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IF I BECOME A GRADUATE
Any student who is seriously
considering involvement in the Lord’s ministry will have many dreams. You may be
one such student longing for the moment when your dreams come true.
When you pass out of the campus, as a
young graduate with all the skills you have developed in your student days and
the desire to burn out for Christ, there are ample opportunities available
before you. But before looking into the opportunities, it will be worthwhile to
be aware of the transformation that takes place in you when you become a
graduate.
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Boy / Girl |
Man / Woman |
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i) Decision-making is
mostly by parents. Your desires are considered.
ii) Society helps /
motivates you to grow.
iii) Lot of pressures and
privileges.
iv) Graduates nurture
you.
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i) You have to take
decisions. Parents / friends can only counsel.
ii) Society demands /
expects from you.
iii) Privileges become
pressures, pressures become privileges.
iv) Graduates time spend
on you gets reduced. You are expected to nurture others. |
Life as a young graduate.
There will be lot of pressures
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Choice of a career
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Choosing a life partner
You have to make many decisions
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the decisions will have long term
implications
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the decisions will shape your future
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many decisions will be often costly
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some decisions may be irreversible
You need information and counsel for
taking decisions
Information sources
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people who have interest in the
line
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conferences / seminars/ workshops
in your areas of interest
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books / journals / magazines in
your area of interest
Wisdom
Some useful tips
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it is always better to choose a
career that suits the ministry you involve
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it is better to locate your
residence in your mission field.
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finding a life partner who has
similar visions will of great help
How to start
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Prayerfully find God’s plan for your
life.
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Don’t think that God always reveals
His will by miraculous signs and visions.
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Don’t expect that God will provide a
blue print of your life and your business is only to execute it.
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Seize the opportunities available
before you.
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Start developing skills that’ll find
application when you actively involve in ministry.
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You may get in touch with people who
are already executing similar visions.
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Keep yourself abreast of the
developments in missions in India and around the world.
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Scripting your mission statement
will be of great help.
Expected surprises / problems:
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Waiting period
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Comparison with other friends
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Scolding from family
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Church and society
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Pressures in life for newly weds
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Financial difficulties
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Difficulties from family if you are
a convert.
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Pressures from your office.
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Business in life – missing Quiet
Time and prayer
You are expected to
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To be a member of a Church..
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To profess Christ in your work
spot..
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To attend weekly EGF meeting.
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To visit an EU cell of your choice
in consultation with the Local EGF.
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To participate in dawn prayer /
micro prayer cell / monthly fasting prayer.
To Keep in mind
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A graduate who does not nourishes in
fellowship with God withers easily.
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Ministry involvement should not
belittle your responsibilities in your family.
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Many of those who waited for a job
to start involving in the ministries or to support the ministries haven’t
turned up!
Graduates role in EU ministry
Since just off the college, you’ll
have better idea of the students’ trends and sentiments. Your inputs will be
valued high in EU ministry.
Avenues for involvement
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You can motivate students in a
school / college / locality to start a prayer cell.
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You can nurture a few students,
addressing their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
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You can take responsibility as the
senior advisor
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You can be a part of local /
District / Regional committees.
Remember!
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