Career Articles

University Career Services Departments

“After extensive research for a biblically based self-assessment for our freshmen, we selected Career Direct®. Since 1998, our freshmen have been encouraged and challenged by their results, and we are confident that we are ministering to our students through the use of these biblically-based materials.”
Dr. Jim Thrasher, Career Services Director, Grove City College, Pennsylvania

"We love Crown Financial Ministries' Career Direct®! We use it as our main tool of personal assessment because it combines so many aspects into one. As a busy office, it is much easier to work from one tool than many. Students appreciate the thoroughness and depth of the results as do their advisors. We value its usefulness so much that since 1999 we have encouraged our entire freshman class to take it before classes even begin! It is a great foothold as students are deciding or confirming their major."
Lew Gibbs, Director, Career Services, Cedarville University, Ohio

"The complexity of our society today presents significant challenges for those seeking purpose and career direction in their lives. In 2001 Oral Roberts University launched an initiative taking an intensive strengths-based advisement approach in assisting college students and graduates with the process of making these life-sized decisions. After an exhaustive search, we determined the Career Direct® System provided the best balance of resources necessary to address these needs. Over the past four years we have been blessed with the opportunity to administer several thousand applications of the Career Direct® Instrument. Through the use of Career Direct® we have noted a dramatic improvement in the quality of our advisement process, a greater satisfaction rate in the selection of academic majors, and a marked emphasis on purpose and long-term career selection.”
John F. Brown, Director, College & Career Guidance Center, Oral Roberts University, Oklahoma

“Wheaton College selected Career Direct® after utilizing and evaluating most of the career assessments available in the marketplace. Only Career Direct® incorporates the Values component so critical to our students and graduates. Whether for students or alumni in mid-career transition, Career Direct® is an effective and invaluable tool for helping them discern who they are, as well as what God calls them to do.” Ita Fischer, Director of Career Services, Wheaton College, Illinois

"Liberty University is very grateful to have Career Direct® as part of their career assessment system. Career Direct® is a great tool to show students and those entering the professional field the importance of looking at the four areas to consider as they are looking at choosing what industry and company they want to pursue. Career Direct® is a vital part of assisting students in making career and life decisions." Trisha Toler, Career Center Director, Liberty University, Virginia

College Students

"Coming into college as a freshman, I did not have a clue as to what I wanted my major to be. I had many interests but knew I could not pursue all of them at once. Career Direct® affirmed my strengths and interests while helping me understand myself better by showing my weaker areas. I could narrow down the broad interests I had into what most inspired me. Career Direct® was a very positive, helpful experience." Amanda L., Junior, Belhaven College, Mississippi “This analysis helped me to further understand my personal skills and talents. I have always been taught that God fulfills the desires of the heart. God gave me these particular skills in order for me to use them in my profession and in my life.” E. Fagin, Freshman, ORU, Oklahoma
“This assessment is evidence that my desires, personality, skills, and values work in the perfect harmony that only can be accredited to God.” M. Weidman, Freshman, ORU, Oklahoma

High School Career Guidance Counselors

“I switched to Career Direct® because it combines four vital areas of assessment—personality, interests, skills, and values—into one inexpensive tool. With the Career Direct® Institutional version, you get a comprehensive, easy-to-understand report and a package of resources to guide students into sound vocational and educational decisions.” Stella P., Counselor, Christian High School

“Please accept our heartfelt thanks for providing our students with the opportunity to complete the Institutional version of the Career Direct® assessment. This program has certainly been a blessing to our seniors. I personally found it to be an excellent tool for helping students find their God-directed paths for life. I wish that this type of Christ-centered instrument was available when I was in high school.”
Pauline J., Counselor, Christian High School

Home Educators

“This is one of the rare career planning or testing services that takes into account the believer's responsibility to and reliance upon God. Although you can get other assessment instruments to use on your own fairly inexpensively, Career Direct®’s in-depth analysis and Christian perspective is worth the extra cost.” Cathy Duffy, Reviewer, Christian Home Educators' Curriculum Manual: Junior/Senior High

