(C) FINDING WHERE YOU FIT

This section is going to help you find out a bit more about yourself and what God has called
you too. We will be looking at your Passions, your Spiritual Gifts and your Personal style.
We trust by the time you have finished this session you will have a clearer view of the call
God has on your life and the direction that you need to start serving in Gods house and
Kingdom.
Before we begin, get into groups of 4 with people that you possibly know. This is a time of
self-discovery and those that are around you will possibly be able to help you with direc-
tion. Here we go:

1. FINDING MY PASSIONS: WHERE DO I SERVE?

DIRECTIONS:
1. Prayerfully consider your answers to the question
2. Complete the assessment on your own
3. There are no right or wrong responses
4. Don’t be concerned about ‘whether’ you can do it or ‘how’ it can be done
5. Complete the assessment as it you have no obstacles to fulfilling your hearts desire.

QUESTIONS: (Parts used from Network Course: Willow Creek)

1. If I could snap my fingers and know that I couldn’t fail and knowing that I have the re-
sources and time at my disposal, what would I like to achieve?

_________________________________________________________________________________

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

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3. What would those closest to you say you were really interested in or passionate about?

_________________________________________________________________________________

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

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

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

Infants Teen moms Divorced Career women Parents

Unemployed Prisoner Orphans Children Single parents
Widowed Young marrieds Empty nesters Elderly Widows
Poor Youth College students Singles Refugees
Homeless Disabled Hospitalised OTHER

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

Environment Discipleship Violence Education Economic

Health care Abortion Church Child care AIDS
Injustice Addictions Reaching the Poverty Hunger
lost
Homosexuality Politics Racism International Technological
Family Literacy OTHER

8. Take time and read through what you have written. Is there a common theme that has
come up or something that you have realised you love doing or an area where you could
make the most significant contribution Write down below.

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9. Based on my answers to the above questions, I sense I have a passion for:

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 2. FINDING MY SPIRITUAL GIFTS: WHAT WILL I DO WHEN I SERVE?

Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering
God’s grace in its various forms – 1 Peter 4:10

FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF:

1. What thoughts and images come to mind when you think of the term Spiri-
tual Gifts?
2. Discuss what is the best definition for Spiritual gifts
3. Discuss how the following verses relate to spiritual gifts. Look in a fresh
way at each passage, searching especially for (a) God’s commands and
standards to keep, (b) someone’s example to learn from, (c) a promise from
God to believe, (d) a warning to heed, or (e) a challenge to face.
•John 16:13-15
• Rom 12:6-8
• 1 Cor 12; 14
• Gal 5:22
• Eph 4:11
• 2 Tim 1:6-7
• 1 Peter 4:11
4. What vital, fundamental principles can you see in these passages (principles
which are consistent with other Scriptures you know)?

What is a Spiritual Gift?

The word ‘charisma’, with a single exception (1 Peter 4:10), occurs in the New Testament
only in the Pauline Epistles, and is used to explain ‘Special gifts bestowed by the Holy Spirit
upon Christians for the purpose of building up the church and the work of ministry.’

What should I know about Spiritual Gifts?

SPIRITUAL GIFTS
Given to all believers to make a unique contribution 1 Cor 12:7
Spiritual gifts are different from natural talents or abilities. We are endowed with natural
gifts or abilities genetically and they need to be developed into talents or skills.
Given to only believers by the Holy Spirit
Romans 12:3,6
Eagerly desire spiritual gifts. God will give as needed
For works of service Eph 4:12
Benefits at spiritual level
From conversion
Given for the common good of edifying and building the church to glorify God 1 Cor 12:1-22
Useless if not used with Love. 1 Cor 13
There seems to be ‘greater gifts’ but Paul writes this to bring across the point that the
greater gifts are those that build up the church.1 Corinthians 14:12
Each member of the Body of Christ does not have the same function, so don’t try and be
someone else, God has made you and given you specific gifts for his service and this will
fit perfectly into the rest of the body.

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 FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF
1. How have you seen people use their spiritual gifts that are different from
the teaching above?
2. What are your thoughts on Spiritual gifts?

What are some of the Spiritual Gifts?

NAME DESCRIPTION

Romans 12:3-8 Gifts of service

Serving Ministering to others by meeting whatever needs they have

Teaching Equipping the body of Christ to know and obey Gods Word.
Shinning light and developing God’s Word in such a way that it is
easily understood
Encouraging Sharing the Word, challenging others to act.
Inspiring, exhorting, strengthening people with God’s word.
Giving Generously sharing resources so that God’s work can advance and
to meet the needs of others
Mercy Expressing God’s kindness in practical ways to those who are
suffering. Having a heart of compassion for the destitute
Leadership Providing vision, direction and empowerment to others

Ephesians 4:11 Gifts of Office/ Ministry Gifts

Apostle This is a man or woman with the divine ability to start and oversee
the development of new churches or ministry structures. He/She
may function in many or all the ministry gifts
Prophet This is a man or woman proclaiming a warning or a word from
God for a group of people. This prophecy leads to conviction,
repentance and restoration. He functions as God’s mouth piece,
speaking forth or declaring God’s word that points to the future or
points out sin
Evangelism A man or woman who preaches the word of God and shares the
gospel of the love of God with other people. He or she is a witness
for Christ who leads people to Him and works with the church to
disciple them
Teacher A teacher is concerned with the teaching of sound doctrine in the
body of Christ and is able to transfer it to others. He or she lays
the foundation and good at expounding the Word with clarity and
accuracy
Pastor He or she is a shepherd entrusted by God to look after His sheep-
Gods people and lays down his or her life for them

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 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Gifts of Revelation
Wisdom This is a supernatural gift enabling an individual to find divine
solutions in complex situations eg: 1 Kings 3:16-28
Knowledge Having the revelation of God’s knowledge in circumstance. Acts
5:1-11. It is the supernatural knowledge of facts and information
revealed by God for the purpose of applying His word
Discerning of The supernatural ability to know what spirit is being manifested or
spirits what spirit is motivating an action
Gifts of Inspiration/ Utterance

Interpretation of The supernatural ability to interpret a message given in tongues to

tongues edify the hearers
Prophecy The ability to speak out a message from God for now or the future
and what the church should do about it, in a language known to
the speaker. It is usually for the edification, strengthening and
encouragement of believers although it can declare God’s word in
particular circumstances and in rare cases predict future events
Different kinds of A Spirit-inspired speaking forth of a message from God in a
tongues language not understood by the speaker.
Gifts of power
Faith A spirit-energised surge of faith to accomplish a God-given task.
The ability to believe God for impossible situations – miraculous
faith for a special situation or opportunity eg: 1Kings 18:22-45
Miracles The ability to perform miracles to accomplish God’s given task
using supernatural power, such as the blind seeing, dead coming
back to life.
Healing The supernatural ability to pray and minister healing of diseases
and infirmities to the sick

Steps to discover and develop your gifts

• Explore the possibilities
• Experiment as much as possible
• Examine how you feel
• Evaluate your effectiveness
• Expect confirmation from the body of Christ

Another tool that we have to help you identify your gifts is the Spiritual Gifts Questionnaire
which we will be using now.

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SPIRITUAL GIFTS QUESTIONAIRE:

Directions:
1. Please remember to answer the questions based upon who you are at this moment,
not who you want to be or who people expect you to be.
2. This is not a test. There are no right or wrong answers – only true facts about your
experience and preference according to the following statements below.
3. Read the 72 statements, rating each one from 0-4 on the statement that is true in your
life
Select the value from 0- 4 that the statement is true in your life.
0 – Not at all
1 – Little
2 – Moderately
3 – Considerably
4 – Strongly

4. For best results, do not review the Gift Key until you have answered all the statements.
5. When you find a statement with two or more parts, and you rate any one as not true
in your life, then mark the whole question with a low number. In other words, if you
think one part is true, but another part is not, rate the whole question with a low num-
ber.

