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SPIRITUALLIFEOFTHELEADERSeminar2:OurGiftednessTogether

InstructionsforSeminarLeadersTeamWorksSeminarsaredesignedtoencouragediscussion.Toprepareforeachseminardoasfollows:

• Setuparoomwithtableandchairswheregroupsofparticipantswillinteractduringtheseminars.

• YouwillneedanLCDprojectorandascreenoralargeTVthatcanbehooked uptoacomputertoshow thepresentations.

• DownloadthepresentationslidesforTW:SpiritualLifeSeminar2:SpiritualGiftsPresentationfromwww.TeamWorksUMC.org.YoumaygetthemasaPDForinPowerPoint. WhenusingPowerPointuseitinpresentationmodesoyoucanviewthenotesforeachslide.

• Beforeleadingaseminar,gotowww.TeamWorksUMC.organdwatchtheSeminarLeadersWebinarfortheseminaryouareleading.Thewebinarwillgothrougheachslideandwilloffertipsandideasforhowtoleadtheseminar.

• Setdatesfortheseminarsorfortheone-dayexperience.

• RecruitagroupofparticipantswhowillagreetoattendbothseminarsandtodotheMyWorkdevotions.

ScheduleyourSeminarsSchedule TemplateUse the template below to schedule your sessions. TeamWorks Seminars are designed for 2-hours. You also can do a one day format, with participants using the MyWork devotions to follow-up their experience. Plan for 4-hours with a break for a meal or refreshments. If you do the 4-hour one-day schedule, participants will need a break to take the Discovering My Spiritual Gifts Assessment found in MyWork 4 before doing Seminar Two: Our Giftedness Together.

Session Date Topic

Seminar One ___________________ Spiritual Life Template

MyWork 1 ___________________ What Are My Spiritual Practices?MyWork 2 ___________________ The Door MyWork 3 ___________________ The EssentialsMyWork 4 ___________________ Discovering My Spiritual Gifts

Seminar Two ___________________ Our Giftedness Together

Howtoleadtheseminars

• TeamWorksSeminarsaredesignedtofosterdiscussionswithinthegroup.Yourprimaryroleastheseminarleaderistofacilitatediscussions.

• Whenyoucometoadiscussionslidedividepeopleintogroupsofthreeorfourpeople.Havethemsharewithoneanother.Aftertheyarefinished,youcanaskindividualstosharewiththewidergroup.

• Avoidstartingwiththelargergroup.Why?Becausefewpeoplearewillingtotalkinfrontoflargergroups.Bydividingintosmallergroupsyouhelpeveryonehaveanopportunitytosharetheirideas.

• SpiritualLifeTemplate:Youcandogroupsaslargeas10peoplewiththistool.Ifyouhavemore,dividethegroupintosmallgroups.Thekeytosuccessisforthesamegrouptomeetagaininthefuture.

SPIRITUALLIFEOFTHELEADERSeminar2:OurGiftednessTogether

Read1Corinthians12:4-7.Nowtherearevarietiesofgifts,butthesameSpirit;andtherearevarietiesofservices,butthesameLord;andtherearevarietiesofactivities,butitisthesameGodwhoactivatesallofthemineveryone.ToeachisgiventhemanifestationoftheSpiritforthecommongood.

ReflectionQuestionThegiftsaregivenforthecommongood.Shareacoupleexamplesofpeopleinyourministrywhousetheirgiftsinwaysthatusuallygounnoticed.• Howdothesepeopleimpactthewholecongregation?• Whatmotivatesthem?• Whatwouldhappeniftheynolongerserved?

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(Paragraph 62, p. 70 in the 1996 Book of Discipline)

1. In which spiritual discipline(s) do you want to grow?

__ Weekly worship __ Daily Bible reading__ Daily prayer__ Frequency of communion:

__ Weekly __ Monthly __ Other__ Service to others__ Fasting or abstinence__ Tithing/Giving__ Family prayer

Other:

Tip: How does your church teach & mentor people in these disciplines?

Wesley’s Means of Grace

•The public worship of God•The ministry of the Word, either read or expounded•The Lord’s Supper•Family and private prayer•Searching the Scriptures•Fasting or abstinence•Christian conferencing

SpiritualLifeQuestions


2. What is your plan for your continued spiritual growth and development?How do you connect with God?

__ Day apart__ Worship __ Meeting with a prayer partner or coach__ Family prayer__ Daily devotion

Other: ________________________

How are you connecting with others?

