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#vocare 3-15

Last week was our first open chat and it turned out great. We had some interesting discussion about the effects of the decision to follow a call on family and how to deal with naysayers. Check it out!

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry 

Ready for #vocare :) It will be my first one. So excited to find a community here while I discern my calling. #vocare

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks 

Hey #vocare tweeps!

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@TAShanks hi! nice to tweet you. #vocare

davidclyell David Lyell 

Hey #vocare

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks 

tonight I planned on an open chat so... anything on your mind/heart?#vocare

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry 

I'm new to the whole thing - I'm starting to respond to my call. Any advice? #vocare

#vocare 3-8

Last week was our first open chat and it turned out great. We had some interesting discussion about the effects of the decision to follow a call on family and how to deal with naysayers. Check it out! (Tonight's topic is work/life balance)

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry 

Ready for #vocare :) It will be my first one. So excited to find a community here while I discern my calling. #vocare

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks 

Hey #vocare tweeps!

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@TAShanks hi! nice to tweet you. #vocare

davidclyell David Lyell 

Hey #vocare

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks 

tonight I planned on an open chat so... anything on your mind/heart?#vocare

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry 

I'm new to the whole thing - I'm starting to respond to my call. Any advice? #vocare

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks 

 

@SclMinistry #vocare my number one suggestion is that you have a mentor, a mentee, and a peer mentoring group

davidclyell David Lyell

 

@TAShanks #vocare Yup, its wonderful if that support group can include your parents but even more important if it doesnt

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@DavidcLyell I asked my mom to promise to support me if this is my path-she doesn't think I'm meant to be a minister-but she agreed#vocare

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@TAShanks I've luckily found an exceptional mentor - the pastor of church I'm now attending. she's awesome. #vocare

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks 

I just saw @SclMinistry 's question about dealing with naysayer...anyone have thoughts? #vocare

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@TAShanks Thanks for sharing that again. It's funny - the people I thought wouldn't support me are, but those I expect to aren't#vocare

davidclyell David Lyell

 

@SclMinistry #vocare I've seen parents be supportive and not. Its much more fun if you win them over.

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks

 

@TheAnnaG #vocare it's been the hardest on my gpa bc he's a money man and is afraid I'll be poor 4ever ... I try to be assuring throughfaith

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks 

#vocare @TheAnnaG but there is still the underlying fear and trust issue that I will struggle financially for ever :/

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks

 

@SclMinistry #vocare struggle with parents was mediated showing confidence in my relationship w/God and knowing that God would come through

TheAnnaG annag

 

@TAShanks #vocare and that's a reality. How do we encourage our families to trust God w/ our finances when we struggle with that ourselves?

lilmeezer Alison Carmack 

Hi #vocare peeps.

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks

 

@TheAnnaG #vocare in weak moments I remind myself that in strong moments I'm confident money will never satisfy/fulfill my spiritual needs

davidclyell David Lyell

 

@SclMinistry #vocare "For Jesus himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in his own hometown."

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@TAShanks so true! I have to learn to lean on God instead of my family. #vocare

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@DavidcLyell wow! so appropriate. There's always a message, isn't there? #vocare

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks

 

@davidclyell #vocare Awesome reminder! so true

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks

 

@lilmeezer Hi! glad you made it... it's never the same without you ;~) #vocare

ithinkyoureneat David Allen 

I'm here, just fyi #vocare

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks

 

@SclMinistry #vocare thats not an easy process... It was easier for me than my friends because I've always been overly independent

davidclyell David Lyell

 

@ithinkyoureneat #vocare how do you plan on using your ability to be rear-ended in ministry?

davidclyell David Lyell

 

@ithinkyoureneat #vocare ....i mean I love you, welcome!

