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Question 1

Mission

Answer 1

defines the fundamental purpose of your existence, succinctly describing why you exist and what you are meant to do with your life.

Question 2

Vision

Answer 2

depicts a long-term view of the way your world will look in the future if you are successful in carrying out your mission.

Question 3

Action

Answer 3

describes the strategy that culminates in you actually fulfilling your mission.

Question 4

Opportunity

Answer 4

: situation with a good chance or prospect for advancement or success.

Question 5

Problem

Answer 5

any question or matter involving danger, doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty.

Question 6

Philosophy

Answer 6

a system of principles used for guidance in practical affairs.

Question 7

values

Answer 7

what one believes to have relative worth, merit, or importance.

Question 8

ambition

Answer 8

a compelling desire for some type of achievement or distinction.

Question 9

Articulate

Answer 9

to make clear

Question 10

Draw

Answer 10

cause to move in a particular direction by or as if by a pulling force.

Question 11

Circumstances

Answer 11

Existing conditions

Question 12

Aspire

Answer 12

long for, aim at, or seek

Question 13

Courage

Answer 13

the quality of mind and spirit that enables a person to face their fears.

Question 14

Dream

Answer 14

see in one’s mind something or beauty, charm, value or desirability.

Question 15

Task

Answer 15

job, assignment `

Question 16

Goal

Answer 16

purpose toward which an endeavor is directed.

Question 17

Strategy

Answer 17

a plan, method, or series of actions for obtaining a specific goal

Question 18

Direction

Answer 18

a line of thought or action leading from one point of reference to another.

Question 19

Risk

Answer 19

to intentionally attempt something even when there is a chance of failure.

Question 20

Frederick ____’s quote stating that individuals will find their life calling in “the __work__ that you need most to do and that the __world__
most needs to have done.”

Answer 20

__Buechner__’s

Question 21

Is our call to serve the world an optional one?

Answer 21

No(NOTE - Our choice to accept the call IS OPTIONAL, God’s call IS NOT - it is the only call He is
giving to us). This question is about God’s call, not about our choice to accept the call.

Question 22

23. We are to recognize which people will respond to us; the textbook used the example of how Paul was effective preaching to the Gentiles:,
    while Peter was most effective preaching to the

Answer 22

jews

Question 23

is an example of someone we learned about early in the school year who was never happy in accepting God’s role in his life.

Answer 23

Jonah

Question 24

4 key questions to ask when starting a personal mission.

Answer 24

___Who or what is the target of my mission?___ __What will it look like if my mission is successful?__
___What is it that I will be doing?___ __What do I need to do in order to get started?____

Question 25

What are the four (4) areas the textbook identified as the needs of the world that draw us?

Answer 25

_People_; _Problem_; | _Opportunity_; _Location_;

Question 26

an individual who gave one of the best examples of displaying a passionate vision in his “I Have a Dream” speech.

Answer 26

_Martin Luther King, Jr.__

Question 27

List the specific four forces of need used in the “I Have A Dream” speech that drew this person and will draw us.

Answer 27

_People - Racial minorities in the United States_; _Problem - Discrimination in the laws of the United States and economic opportunities for minorities _; _Opportunity - To raise awareness and change the laws_; _Location - The United States, specifically urban areas in the Northern states and throughout the Southern states_;

Question 28

Where in scripture is the Great Commission found?

Answer 28

__Matthew 28:18-20__

Question 29

What are the six concepts in the Great Commission that guide our personal mission and set the context for our overall Life Calling:

Answer 29

``` __Go__ .__Make disciples_ .__Baptize_ .__Teach_ .__Have all authority_ .__Christ is with you__ ```

Question 30

Virtue

Answer 30

Moral excellence

Question 31

Where in scripture do you find Jesus’ Command to us to Love God and Love Others?

Answer 31

____Matthew 22:37-40___

Question 32

What is the central theme of the teaching contained in Acts 1:8 and James 4:13-15?

Answer 32

Answer isn't on the study guide

Question 33

We are to discover that vision =

Answer 33

_Picture_ and that vision ≠ _Task_ .

Question 34

: is the ingredient of developing a life-changing vision through the formation of a conscious idea or mental image of something you have never before wholly thought of in reality.

Answer 34

_Imagination_

Question 35

is the ingredient of allowing the voices of your spirit, soul, and heart to speak as loud as your mind and body.

Answer 35

Inspiration

Question 36

is the ingredient of guiding your dreams towards your own images rather than those of others..

Answer 36

_Independence_:

Question 37

Is the scripture that states “Without a vision, the people perish.”

Answer 37

_Proverbs 29:18_:

Question 38

What are the three phases of the dream cycle?

Answer 38

_Dreamer_: _DreamCaster_: _DreamMaker

Question 39

IIn God’s calling to “Open our Eyes” the textbook used the account of _____ to teach us how to see possibilities in situations where we once only saw challenges.

Answer 39

__Elisha___

Question 40

In God’s calling to “Lift Up Your Eyes” the textbook used the account of____to teach about hope and encouragement in the times of despair and discouragement.

Answer 40

_Isaiah___

Question 41

In all of these teachings, we are called to “see” beyond ourselves. What is the primary reason we are called to “see” beyond ourselves?

Answer 41

Moves us beyond the temptation of selfishness

Question 42

What are the two essential qualities that are required when taking action and obtaining resources as we move toward our vision?

Answer 42

__Courage Risk___

Question 43

What are the four steps that can help us “cross the bridge from vision to action” as described in our curriculum?

Answer 43

_Establish Directions_ _Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals_ _Resource the Vision_ _Take Action_

Question 44

List the S.M.A.R.T. goals.

Answer 44

``` S_Specific M_Measurable_ A_Achievable R_Relevant__ T_TimeFramed______ ```

Question 45

45. What are the “three T’s” of stewardship?

Answer 45

Talent____ Time______ Treasure___

Question 46

What is the central theme given from the teaching in James 2, Matthew 25:26-27, and Proverbs 20:11.

Answer 46

Faith requires ACTION in order for the faith to bear fruit

Question 47

Who said in 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

Answer 47

___Paul___

Question 48

When the curriculum states “One of the most dramatic illustrations of this can be found in the tragic story of Judas”, what is the “this” that the author is referencing?

Answer 48

Judas never made his actions subject to what he claimed (said) was his faith. ACTIONS SHOW WHAT YOU REALLY BELIEVE

Question 49

49. In the conclusion of our book, what does the author state are the four barriers that must be overcome in order to pursue our Life Calling?

Answer 49

1. Overcome the selfishness of indifference 2. Overcome the comfort of complacency 3. Overcome the fear of failure 4. Overcome the avoidance of pain

Question 50

there are no Foundational Values as an anchor, there will be no deep _________ to guide our search for a Life Calling.

Answer 50

meaning

Question 51

If we ignore our Unique Design, there will be no __________in our lives, our efforts will be misdirected, and we will fail to see the_ _______________ of our lives.

Answer 51

Clarity, Significance

Question 52

If there is no outward response to the world through a Personal Mission, then our Life Calling will remain ___________, and we will fail to experience the ___________ that comes from service.

Answer 52

unfulfilled,_hope

Question 53

Does the author state that developing your life-calling ends when this class ends?

Answer 53

No - it is a lifelong learning process

Question 54

Personal mission integration model

Answer 54

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Question 55

Complete the Life Calling Model.

Answer 55

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