When I write about calling, I have found that there are too many books to cite. To help you understand my perspective and to honor the work of those before me, I have provided the list below. For those of you who have contacted me and inquired about possible books to read, here are a few for you to consider.

  • Badcock, G.D. (1998). The way of life. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
  • Bannon, A. (2005). Discerning a vocation. Retrieved online on December 14, 2005, at http://www.vocation.com/content-ard.htm.
  • Blackaby, T., & King, C. V. (1990). Experiencing God: knowing and doing the will of God. Lifeway Press: Nashville, TN.
  • Chambers, O. (1963). My utmost for His highest. Grand Rapids, MI: Discovery House Publishers.
  • Hardy, L. (1990). The Fabric of this World. Eerdmans, William B. Publishing.
  • Hielema, S. J. (2005). Deepening the colors: Life inside the story of God. Sioux Center, IA: Dordt College Press.
  • Krumboltz, J. D. (20o9). The happenstance learning theory. The Journal of Career Assessment, 17 (2), 135-154.
  • Levoy, G. (1987). Calling: finding and following an authentic life. New York: Three Rivers Press.
  • Nemeck, F.K. & Coombs, M.T. (1992). Called by God: A theology of vocation and lifelong commitment. Collegeville, MN.
  • Guinness, O.S. (1998). The call: finding and fulfilling the central purpose of your life. Nashville, TN: Word Publishing.
  • Palmer, P.J. (2000). Let your life speak. San Francisco, CA: 94103.
  • Schuster, J.P. (2003). Answering your call: a guide for living your deepest purpose. Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc: San Franscisco, CA.
  • Schwehn, M. R., & Bass, D.C. (2006). Leading Lives that matter. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
  • Van Vianen, A. E. M., De Pater, I. E., Preenen, P. T. Y. (2009). Adaptive careers: Deciding less and exploring more. Career Development Quarterly, 57, 298-309.
  • Veith, G.E. (2002). God at work: your Christian vocation in all of life. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.