Course Description

This course addresses the need for vocational counselling in the broadest biblical sense, including understanding of giftedness and the theology of vocation, work and ministry; receiving help in moving towards a suitable occupational expression; and developing spiritual disciplines appropriate for those wanting to find more satisfying and fruitful service.

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  • Location

    Covenant Presbyterian Church
    110, Race Course Road,
    Singapore 218578

  • Dates

    (Thursdays)
    Jul: 13, 20, 27
    Aug: 3, 10, 17

    Registration Close Date
    Jul 10, 2023

  • Time

    7:15pm–10:00pm

Lecturer

Mr Michael Low

Associate Lecturer

Mr Michael Low is the Advancement Consultant for reSource Leadership International, a Christian not-for-profit whose mission is to train and equip church leaders. He is a certified practitioner in several tools like Belbin, Soundwave, and SLII, and enjoys helping people through seasons of transitions. Previously, Michael was a litigation lawyer before he moved to banking where he spent over 10 years with several international private banks. His last role was the Asia Head of Fiduciary Services for a boutique Swiss private bank. Michael holds a MATS from Regent College and is an alumnus of the National University of Singapore.

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    General

  • 2

    An Introduction to Vocation, Work and Our Story

    • cont.

    • Lecture notes

    • Lecture slides

    • Lecture 1 Pt I

    • Lecture 1 Pt II

    • Lecture 1 Pt III

    • Visions-intro&chptr1
  • 3

    Seeing, Knowing and the Kingdom of God

    • cont.

    • Lecture notes

    • Lecture slides

    • Lecture 2

  • 4

    Understanding Vocation - Discerning my values

    • Together Me+We Chptr 2 CoreValues

    • Discern Your Core Values exercise

    • Lecture Notes

    • Lecture slides
  • 5

    Reclaiming Vocation – God’s design for our work

    • cont.

    • Lecture notes

    • Lecture slides

    • Furniture for for the kingdom

    • Before you I kneel

    • Lecture 4

    • Prof Paul Stevens: God's Purpose for Work on the Path of Life
  • 6

    Work, Rest and Sabbath Keeping

    • Keeping the Sabbath Wholly Ch 28 pg 203-211

    • Lecture notes

    • Lecture slides

    • Lecture 5

    • 3 reasons to practice Sabbath rest

    • Making time off predictable - and required - BCG study

  • 7

    Putting it all together - Living Out My Vocation

    • ABC Chapter Six

    • Lecture notes

    • Lecture slides

    • Lecture 6

  • 8

    Course Evaluation

    • Course Evaluation Form
  • 9

    Assignment Submission

    • COURSE ASSIGNMENT POLICIES

    • General formatting

    • Short Book Review

    • Reflection Paper