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks

 

@SclMinistry it actually stems from trust/abandonment issues that I never realized impacted my life in so many ways #vocare

davidclyell David Lyell

 

@TAShanks #vocare oh gosh, we just had the most awesome healing conference here at Asbury

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks

 

@ithinkyoureneat the strong silent type has arrived #vocare

ithinkyoureneat David Allen

 

@DavidcLyell I just say I'm at #vocare because I have nothing to say.

ithinkyoureneat David Allen

 

@TAShanks Darn straight. #vocare

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@TAShanks Isn't it amazing how things you think you're finished with come back to "haunt" you? #vocare

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks

 

@davidclyell #vocare I just realized how present it is at a spiritual retreat a couple weeks ago and was able to start addressing it

davidclyell David Lyell

 

@SclMinistry #vocare dude, working out your calling will bubble alllllll that junk to the surface.

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@TAShanks are you in school now? I'm pretty decisive, but folks are encouraging me to wait til next fall for scholarship reasons. #vocare

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks

 

@SclMinistry do you mean Seminary? I'm not in school right now... finished my undergrad last May. #vocare

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@DavidcLyell Great ;) tho, I suppose our own life struggles will make it easier to minister. #vocare

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@TAShanks I did mean Seminary :) #vocare

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks

 

@SclMinistry I'll go back to school eventually but idk if it will be Seminary or not just yet #vocare are you going to apply?

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@TAShanks i think so, but for fall 2012 - a bunch of us are planning a trip in April to go visit. #vocare

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry 

Off topic, just curious how many of us are from Ohio... #vocare

davidclyell David Lyell 

#vocare I hail from Hudson, Ohio. @sclministry

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@DavidcLyell you have to be kidding me?!?!? I'm a 99 grad!#vocare

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks

 

@SclMinistry I reside in Columbus, Ohio #vocare

ithinkyoureneat David Allen

 

@SclMinistry Columbus, Ohio #vocare

davidclyell David Lyell

 

@SclMinistry #vocare I thought you sounded exceptionally classy ;)

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry 

Ok - so that's four from Ohio....where else is everyone? #vocare

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@DavidcLyell well then I certainly have your fooled. Did you go to HUMC? #vocare

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks 

@lilMeezer is not from Ohio but this is her lil' ones bed time so she's usually in and out #vocare

davidclyell David Lyell

 

@SclMinistry #vocare No, I went to St. Mary's Catholic church

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks

 

@SclMinistry where are you from? #vocare

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@TAShanks I'm in Cleveland, and grew up in Hudson. #vocare

davidclyell David Lyell 

#vocare for the love of united methodism, please visit asbury!

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@DavidcLyell We are so far planning to visit Methesco. I'll put Asbury on my list - why do you like it there? #vocare

davidclyell David Lyell

 

@SclMinistry #vocare Its not a United Methodist school, but produces more UM clergy than any other. Traditional John Wesley here.

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@DavidcLyell good to know. I will definitely check it out. Looking at the website now. #vocare

lilmeezer Alison Carmack

 

@TAShanks for some reason #vocare search isn't working tonight, so I'm scrolling back through my tweets trying to catch up!

lilmeezer Alison Carmack

 

@SclMinistry Just moved to Southern Maryland from Virginia.#vocare

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry 

 

@lilmeezer It's really slow for me too, actually (thanks for telling me about this, btw) #vocare

lilmeezer Alison Carmack

 

@SclMinistry Glad to do so! #vocare

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks 

So I'm curious about the effects on family & the naysayers convo that was happening.when those cross, at what point does it matter?#vocare

davidclyell David Lyell

 

@TAShanks #vocare Like any advice, you have to consider the spiritual maturity of the source. If your family isn't christian then....

ithinkyoureneat David Allen 

I'd rather deal with naysayers than zealous supporters. #vocare

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@TAShanks I appreciate the insight i got from you guys on naysayers. It helps to know that it's normal too. #vocare

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@DavidcLyell @TAShanks thats part of scares me about my naysayer - my mom taught me faith, and I don't feel she has faith in me #vocare

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@ithinkyoureneat interesting thought - why is that? #vocare

davidclyell David Lyell

 

@ithinkyoureneat #vocare Dude, that is some great advice!

lilmeezer Alison Carmack 

It really surprised/worried me when my mom waffled about ministry, too, she's such a strong Christian & really #UMC involved #vocare

ithinkyoureneat David Allen

 

