The Discovery website is designed for a person that has just come to the realization that God has called them to ministry. The call to ministry can be both exciting and intimidating. The information on this website was put together to help a person exploring God's call sort through the thoughts, feelings, and questions that they may have about that call. As you walk through the days ahead, it is our prayer that God would continue to open your eyes to the unique path He has laid out specifically for you as you carry out the ministry of Jesus Christ.

The Discovery was written, compiled and edited by James Lankford, Angela Sanders and the staff of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Angela Sanders, of Stikfish Ministries, is an amazing lady with a heart for God and people. Thanks Angela for all the tireless work you put into this project to help people you will never meet, learn to follow the God that has called them to a relationship and a task. You are truly fulfilling your call with excellence.

The website design was provided by Jordan Wooley of Digital Art & Entertainment. Thanks Jordan for serving people and serving God behind the scenes. People may not notice, but God has seen your good work and He will not forget.

Cover art was designed by Righteous Planet Design Studio. They are a group of people using their God given gifts of art to touch the world.

Additional thanks go to Holly Isch, Sharon Yates, Felicity Burrow, Donald King, Norman Flowers, George Williams, PLACE Ministries, and Lifeway Christian Resources.

This project was a joint effort of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma and the North American Mission Board. It was created through Cooperative Program funds as a gift to every student who needs some help getting to know this incredible God that we serve. We know that you will find God faithful to help you in every moment of your life, including this one.

Special thanks to Broadman and Holman Publishers for the creation of and permission for the Holman Christian Standard Translation. Their permission to distribute the HCSB translation on this website allows thousands of students immediate access to the Bible. If you would like more information about the Holman Christian Standard Translation (HCSB) or if you would like to order a paper copy for yourself, check out www.holmancsb.org.

Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holman Christian Standard Bible ®, Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Holman Christian Standard Bible ®, Holman CSB ® and HCSB ® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers.

"Gospel in a Barber Shop" and "More than the American Dream" videos were provided by Rightnow www.rightnow.org. Rightnow’s mission is to connect passionate 20 and 30-somethings to specific ministry opportunities to impact God’s kingdom in the U.S. and around the world. At rightnow.org you can search through thousands of opportunities posted by over 80 local and international mission organizations that are part of the Rightnow Network.

If you would like additional copies of the CD that formed this website, burn all you want; contact to get a copy. You may then make as many copies as you would like with only one restriction - you cannot sell them to anyone. The Pursuit was designed to be given away. If you must charge for the CD copies, the cost must be restricted to only the actual cost of duplication or less. If you would like more information about the creators of The Pursuit or if you would like to order some at the cost of production, you may e-mail us at thediscovery@skopos.org.