Journey Together 2: Finding Your Ministry
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1 Welcome A. Introductions B. Why Find Your Ministry? Journey Together 2: Finding Your Ministry Class 1: Foundations, Spiritual Gifts, and Ministry Passion 1. Ephesians 2:10 For we are God s masterpiece,* created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance to be our way of life. [Mash-Up of *NLT, NIV, & NRSV] 2. John 17:4 I glorified you on earth by finishing the work that you gave me to do. Jesus 3. Why are you interested in this course? C. Open in Prayer I. Life of Impact & Meaning A. Your Servant Profile 1. Spiritual Gifts 2. Ministry Passion 3. Personal Style B. How We Journey Together 1. Faithful: partnering with God and one another in what Jesus is calling you to attempt and accomplish in this life 2. Fulfilling: using your spiritual gifts, with your God-given style, in the areas you feel most passionate about 3. Fruitful: Your life will have a supernatural impact, making a lasting difference, changing lives forever 4. Fellowship: a) Everyone serves others inside and outside Christ s Body b) Everyone has a different role c) Everyone s impact is important d) Everyone serves in unity with others 1 Corinthians 12:12, For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ 19 If all were a single member, where would the body be? 20 As it is, there are many members, yet one body. 21 The eye cannot say to the hand, I have no need of you, nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you. II. Spiritual Gifts Overview A. 1 Peter 4: Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. 11 Whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God; whoever serves must do so with the strength that God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. Journey Together 2: Finding Your Ministry" Class 1 & page 1
2 B. Descriptions 1. Spiritual Gifts = What we do 2. Two Broad Categories a) Speaking Gifts b) Serving Gifts 3. Spiritual Gifts Are NOT: a) tools b) weapons 4. Spiritual Gifts Are: a) a special ability b) given by the Holy Spirit c) to every believer III. Four Basic Groups of Gifts A. Gifts that Guide and Direct God s People 1. Leadership: to stand before 2. Shepherding: to care for a flock 3. Teaching: to instruct 4. Prophecy: to speak out 1 Thessalonians 5: But we appeal to you, brothers and sisters, to respect those who labor among you, and have charge of you in the Lord and admonish you; 13 esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. B. Gifts that Join and Support God s Working 1. Apostleship: one who is sent with a commission. 2. Intercession: to plead on behalf of someone 3. Evangelism: to bring good news 4. Faith: to trust, to have confidence 5. Giving: to give part of, to share 6. Administration: to steer a ship 7. Creative Ability: to communicate artistically 8. Knowledge: "word of something known" 9. Discernment: "clear perception of good/evil spirits" 10. Wisdom: "insight into true nature of things" Romans 16:1-7 (TNIV) 1 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae. 2 I ask you to receive her in the LORD in a way worthy of his people and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been the benefactor of many people, including me. 3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my co-workers in Christ Jesus. 4 They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them. 5 Greet also the church that meets at their house. 6 Greet Mary, who worked very hard for you. 7 Greet Andronicus and Junia, my fellow Jews who have been in prison with me. They are outstanding among the apostles, and they were in Christ before I was. Journey Together 2: Finding Your Ministry" Class 1 & page 2
3 C. Gifts that Reveal and Authenticate God s Word and Deeds 1. Miracles: to do powerful deeds 2. Healings: to heal... like Jesus did 3. Tongues: "families of tongues" 4. Interpretation: "interpreting tongues" Hebrews 2:3-4 3 [H]ow can we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? It was declared at first through the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard him, 4 while God added his testimony by signs and wonders and various miracles, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit, distributed according to his will. D. Gifts that Share & Demonstrate God's Care and Compassion 1. Mercy: to have compassion 2. Encouragement: to come alongside 3. Hospitality: to love strangers 4. Service: to take the place of someone 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing. IV. Gifts in Action A. Case Study: Welcome Team Which three gifts do you need most on the team that welcomes the people God invites to Artisan Church each Sunday? B. Awareness & Effectiveness 1. Many times we are not aware of the effects of trying to use our gifts, whether they build up or disrupt the church 2. Naturally think any problem should be solved by your gift 3. Your full enthusiasm is not needed every time you serve C. Two Areas where you ll make an impact for God: 1. Primary Serving Commitment: should be in the area where you are truly gifted. This is where you ll be most fruitful and fulfilled 2. Secondary Serving Tasks: other areas you re needed simply as a servant; such as short-term projects or shared responsibilities D. Discovering Your Gifts: One basic approach 1. Try something 2. Pay attention to how it goes 3. Repeat as Needed :-) Journey Together 2: Finding Your Ministry" Class 1 & page 3
