Vineyard Church Spiritual Gifts Questionnaire - Sept 2010

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THE NETWORKCOURSE

Based on the book“What you do best in the Body of Christ”

by Bruce Bugbee

Discover yourspiritual gifts,

personal style andGod-given passion


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KVC’s The Network Course – Based on “What You Do Best in the Body of Christ” by Bruce Bugbee

Karen Vineyard Church Page 2 of 40Revised: Sept 2010

INTRODUCTION

In some churches the ‘priesthood of all believers’ is more talk than action.This course is different in that it begins with a personalised process andbelieves that each individual is unique , with different passions, spiritual giftsand personal styles.

Network will help you understand more of who God made you to be how making your unique contribution in a meaningful place of service

will make a kingdom difference for eternity.

Network’s Process

Step 1: DISCOVERYYou learn more about your God-given shape .

Step 2: CONSULTATIONYou will be helped to find a meaningful place of service – your ministry fit .

Step 3: SERVICEThe goal is service. It is not discovery or consultation, but serving.


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WHY ARE WE TO SERVE?

The purpose of serving in the church is:to glorify God and edify others .

Exodus 20:1-17Matthew 22:37-40I Peter 4:11Ephesians 4:11,12

HOW ARE WE TO SERVE?

1. Passion is the God-given desire that compels us to make adifference in a particular ministry. It indicates where you are bestsuited to serve (increases motivation).

2. Spiritual gifts - God gives them to every believer. They indicate what you will do when you serve (serve more completely).

3.

Personal style reflects how you prefer to relate to others and theworld. It indicates how you will serve. (When you serve in a waythat is consistent with your God-given style, you will feel moreconfident and fulfilled).

For most of us, seeing as God sees requires a new way of thinking . Someof the ideas that we have of God, the church and ourselves will keep usfrom finding our unique ministry contribution.


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Exercise: Try joining all of the numbers with four straight lines without lifting your pen from the paper:

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

A different perspective can entirely change what we see.

We need to move away from traditional models of ‘the minister’ and stepoutside the li mitations of the ‘ministry box’.

WHERE SHOULD I SERVE?PASSION

The fact is that I can’t care about everything equally. There are some thingsthat I care about more than others.

Passion is God-given.

Passion answers the question ‘ WHERE do I serve?’

Bruce Bugbee writes:“Sometimes we think of our passion in terms of a burden we carry,a call we’ve received, a dream we have, or a vision we’veglimpsed . Whatever you call it, passion is the God-given desireof the heart to make a difference.”


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The fact that each of us cares more deeply about some things than othersdo, is by design.

When you are excited or impassioned about where you are serving, thenyou will have the motivation and a sense of fulfilment that you aremaking a difference for the kingdom.

Although there may be some overlap, most people’s passion falls into one of3 general categories:

Passion about people Passion about functions Passion about causes

Your passion will energize you. It will make you come alive emotionally, andactivity or thoughts related to your passion will give you energy.

“This is God’s way of moving you toward those people, roles or causes thatare His created agenda for your life. His will for you is partly revealed in

your God- given passion. What energizes you?”

PASSION ASSESSMENT:WHERE SHOULD I SERVE?

DIRECTIONS

Prayerfully consider your answers to the questions. Complete the assessment on your own. There are no right or wrong responses. Don’t be concerned about ‘whether’ you can do it or ‘how it can be

done ’. Complete the assessment as if you have no obstacles to fulfilling your

heart’s desire.


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QUESTIONS

1. If I could snap my fingers and know that I couldn’t fail, what would Ido?

2. At the end of my life, I’d love to be able to look back and know thatI’d done something about:

3. If I were to mention your name to a group of your friends, whatwould they say you were really interested in or passionate about?

4. What conversation would keep you talking late into the night?

At this point, if you are able to describe your Passion in a word orbrief sentence, go to Item 10 of this assessment. If you would likemore clarification, consider the following statements.

