What does it actually feel like to leave a stable teaching job for full-time ministry — and how do you know God is calling you to do it?In this episode of Embrace Our Calling, I sit down with Pastor Wong Guoliang of Agape Baptist Church — a former MOE teacher and ministry leader who walked away from the security of a government career to answer what he calls a "royal summons."---About Pastor Wong GuoliangPastor Guoliang studied English Language and Linguistics before training as a teacher at NIE. He taught General Paper at the junior college level and later served in a role at MOE HQ — all while quietly sensing a growing pull toward something else. Over the years, a holy dissatisfaction took root: a deepening desire to preach the gospel that his classroom couldn't contain. After years of discernment, community affirmation, and one very significant birthday gift from his wife, he answered the call — leaving a stable MOE career to join the pastoral team at Agape Baptist Church, where he serves today.---His story is honest, funny, and deeply convicting. He talks about the parable of the talents that broke him open, the fears that kept him holding back, and the one question he now asks anyone who thinks God might be calling them into full-time ministry.---🎙️ In this conversation, we talk about:- The early signs of a calling — and how to tell them apart from just a feeling- Why Pastor Guoliang says "Then don't do it" to people considering full-time ministry- How to discern God's call — and what role community and family play in the process- What it looks like to leave a stable job for something that scares you---Whether you're a teacher, a professional, or anyone sensing a pull toward something more — this episode will challenge you to stop thinking of God's call as a gentle nudge, and start seeing it as the high privilege it really is.---📌 Chapters00:00 Intro — Meet Pastor Guoliang02:40 Early Signs of Calling Into Full-Time Ministry07:52 When the Calling Becomes Clearer09:15 The Decisive Moment14:43 Why Be a Pastor?17:20 How Does a Person Discern a Calling?19:32 The Role of Community and External Affirmation22:53 From Classroom to Pulpit25:05 What Would You Say to Someone Who Senses a Call?31:04 Closing Reflections---📚 Resources Mentioned- Biblical Preaching by Haddon Robinson → https://a.co/d/01grrFx8 ---🔗 Connect with Pastor Guoliang- Agape Baptist Church → https://agape.org.sg/---🌐 Connect with Embrace Our Calling- Website → https://embraceourcalling.com- Instagram → instagram.com/embraceourcalling- Facebook → facebook.com/embraceourcalling---📩 Want to go deeper on your calling journey?Download the free Personal Vision Statement guide at embraceourcalling.com---#ChristianCalling #FaithAndWork #SingaporePodcast #LeavingAStableJob #HowToKnowYourCallingFromGod #ChristianPodcast #EmbraceOurCalling