What’s Next? Christian Discernment Practices for Young Adults is a six-week, fully digital, cohort-based program where you gain a spiritually grounded reflection toolkit from Princeton Theological Seminary leaders.
This experience includes videos, recommended readings, discussions, and live group reflection to facilitate communal, story-based vocational discernment. Join other like-minded spiritually curious young adults to explore your questions about God’s call while practicing gratitude, curiosity, listening, story-sharing, and prayer. Your estimated time investment is between 1.5 and 4 hours each week, varying based on the time you allocate for personal journaling and prayer.
Grounded in Kathleen Cahalan’s framework for Christian vocation outlined in The Stories We Live: Finding God’s Calling All Around Us, this experience explores your personal call story. You’ll receive a copy of this book upon registration as recommended but not required reading. Discover God’s call and clarify next steps in this pivotal season of your life.
Program Outline:
Week 1: Get to know participants and instructors
Week 2: Dwell in God’s steadfast love
Week 3: Discover your holy longings
Week 4: Navigate grief and letting go
Week 5: Give thanks for your cloud of witnesses
Week 6: Explore your trajectory, next steps
PROGRAM FEATURES:
- Educational videos on Christian calling and discernment
- Personal reflection through journal prompts
- Daily embodied prayer practices
- Group reflection through online discussion
- Live facilitated small groups on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm Eastern Time
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Duration: 6 weeks | 4 hours/week
Format: Self-guided content + Tuesday 7:00pm EST virtual synchronous meetings
Cost: $249Partial scholarships are available through this application (completion of this form does not guarantee a scholarship will be awarded, though we hope to make this affordable and accessible).
Instructors & Facilitators
Shari Oosting, Instructor
Cynthia Lindsey, Facilitator