God Calling: A Study of Our CallIf you are reading this, you are probably acquainted with a congregation of the Reformed Church in America. This wonderful old denomination is sensing that it is time for renewal, time to offer answers to the spiritual questions people are raising in a culture that is becoming increasingly secular and fractured.  All women of the RCA must take seriously the call God has placed on our denomination to proclaim the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ. Considering the culture of North America and beyond, the challenge before us could be staggering and considered impossible. As sisters, grandmothers, nieces, mothers, daughters, granddaughters, as women who follow Christ, we can make a difference in the world so loved by God. Our history is rich with the stories of women who have given themselves for God's work. Together, we will continue the story. This study is written by six such women. Each has written a chapter telling of her journey and how God is using her gifts and the gifts of people around her. Each chapter is related to the vision that drives Our Call, the RCA's ten-year goal to revitalize existing congregations and start new congregations. My prayer is that as you study each chapter, you will have clarity about how God can use you. I hope that, in addition to reading and praying, you also act on what you discover. Use the questions at the end of each chapter to provoke answers that lead to ministry. A list of resources has been included to help you succeed in whatever action God leads you to take. If we truly believe that God has gifted and called each of us for his purposes here on earth, then we must not squander the incredible talent and wisdom given to the women of our congregations. "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age" (Matthew 28:19-20). Come on, women of the RCA; it's time to answer God's call! Mary Clark
Coordinator of Women's Ministries Download or View God CallingGod Calling is available online in the Portable Document Format (PDF) or as webpages. To download and view the PDF document, you will need a copy of the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. To download or view, click on the appropriate link:
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