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Taylor University, Upland, IN
Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
The Echo

Clayton Carver

Clayton Carver
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Rethinking Your Calling

“A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord determines his steps.” — Proverbs 16:9Christians talk a lot about calling. We say things like, “God is calling me to this major,” “I feel called to this career,” or “God is calling me to move here.” I have used that language plenty of times myself. Years ago, when I was preparing for ministry, I would have told you that God had called me to seminary and to become a pastor. And I do not necessarily think I was wrong. Seminary became an important part of my life, and I did spend several years serving in pastoral ministry.

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