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Making career decisions with faith, wisdom, and purpose.

What is the intersection of career and divine calling

Saturday, 31 October 20267:00 – 8:30 PM WATOnline — Google Meet, Free

Led by Damilola Balogun and Oreoluwa Roseline Soyebo

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What happened

Looking back

The core discussion tackled the tension between secular work (Career) and divine purpose (Calling). Damilola and Oreoluwa framed "calling" not just as church work, but as how you apply your faith and integrity wherever you are employed. They explored the reality of working jobs you didn't plan for and how to balance financial responsibilities with finding fulfillment. The focus was on practical decision-making: knowing when to stay at a job, when to prepare for a transition, and when to pivot entirely.

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About this conversation

Why we held this one

What does it mean to build a career and stay faithful to God’s calling? How do you decide when your interests, opportunities, money, and sense of purpose don’t line up?

As the year winds down, many of us are taking stock of our work. Some are waiting for a first job. Some are in a job they didn’t plan for. Some are weighing a big move.

We’ve spent the last two months on purpose and on discipline. This month, we take both into the place most of us spend our days: work.

Come with your questions. Leave with clearer thinking and one practical next step.

The speakers

Who led this conversation

Damilola Balogun

Damilola Balogun

Specialised Projects Analyst, Financial Services

Damilola Balogun is a Specialised Projects Analyst in the financial services industry, with over half a decade in customer experience, operations, and business strategy. As Teens Coordinator in his local church, he teaches and mentors teenagers in practical, relatable ways, helping them know Christ, discover their God-given purpose, and build strong faith and character. A husband and youth leader, he wants to raise young believers who are rooted in Christ, confident in who they are, and ready to make an impact in their world.

Damilola works in business strategy and mentors teenagers on God-given purpose, so he lives both sides of career and calling.

Oreoluwa Roseline Soyebo

Oreoluwa Roseline Soyebo

Finance Professional, Creative Entrepreneur, CEO Gina Interiors Concept

Oreoluwa Roseline Soyebo is a finance professional, creative entrepreneur, and the CEO of Gina Interiors; she also runs a growing coconut oil brand. Passionate about the next generation, she co-convenes The Catalyst Breed, which mentors young teenagers. She is a member of Igniters, joyfully married, and blessed with two Nations.

Oreoluwa knows money as a finance professional and business as a CEO.

Where to find Oreoluwa

What we explored

The questions we worked through

  1. How do career and calling relate?
  2. What can I do when my direction is unclear?
  3. How should money and responsibilities shape my decisions?
  4. Can I live out my purpose in a job I didn’t plan for?
  5. How do I know when to stay, prepare, or change direction?
  6. What do faith, integrity and service look like at work?

The details

Everything in one place

Date
Saturday, 31 October 2026
Time
7:00 – 8:30 PM WAT
Where
Online — Google Meet
Length
1 hour 30 minutes
Cost
Free

Who it was for

Who we had in mind

  • Students and recent graduates
  • Jobseekers
  • Early and mid-career professionals
  • Entrepreneurs and business builders
  • Anyone considering a career change
  • Anyone unsure of their next step

The shape of it

How the evening ran

  1. Welcome and opening prayer7:00 PM

  2. Our guests’ stories7:05 PM

  3. The conversation: career, calling and the decisions in between7:13 PM

  4. Two real-life scenarios, worked through together7:48 PM

  5. Your questions8:03 PM

  6. Reflection, next steps and closing prayer8:20 PM

Questions

Questions people ask

Is it free?

Yes. Every gathering is free.

Will there be a replay?

Yes. We record the conversation and send the replay to everyone who registered.

How do I join?

Register, and the Google Meet link comes to you by email with a way to add the gathering to your calendar.

Can I invite someone?

Please do. Send them this page and they can register the same way you did.

Do I need to be a Christian?

No. Everyone is welcome here. The conversation is Christ-centred and we are open about that, but you do not have to share our faith to join it.

Why two speakers?

Two perspectives, one shared conversation. This is not two talks back-to-back. Our guests will share their stories, work through real situations together, and answer your questions.

Do I need to be working or job-hunting to come?

No. This is for students, jobseekers, employees, business owners, and anyone rethinking their path. Wherever you are, there’s a next step to take from there.

Can I send a question before the session?

Yes. Add it when you register. We’ll use the questions we receive to shape the conversation.

Will the speakers tell me what career decision to make?

No. One evening isn’t enough context for that. But you’ll leave knowing what to weigh, and who to seek counsel from.

What if my question involves a personal situation?

Ask it. We’ll leave out identifying details when we read questions aloud.

Should I bring anything?

A pen and paper, or a notes app. We’ll close by writing down one action to take within seven days.