The Calling Discernment Handbook

Discover your next faithful step in God’s calling.

Calling can be one of the most important and one of the most confusing parts of the Christian life. Many believers ask, What is God calling me to do? Where do I begin? Am I ready? Do I need training? The Calling and Discernment Handbook was created to bring clarity, peace, and practical direction to those questions.

This handbook is a guide for believers who want to discern their calling and take wise, faithful next steps. Whether you are a new Christian, a returning believer, or an active follower of Christ seeking deeper growth, this book will help you explore where God may be leading you.

At Christian Leaders Institute, we believe that all of life is ministry. Calling is not limited to pastors or people in public church roles. God calls believers to serve in homes, workplaces, neighborhoods, churches, schools, hospitals, correctional settings, marketplaces, and communities. Some are called into volunteer ministry. Others grow into part-time or full-time service. Some begin by simply deepening their walk with Christ and learning the Bible more fully.

The Calling and Discernment Handbook is designed to help readers:
• discern their next faithful step
• grow in spiritual clarity and confidence
• explore ministry, chaplaincy, officiant, coaching, and leadership pathways
• understand the role of training, credentials, ordination, and degree options
• find their best fit within the Christian Leaders Institute ecosystem

This handbook also introduces the Christian Leaders lifestyle framework:
LIVE. LOVE. LEARN. LEAD. MULTIPLY.

These five words describe a pattern of Christian maturity and mission. They call believers to live with integrity, love God and others well, learn with humility, lead through service, and multiply by helping others discover their calling too.

This is not a book that pressures readers into titles or rushes them into roles. Instead, it encourages a study-based pathway built on character, competence, confidence, and credibility. It reminds readers that calling often becomes clearer while walking, learning, serving, and listening to God.

Filled with biblical encouragement, practical direction, and a Christ-centered vision for discernment, The Calling and Discernment Handbook is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to follow Jesus more faithfully and step into a life of meaningful service.

If you are asking God what your next step should be, this handbook will help you move forward with greater wisdom, peace, and purpose.