
Jesus called his first disciples with the words, 'Follow me' - and he offers the same invitation today. He calls each of us to use our gifts and talents in Christlike ways in the world around us.
In responding to God's call and finding our place among God's people, we accept commitments that shape our identity and the roles we fulfil. Vocation, is simply another word for the life-shaping commitment God is calling you to.
Photo credit: Martin Sheppard, York Diocese
We have come to understand Christian vocation in three areas:
Social vocations - our place within the workplace and the community and how we contribute to the common good;
Relational vocations - our calling in relationship to God and other people such as family, friends and neighbours;
Ministerial vocations - our calling to serve and build up the church community and equip it for mission.
To explore more how God is calling you, take the next step - talk to trusted friends and your church leader and look up your diocesan vocations team.
Introducing ministerial vocations
Watch this film to hear from people who have followed God's call to become lay or ordained ministers.
Aged 18-30? Find out more about ministry at the next Step Forward event happening in Exeter.
Join our two day residential event, Called by Name, exploring vocation and ministry in the Church of England as people of UKME/GMH heritage.