5. What I would most like to do for others is:

6. The people I would like to help most are:

Infants Children Youth

Teen moms Single parents College students Divorced Widowed Singles Career women Young marrieds Refugees Parents Empty nesters Homeless Unemployed Elderly Disabled Prisoners Poor Hospitalised

Others:_______________________________________________


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7. The issues or causes I feel strongly about are:

Environment Child Care Homosexuality Discipleship AIDS Politics Violence Injustice Racism Education Addictions International Economic Reaching the lost Technology Health care Poverty Family Abortion Hunger Literacy Church Other: ___________________________________________

8. The following exercise may help you uncover a theme from yourexperience which will give you insight into your Passion:

List the top five to seven positive experiences you’ve had in your life andbriefly describe what you did and why it was meaningful to you. Theseexperiences may have taken place at home, work, school or during yourfree time. It may have been a clock you fixed or a dress you made. It may

have been a puzzle you put together or an award you received. It may havebeen helping some friends move, building a house, winning an election, orgiving to someone in need. Remember, these are experiences that youenjoyed doing and felt fulfilled.


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SUMMARY

9. I think the area where I could make the most significant contribution is:

If you need more help in identifying your Passion, look for patterns in youranswers. For example, can you see any themes? Does a particular age groupkeep coming up? Is there a need that keeps surfacing? Are you serving in asimilar role in different areas? Can you prioritize your concerns?

CONCLUSION

10. Based on my answers to the above questions, I sense …

I have a Passion for:

Making a statement of Passion is not easy for everyone. Remember that thisis just the beginning of a process of identifying and clarifying your Passion. Asyou think, pray and gain more ministry experience, your Passion will

become clearer over time.

The two-fold test for our passion

Does it glorify God? Does it edify others?

(You may have a desire in your heart which is not from God).


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Psalm 37:3-5“Trust in the Lord and do good; Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart.Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in him and He will do it.”

John 15:7

When you are abiding and delighting yourself in him, what desires do youhave?

Passion confusion

There are a number of factors that can make it difficult for you to identifyyour passion.

1. Surrounding values

2.

Pleaser Personality

3. Unrecognisable Theme

4. Terminology

My Passion is_________________________

So I can make a contribution in a ministry committed to:


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WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO?SPIRITUAL GIFTS

Gifts as listed in the Bible:o 1 Corinthians 12:8-10o 1 Corinthians 12:28o Romans 12:6-8o Ephesians 4:11o 1 Peter 4:9-10o Exodus 31:3o 1 Timothy 2:1-2o Psalm 150:3-5

(In addition to this, some would affirm celibacy, counselling, deliverance,martyrdom and voluntary poverty as gifts.)

The recent emphasis on spiritual gifts is not a fad or even a trend, but Godrestoring the church to His original intention for its function.

Today God is placing ministry back into the hands of every believer acrossall denominational and geographic barriers as the Holy Spirit works to shapethe church as a biblical community.

Spiritual gifts are God-given.

There are no right or wrong spiritual gifts.

Spiritual gifts answer the question “ WHAT do I do when I serve?”


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SPIRITUAL GIFT ASSESSMENT

DIRECTIONS

Respond to each statement on the Spiritual Gift Assessment according tothe following scale:

3= Consistently, definitely true2= Most of the time, usually true1= Some of the time, once in a while0= Not at all, never

Using the response sheet, write your response to each statement in the

block whose number corresponds to that number statement in the SpiritualGift Assessment.Important: Answer according to who you are, not who you wouldlike to be or think you ought to be. How true are these statements ofyou? What has been your experience? To what degree do these reflect yourusual tendencies?

1. I like to organise people, tasks and events.

2. I would like to start churches in places where they do not presentlyexist.

3. I enjoy working creatively with wood, cloth, paint, metal, glass orother materials.

4. I enjoy challenging people’s perspective of God by using variousforms of art.

5. I can readily distinguish between spiritual truth and error, good andevil.

6. I tend to see the potential in people

7. I communicate the gospel to others with clarity and effectiveness.

8. I find it natural and easy to trust God to answer my prayers.

9. I give liberally and joyfully to people in financial need or to projectsrequiring support.

10. I enjoy working behind the scenes to support the work of others.


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11. I view my home as a place to minister to people in need.

