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Living on mission during transition - support material - phases of life table

Here is a table I created as a worksheet for young adults to think through their lives. I am indebted to David English for his names and definitions for the phases of life.


Years
Years 17-22
Years 23-28
Years 29-32
Years 33-39
Years 40-45
Name of phase
Defining Decisions

Entering the adult world
Minor life transitions
Priority Decision Phase
Major Life Transition
Key features
Establishing a value base. Deciding to grow up.

Exploring life. Testing choices.


Confusion about the future. Fear of the future.


Choosing covenant relationships over vocal priorities


Dealing with emotional wounds for future successful living


Connections to  your dream, your covenant relationships, your mentors, and your vocation





Where am/was I during this phase? Emotionally? Spiritually? Physically? Relationally? Vocationally?





What did I or am I learning about God during this phase?








How did God send me to serve during this phase? How can I be on mission with God at this point?





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