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Liberty University has consistently trained and nurtured Christian leaders, pastors, missionaries, and church leaders since 1971. As you progress in your pursuit of ministry, we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to answer specific questions that are important as you follow the Lord.  \nYour search for a ministry role needs to be immersed in prayer and focused on truly submitting your desiresand actions to the Lord and asking where you fit best in accomplishing Kingdom work. Seeking out ministry opportunities can be a long process so it is important that you not get discouraged. Spend your time now developing your Ministry Packet so that when that church, non-profit, or other Christian ministry calls, you can have the information necessary to determine if it is a right fit for you.  \nA Ministry Packet is a collection of relevant information about you matching up to a particular ministry role and organization. Here’s an overview of what you could include:  \n• Develop a resume: It is important that you gain practical experience while you are pursuing your education and that you communicate the experiences and skills you have in a clear, concise manner through your resume. Highlight your ministry related skills, educational background, volunteer experiences, and professional roles. All of these contribute to who you are ministerially, therefore it is important that you communicate clearly who you are. Look through the sample Divinity resumes on the LU Career Center website for insights on style, formatting, and content.  \n• Write your cover letter: Your cover letter is a first impression on a potential ministry, organization, or nonprofit. If you can excel in your cover letter writing then you are one-step closer to being interviewed for a position. As you search for ministry roles consider utilizing LUNETWORK to find a job that interests you. As you apply, utilize our LU Career Center cover letter tips online to help you make that great first impression.  \n• Compile a list of references: During your academic and professional journey be proactive in establishing great references either here at Liberty, at your workplace, local church, or in the community. Focus on individuals that can speak to who you are in various settings such as ministry settings, personal settings, academic settings, and vocational settings. Highlight individuals that have known you for a variety of years and be purposeful in building relationships and developing a network of peers. Note: example reference liston LU Career Center website.  \n• Develop your philosophy of ministry: This is one of the most important aspects of your ministry packet. This will help you determine if a particular church, ministry, or non-profit is the right fit for you. Your philosophy of ministry answers the questions of how you would minister in specific contexts and what your approach would be to different ministry situations. There are many valuable resources to assist you in building your philosophy of ministry. Check on the internet for Jeremy Pace's Resurgence article entitled\"Developing a Philosophy of Ministry.\"  \n• Draft your salvation testimony and call to ministry: As you progress toward and in ministry, be able to communicate well about your need for Christ, about your conversion experience in Christ, about your life in Christ since and about how God got ahold of your heart to be in ministry for God’s glory.  \n• Write your personal biography and use an appropriate picture: Communicating who you are in a personal biography is different than communicating how you came to know Jesus and expressing your effectual call to ministry. A brief biography with an appropriate, clear picture is worth considering. 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