12. I take prayer requests from others and consistently pray for them.

13. I am approached by people who want to know my perspective on aparticular passage or biblical truth.

14. I am able to motivate others to accomplish a goal.

15. I empathise with hurting people and desire to help in their healingprocess.

16. I can speak in a way that results in conviction and change in the livesof others.

17. I enjoy spending time nurturing and caring for others.18. I am able to communicate God’s word effectively.

19. I am often sought out by others for advice about spiritual orpersonal matters.

20. I am careful, thorough and skilled at managing details.

21. I am attracted to the idea of serving in another country or ethniccommunity.

22. I am skilled in working with different kinds of tools.

23. I enjoy developing and using my artistic skills (art, drama, music,photography etc)

24. I frequently am able to judge a person’s character based upon firstimpressions.

25. I enjoy reassuring and strengthening those who are discouraged.

26. I consistently look for opportunities to build relationships with non-Christians.

27. I have confidence in God’s continuing provision and help, even indifficult times.

28. I give more than a tithe so that kingdom work can be accomplished.

29. I enjoy doing routine tasks that support the ministry.

30. I enjoy meeting new people and helping them to feel welcomed.


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31. I enjoy praying for long periods of time and receiving leadings as towhat God wants me to pray for.

32. I receive information from the Spirit that I did not acquire through

natural means.33. I am able to influence others to achieve a vision.

34. I can patiently support those going through painful experiences asthey try to stabilise their lives.

35. I feel responsible to confront others with the truth.

36. I have compassion for wandering believers and want to protectthem.

37. I can spend time in study, knowing that presenting truth will make adifference in the lives of people.

38. I can often find simple, practical solutions in the midst of conflict orconfusion.

39. I can clarify goals and develop strategies or plans to accomplishthem.

40. I am willing to take an active part in starting a new church.41. I enjoy making things for use in ministry.

42. I help people understand themselves, their relationships and Godbetter through artistic expression.

43. I can see through phoniness or deceit before it is evident to others.

44. I give hope to others by directing them to the promises of God.

45. I am effective at adapting the gospel message so that it connectswith an individual’s felt need.

46. I believe that God will help me to accomplish great things.

47. I manage my money well in order to free more of it for giving.

48. I willingly take on a variety of odd jobs around the church to meetthe needs of others.


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49. I genuinely believe the Lord directs strangers to me who need toget connected to others.

50. I am conscious of ministering to others as I pray.

51. I am committed to, and schedule blocks of time for, reading andstudying scripture, to understand biblical truth fully and accurately.

52. I can adjust my leadership style to bring out the best in others.

53. I enjoy helping people sometimes regarded as undeserving orbeyond help.

54. I boldly expose cultural trends, teaching or events which contradictbiblical principles.

55. I like to provide guidance for the whole person - relationally,emotionally, spiritually etc.

56. I pay close attention to the words, phrases and meaning of thosewho teach.

57. I can easily select the most effective course of action from amongseveral alternatives.

58. I can easily identify and effectively use the resources needed toaccomplish tasks.

59. I can adapt well to different cultures and surroundings.

60. I can visualise how something should be constructed before I buildit.

61. I like finding new and fresh ways of communicating God’ s truth.

62.

I tend to see rightness or wrongness in situations.63. I reassure those who need to take courageous action in their faith,

family or life.

64. I invite unbelievers to accept Christ as their Saviour.

65. I trust God in circumstances where success cannot be guaranteedby human effort alone.

66. I am challenged to limit my lifestyle in order to give away a higherpercentage of my income.


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67. I see spiritual significance in doing practical tasks.

68. I like to create a place where people do not feel that they are alone.

69. I pray with confidence because I know that God works in responseto prayer.

70. I have insight or just know something to be true.

71. I set goals and manage people and resources effectively toaccomplish them.

72. I have great compassion for hurting people.

73. I see most action as right or wrong, and feel the need to correct the

wrong.74. I can faithfully provide long-term support and concern for others.

