy. What god is so great as our God? You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples. PSALM 77:11-14
Acceptance
Having favor and approval from others
Instead of finding a job or career, the goal of this class is for each of you to find a ___________
life-calling
What is the three-fold manner in which the class will accomplish this goal?
- learning about and reviewing concepts
- learning about and reviewing lives of others
- discovering scriptural insights