Church Ministries

“For the Crossroads Career® Network of churches, there is no better assessment than Career Direct® for discovering your God-given design for educational and vocational planning – the only program of its kind that covers the four critical areas of skills, interests, values, and personality in one easy-to-take and understandable package.”
Brian Ray, Founder, Crossroads Career® Network

Career and Life Coaching/Outplacement/Career Transition Services
“Since 1991, I have used the Career Direct® assessment in a career coaching practice while working with more than 1,000 individuals from Georgia to California to the United Kingdom. I use the Career Direct® assessment because it's very accurate and detailed. It provides clients with a foundational understanding of their God-given strengths. Career Direct® is both comprehensive and an excellent value. It's exciting that the launch of the Internet-based Career Direct® Online will make this outstanding tool more widely available.”
Alan McTier, Principal, LifePurposes Leadership & Career Development, www.lifepurposes.com

Professional Counselors

“Career Direct® is the result of a combined ten years of extensive research and development, with testing of more than 120,000 people to produce this extraordinary product. This four-part assessment provides a thorough and clear picture of an individual’s talents and interests for work. Most importantly, these materials provide a solid foundation for career planning.”
Dr. Ron Braund, President, AlphaCare, Professional Counseling Group

Non-traditional/Graduate Students

“After seeing the results of the Career Direct® assessment, I was shocked. I felt as if someone had truly read my mind and heart… It was the leading of the Holy Spirit that has brought me back to ORU to continue my nursing degree with an emphasis on missions.”
Donna S., R.N.

“I took the assessment 14 months ago and it helped me decide to go back and get a teaching certificate. It delineated several things I had suspected for a long time. Thanks!”
Karen K.

Career Transitioners

“I am going into full-time Christian service after I retire from the Military. I give your program at least some of the credit for steering me that way. I knew God was tapping me on the shoulder, but I didn't realize that I was so well suited for it until I did the Career Direct® Program. Praise the Lord.”
Tim B.

“My wife, who works as a talk show host on a Christian radio station, told me about your Career Direct® system. What a blessing! I ordered it and, after completing all of the questionnaires and obtaining the results, I found that real estate financing was right up my alley. I also possess strong Biblical teaching traits (like a pastor). So, since I am in need of finishing up my Bachelor’s degree anyway, I have decided to enroll in the Master’s College in Santa Clarita, CA. Who knows what else the Lord has in store!”
Tyler L., Business Firm Partner