@davidclyell @sclministry having to tell your ardent supporters that you're going in a path that they're against - tough cookies #vocare

ithinkyoureneat David Allen 

That, and sometimes, naysayers say the thing that we need to hear. In the words of Oscar Wilde "Friends stab you in the front" #vocare

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks

 

@SclMinistry #vocare sometimes you have to remember what they taught you... even when they don't remember it.

lilmeezer Alison Carmack 

Mom was worried about my job security & that I'd get hurt. Once she saw how happy I was, she switched to being in full support #vocare

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@lilmeezer YES! Exactly. I trust her so much that I'm worried that if she doesn't support me it means I'm doing the wrong thing.#vocare

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks 

There are also times when we need naysayers to help us clarify our call but need to get to the "why" of their opinion to do so #vocare

ithinkyoureneat David Allen 

Not all naysayers are friends, but I'm glad for the friend in my life who are critical. #vocare

lilmeezer Alison Carmack

 

@SclMinistry Has she said why she doesn't support? #vocare

ithinkyoureneat David Allen 

Really, if you can't stand up to the naysayers, then you're not ready to brave your call #vocare

lilmeezer Alison Carmack

 

@ithinkyoureneat Yes, those friends who will tell me their honest opinion, even if I disagree, are amazing #vocare

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@lilmeezer Just said "she didn't think it was right for me" i assumed it was because she thought i was seeking a "fix" #vocare

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@lilmeezer I didn't push her for more, this is really very new - i've only been thinking about it seriously for a few weeks so far. #vocare

lilmeezer Alison Carmack

 

@SclMinistry Maybe could ask her to elaborate? Try to have a good discussion about it? #vocareTAShanks Tiffanie Shanks 

@SclMinistry #vocare I agree with @lilmeezer

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@ithinkyoureneat wow that is amazing! such a good point. I'm not letting her hold me back, but i was still surprised. #vocare

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks

 

@SclMinistry #vocare I know I had plenty of push back and concern but it was all financial. I just had to dig around til I figured that out

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@lilmeezer @TAShanks I probably will. she's in FL, and it's a tough discussion to have on the phone. #vocare

lilmeezer Alison Carmack

 

@SclMinistry Ah, yeah, that would make it much harder. #vocare

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@lilmeezer yea...maybe if i can get her on Skype. but i think i need to do more work myself before she and i talk. #vocare

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks 

I think the UM church has built in a lot of opportunity to be turned down but not always a lot of empowerment #vocare

davidclyell David Lyell 

@tashanks Well #vocare I have to get back to my online greek homework. Peace and God bless!

ithinkyoureneat David Allen 

On that note, I'm out... night all #vocare

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks 

@ithinkyoureneat @davidclyell have a good night! #vocare

lilmeezer Alison Carmack

 

@SclMinistry Ah yes, love Skype! When hubby was in MD while we were still in VA, was invaluable #vocare.

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@lilmeezer thanks! #vocare

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@lilmeezer It's my new fave. I have a twin sister across the country and we do it more often. #vocare

lilmeezer Alison Carmack

 

@TAShanks Do you feel empowered by your mentor? #vocare

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks

 

@lilmeezer I do. That makes a good mentor in my opinion. #vocareyou need to know they support even when they disagree

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry

 

@TAShanks that makes me a little sad...but structure does that - when you're big, it happens. #vocare

lilmeezer Alison Carmack

 

@TAShanks Yes, that is a good one #vocare

TAShanks Tiffanie Shanks 

Alright its after 10pEST... thanks to @lilmeezer @SclMinistry@davidclyell @ithinkyoureneat for another good #vocare convo!

SclMinistry SocialMedia Ministry 

@TAShanks @lilmeezer @SclMinistry @davidclyell@ithinkyoureneat Yes, thanks everyone! I appreciate your thoughts and advice. #vocare

lilmeezer Alison Carmack 

@SclMinistry @TAShanks @davidclyell @ithinkyoureneat Goodnight#vocare friends.