Spiritual Gifts Discovery:

1. I enjoy working behind the scenes, taking care of little details
2. I usually step forward and assume leadership in a group where none exists.
3. When in a group, I tend to notice those who are alone and help them feel part of the
group
4. I have the ability to recognize a need and to get the job done no matter how small the
task.
5. I have the ability to organize ideas, people and projects to reach a specific goal.
6. People often say I have good spiritual judgment.
7. I am very confident of achieving great things for the glory of God.
8. I enjoy giving money to those in serious financial need.
9. I enjoy ministering to people in hospitals, prisons, or rest homes to comfort them.
10. I often have insights that offer practical solutions to difficult problems.
11. I enjoy encouraging and giving counsel to those who are discouraged.
12. I have an ability to thoroughly study a passage of Scripture and then share it with others.
13. I presently have the responsibility to the spiritual growth of one or more young Christians.
14. Other people respect me as an authority in spiritual matters.
15. I have an ability to learn foreign languages.
16. God often reveals to me the direction He desires the Body of Christ to move.
17. I enjoy developing relationships with non-Christians with the hope of telling them
about Jesus.
18. Whenever I hear about needy situations, I am burdened to pray.
19. I would like to assist pastors or other leaders so they can focus on their priority ministries.
20. When I ask people to help me with an important ministry for the church, they usually
say yes.
21. I enjoy entertaining guests and making them feel “at home” when they visit.
22. I take initiative to serve and enjoy serving others, no mater how small the task.
23. I am a very organized person who sets goals, makes plans, and achieves goals.
24. I am a good judge of character and can spot a spiritual phony.
25. I often step out and start projects that other people won’t attempt, and I usually succeed.
26. I joyfully give money well above my tithe to the church.

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 27. I feel compassion for people who are hurting and lonely, and I like to spend consider-
able time with them to cheer them up.
28. God has enabled me to choose correctly between several complex options in an im-
portant decision, when no one else knew what to do.
29. I am very fulfilled when I encourage others, especially if it is about their spiritual
growth.
30. I enjoy studying difficult questions about God’s Word, and I usually find the answers
quickly.
31. I enjoy being involved in people’s lives and helping them grow spiritually.
32. I would be willing and excited to start a new church.
33. I can adapt easily to cultures, languages, and lifestyles, other than my own, and would
like to use my adaptability to minister in foreign countries.
34. I will always speak up for Christian principles with conviction, even when it is not
popular.
35. I find it easy to invite a person to accept Jesus as their Savior.
36. I have a passion to pray for the significant issues of God’s kingdom and His will for
Christians.
37. I enjoy relieving others of routine tasks so they can get important projects done.
38. I can guide and motivate a group of people toward achieving a specific goal.
39. I enjoy meeting new people and introducing them to others in the group.
40. I am very dependable for getting things done on time, and I don’t need much praise or
thanks.
41. I easily delegate significant responsibilities to other people.
42. I am able to distinguish between right and wrong in complex spiritual matters when
other people can’t seem to figure it out.
43. I trust in God’s faithfulness for a bright future even when facing significant problems.
44. I wouldn’t mind lowering my standard of living to give more to the church and others
in need.
45. I want to do whatever I can for the needy people around me, even if I have to give up
something.
46. People often seek my advice when they don’t know what to do in a situation.
47. I feel a need to challenge others to better themselves, especially in their spiritual
growth, in an uplifting, rather than condemning way.
48. Others listen and enjoy my teaching of Scriptures.
49. I care about the spiritual welfare of people, and do my best to guide them toward a
godly lifestyle.
50. I am accepted as a spiritual authority in other parts of the country or world.
51. I would like to present the Gospel in a foreign language, in a country different than my own.
52. I feel a need to speak God’s biblical messages so people will know what God expects
of them.
53. I like to tell others how to become a Christian and invite them to receive Jesus into
their life.
54. Many of my prayers for others have been answered by the Lord.
55. I enjoy helping others get their work done, and I don’t need a lot of public recognition.
56. People respect my opinion and follow my direction.
57. I would like to use my home to get acquainted with newcomers and visitors to the
church.
58. I enjoy helping people in any type of need and feel a sense of satisfaction in meeting
that need.
59. I am comfortable making important decisions, even under pressure.
60. People come to me for help in distinguishing between spiritual truth and error.
61. I often exercise my faith through prayer, and God answers my prayers in powerful ways.
62. When I give money to someone, I don’t expect anything in return, and I often give
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63. When I hear of people without jobs who can’t pay their bills, I do what I can to help them.
64. God enables me to make appropriate application of biblical truth to practical situations.
65. People respond well to my encouragement to become all they can be for God.
66. I am systematic in my approach to presenting bible lessons to a group of people.
67. I help Christians, who have wandered away from the Lord, find their way back to a
growing relationship with Him and get involved in a local church.
68. I would be excited to share the Gospel and form new groups of Christians in areas
where there aren’t many churches.
69. I have no racial prejudice and have a sincere appreciation for people very different
from myself.
70. I find it relatively easy to apply biblical promises to present day situations, and I’m will-
ing to confront in love, if necessary.
71. I have a strong desire to help non-Christians find salvation through Jesus Christ.
72. Prayer is my favourite ministry in the church and I consistently spend a great deal of
time at it.

