Video Series Overview:
Vocation Formation
Objective
To develop the vocational formation of current and emerging YL leaders, leading to vocation statements.
Series
Vocation is formed through four values/practices: Community, Identity, Abiding, and Adaptability.
Community: Our calling is formed in community. I.e., shared practices and shared missional purpose that forms disciples and leaders (Acts 2:24-27)
Identity: Our calling is the fruit of our identity (Mark 1:9-11)
Abiding: Our calling is deepened in our life with Jesus (John 15)
Adaptability: Our identity and life with Jesus informs and allows us to hold on to what is essential while making wise changes and thriving in ever-changing environments (Hebrews 12:1-2)
Another Way to Say It:
Vocation is formed in “community”…
as an expression of "identity"…
that requires us to be continually "abiding" in Christ…
this allows us to discern what is essential and make wise adaptations to thrive in any environment.
Series Layout
Introduction & Community - 1 hour and 10 minute video, followed by 30 minutes of personal reflection and 1 hour of group discussion.
Identity - 45 minute video, followed by 30 minutes of personal reflection and 1 hour workshop and group discussion.
Abiding - 1 hour and 10 minute video, followed by 1-3 hours of solitude.
Adaptability - 45 minute video followed by a 1-2 hour workshop then 30 minutes of personal reflection.
Vocation Statement - 20 minute video followed by a 30 minute group discussion and 1 hour personal reflection time to write the vocation statement.
FAQ
Q: Can I send my staff this website?
A: This website was created specifically for you, the manager. This is your guide to lead your team through this series. Therefore, please don’t send the full website to staff. But, feel free to share individual resources (videos, printouts, etc.) after you walk through them with your team!
Q: Can we do the topics in any order?
A: No. Each topic builds on the last one and were intentionally designed in the order of Community, Identity, Abiding, Adaptability and then the Vocation Statement.
