Focus

The Way the Word Works in the Lives of Our Children

By James Goodman, Managing Editor

This issue of Calling focuses on seminary programs for high school youth. Several theological institutions have had the support of Lilly Endowment in recent years for their work in summer programs that support young people in their first adult forays into using theological language and applying the language of vocation to their lives. It is nothing short of an initiation of power for many of these youth—the power the Holy Spirit brings when young people recognize themselves and their unique role in the life of God’s people.

The question is whether congregations—those that send and those who ponder the benefits of these programs—can also receive who these young people have become when they return home, having begun to find their voice and their hearts with regard to where God calls them. Can we accept new being when it comes back to us, not quite sounding the same as before but looking to be recognized as actors and leaders in our midst? More >

In This Issue

Vocation and Culture: The Act of Remembering and its Power

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Leadership: A Youth Ministry of Differing Returns at Union/PSCE

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Leadership: The Peace Builders Initiative at Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, IL

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Leadership: A Perspective on Building Leaders from the Urban Leadership Academy

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Young Voices: Serving Christ in the World: Young Voices in Service and Vocation at the Lutheran School of Theology

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Reviews

Earthen Vessels: Hopeful Reflections on the Work and Future of Theological Schools and What am I Supposed to Do with My Life? more >