NOW:
• Add up the 18 rows of 4 numbers and enter the totals in the “total” column.
• Turn to the GIFTS KEY page and find the 18 gifts listed from A to R.
• On your answer sheet, write in the name of the gifts corresponding with your high
scores
• There is not a specific number needed to “get the gift!” Your highest scores indicate
which gifts are yours. For example, if you have two 7’s, and 8 and two 9’s as your
highest scores, then those are your gifts. If you have four 16’s those are your gifts.
• You may wish to write in all 18 gift names on your answer sheet to compare your
strong gifts with those that are not your strongest.

REMEMBER:
• There are no ‘better than’ gifts each is a GIFT from God to use it for His service.
• You must know that this is a human developed tool to help you and therefore it is not
the final say. God has the final say on which gifts He would want you to have.

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 Answers Totals Row Gift
1 19 37 55   A  
2 20 38 56   B  
3 21 39 57   C  
4 22 40 58   D  
5 23 41 59   E  
6 24 42 60   F  
7 25 43 61   G  
8 26 44 62   H  
9 27 45 63   I  
10 28 46 64   J  
11 29 47 65   K  
12 30 48 66   L  
13 31 49 67   M  
14 32 50 68   N  
15 33 51 69   O  
16 34 52 70   P  
17 35 53 71   Q  
18 36 54 72   R  

SPIRITUAL GIFTS DISCOVERY TOOL

GIFTS KEY: (A-R) Definitions and Scriptural References

While not meant to be dogmatic or final, these definitions and supporting Scriptures do
correspond to characteristics of the gifts as expressed in the Spiritual gifts Discovery Tool.

A. Helps – The ability to work with and support other Christians’ ministry efforts
• Mark 15:40-41 • Acts 9:36
• Romans 16:1-2 • 1 Corinthians 12:28

B. Leadership – The ability to influence others according to a “big picture” purpose,

mission, or plan
• Romans 12:8 • 1 Timothy 3:1-13
• 1 Timothy 5:17 • Hebrews 13:17

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C. Hospitality – The ability to make people feel “at home,” welcome, cared for, and part
of the group
• Acts 16: 14-15 • Romans 12:13 • 1 Peter 4:9
• Romans 16:23 • Hebrews 13: 1-2

