For I know the plans I have for you… Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) Design ByByByBy you are uniquely designed for such a time as this

For I know the plans I have for you… Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) Design ByByByBy

What is your purpose? For I know the plans I have for you… Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) Design ByByByBy

What is your purpose? To Bring Honor and Glory to God For I know the plans I have for you… Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) Design ByByByBy

How do you bring honor and glory to God? Learn your unique Design For I know the plans I have for you… Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) Design ByByByBy

How do you bring honor and glory to God? Learn your unique Design Abraham Moses David 12 Disciples For I know the plans I have for you… Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) Design ByByByBy

How do you bring honor and glory to God? Connect to other Christians in community Learning, leading, loving, and living out the Christian life together. (John 17) For I know the plans I have for you… Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) Design ByByByBy

For I know the plans I have for you… Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) Design ByByByBy 1.Personality 2.Spiritual Gifts 3.Abilities To better understand our unique design and how to connect to Christian community we will look at three areas. 1 Corinthians 12 4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. 5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6 There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.

For I know the plans I have for you… Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) Design ByByByBy Personality can make or break the church. Church unity is built on Christ, a deep understanding of our personality, and a respect for other personalities. (EXP: The Early Church)

For I know the plans I have for you… Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) Design ByByByBy Personality can make or break the church. Church unity is built on Christ, a deep understanding of our personality, and a respect for other personalities. (EXP: The Early Church) Imagine what it would take to pull off a major music or drama production at the Church. What roles would we need? Which one would you be?

For I know the plans I have for you… Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) Design ByByByBy POPULAR SANGUINE Place is the Team: Creative Person Emotional Needs: Attention, acceptance “as is,” affection, approval Best At: Making initial contact with people Creating enthusiasm and excitement Encouraging and uplifting others Ensuring the group has fun Is Apt to Be: Too easily distracted and forgetful Presentation Style: Humorous and with a light touch Warning: Can come on too happy or cute Not considered serious or believable Don’t let them handle money Realize they need fun and adventure ! What Biblical Characters do you think had this personality? Why?

For I know the plans I have for you… Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) Design ByByByBy POWERFUL CHOLERIC Place is the Team: Leadership Person Emotional Needs: Loyalty, sense of control, appreciation, accomplishment Best At: Motivating people to action Controlling the plans and productivity Giving quick and clear instructions Making sure the group sees the immediate gain Is Apt to Be: Too impulsive and intimidating Presentation Style: Authoritative and convincing Warning: May come on too overpowering Seems to look down on others Often intimidates less confident people Realize they need action and excitement! What Biblical Characters do you think had this personality? Why?

For I know the plans I have for you… Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) Design ByByByBy PEACEFUL PHLEGMATIC Place is the Team: Support Person Emotional Needs: Peace and quiet, feeling of worth, lack of stress, respect Best At: Making sure the group is comfortable Always finding a middle ground Staying calm and functional amidst chaos Not overreacting to a negative situation Is Apt to Be: Too undisciplined and indecisive Presentation Style: Believable Warning: May come across too low-key, dull or lazy Appears too unenthusiastic and unconvinced Don’t count on them for motivation Realize they need rest and some quiet time! PEACEFUL PHLEGMATIC Place is the Team: Support Person Emotional Needs: Peace and quiet, feeling of worth, lack of stress, respect Best At: Making sure the group is comfortable Always finding a middle ground Staying calm and functional amidst chaos Not overreacting to a negative situation Is Apt to Be: Too undisciplined and indecisive Presentation Style: Believable Warning: May come across too low-key, dull or lazy Appears too unenthusiastic and unconvinced Don’t count on them for motivation Realize they need rest and some quiet time! What Biblical Characters do you think had this personality? Why?

For I know the plans I have for you… Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) Design ByByByBy PERFECT MELANCHOLY Place is the Team: Detail person Emotional Needs: Sensitivity, support when down, space, silence Best At: Planning and explaining the details Keeping the financial records straight Being sensitive to the needs of others Making sure the group sees the long-range goal. Is Apt to Be: Too easily distracted and critical Presentation Style: Accurate and sincere Warning: Might come across too intellectual and remote May make others feel less intelligent Can get lost in the details Realize they need order and understanding! What Biblical Characters do you think had this personality? Why?

For I know the plans I have for you… Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) Design ByByByBy Speaking Gifts : Prophecy/Prophet Tell the Good News / Evangelist Caring for and Teaching / Pastor-Teacher Speak with Wisdom / Word of Wisdom Leader / Leadership Able to Govern / Administration Serving Gifts : Serving / Server Help Others / Help Show Mercy / Mercy / Giving Ability to Know the Difference / Discernment / Faith Speak with Knowledge / Knowledge Encouraging Others / Exhortation

For I know the plans I have for you… Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) Design ByByByBy SC MP Public Proclaimers Prophet Evangelist Teacher / Pastor Word of Wisdom Prepared Planners Leadership Administration Profound Perceivers Discernment Faith Word of Knowledge Exhortation Private Performers Service Helps Mercy Giving

For I know the plans I have for you… Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) Design ByByByBy Unger’s Bible Dictionary: “Spiritual gifts mean any extraordinary faculty, which operated for the furtherance of the welfare of the Christian community, and which was itself wrought by the grace of God, through the power of the Holy Spirit, in special individuals, in accordance, respectively, with the measure of their individual capacities, whether it were that the Spirit infused entirely new powers, or stimulated those already existing to higher power and activity.” 1 Corinthians 12 4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. 5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6 There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.

For I know the plans I have for you… Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) Design ByByByBy Questions How has this affirmed what you’ve already known about your personality and gifting? What have you discovered about your unique design? What do you think God may be calling you to do moving forward? How does personality help the church to live in unity? How does spiritual gifting help the church to live in unity? How are your abilities effected by better understanding your personality and spiritual gifting?

For I know the plans I have for you… Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) Design ByByByBy God has designed you for a specific purpose, at a specific time, with a specific role to play. God gives abilities to fulfill his purpose through you.

For I know the plans I have for you… Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) Design ByByByBy God has designed you for a specific purpose, at a specific time, with a specific role to play. God gives abilities to fulfill his purpose for you. Your abilities expressed through your personality enhanced by your spiritual gifting, gives you a picture of who God has designed you to be.

For I know the plans I have for you… Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) Design ByByByBy God has designed you for a specific purpose, at a specific time, with a specific role to play. God gives abilities to fulfill his purpose for you. Your abilities expressed through your personality enhanced by your spiritual gifting, give you a picture of who God has designed you to be. How has does this affirm or ignite God’s calling in your life?

For I know the plans I have for you… Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) Design ByByByBy Take time this week to work through the Personality Assessment and Spiritual Gifts Assessment and prepare to discuss and encourage one another during Bible Study next week.