After looking for services which meet our high standards, we have found a well respected organization which has been providing this very service since 1980, the IDAK Group in Portland, Oregon. They have assisted thousands in both ministry and secular professions making career changes near, at or beyond midlife throughout North America.
We encourage you to inquire as to how a certified counselor can help you in this future undertaking. Having someone to talk to who has led people through their valleys and mountains tops can be most useful. Here are some of the benefits that this counselor-enriched advanced service can provide for you:
- A professional who will listen to your aspirations, concerns and dreams.
- Addressing issues regarding the transition from secular work to ministry service, including your future work environment and ministry colleagues.
- Identifying your aptitudes that can easily adapt to ministry service.
- Evaluating your cross-cultural adaptability.
- Determining a ministry which works for you and your spouse.
- Recommending specific ministry positions which match your aspirations and Talent Strength (the best of 20,000 options).
- Recommending a focused short-term ministry to begin building relationships and hands-on experience.
- Linking your top recommended ministry options to Finisher Partner ministry organizations.
- Preparing a proposal for a ministry organization to request a tailored project, role or job.
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There is no fee to call and inquire about IDAK certified counselor services.
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