__ Time alone with spouse or friend__ Focused time with your children__ Regular connection with extended family__ Prayer or accountability group__ Time with friends outside of church

Other: _______________________

What arts feed your soul?

__ Playing a musical instrument or singing__ Writing __ Drawing __ Cooking __Dance__ Gardening ___Acting ___Other:______

How are you taking care of your body?

__ Walking/running __ Active in a sport__ Healthy diet __ Yoga/Pilates

Other: ______________________

SpiritualLifeQuestions


Justification

Prevenientgrace

Sanctification

LoveGod calls us to be in a relationship

Jesus’ call to follow leads to a new life

The Holy Spirit calls us to righteousness and service

We are calledto love othersin the name ofJesus

The WesleyanPath of Discipleship

Thespirituallifeisanongoing processofconversion


God’sCall

Lettinggoofthingsthatholdusback

Conversion

PuttingontheSpiritofGod


God’sCall

Lettinggoofthingsthatholdusback

Conversion

PuttingontheSpiritofGod


Onachalkboard,whiteboard,ornewsprint,makealistofpeopleintheBiblewhoreceivedacall(Abram,Moses,Mary,etc.)andanswerthesequestions:

• WhatroledidthespiritofGodplayinthesecalls?• Whosecalldoyoumostrelateto?

SpiritualGiftsDiscernment

1. Ask group members to circle their primary gift on the Spiritual Gifts Chart pictured on the next slide.

2. Put check marks next to Supporting Gifts.

Personal Reflection:

How are my gifts distributed in the chart?

Do my gifts tend to fall more into one area than another?

What does this tell me about which is my strongest area?

How do my primary and supporting gifts work together?

When I think of working with others on a ministry team, what gifts of others will complement my gift mix?


• Healing• Mercy• Miracles• Discernment• Evangelism

• Wisdom• Knowledge• Prophecy• Tongues• Interpretation

• Pastoring• Teaching• Preaching• Leading• Apostle

• Giving• Administration• Helps• Service• Faith SUPPORTING LEADERSHIP

COMPASSION-ATE

SPIRITUALLIFE

SPIRITUALGIFTSCHART


CompileYourSpiritualGiftsAssessments

HaveeachteammembertakeouthisorherSpiritualGiftsAssessment.

Onawhiteboard,achalkboard,ornewsprint,drawthegraphbelow.(Youneedtwocolorsofmarkersorchalk.)Asyougoaroundthetable,haveeachpersonsharetheirPrimaryGift.Writetheanswerunderoneofthecategoriesbelow.Next,usingadifferentcolor,haveeachpersonsharehisorherSupportingGiftsastheyareplacedonthechart.


LookattheSpiritualGiftsGroupingsandanswerthefollowing:

• Howarethemembersofyourgrouporteamlocatedinthegroupings?

• Areyouallinthesamesection?

• Areyoudispersedthroughoutallfoursections?Isoneormoresectionempty?

• Whatdoesthistellyouaboutthestrengthsofyourgroup?Ofyourchurch?

• Whatdoesthistellyouaboutwhereyourcongregationmightneedtogrow?

• Whatexcitesyouaboutwhatyouhavelearnedaboutyourself?Aboutyourteam?Yoursmallgroup?Yourchurch?

Discussion1


Worship

Christianeducation

Generationalministries

SmallgroupsMusic

Outreach

Missions

Whoareyourleaders?

Leadersarepeoplewho

haveresponsibilityforothers


Whoareyourleaders?

Onawhiteboard,chalkboard,ornewsprint,listpositionsinyourchurchthathaveresponsibilityforothers.