Current Users of Career Direct®

Coaches/Consultants/Counselors

Agape Ministries	Red Bank, New Jersey
Alongside, Inc.	Mt. Bethel, Pennsylvania
Alpha Hope Counseling Services	Dawsonville, Georgia
Anchor Ministries	Royersford, Pennsylvania
At Your Service	Stillwater, Oklahoma
Bartholomew and Associates	Raleigh, North Carolina
Brewer & Pedigo Counseling Association	West Palm Beach, Florida
Business Performance Associates	Indianapolis, Indiana
Career Assessment and Services	Marietta, Georgia
Career Choices	Gresham, Oregon
Career Development Services	Greenville, South Carolina
Career Management Associates	Cleveland, Ohio
Career Marketing Concepts	St. Louis, Missouri
Career Revival	Magalia, California
CareerNet	Flower Mound, Texas
CareerNet	Lewisville, Texas
CareerQuest	Slidell, Louisiana
Center for Career Development	High Point, North Carolina
Center for Comprehesive Counseling	Duluth, Georgia
Christian Family Resource Center	Matthews, North Carolina
Christian Psychotherapy Resources	Athens, Georgia
Cornerstone Church	Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Cornerstone Consulting	Westminster, Colorado
Counseling at Gwinnett Place	Suwanee, Georgia
Covenant Counseling & Education Center	Birmingham, Alabama
CrossLife Ministries	Raleigh, North Carolina
Crossroads Counseling	Christiansburg, Virginia
Crowne Consulting Group, Inc.	Ocoee, Florida
Destiny Career Services	Spokane, Washington
Divine Directions Career/Business Consultants	Chesterfield, Virginia
Dynamic Career Designs	Las Vegas, Nevada
Emmanuel College	Franklin Springs, Georgia
Emmaus Ministries	Asheville, North Carolina
Eye of the Storm, Inc.	Athol, Idaho
Family-To-Family Ministries	Laurel, Delaware
Focus Career Consulting Services	Plymouth, Minnesota
Harvest Christian Fellowship	Spokane, Washington
Heartbeat Career & Life Planning	Zarephath, New Jersey
Hope for the Future Career Consulting	Ft Myers, Florida
Job and Outplacement Counseling	Erie, Pennsylvania
Kenica Associates, Inc.	Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Kerith Counseling, Inc.	Pelican Rapids, Minnesota
Kindred Spirit Counseling	Reno, Nevada
Kindred Spirit Counseling	Dublin, California
Langhorne Terrace Community Center	Langhorne, Pennsylvania
Life By Design	Chesterfield, Missouri
Life Connections	Canton, Michigan
Life Focus Ministries	Williamsburg, Michigan
Life Skills Centers	Auburn, Alabama
Life Strategies	Aurora, Colorado
LifePurposes Coaching and Consulting	Lawrenceville, Georgia
LifeTrack Counseling/Training	Littleton, Colorado
LifeWork Design	Pasadena, California
Lighthouse Guidance Services	Englewood, Florida
Lyles, Crawford and Petronella	Atlanta, Georgia
Maximum Potential	Visalia, California
MMT Consulting	Wheaton, Illinois
New Career	Dover, Ohio
New Hope Alliance, Inc.	New Palestine, Indiana
New Hope Counseling Center	Bath, Pennsylvania
New Life Single Parent/Resource Center	Hammond, Indiana
Northstar Careers	Niles, Michigan
Outplacement/Career Consulting	Boise, Idaho
Productivity Point International	Zion, Illinois
Providence Family Education/Development Ctr	Elk Grove, California
Psalm 77 Counseling Services	Chatham, Illinois
RHM Group, Inc.	Hermitage, Tennessee
Safe Pastures Counseling Center	Belleville, Pennsylvania
Still Waters Counseling Center, Inc.	Gainesville, Georgia
Tomlinson and Associates	Kapaa, Hawaii
Total Potential	W. St. Paul, Minnesota
Total Potential, Inc.	Miami, Florida
Transitions International Career Ministry	Pelham, Alabama
Vocational Economic Consultants	Merritt Island, Florida
WorkLife Concepts	Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Ministries

Barnabas International, Missionary Kids Re-entry Camps	Rockford, Illinois
Crossroads Career Network (Home office) Elite Women of Excellence, Inc.	Roswell, Georgia Lawrenceville, Georgia
Employment Transition Ministry Network	Dallas, Texas
Gilmer Christian Learning Center	Ellijay, Georgia
New Life Single Parent/Resource Center	Hammond, Indiana
New Moms, Inc.	Chicago, Illinois
Safe Harbor Boys Home	Jacksonville, Florida
Salina Rescue Mission	Salina, Kansas
Shepherds Staff Ministries Inc	Mulvane, Kansas
Sundiling Enterprises	Memphis, Tennessee
The Lydia Center	Wrightsville, Pennsylvania
The Orange County Rescue Mission	Tustin, California
The Shepherds Staff	Pennsburg, Pennsylvania
Things To Come Mission	Indianapolis, Indiana
True Treasure Ministries	Geneva, Ohio
Union Gospel Mission	Spokane, Washington
Universal Ministries	Colorado Springs, Colorado
Upward Unlimited	Spartanburg, South Carolina
Water Missions International	Charleston, South Carolina
Winfield House	Augusta, Kentucky

Colleges and Universities

Belhaven College	Jackson, Mississippi
Bob Jones University	Greenville, South Carolina
Cedarville University	Cedarville, Ohio
Central Baptist College	Conway, Arkansas
Concordia College	Moorhead, Minnesota
Cornerstone University	Grand Rapids, Michigan
Friends University	Wichita, Kansas
Geneva College	Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
George Fox University	Newberg, Oregon
Grove CityCollege	Grove City, Pennsylvania
John Wesley College	High Point, North Carolina
Liberty University	Lynchburg, Virginia
Mennonite Brethren Seminary	Fresno, California
Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Mount Vernon, Ohio
North Central University	Minneapolis, Minnesota
Northwestern College	Orange City, Iowa
Northwestern College	Saint Paul, Minnesota
Oral Roberts University	Tulsa, Oklahoma
Shasta Bible College	Redding, California
Southwestern Assemblies of God University	Waxahachie, Texas
Taylor University	Upland, Indiana
Wheaton College	Wheaton, Illinois
Williams Baptist College	Walnut Ridge, Arkansas