D. Service – The ability to identify and meet the practical needs of others
• Acts 6: 1-7 • Romans 12:7 • Titus 3:14
• Galatians 6:10 • II Timothy 1: 16-18

E. Administration – The ability to coordinate and organize people and projects

• Luke 14: 28 – 30 • Acts 6: 1-7
• 1 Corinthians 12: 28

F. Discernment – The ability to perceive whether a person’s actions originate from

godly, satanic, or merely human sources
• Mathew 16: 21-23 • Acts 5: 1-11 • 1 John 4: 1-6
• Acts 16: 16-18 • 1 Corinthians 12:10

G. Faith – The ability to believe God with confidence for things unseen, for spiritual
growth and for the acceptance of the will of God
• Acts 11: 22-24 • Romans 4: 18-21
• 1 Corinthians 12:9 • Hebrews 11

H. Giving – The ability to cheerfully and generously contribute personal resources to

God’s work
• Mark 12: 41-44 • Romans 12:8
• II Corinthians 8: 1-7 • II Corinthians 9: 2-7

I. Mercy – The ability to feel sincere empathy and compassion in a way that results in
practical relief for people’s hurts, pain and suffering
• Mathew 9: 35, 36 • Mark 9:41
• Romans 12:8 • I Thessalonians 5:14
J. Wisdom – The ability to discern the mind of Christ and apply Scriptural truth to a
specific situation in order to make the right choices and help others move in the
right direction
• Acts 6:3,10 • I Corinthians 2: 6-13
• I Corinthians 12:8

K. Exhortation – The ability to appropriately communicate words of encouragement,

challenge, or rebuke in the Body of Christ
• Acts 14:22 • Romans 12:8
• I Timothy 4:13 • Hebrews 10: 24-25

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 L. Teaching – The ability to employ a logical, systematic approach to biblical study in
preparation for clearly communicating practical truth to the Body of Christ
• Acts 18: 24-28 • Acts 20: 20-21
• I Corinthians 12:28 • Ephesians 4: 11-14

M. Pastor/Shepherd – The ability to assume responsibility for the spiritual growth and
Christian community of a group of believers
• John 10:1-18 • Ephesians 4: 11-14
• I Timothy 3: 1-7 • I Peter 5:1-3

N. Apostleship – The ability to pioneer ministries and to provide spiritual leadership

over a number of churches that results in fruitful ministry.
• Acts 15:22-35 • I Corinthians 12:28 • Ephesians 4:
• II Corinthians 12:12 • Galatians 2: 7-10 11-14

O. Missionary – The ability to minister effectively in cultures beyond your own.

• Acts 8:4 • Acts 13: 2-3
• Acts 22: 21 • Romans 10:15

P. Prophecy – The ability to boldly declare the truth of God, regardless of the
consequences, calling people to righteous living.
• Acts 2: 37-40 • Acts 7: 51:53 • I Thessalonians
• Acts 26: 24-29 • I Corinthians 14:1-4 1:5

Q. Evangelism – The ability to share the good news of Jesus Christ with others in such
a way that many non-Christians believe in Christ and are converted to Christianity
• Acts 8:5-6 • Acts 8: 26-40 • Ephesians
• Acts 14:21 • Acts 21:8 4:11-14

R. Intercession – The ability to pray for significant lengths of time on a regular basis,
often observing specific answers to those prayers
• Colossians 1:9-12 • Colossians 4:12-13
• James 5:14-16

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WEEK 3 : WHAT CAN I DO?
3. IDENTIFYING YOUR PERSONAL STYLE: HOW DO I SERVE?

3.1. CHARACTERISTICS OF PERSONAL STYLE

Ever noticed how different people respond to the same situation in different ways?
That’s because we all have a different way of doing things called Personal Style.
Personal Style is God-given. There is no right or wrong Personal Style.

We will assess personal style using the DISC behavioural analysis.

DISC does not measure:
Intelligence OR Values OR Skills and experience OR Education and training

DISC does measure:

Behavior and emotions
Each person has strength AND weaknesses.
We are most effective when we are in situations which build on our strengths.

