The whole idea of divine calling of pastors is ridiculous, since every believer is called to minister with their gifts. (redeeminggod.com)
Seldom is there a conscious sense of divine calling in one's work, and the Reformation concept of the sacredness of the common life has virtually disappeared under the pressures of a highly competitive society. (religion-online.org)
Is the priesthood truly a sacred vocation, rooted in a unique divine call, marking one — like baptism itself — with an indelible character? (firstthings.com)