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View results: How were you “called” to a ministerial career?

It was just an ‘inner urging’
Votes: 16 55.2%
I had an inspiration during a service, crusade, revival, camp meeting, etc.
Votes: 0 0.0%
I just weighed my career possibilities and it emerged as a ‘leader’
Votes: 3 10.3%
I was significantly influenced by ministers, parents, church acquaintances, or others
Votes: 3 10.3%
I had a sudden urging during personal prayer time, quiet time, or Bible reading
Votes: 1 3.4%
A supernatural event unmistakably pointed me in this direction
Votes: 0 0.0%
It was originally an ambition of getting praise for myself, then the Lord straightened me out
Votes: 2 6.9%
I concluded it is the only career/vocation I could ever have a “passion” for
Votes: 0 0.0%
It’s just <i>where my heart was</i> (and is)—but I don’t think I can explain it in detail
Votes: 0 0.0%
I don’t think I have a “call” to the ministry—I just chose it
Votes: 0 0.0%
I decided to <i>try it</i>, and the confirmation of my ability is the “call”
Votes: 1 3.4%
I have an answer to this question, but I have a conviction that it is between the Lord and me only
Votes: 0 0.0%
No answer
Votes: 3 10.3%
This question does not apply to me
Votes: 0 0.0%