{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Church Answers","provider_url":"https:\/\/churchanswers.com","title":"The Call to Lead: Discerning God\u2019s Voice in Your Leadership Journey | Church Answers","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"6ya7tSyDhL\"><a href=\"https:\/\/churchanswers.com\/blog\/the-call-to-lead-discerning-gods-voice-in-your-leadership-journey\/\">The Call to Lead: Discerning God\u2019s Voice in Your Leadership Journey<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/churchanswers.com\/blog\/the-call-to-lead-discerning-gods-voice-in-your-leadership-journey\/embed\/#?secret=6ya7tSyDhL\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;The Call to Lead: Discerning God\u2019s Voice in Your Leadership Journey&#8221; &#8212; Church Answers\" data-secret=\"6ya7tSyDhL\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/\/# sourceURL=https:\/\/churchanswers.com\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-embed.min.js\n\/* ]]> *\/\n<\/script>\n","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/churchanswers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Woman-with-backpack-on-journey.png","thumbnail_width":1200,"thumbnail_height":628,"description":"When we talk about calling in the Bible, we see it in two ways: specific callings and general callings. God called individuals for distinct purposes\u2014Noah to build an ark, Moses to lead Israel out of slavery, Paul to preach the gospel to the Gentiles. These were unique, undeniable moments where God directed their lives in a clear, powerful way. But alongside these specific callings, there is also a general calling that applies to all believers. Jesus commissioned His followers to \u201cgo and make disciples of all nations\u201d (Matthew 28:19)\u2014a call that isn\u2019t reserved for just a select few but for every Christian, regardless of their role or position. Yet, sometimes we overcomplicate calling. We wait for a Gideon and the fleece moment, expecting God to show up in a miraculous way before we say \u201cyes\u201d to leading a Bible study, mentoring someone younger in the faith, or even signing up to volunteer. But calling doesn\u2019t always come with a burning bush or an angelic visit. More often, God leads us through our gifts, burdens, opportunities, and even simple obedience in the small things. Leadership, prayer, administration, teaching, counseling\u2014all of these can be callings that God places in our lives for the sake of His kingdom. The question isn\u2019t always \u201cHas God called me?\u201d but rather, \u201cAm I paying attention to where He\u2019s already leading?\u201d"}