Thursday, September 26, 2013
Discovering Your Ministry
Have you considered your place of ministry at Life Anglican Church -Riverstone? (Please circle the items you feel you would like to do)
The Magnification Shift - from Self to God
Worship Ministries: Worship leading,
Music, Drama,
Reading , Prayers Other
Ministry
Ministry Shift - from consumers to contributors
Service Ministries: Pastoral care giving
meals Visiting set up, mowing,
cleaning Life group hosting computer
helps caring for the poor and the sick other
Maturity
Maturity Shift - from Disciple to Disciple-Maker
Teaching Ministries: Life group leaders Preaching, teaching
other
Membership
The Membership Shift - from events to relationships
Incorporation Encouragement Ministries: Encouragers who bring people to church etc
advertising Leading Membership classes;
follow up. other
Mission
The Mission shift - from Inreach to Outreach
Evangelistic Ministries: Evangelistic work in scripture, children’s’ work, youth work
other
Administery
Service Ministries: Treasurer, minutes secretary, church warden
other
DISCOVERING YOUR MINISTRY
STEP 1: DEDICATE YOURSELF
"I urge you... to offer yourselves as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God -- which is your spiritual worship." (vs. 1)
STEP 2: ELIMINATE DISTRACTIONS
"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." (vs. 2)
STEP 3: EVALUATE ACCURATELY
"Don't cherish exaggerated ideas of yourself or your importance, but try to have a sane estimate of your capabilities by the light of the faith God has given to you. (vs.3 Ph)
STEP 4: COOPERATE WITH OTHERS
"Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one Body and each member belongs to all the others." (vs. -5)
* Every member is a minister in Christ's body.
* Every member has a different function.
* Every member's ministry is important.
* Every member belongs to the others.
STEP 5: ACTIVATE GIFTS IN MINISTRY TO OTHERS
"We have different gifts, according to the grace God has given us.. prophesy... serving... teaching... encouraging... contributing... leadership... showing mercy..." Romans 12:6-8
Dear Steve,
I believe God has equipped me to do these ministries in this local body, the church. ________________________________________
I will look for ways that I can help this church grow by serving Him and serving others at Life Anglican Church Riverstone
SPIRITUAL GIFTS
Spiritual Gifts I believe I have:
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2)
3)
I feel I may have these gifts because:
1)
2)
3)
HEART
1. What I have a heart for, or what motivates me most:
I LOVE TO :
I LOVE TO :
I LOVE TO:
2. Who I love to work with most, and the age or type of people:
3. Church issues, ministries, or possible needs that excite or concern me most:
ABILITIES
1. My current vocation is:
2. Other jobs or skills I have experience in:
3 . I feel my most valuable personal asset is:
PERSONALITY
This is how I see myself: I am mainly (circle one)
Extroverted or Introverted
Routine or Variety
Self-controlled or Self-Expressive
Cooperative or Competitive
EXPERIENCES
MY SPIRITUAL JOURNEY
This is how and when I became a Christian, and what it has meant to me since:
Times when I have felt closest to God, and meaningful spiritual experiences that stand out in my mind:
MY PAINFUL EXPERIENCES
These are the kind of trials or problems I could relate to and encourage a fellow Christian who is going through them:
MY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES
Seminars or training that has been meaningful to me:
MY MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
Where I have served in the past (if applicable):
Name of Church, what position of service and how many years involved:
