Calling and Purpose 26—Science, Math, Research

As a disciple of Jesus, God’s call is upon the whole of your life.  This encompasses personal, family, community, workplace domains.  Perhaps His purpose for you means professional employment in astronomy, physics, mathematics, genetics, astrophysics, or similar fields.  The following individuals discovered their affinity for particular subjects, studied diligently, and developed expertise—that ultimately continues to benefit society:

 Galileo

•                  The solar system.

•                  Astronomy.

•                  Physics.

•                  Engineering.

•                  Mathematics.

 Isaac Newton

•                  Physics.

•                  Mathematics.

•                  Optics.

•                  Astronomy.

•                  Theology.

•                  Author.

 Blaise Pascal

•                  Mathematics.

•                  Theology.

•                  Inventor.

•                  Author.

George Washington Carver

•                  Inventor

•                  Botanist

•                  Educator

•                  Agricultural scientist

•                  Professor at Tuskegee Institute

•                  Racial harmony

Mary Kenneth Keller

•                  Nun.

•                  First woman to earn a PhD in Computer Science in the United States.

•                  Advocate for women in computing.

•                  Advocate for education.

Francis Collins

•                  Genetics.

•                  Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

•                  Leader of the Human Genome Project.

•                  Doctor (MD).

•                  Author of the New York Times bestseller, The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief.

 Jennifer Wiseman

•                  Astrophysics.

•                  NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

•                  Astronomy.

•                  Discovered periodic comet 114P/Wiseman-Skiff.

•                  Senior Project Scientist for the Hubble Space Telescope.

•                  Science policy and public science outreach and engagement.

 God’s purpose for each of them was to use their scientific and mathematical minds and their God-given abilities and gifts to serve the human community in redeeming ways.  They each became excellent in more than one field of endeavor.  As believers, they have helped contribute to the discourse on science and faith while also helping us understand the world in which we live.

Is your purpose as a scientist, inventor, engineer, or mathematician, using your abilities to help us understand the world, the improve some aspect of human life, to better a field of study?

 How can you further develop your expertise, gifts, and talents?

If you aren’t familiar with your gifts—which help give shape and substance to your purpose and calling, take the free online assessment.

 For more on these subjects, see the Gifts-Calling-Purpose blog.  Check out other resources and a six-week workbook at GodGiftsYou.com.

  Shirley Giles Davis, author of the God. Gifts. You. Your Unique Calling and Design workbook, is a consultant, coach, facilitator who has worked with faith-based organizations, nonprofit agencies, and law enforcement leadership for over 30 years.  Shirley has been EquipConnectServe Director at First Pres Boulder since 1999.  She has worked with leaders and organizations in 47 of the United States as well as having clients outside the U.S.  Contact Shirley