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2. By the end of class today, you should be able to: 1.Understand the identity and nature of intrinsic motivations of service and their relationship to spiritual strengths. 2.Begin identifying spiritual strengths and intrinsic motivations in yourself. 2

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4. For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

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6. Spiritual Strength in your life that enables you to discern and respond in service to the mysterious inner leading of God.

7. Motivational Gifts of Grace Romans 12:3-9 Ministries to Prepare God’s People for Works of Service Ephesians 4:11-13 Appointed Positions of Service in the Church 1 Corinthians 12:28 Manifestations of the Spirit 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 Spiritual Strengths that are Unique

8. Motivational Gifts of Grace Romans 12:3-9 Ministries to Prepare God’s People for Works of Service Ephesians 4:11-13 Appointed Positions of Service in the Church 1 Corinthians 12:28 Manifestations of the Spirit 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 Spiritual Strengths that are Unique

9. ntrinsic otivation ssessment uide & valuation IMAGE measures seven motivations intrinsically residing within us that interact in unique patterns to guide the way we discern people, situations and problems in the world. These motivational patterns will also influence the service roles we tend to adopt as a result of this discernment.

10. Spiritual One target of assessment of… One domain of … One of nine elements… in the Life Calling Model …just one piece of the puzzle

11. Proclaiming Comforting Teaching Helping Exhorting Managing Giving

12. Greek philosophers examined intrinsic motivation Socrates Plato Aristotle

13. Greek philosophers influenced Paul Socrates Plato Aristotle

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15. Proclaiming Comforting Teaching Helping Exhorting Managing Giving Each of the seven motivations contains two components: (1) a foundational inner compelling dynamic (2) a proactive outer service response to that dynamic Each of the seven motivations contains two components: (1) a foundational inner compelling dynamic (2) a proactive outer service response to that dynamic

16. PROCLAIMING The Principled Protector The inward motivation and capacity to… Discern what is morally right and wrong. Respond in service by publicly speaking out from these internal convictions developed. Copyright ©1985-2012 Life Discovery LLC

17. HELPING The Supportive Assistant The inward motivation and capacity to… Discern legitimate needs or tasks others have. Respond in service by providing physical assistance to help them fulfill these needs and tasks. Copyright ©1985-2012 Life Discovery LLC

18. TEACHING The Instructive Investigator The inward motivation and capacity to… Discern truth through careful study and research. Respond in service by clearly presenting this truth to others in such a way that it will be easy to learn. Copyright ©1985-2012 Life Discovery LLC

19. EXHORTING The Practical Counselor The inward motivation and capacity to… Discern encouragement and practical solutions needed for life problems. Respond in service by providing others with steps of action they should take to overcome problems. Copyright ©1985-2012 Life Discovery LLC

20. GIVING The Charitable Sponsor The inward motivation and capacity to… Discern financial needs others have in their lives or efforts. Respond in service by investing finances and support in worthwhile people and projects. Copyright ©1985-2012 Life Discovery LLC

21. MANAGING The Organizing Director The inward motivation and capacity to… Discern the organizational needs others have when working collectively together. Respond in service by organizing and coordinating their activities and setting goals for their endeavors. Copyright ©1985-2012 Life Discovery LLC

22. COMFORTING The Merciful Empathizer The inward motivation and capacity to… Discern the emotions of others. Respond in service by comforting those who are in emotional distress. Copyright ©1985-2012 Life Discovery LLC

23. Spiritual Strength in your life that enables you to discern and respond in service to the mysterious inner leading of God.