Agreeing with this premise, we affirm that most practicing Christians are already engaged in ministry, whether they label it as such or not. Ministry is alive with change. Exploration - We begin to look around. Discernment - A good shopper knows a lot about discernment. The first Discernment phase is a sorting-out process.
Some people make use of journaling to help in the discernment process.
Whatever it is, it is a direction, and at this point, it's pointing in a new direction. Something about what we're doing is about to change, and the call will point the direction for that change. Sometimes the call will open new doors into totally new experiences, but sometimes it will be follow our existing gifts and skills. New skills, more time, more strength. Discernment - The second Discernment phase checks out the call and the preparation.