from Ministry in the Church of England (http://www.cofe-ministry.org.uk)

Pray
You will need to spend time in prayer, asking God for the guidance of his Holy Spirit. In your prayer you need to ask for the grace to be open to whatever God may be calling you to and the courage to say yes. You may feel that what God is asking of you is too much for you, is beyond you. But remember the calling of Jeremiah ‘But Lord I am only a child’ or the calling of Peter ‘Depart from me for I am a sinful man’. God often calls those who consider themselves unworthy of his calling or who are taken by surprise by it. But remember also that God never calls us to something that is impossible for us. Our sense of calling has to be lived out in tune with our spiritual walk with God and our faith in God, who always upholds us and provides for us.

Talk
As you explore your vocation you will need to talk to a lot of people. Your first port of call should normally be your parish priest or chaplain. He or she will then put you in touch with a Vocations Adviser or the Diocesan Director of Ordinands, who will want to talk about your vocational journey so far in considerable depth. In the course of exploring your vocation you will probably meet others exploring theirs. Spending time sharing with others, listening to their stories can be immensely enriching and moving and can help you to reflect on God’s presence and calling in your own life in a new way. Every year there are a variety of vocations events and conferences, held all over the country, which provide opportunities for these kinds of encounters. Details of the year’s vocations events are contained in a booklet entitled Vocations Events, which is available from the Ministry Division. And of course, as you talk to others about your sense of vocation and where you feel God may be leading you, it’s good to share, if you can, with those nearest and dearest to you: your family and friends. They know you well (sometimes better than you know yourself) and they will be quick to tell you if this is the wrong path for you or, what is more likely, that your vocation comes as no surprise to them. Family and friends can be a source of wonderful support and encouragement in your vocational journey.