The Discovery Toolkit is a comprehensive collection of resources designed to help local churches guide people toward understanding their God-given identity, calling and purpose. It includes multiple formats — including guided experiences like Foursquare Discovery, online courses like Focused Living and Younique (available for ages 13 and up, in English and Spanish), curated books, articles and podcast episodes — giving churches flexible options to meet people at any stage of their journey. Rounding it all out is a suite of recommended assessments, such as APEST, StrengthsFinder, Myers-Briggs and Working Genius, that help individuals and teams uncover their unique strengths and contributions to the body of Christ.
Discovery // Guided Experiences
Foursquare Discovery – This experience is set up in a two-day format crafted to accelerate your discovery process for maximum breakthrough. You’ll come away with a powerful calling statement, core values and an understanding of how your calling applies to your various roles and assignments. To find out more about a Foursquare Discovery event near you, email bhackbarth@foursquare.org.
This year, the Central District is offering Foursquare Discovery attached to the 2026 FLCs. After completing Foursquare Discovery in person (Journey 1), you’ll have the opportunity to join an 8 week cohort for Foursquare Discovery Journey 2 where you’ll learn how to to create tangible goals and next steps to walk out what you’ve learned in the months and years ahead. Registration opens June 1.
Discovery // Courses
Focused Living Online – This course from Leader Breakthru University is designed to help you clarify God’s call on your life through determining values, a being statement, and a doing statement that together form your personal calling statement. A “calling-lite” option. The cost is $29.99 and can be taken by individuals or done as a group experience. Course Info
Younique Primer – This is 6-8 week calling discovery journey ideal for ages 18 and older. The tool can be used in your local context to lead others through an identity and calling discovery process. A “calling-lite” option. All resources are free and include videos and workbook materials for participants and trainers in English and Spanish. Learn more.
Younique Students (13-18 year olds) – This is a discovery journey for 13–18-year-olds. Like the Younique Primer, this tool can be used in your local context to lead your NextGen students through an identity and calling discovery process. All resources are free and include videos and workbook materials for participants and trainers. Learn more.
Calling Courses by Steve Schell, D.Min. – These three courses, designed for a 12-week semester, arewritten by Steve Schell. The topics include: hearing God’s call, discovering God’s gifts and developing Godly character. Email Steve to request PDF resources.
Your Vocational Credo: Practical Steps to Discover Your Unique Purpose by Deborah Loyd – Although this is a book, it has great discovery tools and assessments built in that can be used for a calling discernment journey. Purchase on Amazon.
Find Your Place: Locating Your Calling Through Your Gifts, Passions, and Story by Wegner, Phipps, and Wilson – Although this is a book, it has a great discovery tools and assessments built in that can be used for a calling discernment journey. Purchase on Amazon.
Discovery // Books
- Awakening: Awakening to the Call of God by Terry Walling
- Deciding: Clarifying Your Kingdom Contribution by Terry Walling
- Living the Life You Were Meant to Live – by Tom Paterson
- You Are Called – by John Bevere
- The Gift of Being Yourself by David Benner
- Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation by Parker Palmer
- To Be Told: God Invites you to Coauthor your Future by Dan Allender
- Called: The Crisis and Promise of Following Jesus Today by Mark Labberton
- Healthy Leaders SpiritBuilt Leadership 2 by Malcolm Webber Note: See Chapter 5: Calling (p. 91)
- Christian Spiritual Formation: An Integrated Approach for Personal and Relational Wholeness by Diane J. Chandler Note: See Chapter 8 – “Vocation: Our Life Purpose and Calling“
- Younique: Designing the Life that God Dreamed for You by Will Mancini
Discovery // Articles + Episodes
“Three Dimensions of Call” – An article produced by Fuller Seminary
“Formed, Not Found” – An article by Tod Bolsinger
“Core Calling and Kingdom Calling” – An article produced by Cru
Identity | Discovering Your Identity and Calling – Part 1 & Part 2 – A video/audio recording by John Mark Comer
Theology of Suffering + Spiritual Formation with Bo Stern-Brady – A podcast episode discussing the importance of story work and discerning God’s redemptive hand in the highs and lows of your story.
Vocation Discerning Your Calling a downloadable manual by Tim Keller
Recommended Assessements
Tools to help you and your team better understand their unique contribution.
APEST assessment
A personal vocational ministry assessment. Available for $10 in multiple languages. APEST stands for the Apostolic, Prophetic, Evangelistic, Shepherding and Teaching intelligence that Jesus gifted to his body (as named in Ephesians 4, and seen present through scripture). Learn more.
StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath
In StrengthsFinder 2.0, Gallup unveils the new and improved version of its popular assessment, language of 34 themes and much more. Learn more.
Myers-Briggs personality test (free tests can be found online)
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment builds an understanding of strengths and blind spots. It also helps people understand how they might differ from one another. It is valuable for individuals and teams as they tackle such challenges as communication, handling conflict, managing change, making decisions, being a leader or changing careers.
Core Values Index
A simple, accurate tool to improve self-awareness and align assignments with innate nature. This is a helpful assessment for individuals and teams who want to learn more about their core values and how these affect how team members can best serve one another. Comprehensive report available for $49.95. Learn more.
Working Genius
Online assessment for discovering your gifts. Available for $25. Based on the bestseller by Patrick Lencioni, “The 6 types of Working Genius” is a model that helps people discover their natural gifts and thrive in their work and life. This 10-minute assessment and custom report provides detailed insights along with an easy-to-use application section that will help you leverage this information in your work, on your team and in your life. Learn more.
