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Here's what Cultivate Your
Calling students are saying . . .
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"I really believe God is continuing
to show me how to cultivate my gifts and this year has stretched me and has made me grow. I believe God has now shown me a
bigger door to Ireland. . . . This month is really exciting because all the steps I took ended
up in me going to Ireland for 2 months this summer and getting an awesome look at what God is doing in that country. . . .This
class has been a very big part of my walk with Christ this last year and this year as well. I really thank God for you and
the Co-op."
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Josh Steidle, Cultivate Your Calling High School student
"I was hoping to really confirm my calling because I wasn’t sure about it. I think
you did a great job helping us and covering everything. The incredible encouragement from you helped me confirm my calling.”
-- Rachel Soran, Cultivate Your Calling High School student
“I loved
putting everything together for the final project. [It] really showed all I have learned and is motivating. This course is
awesome!" --Cultivate Your Calling High School student
Here's what parents of Cultivate
Your Calling students are saying...
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"My daughter had
already identified and was already pursuing her calling, but the course showed her the spiritual aspects of her calling and
reinforced the fact that God is directing her steps. I wanted her to see it [her calling] as a ministry, ordained for her
by the Lord. I think the activities she did in your class have helped her to see that. I think realizing that our natural
abilities, life circumstances and desires have been put in place by God to fulfill his calling on our lives should be and
has been addressed by your curriculum.”
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Parent of Cultivate Your Calling student
A snippet from one parent's Christmas Letter:
"The three older kids are taking a class called 'Cultivate Your Calling.' They have learned what they are good
at in a variety of ways. The final outcome is to truly assess where God will use you most now and in your future. Each of
them has learned a lot about themselves. They wrote out the qualities that they value most last week in class. It is exciting
to see Justice, Truth, Honor, and discipline come up at the top of their lists. . . ." --Parent of Cultivate Your Calling student siblings
"Our son talks about it [his calling]
more and keeps looking for books at the library. He goes on the net reading how other people pursued acting. We are very happy
about this class! Great job and thank you for your time.”
-- Parent of Cultivate Your Calling student
"I was hoping that
[my daughter] would have direction in her life, and know God’s calling for her. Also, that she would know what she needs
to do to reach those goals and fulfill that plan. I believe that the class has helped accomplish that. I believe it has helped
her to know it is her true calling [being a children’s pastor], and she has looked into it much closer—knows a
lot more about what’s required, etc.”
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Parent of Cultivate Your Calling student
"I think the topics
were great and well thought through. I wish I would have had a chance of [taking] a class like this when I was young. Keep
up the great work and may God bless you."
-- Parent of
Cultivate Your Calling student
Here's what local pastors
and SHAPE Ministry Development Class students are saying...
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"For months, our church had been planning to do a seminar
that would help people identify not only their spiritual gifts, but a few potential areas for ministry. I was not looking
forward to all of the prep time for such an in depth and important class! Fortunately, God provided us with a very capable
teacher in Jayna Pettersen who was able to come in and lead the entire seminar. I
was able to sit back and enjoy the process of discovery and growth. In the area
of spiritual gift/passion identification and development, you’ll be hard pressed to find someone as knowledgeable and
passionate as Jayna. She has a deep commitment to biblical integrity, a warm
and caring personality, and an energetic demeanor. I highly recommend this course
to anyone who wants to get a better idea of how God has SHAPED them for His service."
--Abe Meysenburg, Pastor and Church Planter, The Sound, Tacoma, WA
“I have had the opportunity to
take several tests for spiritual gifts and assessments for Ministry Placement. Most of those left me with a vague feeling
of incompleteness. The course that Jayna Pettersen has developed has a well rounded look at various categories
that impact how God can use in ministry or vocationally. Personally, as a church planter, this course helped me refocus my
energies on the areas I know God is using me effectively and to team with others whom God is using in other areas that I need
help. This is a tremendous course.”
-- Pastor Paul Virtue, Crossroads Church in Dupont,
WA
“I love
the focus the training has on bringing together not just your abilities, but your passions, your experiences, personality
and your gifts! I was able to reaffirm that the ministry I am about to go into is exactly where God has shaped me to be right
now. Additionally, I love the idea of the personal interviews and checking back in when the person has had some time in the
ministry. I think this is a wonderful program that anyone could benefit from no matter what their stage in life, whether just
starting out in ministry, a seasoned servant or someone looking for a new direction! Thanks Jayna!!!”
-- Erin Jensen, The Boeing Company
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Cultivate Your Calling
Jayna Pettersen
“The
place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.”—Frederick
Buechner (Wishful Thinking: A Theological ABC, 1973)
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