75. I like to take a systematic approach to my study of the Bible.

76. I can anticipate the likely conse quences of an individual’s or agroup’s actions.

77. I like to help organizations or groups become more efficient.

78. I can relate to others in culturally sensitive ways.79. I honour God with my handcrafted gifts.

80. I apply various artistic expressions to communicate God’s truth.

81. I receive affirmation from others concerning the reliability of myinsights or perceptions.

82. I strengthen those who are wavering in their faith.

83. I openly tell people that I am a Christian and want them to ask meabout my faith.

84. I am convinced of God’s daily presence and ac tion in my life.

85. I like knowing that my financial support makes a real difference inthe lives and ministries of God’s people.

86. I like to find small things that need to be done and often do themwithout being asked.


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87. I enjoy entertaining people and opening my home to others.

88. When I hear about needy situations, I feel burdened to pray.

89. I have suddenly known some things about others, but did not knowhow I knew them.

90. I influence others to perform to the best of their capability.

91. I can look beyond a person’s han dicaps or problems to see a lifethat matters to God.

92. I like people who are honest and will speak the truth.

93. I enjoy giving guidance and practical support to a small group of

people.94. I can communicate scripture in ways that motivate others to study

and want to learn more.

95. I give practical advice to help others through complicated situations.

96. I enjoy learning about how organisations function.

97. I enjoy pioneering new undertakings.

98. I am good at and enjoy working with my hands.99. I am creative and imaginative.

100. I can identify preaching, teaching or communication which is nottrue to the Bible.

101. I like motivating others to take steps for spiritual growth.

102. I openly and confidently tell others what Christ has done for me.

103. I am regularly challenging others to trust God.104. I give generously due to my commitment to stewardship.

105. I feel comfortable being a helper, assisting others to do their jobmore effectively.

106. I do whatever I can to make people feel that they belong.

107. I am honoured when someone asks me to pray for them.


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108. I discover important biblical truths when reading or studyingscripture which benefits others in the body of Christ.

109. I am able to cast a vision that others want to be a part of.

110. I enjoy bringing hope and joy to people living in difficultcircumstances.

111. I will speak God’s truth, even in places where it is unpopular ordifficult for others to accept.

112. I can gently restore wandering believers to faith and fellowship.

113. I can present information and skills to others at a level that makes iteasy for them to grasp and apply to their lives.

114. I can apply scriptural truth that others regard as practical andhelpful.

115. I can visualises a coming event, anticipate potential problems anddevelop backup plans.

116. I am able to orchestrate or oversee several church ministries.

117. I am able to design and construct things that help the church.

118. I regularly need to get alone to reflect and develop my imagination.

119. I can sense when demonic forces are at work in a person orsituation.

120. I am able to challenge or rebuke others in order to foster spiritualgrowth.

121. I seek opportunities to talk about spiritual matters with unbelievers.

122. I can move forward in spite of opposition or lack of support when Isense God’s blessing on an undertaking.

123. I believe I have been given an abundance of resources so that I maygive more to the Lord’s work.

124. I readily and happily use my natural or learned skills to helpwherever needed.

125. I can make people feel at ease even in unfamiliar surroundings.


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126. I often see specific results in direct response to my prayers.

127. I confidently share my knowledge and insight with others.

128. I figure out where we need to go and help others to get there.

129. I enjoy doing practical things for others who are in need.

130. I feel compelled to expose sin wherever I see it and to challengepeople to repent.

131. I enjoy patiently but firmly nurturing others in their development asbelievers.

132. I enjoy explaining things to people so that they can grow spiritually

and personally.133. I have insights into how to solve problems that others do not see.

SPIRITUAL GIFT ASSESSMENT RESPONSE SHEET

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38

39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57

58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76

77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95

96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114

115

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S


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SPIRITUAL GIFT ASSESSMENT TALLY

Highest Totals Letter Spiritual Gift

____________ _____ _________________________

____________ _____ _________________________

____________ _____ _________________________

____________ _____ _________________________

SPIRITUAL GIFT ASSESSMENT KEYA = Administration L = IntercessionB = Apostleship M = KnowledgeC = Craftsmanship N = LeadershipD = Creative Communication O = MercyE = Discernment P = ProphecyF = Encouragement Q = ShepherdingG = Evangelism R = TeachingH = Faith S = WisdomI = Giving

J = HelpsK = Hospitality

Healing, Interpretation, Miracles and Tongues are not included in theSpiritual Gift Assessment because their presence in the life of a believertends to be self-evident.


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LINKING SPIRITUAL GIFTS TO YOUR PASSION

This is linking “what should I do?” with “where should I serve?”

Your passion identifies the desire to make a difference somewhere and itwill help you join others with similar interests to form a ministry team.

Your particular contribution to this ministry will be best made through yourspiritual gift.

SITUATION 1: Same Passion, Different Gifts

People serving in different positions within the same ministry

James Mary AliceSamePassion

Children withdifficult lifesituations



Differentspiritualgifts

Administration Giving Teaching

Possible

Areas ofService

o Organizing

events to servechildren

o Coordinatingclasses andtraining

o Facilitatingtransportation

o Funding a

program andmaterials

o Adopting achild orfamily

o Supporttraining forvolunteer

workers

o Teaching

parents andguardians

o Leading astudy


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SITUATION 2: Different Passions, Same GiftPeople serving in different ministries in similar positions

Francis Pamela SusanDifferentPassion

Senior Citizens Homeless Discipleship

SameSpiritualGift

Teaching Teaching Teaching

PossibleAreas ofService

o Leading BibleStudy inretirementhomes

o TeachingSundayschool classes

for or on theaging

o Leadingdevotional inhomelessshelters

o Teachingclasses onhomeless

crisis

o Small groupleader

o Mentoro Writing self

guidedtrainingprograms


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Individual Activity: Linking Spiritual Gifts to Passion

Directions:1. In the first section, write down what you feel is your primary

Passion.2. In the second block, write down what you sense is your primary

Spiritual Gift.3. In the third block, write down some possible ministry areas in

your church where you feel you can serve with your Passionand Spiritual Gift.

My primaryPassion is:

My primarySpiritual Gift is:

Some possibleministry areas

where I feel I canserve with myPassion andSpiritual Gift are:


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HOW CAN I DO IT WITH STYLE?PERSONAL STYLE

Personal style is God-given .There is no right or wrong personal style.Personal style answers the question “HOW do I serve?”

Psalm 139:13-16(eg. which hand you write with)

Your God-given style is the way you prefer to relate to the worldaround you.

You have been created with certain preferences. You find yourself morecomfortable relating in some ways than others and certain responses comemore naturally to you. In certain situations you may not feel free to expressyourself naturally.

You can relate in ways other than your preferred style, but it isn’t ascomfortable. When relationships don’t permit your preferred style, theyrequire additional time, energy and sensitivity.

However, if you can find ministry opportunities that require somebody withyour style - you will experience far more energy for ministry. Yourpersonal style is unique to you and energises you.


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Two key elements of style

1. How are you energised?

Task orientated People-orientatedDo you find interactions with people to be energy-producing?

ORDo you get energy from the completion of a task?

Both value developing relationships and meeting goals, but each has aprimary and secondary means of achieving a plan.

If you are task-orientated, the primary content of your ministry should beaccomplishing tasks that serve people: your primary focus should be ontask accomplishment.

If you are people-orientated, the primary content of your ministry shouldbe more involved with direct people interaction. Your primary focusshould be on relational issues.

2. How are you organised?

Unstructured Structured

At the unstructured end of the scale are people who prefer to have lots ofoptions and flexibility. They tend to enjoy moving between a variety ofactivities. At the structured end are people who prefer to plan and bring

order to their lives. They tend to seek decisions and closure.Both structured and unstructured value being organised, but each has adifferent approach to being organised.


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PERSONAL STYLE ASSESSMENT

Complete the following statements by looking at the words you think bestdescribe what you would naturally prefer to do in most situations. Circlethe number that indicates where you might be on the continuum. Onlycircle “3” if you really don’t know what your pref erence is. Total your scorefor the energised and organised sections.

How are you energised?

1. I’m more comfortable.... doing things for people 1 2 3 4 5 being with people

2. When doing a task I tend to....focus on the goal 1 2 3 4 5 focus on relationships

3. I get more excited about....advancing a cause 1 2 3 4 5 creating community

4. I feel I have accomplished something when I’ve... gotten a job done 1 2 3 4 5 built a relationship

5. It is more important to start a meeting....on time 1 2 3 4 5 when everyone is there

6. I’m more concerned with..... meeting a deadline 1 2 3 4 5 maintaining a team

7. I place a higher valueon action 1 2 3 4 5 communication

Energised Total E = _____________


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How are you organised?

1. While on vacation, I prefer to.....be spontaneous 1 2 3 4 5 follow a set plan

2. I prefer to set guidelines that are....general 1 2 3 4 5 specific

3. I prefer to....leave my options open 1 2 3 4 5 settle things now

4. I prefer projects that have.....variety 1 2 3 4 5 routine

5. I like to .....play it by ear 1 2 3 4 5 stick to a plan

6. I find routine.....boring 1 2 3 4 5 restful

7. I accomplish tasks best....by working it out as I go 1 2 3 4 5 by following a plan

Organised Total O = ________________

If your E total was 7-20 you are energised through tasks. 22-35 you are energised through people.

If your O total was 7-20 you are organised by being unstructured. 22-35 you are organised by being structured.

The intensity of your personal style is indicated by a score of 7-10 concentrated

11-14 moderate15-18 mild19-23 undefined24-27 mild28-31 moderate

32-35 concentrated


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THE FOUR PERSONAL STYLE QUADRANTS

On the grid put an X on the “O” scale that corresponds to your “O” total. Put an X on the E scale that corresponds to your “E” total. Draw a vertical line through the X marked on the “O” scale. Draw a horizontal line through the X on “E” scale. Your Personal Style is indicated where the lines meet.

PERSONAL STYLE QUADRANT

Task-Oriented Energy(“E” Scale)

UnstructuredOrganisation

(“O” Scale)

Task/Unstructured

7

10

14

18

Task/Structured

StructuredOrganisation(“O” Scale)

7 10 14 1824

28

32

35

People/Unstructured

24 28 3235

People/Structured

People – Oriented Energy(“E” Scale)

21


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The Four Personal Style Quadrants

1) Task/unstructured

If you tend to be task/unstructured, you like general guidelines, versatility,helping wherever needed and tangible results.

If this is your personal style: Consider the kind of ministry position thatneeds you to fulfil a wide variety of responsibilities

For example:

2) Task/structured

If you tend to be task/structured, you like getting the job done, focusing onresults, following an agenda and appreciating clear direction.

If this is your personal style: Consider the kind of ministry position thatallows you to know clearly what the goals are and how the task is to beaccomplished.

For example:

3) People/unstructured

If you are people/unstructured, you like spontaneous situations, are veryconversational, you relate well to others, and tend to be flexible.

If this is your personal style: Consider the kind of ministry position thatgives you the freedom to respond to people spontaneously.

For example:


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4) People/structured

If you are people/structured, you like defined relationships, feeling secure infamiliar surroundings, project warmth and enjoy familiar relationships.

If you are this personal style: Consider the kind of ministry position thatwill enable you to interact with people in more stable or defined settings.

For example:

Personal style does explain our behaviour, but it doesn’t excuse it (e.g. just because you are unstructured, it does not mean that you can fail tomeet deadlines).

As part of your servant profile, your style complements your passion and indicates the unique way your gift will be expressed.

Your Servant Profile

Name _________________________________

Passion _________________________________

Spiritual Gifts_________________________________

Personal Style _________________________________


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Relationship of Spiritual Gifts to Personal Style

We tend to equate some spiritual gifts with certain personality traits. Forexample, we can confuse the gift of evangelism with an outgoing and

somewhat aggressive style. This stereotype has kept many gifted evangelistsfrom using their God-given abilities, especially if their style is more relationaland intimate.

Some fail to fulfil their calling as leaders because they do not see themselvesacting like other leaders who have a different style.

Possibilities for your Personal Ministry

A man named Warren has a servant profile that looks like this:

Passion : Financial StewardshipSpiritual Gifts : Encouragement, Giving, TeachingPersonal Style : Structured/People

Warren thought of the following possible ministry positions: Seminar instructor Budget counsellor Writer of a training process for creating a family budget Deacon serving on the budget committee Benevolence board member Fund-raiser

Based on your servant profile, what might be some specific ministrypossibilities for you?

1.____________________________________________________

2.____________________________________________________

3.____________________________________________________

4.____________________________________________________

5.____________________________________________________


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Three spheres of service in which your ministry may be found

1. Organisational (structured/on-going)

Those ministries that meet regularly (weekly/monthly) and have to beorganised to meet the on-going needs within a small group, ministry team orlarger church body. This leads to meaningful relationships andaccountability. Some organisational settings where you could use yourpassion, gifts and style:

________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

How effective are you where you are serving?

2. Projects (Periodic/short-term)These ministry opportunities should meet special needs that arise from timeto time. Service is rendered until the task is completed.

Can you think of some projects where you could use your passion, gifts andstyle?

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________


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3. Promptings (spontaneous/personal)

These are ministry opportunities made available to each of us by the HolySpirit. The Lord provides ways for us to serve in personal and spontaneousexpression of grace. Can you think of promptings you’ve had where youcould use your passion, gifts and style?

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

NOTE – Refer to the hand-out “What am I supposed to do?”

Course Highlights:o There are no elite or inferior gifts, styles, or passionso The aim is to glorify God and to edify otherso Service is forever, but tasks/roles may change

In some places around the world, the average volunteer (church andsecular) serves about 4-5 hours a week.

We must be careful not to be simply average.

2 Corinthians 10:12The real question is: How many hours are you committing to your servantprofile? Would God be calling you to increase or decrease them? Doing

more or less than someone else doesn’t matter. Obeying God’s voice doesmatter.


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List your weekly commitments.Commitment Hours per week

1. _____________________________ _____________

2. _____________________________ _____________3. _____________________________ _____________

4. _____________________________ _____________

5. _____________________________ _____________

6. _____________________________ _____________

7. _____________________________ _____________

8. _____________________________ _____________

9. _____________________________ _____________

10. _____________________________ _____________

Now look over your list and prioritise your commitments. Are you giving toeach one an appropriate amount of time? What steps might you take to beavailable for the things that are most important to you and to God? List afew of them.

Priority Steps

1. ________________________ ________________________

2. ________________________ ________________________

3. ________________________ ________________________


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SELF-EVALUATION

Consider the following: If you do not have emotional energy for the ministry, examine

your passion. If you are not being effective and seeing results, examine the use of

your spiritual gifts. If your role consistently drains you because of the position in which

you serve, examine your personal style.

Passion

Does your ministry reflect your passion? What need is of ultimate importanceto you? Does your ministry in some way address this need?

Not Perfectlysuited suited1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Giftedness

Does your ministry flow out of your giftedness? Do you have the spiritual giftsneeded to fulfil your ministry responsibilities? Do your ministry

responsibilities stretch your gifts to their fullest potential?



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Relational

Are you receiving relational affirmation? Do your co-workers within theministry verbally affirm your contribution? Does leadership? Is there acurious silence from these people about your service?


Ministry

Are you receiving ministry affirmation? Are you being fruitful? Are you seeingresults? Are those you are serving being encouraged and challenged?


Personal

Are you receiving personal affirmation? Are you feeling fulfilled? Is your esteemhealthier? Do you feel better about yourself after serving in this ministry?

Not Perfectly

suited suited1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Total your score by adding the number you circled in each of the five areasabove.

Total _________


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Consider the following interpretation:

45-50 You are serving properly38-44 You are probably in the right ministry (but need more

serving experience)30-37 Some ministry changes are necessary30 or less Seek counsel regarding ministry that would be more in line

with who God made you to be. Discuss this with yourministry leader(s).

Whenever you are evaluating your ministry effectiveness, remember: youare not the wrong person . You are the right person, but may be in the

wrong position.

A Key Question

“ Why are you doing what others can do, when you are leavingundone what only you can do?”

How do you relate your situation to that question ?

If we need to make any changes in our lives or ministry situations, do notavoid the issue of fear of hurting people. If you or somebody else is in thewrong place in the body - then the body is hurting already and so are you!

Apply Matthew 18:15-17.

However, we need to make necessary changes humbly, wisely and alwaysendeavouring to speak the truth in love.


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