Oct 3: Stephen Binz to speak on Biblical Models of the Call to Ministry

The Institute of Pastoral Studies at Loyola University Chicago has the pleasure to invite you to CALL TO MINISTRY SERIES.

If you missed our first talk by ELIZABETH MADEO on September 19th, please know that it is not too late to join us on Thursday, October 3rd, 2013 at 7:00 pm (Beane Hall—Lewis Towers, 13th Floor, 111 East Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611) for our second session by STEPHEN BINZ, Catholic biblical scholar and award-winning author of more than forty books, on “BIBLICAL MODELS OF THE CALL TO MINISTRY.”

What does it mean to be called by God? What is a call to ministry? How do I distinguish God’s voice from my own desires? What can I do to confirm and nurture my call? If these questions of yours, the Bible offers you inspiring models and wise advice for hearing, recognizing, confirming, and nurturing a call to ministry. Samuel invited God to speak while he listened. Jeremiah felt there was a flaming fire within him. Mary offered her whole being to God’s will. The Samaritan woman was affirmed by Jesus and offered good news to her entire village. Every believer must find his or her place within the story of salvation by hearing and responding to God’s call. 

Due to the nature of the Series, which calls together church and university community involved in ministry, we ask that you RSVP via email at IPS@luc.edu

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via email or at 312-915-7400. We are happy to assist in any way we can.