3.2 DISC BEHAVIOUR SURVEY

3 = Very true ; 2 = Most of the time true ; 1 = Sometimes true; 0 = Never true

Forceful
Lively Modest Tactful
Aggressive
Emotional Accommodating Consistent
Direct
Animated Agreeable Accurate
Tough
People-oriented Gentle Perfectionist
Daring
Impulsive Kind Cautious
Competitive
Expressive Supportive Precise
Risk-taker
Talkative Gentle Factual
Argumentative
Fun-loving Patient Logical
Bold
Spontaneous Stable Organised
Take charge
Optimistic Peaceful Conscientious
Candid
Cheerful Loyal Serious
Independent
Enthusiastic Good Listener High standards

TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL

SCORING: LOW = 1-12

MIDDLE = 12-24
STRONG = 24-36
EXTREME = 36-48

My Personal Style: _______________________

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 3.3 DEFINITION OF DISC STYLES

Dominant Styles: Focus on achieving goals and results; they function best in an active, chal-
lenging environment.

Influencing Styles: Focus on relating to people through verbal persuasion; they function
best in friendly, favourable environment.

Steadiness Styles: Focus on supporting and cooperating with others; they function best in a
supportive, harmonious environment.

Compliance Styles: Focus on details and doing things right; they function best in a struc-
tured, orderly environment

3.4. DIFFERENT STYLES DEFINED

THE HIGH “D” STYLE: THE IDEAL SITUATION

Many new and varied activities
The dominant director, the driver, the “D” Opportunity to get things done
Unconquerable, demanding, aggressive, free Continual Challenges
Brave, decisive, competitive, tough Difficult assignments
Up to the task, direct, sometimes rough! Freedom to act
Control over situations
Quick to the draw, flip with the lip Direct answers from others
You’ll get it direct, straight from the hip
They’ll climb any mountain, nothing’s too high WEAKNESSES: TENDECIES
They aim to success, whatever they try! Insensitivity towards others
Impatience
Results is the focus, press on to new heights Overlooks risks and cautions
Along the way, expect a few fights Inflexible and unyielding
Don’t take it personal, they just speak their Taking on too much
mind Being inattentive to detail
So pick up the pace, or get left behind! Resenting restrictions
Being too demanding of others
You may smirk a little when you hear them rant
Of all they’ll win if their wish you grant NEED OTHERS TO PROVIDE:
Give them a challenge that’s brave and bold Follow-through on routine tasks
Stand back and watch them “bring home the Caution
gold’ Details and facts

STRENGTHS: TENDECIES INCLUDE GROWTH AREAS:

Getting Immediate results Greater patience
Making quick decisions/ Accepting challenges Sensitivity to the needs of others
Persistence Being more flexible
Solving problems
Taking charge
Self-reliance