4 V. Ministry Passion Overview A. Descriptions 1. Passion = Where we do it 2. It s what directs and energizes your serving 3. A God-given desire to make a difference serving Christ in a particular area. B. Examples of Clear Ministry Passion What is the passion area of Mother Teresa: 2. Shane Claiborne: 3. Billy Graham: 4. Bono: 5. Dave Ramsey: 6. Others? C. Exercise: Begin to Uncover Your Ministry Passion Think of it this way 1. Describe a people group: My passion is for 2. Describe what difference you want to see in their life: so they would! VI. [Passion + Gifts] in Action A. Case Studies: Different Combos. Different Outcomes. break into 3 groups, each with a different pairing, then take 5 minutes to come up with 1 or 2 ministry ideas 1. Passion: Families with Special Needs Kids Gift: Teaching 2. Passion: Families with Special Needs Kids Gift: Service/Helps 3. Passion: Families with Special Needs Kids Gift: Giving Break before Class 2 Next: Class 2: Pursuing Passion, Personal Style, Bringing it All Together Finish: Complete your Simple Spiritual Gifts Test if you haven t already Journey Together 2: Finding Your Ministry" Class 1 & page 4
5 Journey Together 2: Finding Your Ministry Class 2: Pursuing Passion, Personal Style, Bringing it All Together I. Pursue & Protect Your Passion A. Group Question: Anyone Click with your Passion already? Try completing this sentence 1. Describe a people group: My passion is for Describe what difference you want to see in their life: so they would! 2. Share Examples B. Discovery & Ownership 1. Passion is discovered through experiences 2. Passion is the engine for ownership 3. Passion is never exclusive or excluding a) healthy attitude vs. unhealthy attitude b) "my ministry" vs. my ministry C. Group Question: What happens when we try to serve outside our Passion as the main area of ministry impact? D. Guard your Passion: Yes and No are your only tools to pursue and protect your focus in making an impact II. Personal Style Overview A. Descriptions 1. If Spiritual Gifts = What we do, 2. and Ministry Passion = Where we do it, then 3. Personal Style = How we do it 4. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5 and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; 6 and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. Journey Together 2: Finding Your Ministry" Class 1 & page 5
6 B. Exercise: Why Does Style Matter? Write your name twice, first with dominant hand, then with other hand: 1. Dominant Hand: Other Hand: 2. What happened? a) when you tried to do something not natural you felt b) it took extra time and effort c) you could do it, but you still did a lousy job at it! C. How Are You Energized? 1. People-Oriented a) direct interaction with people b) emphasis on building and maintaining relationships 2. Task-Oriented a) doing tasks to serve people b) getting tasks accomplished D. How Are You Organized? 1. Unstructured (Improviser) a) options and flexibility b) organize and improvise as we go c) move into unknowns d) general goals, variety, spontaneity e) "Do the right thing!" 2. Structured (Planner) a) planning and order b) organize and plan in advance c) move into knowns d) specific goals, routine, consistency e) "Do things right!" Journey Together 2: Finding Your Ministry" Class 1 & page 6
7 E. Personal Style Quadrants TASK-ORIENTED Task/ Unstructured Task/ Structured UNSTRUCTURED STRUCTURED People/ Unstructured People/ Structured III. Style in Action A. Exercise: Just Another Day at the Market 1. watch video clip 2. which work-styles were vital to pull this off?" B. Micro-Dramas: I would rather In pairs, demonstrate which is the right way ;-) C. Working Together 1. Style conflicts are essential 2. God uses opposite work-styles to keep the community of believers in balance as we move forward 3. Replace But with And 4. Question: How do you move from a) obstructing b) to accepting PEOPLE-ORIENTED c) to supporting someone else s... Spiritual gift? Passion? Work-style? D. Keep it Simple: 1 Peter 4: Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. 11 Whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God; whoever serves must do so with the strength that God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. 1. serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. 2. whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God 3. whoever serves must do so with the strength that God supplies Journey Together 2: Finding Your Ministry" Class 1 & page 7
8 Closing A. To Do This Week 1. Complete: As best you can, flesh out your Servant Profile: My Passion is for, so they would! By using my top Spiritual Gifts of (1) (2) (3) With primarily a / Style. 2. Brainstorm: 1-3 Ministry Areas for Artisan Church (whether they fit you personally or not) B. Next Time 1. Quick Review 2. Lab 1 & 2 Combined: From Ministry Possibilities to Personal Serving Plan & Team Strategies 3. Pastor Scott leading C. Close in Prayer Journey Together 2: Finding Your Ministry" Class 1 & page 8
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