Vocation Library

Download the entire Vocation issue and the set of six Study Guides. Or, download individual pieces by clicking the titles below.

• Articles
"The Meaning of Vocation," by A. J. Conyers
"Called Through Relationship," by Elizabeth Newman
"Investing Ourselves in the Divine Economy," by Lee Hardy
"Following Our Vocation in Organizations," by Gordon T. Smith
"The Dilbertization of Work," by Al Hsu
"Vocation Goes to the Movies," by Jill Pelaez Baumgaertner

• Art
Vocation in Christian Art, by Heidi J. Hornik
"Not the Righteous, But Sinners," on Caravaggio's Calling of St. Matthew

• Hymn and Worship Service
"Voice That Calls Us Each by Name," by Kyle Matthews
Worship Service by Kyle Matthews

• Inspirational Pieces
"Called Out, Not Left Out," by Todd L. Lake
"Our Daily Work," by Howard E. Butt, Jr.

• Book Reviews
"Call and Occupation," by Paul J. Contino
• Gary D. Badcock, The Way of Life: A Theology of Christian Vocation
• Lee Hardy, The Fabric of this World: Inquiries into Calling, Career Choice, and the Design of Human Work
• Jean Leclercq, The Love of Learning and the Desire for God: A Study in Monastic Culture
• Gilbert Meilaender (ed.), Working: Its Meaning and Limits

"Discerning God's Call," by Amy Castello
• Bruce K. Waltke, Finding the Will of God: A Pagan Notion?
• Gene Edward Veith, Jr., God at Work: Your Christian Vocation in All of Life
• Debra Farrington, Hearing with the Heart: A Gentle Guide to Discerning God's Will for Your Life

• Study Guides and Lesson Plans (Download the set of six Study Guides)
"The Meaning of Vocation"
"Called Through Relationship"
"Called Out, Not Left Out"
"Investing in the Divine Economy"
"Following Our Vocation in Organizations"
"The Dilbertization of Work"

• Further Reading
"What's Retirement For?," by William L. Turner (Aging)
"The Mystery of Vocation," by Martha Greene Eads (Inklings of Glory)
"The Work of Rest and Worship," by Milton Brasher-Cunningham (Sabbath)