Church 301

Exploring Personal Ministry

Four Types of Experiences

• Difficult Experiences• Relationship Experiences• Achievement Experiences• Ministry Experiences

Why is Passion Important?

• It is the expression of our heart• It is the inspiration for action• It develops direction for ministry• It creates determination

The Impact of My Passions

• Shape my priorities• Adjust my schedule• Direct my thought life• Cause me to do the unexpected• Shape my convictions• Reveal my core values

The Four Personality Styles

Dominant, Direct, Decisive

Inspiring, Influential, Impressing

Submissive, Steady, Stable

Competent, Compliant, Cautious

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What Are Spiritual Gifts?

Spiritual gifts are special abilities

What Are Spiritual Gifts?

Spiritual gifts are special abilities that God gives to every believer

What Are Spiritual Gifts?

Spiritual gifts are special abilities that God gives to every believer to build up the Body of Christ

What Are Spiritual Gifts?

Spiritual gifts are special abilities that God gives to every believer to build up the Body of Christ and equip them for ministry to the world.

What They’re Not

• They are not natural talents• They are not the Fruit of the Spirit• They are not Christian roles• They are not spiritual disciplines

The Ministry of the Church

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

Acts 2:42, 46-47

The Ministry of the Church

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

Acts 2:42, 46-47

The Learning Community:They were trained

for ministry

The Ministry of the Church

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

Acts 2:42, 46-47

The Relating Community:Committed to

Building Relationships

The Ministry of the Church

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

Acts 2:42, 46-47

The Worshipping Community:They committed to celebrate

the risen Lord

The Ministry of the Church

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

Acts 2:42, 46-47

The Praying Community:They prayerfully

sought God.

The Ministry of the Church

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

Acts 2:42, 46-47

The Reconciling Community:They committed to

caring for others and winning the lost.

The Holy Spirit

• Gives us direction for ministry• Will teach us about new things• Will tell us God’s plan

God’s Plan

• Every believer is a minister• Every believer is part of His plan• Every believer is to honor God• Every believer has a spiritual gift

Church 301 IndexSession One: My Experiences• Four Types of Experiences God Uses

Session Two: My Passions and Personality• Why is Passion Important?• The Impact of My Passions• The Four Personality Styles

Session Three: My Giftedness• What Are Spiritual Gifts?• What Spiritual Gifts Are Not

Session Four: My Design for Ministry• The Ministry of the Church• How the Holy Spirit Helps Us• God’s Plan for Every Believer