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THE HIGH” I” STYLE:
The Influencer, expressive, sanguine, the “I”
Life’s full of hope, the limit’s the sky
Enthusiastic, fun, trusting, charming
Confident, optimistic, popular, disarming.
Words smooth as cream as they talk to you
Winning you over to their point of view
A sparkling eye, smile that’s bright
In the dark of night, the “I” sees the light.
A people person with a need to be liked
Inspiring the team to continue the fight
Talking a lot while getting work done
Don’t worry a bit, work should be fun.
A joke or two, expect a high five
The High I adds humor, keeps things alive
Turn them loose and watch what’s done
The team is inspired to work as ONE.
STRENGTHS: TENDENCIES INCLUDE
Optimism
Enthusiasm/ Friendly
Being personable
Making a good impression
Being verbally articulate
A desire to help others
Creating an entertaining climate
THE IDEAL SITUATION INCLUDES:
A friendly atmosphere
Freedom from control and detail
Opportunity to influence others
Public recognition of ability
Opportunity to verbalize
Positive reinforcement and praise
Enthusiastic response to ideas
WEAKNESSES: TENDECIES MAY INCLUDE:
Lack of follow through
Over-estimating anticipated results
Misjudging capabilities
Taking too much
Acting impulsively / Jumping to conclusions
Over-committing
NEED OTHERS TO PROVIDE:
Follow-through on details
A logical approach
Concentration on the task
PERSONAL GROWTH AREAS:
Better control of time
Objectivity in decision making
Pausing before acting
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 THE HIGH “S” STYLE: THE IDEAL SITUATION INCLUDES:
Sincere appreciation
The steady relater, amiable, High “S” Minimal conflict
Mild, laid back, patient, no stress Security
Stable, sincere, passive, serene Acknowledgement of work
Great listening skills, an “ace” on the team. Limited territory
Traditional way of doing things
Hard at work behind the scenes Opportunity to develop relationships
Helping to do what’s best for the team
Others will tire, the “S” will finish WEAKNESSES: TENDENCIES
Determined to stay till the task has diminished. MAY INCLUDE:
Resisting change
Loyal, devoted, they’ll be here a while Trouble meeting deadlines
Jumping around just isn’t their style Being overly lenient
Won’t leave a job until it is over Procrastinating
Finish one first, you’re not a rover Being indecisive
Holding a grudge
Acutely aware of people’s needs Being overly possessive
Responding to personal hurts on the team Lack of initiative
Although appearing slow in the jobs they do
When it comes to team, the “S” is the ‘glue’. NEED OTHERS TO PROVIDE:
Stretch toward new challenges
STRENGTHS: TENDENCIES INCLUDE: Help in solving difficult problems
Being supportive Initiative and change
Being agreeable
Loyalty PERSONAL GROWTH AREAS:
Self control Facing confrontation
Consistency Initiating more
Being a good listener Increasing pace
Performing established work patterns

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THE HIGH “C” STYLE:
Complaint, analytical, melancholic, the “C”
Methodical, courteous, complete accuracy
Restrained, diplomatic, mature and precise
Accurate, systematic, those standards are nice.
Planning and organizing done to perfection
The smallest detail is not exception
Consistently clear and objective thinking
Gives to the team top notch results without
blinking.
And when it comes times to make decision
You’d best have the facts to accomplish the
mission
The C at your side with all the correct facts
Will assure the return on your investment won’t Sensitivity to criticism
lack
Go by the book, follow the rules
Procedures are written, use the right tools
Standards are crucial, both now and later
In God we trust, all others USE DATA!
STRENGTHS: TENDENCIES INCLUDE:
Orderliness
Conscientiousness
Discipline
Preciseness
Thoroughness
Being diplomatic with people
Being analytical
THE IDEAL SITUATION INCLUDES:
Being able to concentrate on details
Opportunities to critique
Stable surroundings
An exact job description
Opportunities for careful planning
Time to de things right
Opportunities for reassurance
WEAKNESSES: TENDECIES INCLUDE:
Indecisiveness
Getting bogged down in detail
Rigidness on how-to’s
Avoiding controversy
Low self-esteem
Being hesitant to try new things
Pessimism
NEED OTHERS TO PROVIDE:
Quick decision making
Optimism
Help in persuading others
PERSONAL GROWTH AREAS:
Being more open with feelings
Developing self-confidence
Being more optimistic
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 4. BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER

Now that you have had a discovery of what your Passions, Spiritual Gifts and Personal style
is, its time to bring it together and see where you can use the three to serve in Gods King-
dom and House.

My Passions: Where Will Serve:

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My Spiritual Gifts : What I Will Do When I Serve

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My Personal Style: How Will I Serve:

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Where could I serve within the church? Discuss this with the 4people in your group.

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Who should I speak too?

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PERSONAL GROWTH PROJECT 1

Take the questions above and write the answers to hand in
for this Personal Growth Project

This project is due the week after this lesson has been taught.

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