Start our step by step discovery process.

Read one or more of these leading books:
Halftime, by Bob Buford	These books will encourage you in your idea of moving from success to significance. It will help you reflect on your aspirations for the second half of your life from a perspective that is radically different from previous generations.
Second Wind for the Second Half by Patrick Morley
Game Plan, by Bob Buford
Stuck in Halftime, by Bob Buford

To review these books further link to an order point now click here.

A key question for many is,

"Am I called?" or "How do I know God's will for my life?"
Click here for a discussion on calling.
Click here for book suggestions.

• Let the Nations Be Glad! The Supremacy of God in Missions, John Piper
  
• Operation World: When we pray God works by Patrick Johnstone
  
• The Church Is Bigger Than You Think by Patrick Johnstone
  
• Serving as Senders by Neal Pirolo
• Marching to a Different Drummer by Jim Raymo

Order the Finishers Forum ’98 or ’00 plenary address tapes featuring Dr. John Piper and Rev. Joe Stowell. Two of the most powerful contemporary American preachers today with messages you are not likely to hear Sunday morning. Their are very powerful, so beware. They will challenge you to the core assuring that the remainder of your life will make a profound difference in the service of the Lord. They will provoke you to see God's will and take appropriate risks for His name's sake in your remaining adult years. It is not too late. It is not too early. The sessions are available in audio and video.

To order click here. Print and mail the order form with your check.

Attend a City "Urbana"-like Finishers Forum in your area. These regional events, facilitated by Campus Crusade for Christ, are a lighter version of the National Forum to allow you to jump start your journey by connecting with missions organizations and peers.

Connect with a Christian Career Counselor to begin narrowing down the ministry options which might best fit you.

Take a two-to-three week missions trip instead of your next vacation. To collect more information click here and indicate on the personnel profile form that you are interested in "SHORT TERM TRIPS".

Perhaps you feel you would like to explore what is suggested for other stages. Click on another stage that partially describes where you are for an array of "next steps" that you could take now.

I’m investigating
I have decided that my unique spiritual gifts as well as my secular skills, which I have refined over the years, need to be deployed more fully for the kingdom of God. I am in the process of finding the spot God has for me. I could use some help assessing my ministry preferences, establishing a financial plan with live mission costs in hand, and connecting with agencies relative to specific opportunities. I'd also like to interact with others who are going through this same process.

I’m investigating, but am uncertain I can be used
A while back I decided that I wanted to pursue something that would outlast me. I wanted to do something significant with my life in my remaining adult years. Frankly, I haven't found a place to plug in. I'd love some help assessing my spiritual gifts and passions, learning about the opportunities available, and determining what I would have to do to prepare.

I’m deciding
I have identified my spiritual gifts and passions, and I have found a few places where I can contribute. However, I am not sure that I have found the right spot yet. I am willing to go just about anywhere God calls me, but I want to know that it's Him calling me to be involved in a work that He is doing.

I’m just not sure...
...about missions or me and missions. I have a few questions for the Lord; I am not sure this is the Lord's will for me. What does the Lord expect of me, anyway? And what about all the problems here in America?