Worship

Christianeducation

Generationalministries

SmallgroupsMusic

Outreach

Missions

Leadersarepeoplewho

haveresponsibilityforothers

ConnectedthroughYourMinistries

Members

WorshipAttendees

LeadershipCohort

LeadershipTeam

ConnectedPeoplewhohavecontacttoyourchurchthroughoutreachandgenerationalministries

MembersPeoplewhohavemadeamembership vow

WorshipAttendeesPeoplewhoattendtwiceamonth

LeadershipCohort20% whodo80%oftheworkand/orparticipateinsmallgroups

LeadershipTeamThe keydecisionmakersincluding pastors,staff,andlaity

HOWPEOPLEBECOMELEADERS


Intentional experiences move people into the cohort

20% 80%- Leadgroups

- Serveoncommittees

- TeachSundaySchool&smallgroups

- Leadoutreachprojects

- Give 80%ofthefinancialsupport

Leadership Cohort

- Attendworship

- Participateinclasses

- Docommunityoutreach

- Learnspiritualdisciplines

- Give20%ofthefinancialsupport

ParticipantsThe20/80Rule

Experiencescreatedbythelocalchurch:- Worship- Smallgroups- Leadertraining- Outreachprojects- Practiceofspiritual

disciplinesDiscipleship Ministries www.TeamWorksUMC.org

Discussion2• WhoisinyourLeadershipTeam?• WhomakesupyourLeadershipCohort?• WhyaresmallgroupspartoftheLeadershipCohort?• InwhatwaysareyouequippingyourLeadershipCohort?• Howareyouinvitingpeopletomovethroughthesystem?


1.Conflictdoesnotdestroystrongteamsbecause strongteamsfocusonresults.

2.Strongteamsprioritizewhat’sbestfortheorganizationandthenmoveforward.

3. Membersofstrongteamsareascommittedtotheirpersonallivesastheyaretotheirwork.

4.Strongteams embracediversity.

5. Strongteamsaremagnetsfortalent.

WhatStrongTeamsHaveinCommon

Source:TomRath&BarryConchie,StrengthsBasedLeadership,p.71- 75


1. Trust Do youdowhatyousayandsaywhatyoudo?

Honesty,Integrity, Respect

2.Compassion Doyoucareaboutthosewhoworkwithyouas realpeople?

Caring,Friendship,Happiness,Love

3.Stability Canpeoplecountonyouintimesofneed?

Security,Strength, Support,Peace

4.Hope Doyouinitiate ratherthenreact?

Direction,Faith,Guidance

Followers’4BasicNeeds

Source:TomRath&BarryConchie,StrengthsBasedLeadership,p.82- 91Discipleship Ministries www.TeamWorksUMC.org

Discussion3

• Howdoyouseeyourleaderslivingouttheideaspresentedin“WhatstrongteamshaveinCommon”?

• Wherecantherebeimprovement?

• Whatisthemosthelpfulinformationfrom“Followers’FourBasicNeeds”?

• Whatimplicationsdoesthishaveforyourministry?


TheFruitoftheSpiritisAvailabletoAll

Whileeachofushasaparticularspiritualgiftmix,eachofusalsohastheopportunitytoliveoutofthefruitsofthespirit.Galatians5:22-26(NRSV)says,“Bycontrast,thefruitoftheSpiritislove,joy,peace,patience,kindness,generosity,faithfulness,gentleness,andself-control.Thereisnolawagainstsuchthings.AndthosewhobelongtoChristJesushavecrucifiedthefleshwithitspassionsanddesires.IfwelivebytheSpirit,letusalsobeguidedbytheSpirit.Letusnotbecomeconceited,competingagainstoneanother,envyingoneanother.”


Discussion4

THEROLEOFTHEFRUITOFTHESPIRIT

1.Whyisitimportanttorealizethateveryoneistoliveoutofthefruit ofthespirit?

2.Howcancompetitionorenvyundercuttheabilityofpeopletofullyusetheirspiritualgifts?

3.HowdoesavoidingconceitremindusthatallgiftscomefromGod?

4.Whataresomeofthebestwaystosupportoneanotheraswediscoverandtryoutourspiritualgifts?


NextSteps

• IdentifyagroupofleaderswhowillusetheSpiritualLifeTemplateaspartoftheirregularmeetings.Thiscouldbeastaffteam,aleadershipteam,acommitteeorasmallgroup.

• Decideifyouwantmorethanonegrouptostartusingit.

• TalkaboutwaystousetheSpiritualGiftsAssessmentwithleadersinyourchurch.

• Createaprocessfordevelopingyourleadershipcohort.

• ConsiderusinganotherTeamWorksguidebook.


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