Generation Z has grown up very differently than other generations, but this age group recently learned how God’s calling hasn’t changed.

Samford University in Birmingham hosted the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions Called conference, a Saturday full of worship and teaching to discern and learn about God’s call for high school and college students.

The three general sessions were taught by Scott Pace, vice president of undergraduate studies, dean of the College at Southeastern and associate professor of pastoral ministry and preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. He spoke about aspects of God’s calling and focused on Paul’s advice for Timothy.

Wrestling

Starting out sharing how God calls all Christians to serve, Pace then mentioned applications of what Paul had done and learned through his ministry, focusing on how the ministry-minded students in attendance will have to keep the faith, stay in the fight and run to the finish. 

“In ministry you are going to face a lot of things and situations that you just don’t know how to navigate forward,” Pace said during the On Aug. 3 event. “God’s going to give you the wisdom as you navigate that faith to trust Him. 

“It’s important to wrestle with the call to ministry,” he noted, listing two reasons.

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This article was originally published at TheAlabamaBaptist.org.