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The call: what is missing?

Some missionaries will speak of their ‘call’ in terms of a Bible verse that specially spoke to them. It is not uncommon to hear of people receiving a ‘prophetic word’ that led them into some special Christian service. There are others who enter ‘full-time’ ministry because they ‘felt led’.

Philip Eveson

Reacting against what they would describe as mystical experiences and impressions, a significant number of Bible-believing leaders have sought to remove the mystique surrounding the ‘call’. For them it is the need that constitutes the call especially if there is a godly life and gifting that matches the need.