2013 HORIZON No. 4 Fall -- 25 years in the vineyard of the Lord

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Editor’s Note

25 years in the vineyard of the Lord: Twenty five years ...

By Carol Schuck Scheiber and Carol Schuck Scheiber, editor

Throughout the coming year, we at NRVC will be reminding our HORIZON readers and our members of how far we have come and all that we have to be thankful for. Download the new edition here. Read more...

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News from the vocation world. Read more...

How it all began

The National Religious Vocation Conference is entering its 25th anniversary year. It’s a good time to look back and to look forward. Read more...

25 ideas that worked

By Members of NRVC

HORIZON recently asked readers for feedback on the best things they’ve ever tried as vocation ministers. Thank you to the many respondents for creative, compelling stories. Read on for a little inspiration of your own. Read more...

25 most likely items in a vocation minister’s suitcase

Many vocation ministers travel frequently and have polished the skill of an efficiently packed suitcase. Just for fun, HORIZON asked readers what is on their “must pack” list. Read more...

25 ways to communicate your vocation message

By Debbi Della Porta

Communication is central to vocation ministry. That’s why it is important to know and use the smartest, most effective forms of communication. Read more...

What can a hashtag do for you?

By Rebecca Hiscott

If you´re a social media novice, hashtags—those short links preceded by the pound sign (#)—may seem confusing and unnecessary. But they are integral to the way we communicate online, and it’s important to know how to use them. Plus, they can be a lot of fun. Read more...

A loving gaze at religious life realities

By Sister Susan Francois C.S.J.P.

Right now religious life is in “crunch time.” Looking ahead,the future isn’t about anxiety. It’s about a cleareyed embrace of God’s abundance and creativity. Read more...

Reach out, draw in

By Fr. Donald Senior CP

Vocation ministry is all about reaching out, drawing in. These two acts are the heart of the Christian mission, and they began with Jesus who immersed himself in the world in order to draw people to God. Read more...

Feed your spirit

What you’ve taught me

By Carol Schuck Scheiber

When I became publications editor for NRVC in 1998, I had no idea how much I’d learn from the vocation directors I would meet. Read more...

Book notes: Is your integrity intact?

By Sister Deborah M. Borneman SS.C.M.

As in most pastoral ministry, vocation ministry can easily lead to situations where ethics are compromised. Read more...

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