Secondary Schools/Networks

Athens Christian School	Athens, Georgia
Aurora Christian School	Aurora, Illinois
Beth Eden Baptist School	Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Bethel Christian Academy	Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Calhoun Christian School	Battle Creek, Michigan
Calumet Baptist School	Griffith, Indiana
Calvary Academy	Lakewood, New Jersey
Cedar Brook Academy	Clarksburg, Maryland
Chapelgate Christian Academy	Marriottsville, Maryland
Cornerstone Christian Academy	Noblesville, Indiana
Cornerstone Christian School	Roseville, California
Coulee Region Christian School	West Salem, Wisconsin
Covenant Christian Academy	Huntsville, Alabama
Covenant Christian School	Indianapolis, Indiana
Covenant Day School	Matthews, North Carolina
Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy	Stow, Ohio
Dominion Christian High School	Marietta, Georgia
Eagles Landing Christian Academy	McDonough, Georgia
El Sobrante Christian School	El Sobrante, California
Elmira Christian Academy	Elmira, New York
Emmaus Baptist Academy	Emmaus, Pennsylvania
ETS Chaiyim School	Montgomery Village, Maryland
Faith Academy	Marble Falls, Texas
Faith Christian Academy	Sellersville, Pennsylvania
Fideles Christian School	Lawrenceville, Georgia
Fowlerville Baptist School	Fowlerville, Michigan
Gaston Christian School	Belmont, North Carolina
Geneva School	Winter Park, Florida
Gospel Haven Academy	Millersburg, Ohio
Grapeville Christian School	Climax, New York
Great River Christian School	Burlington, Iowa
Halifax Christian Academy	Halifax, Nova Scotia
Harvester Christian Academy	Douglasville, Georgia
Hebron Christian School	Dacula, Georgia
Heritage Christian Academy	Osseo, Minnesota
Heritage Christian School	Indianapolis, Indiana
Heritage Christian Schools	Anchorage, Alaska
Hilton Head Christian Academy	Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Holland Christian High School	Holland, Michigan
Hope Christian Academy	Winder, Georgia
Inter-City Baptist School	Allen Park, Michigan
Kent Intermediate School District	Grand Rapids, Michigan
Lan Chester Christian School	Coatesville, Pennsylvania
Life Christian Academy	Harvest, Alabama
Lincoln Christian School	Lincoln, Nebraska
Marietta City Schools	Marietta, Georgia
Mars Hill Academy	Mason, Ohio
Morning Star Christian Academy	Florence, South Carolina
Mueller Home School	Carney, Michigan
Northside Christian Academy	Charlotte, North Carolina
Northside Christian School	Westerville, Ohio
Oak Dale Christian High School	Jackson, Kentucky
Orangewood Christian School	Maitland, Florida
Ovilla Christian School	Red Oak, Texas
River Valley Christian School	Fort Smith, Arkansa
Seaford Christian Academy	Seaford, Delaware
Shalom Christian Academy	Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Shiloh Christian Academy	Huntingtown, Maryland
Silverdale Baptist Academy	Chattanooga, Tennesse
Southwest Community Church	Miami, Florida
St Joseph Christian School	Saint Joseph, Missouri
Summit Christian Academy	Newport News, Virginia
Terre Hill Mennonite High School	Terre Hill, Pennsylvania
The Kings Academy	Woodstock, Georgia
Timm Homeschoolers	Springfield, Nebraska
Waverly Hall Christian Academy	Waverly Hall, Georgia
Westminster Academy	Saint Louis, Missouri
Westover Christian Academy	Danville, Virginia
Windsor Christian Academy	Windsor, Ontario

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