1. and his vocational calling
Stormin’ norman
and his vocational
calling

2. WHAT IS A vocational calling?
Vocational calling is the call to God and to His service in the vocational sphere of life based on giftedness, desires, affirmations, and human need.

3. Who is stormin’ norman? Battalion Commander in Vietnam War
General in 1970
Deputy Commander
in Invasion of Grenada
U.S. Central Command
Led Operation
Desert Storm
Retired in 1991

4. his military work & leadership
Developed a reputation as a commander who liked to lead from the front.
Leadership style stressed preparedness, discipline, and rigorous training.
Was a honest, humble man who gave credit to his subordinates.

5. Kuwait, Operation Desert Storm

6. his vocational calling
As a commander you have to walk that difficult balance between accomplishing your mission and taking care of the men and women whose lives have been entrusted to you.
It doesn’t take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle.