This sermon launches a new series through 1 Corinthians by examining the Apostle Paul's dramatic conversion and gradual calling. The message emphasizes that conversion is not an arrival at spiritual maturity but rather "the acquisition of a compass" for the journey ahead. Through Paul's story—from murderous persecutor of Christians to apostle to the Gentiles—we see that God can transform anyone regardless of their past. The sermon highlights that discernment of God's calling often takes years and happens through committed spiritual community rather than isolated individual effort. Paul's 20-year journey from his Damascus road encounter to his ministry in Corinth demonstrates that faithful presence in community, submission to spiritual authority, and patient waiting are essential for discovering and living into God's unique calling for each person's life.