{"id":32000,"date":"2022-05-17T20:24:08","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T00:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/?p=32000"},"modified":"2022-05-17T20:24:08","modified_gmt":"2022-05-18T00:24:08","slug":"where-i-want-to-be-vs-where-god-wants-me-to-be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2022\/05\/17\/where-i-want-to-be-vs-where-god-wants-me-to-be\/","title":{"rendered":"Where I Want to Be vs. Where God Wants Me to Be"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.churchresumes.com\/scorecard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29963 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/fullsizeoutput_21a.jpeg?resize=1024%2C581&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/fullsizeoutput_21a.jpeg?resize=1024%2C581&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/fullsizeoutput_21a.jpeg?resize=300%2C170&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/fullsizeoutput_21a.jpeg?resize=768%2C436&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/fullsizeoutput_21a.jpeg?w=1536&ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>New seasons in ministry always have church leaders thinking about their future.\u00a0 At least they do for me.<\/p>\n<p>Just about every church leader I know says he\/she feels called to ministry.<\/p>\n<p>But each person describes that call differently.<\/p>\n<p>Some people had a very dramatic time, moment, even second when they knew that God had called them to ministry.\u00a0 Others had a strong feeling or leaning or prompting that this was what they were supposed to do with their lives.<\/p>\n<p>I’ve heard some people that feel they are called to a specific type of ministry (maybe missions or student ministry). While others feel called to a specific location or geographical area (overseas or a certain city). Some feel their calling is very specific to a particular denomination or even local church.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless, just about everyone that I know, at one time or another, doubts their calling.<\/p>\n<p>Is this <em>really<\/em> what God has called me to do? Should I <em>really<\/em> be doing what I’m doing? Is God’s hand <em>still<\/em> on me?<\/p>\n<p>A good amount of ministry transition happens when trying to figure out their personal calling. Should I go here or there? (Or should I stay put?) Should I do this or that? Where should I be? How long should I stay? Why am I doing what I’m doing?<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes God moves us out of bad circumstances. Other times life is good, ministry is thriving, and you still feel God’s leading that He has something different in mind for you.<\/p>\n<p>It seems to me that things would be much easier if things were cut and dry: “Todd, I want you to be here, and stay there for your entire career.”<\/p>\n<p>That wasn’t the reality in my ministry career. And to be honest, it’s probably not been yours either.<\/p>\n<p>Deciphering what that calling looks like for us and our families is one of the more stressful parts of ministry at times. Even the Apostle Paul struggled with <a href=\"https:\/\/clicktotweet.com\/fGRB1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.chemistrystaffing.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Be%20content.png?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.chemistrystaffing.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Be%20content.png?width=150&name=Be%20content.png 150w, https:\/\/blog.chemistrystaffing.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Be%20content.png?width=300&name=Be%20content.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.chemistrystaffing.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Be%20content.png?width=450&name=Be%20content.png 450w, https:\/\/blog.chemistrystaffing.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Be%20content.png?width=600&name=Be%20content.png 600w, https:\/\/blog.chemistrystaffing.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Be%20content.png?width=750&name=Be%20content.png 750w, https:\/\/blog.chemistrystaffing.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Be%20content.png?width=900&name=Be%20content.png 900w\" alt=\"Be content where God has sent you\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>where he should go… being pulled in one direction personally while actually being led somewhere else by God.<\/p>\n<p>We know your struggle because we’ve been there. We think this is the key: being content where God has sent; and being open to what might be.<\/p>\n<p>Matt Steen and I are working hard to change the way that church leaders find new ways (and places) to live out their calling. We want to help people find great ministry fits using technology, networking, and foremost, the guiding of the Holy Spirit.<\/p>\n<p>We’re also developing new ways for churches to find someone that God may be calling to their church for a specific ministry need. The reality is (and we’ve all heard this before), if God creates a need at your church, he’s already been preparing someone to fill that need. That person just doesn’t know it yet. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, <strong>the actual best time to be searching for where God would<a href=\"https:\/\/ctt.ac\/uq290\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.chemistrystaffing.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/When%20Youre%20Not%20Searching.png?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.chemistrystaffing.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/When%20Youre%20Not%20Searching.png?width=150&name=When%20Youre%20Not%20Searching.png 150w, https:\/\/blog.chemistrystaffing.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/When%20Youre%20Not%20Searching.png?width=300&name=When%20Youre%20Not%20Searching.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.chemistrystaffing.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/When%20Youre%20Not%20Searching.png?width=450&name=When%20Youre%20Not%20Searching.png 450w, https:\/\/blog.chemistrystaffing.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/When%20Youre%20Not%20Searching.png?width=600&name=When%20Youre%20Not%20Searching.png 600w, https:\/\/blog.chemistrystaffing.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/When%20Youre%20Not%20Searching.png?width=750&name=When%20Youre%20Not%20Searching.png 750w, https:\/\/blog.chemistrystaffing.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/When%20Youre%20Not%20Searching.png?width=900&name=When%20Youre%20Not%20Searching.png 900w\" alt=\"When Youre Not Searching\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a> <\/strong><strong>have you in the future may actually be when you’re <\/strong><strong><em>not<\/em><\/strong><strong> searching.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the past, it’s been a phone call from a friend saying… ‘hey, would you be interested in going here?’ We’ve all gotten that call that we thought was kind of funny at the time… and then God started to change our heart and warm us up to an opportunity the He knew we would initially resist.<\/p>\n<p>At Chemistry Staffing, we’re utilizing technology and common sense to help find great fits for churches and individuals. Our upfront assessment process helps find areas of compatibility, shared passions, and synergies in personalities and personal fit.<\/p>\n<p>So… while you might not be actively searching for a new ministry opportunity right now, you may want to fill out your <a href=\"http:\/\/chemistrystaffing.com\/submit-profile?utm_source=drip&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Chemistry+Staffing+Update%3A+How+do+you+decipher+your+call+to+ministry%3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">free, confidential profile<\/a>. If we find a church that matches your theology, skills, and abilities, personality, and philosophy of ministry, we’ll reach out to you and let you know.<\/p>\n<p>And if you’re a church looking for a new person to help complete your team, <a href=\"http:\/\/chemistrystaffing.com\/todd-rhoades\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">we can help you find someone that will stay longer than 3 years<\/a> because they share your church’s DNA and heart for ministry.<\/p>\n<p>So be encouraged. This thing that God has <em>called<\/em> you to is something that he’ll also <em>see<\/em> you through.<\/p>\n<div class=\"full-article-footer\">\n<div class=\"article-footer\">\n<div class=\"author_descr\">\n<h2>Sponsored Post<\/h2>\n<p>This has been a sponsored post by Todd Rhoades, co-founder of Chemistry Staffing. \u00a0The original article was posted <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.chemistrystaffing.com\/where-i-want-to-be-vs-where-god-wants-me-to-be-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you are not familiar with <a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.hubspot.com\/matt-steen\/30-minute-consult-for-brian-dodds-readers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Chemistry Staffing<\/a>, you should be. <strong>There is no organization I recommend more!!!<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>They have a wisdom and insight about the church marketplace and the staffing\/hiring process which is unique. \u00a0If you are looking for another ministry opportunity or in need of hiring quality staff, click <a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.hubspot.com\/matt-steen\/30-minute-consult-for-brian-dodds-readers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">HERE<\/a> and start a conversation with their team. \u00a0You will not be disappointed. \u00a0This organization has my highest endorsement!!!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.churchresumes.com\/scorecard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29963 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/fullsizeoutput_21a.jpeg?resize=1024%2C581&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/fullsizeoutput_21a.jpeg?resize=1024%2C581&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/fullsizeoutput_21a.jpeg?resize=300%2C170&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/fullsizeoutput_21a.jpeg?resize=768%2C436&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/fullsizeoutput_21a.jpeg?w=1536&ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New seasons in ministry always have church leaders thinking about their future.\u00a0 At least they do for me. 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