A Special Calling

Education, aspiration, and personality by themselves do not make an effective minister; the core ingredient must be a clear, personal call from God. On the occasion of a fellow pastor’s ordination, Alistair Begg outlines the way this relentless, unmistakable, and irresistible call comes. While the path to the pulpit may vary from person to person, in the end, one’s lifelong focus on full-time ministry is a compelling gift, not a career choice.

Alistair Begg is Senior Pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Bible teacher on Truth For Life, which is heard on the radio and online around the world.