1. Church 301 Exploring Personal Ministry

2. Four Types of Experiences Difficult Experiences Relationship Experiences Achievement Experiences Ministry Experiences

3. 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

4. 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

5. The Four Personality Styles Dominant, Direct, Decisive Inspiring, Influential, Impressing Submissive, Steady, Stable Competent, Compliant, Cautious D I S C

6. What Are Spiritual Gifts? Spiritual gifts are special abilities

7. What Are Spiritual Gifts? Spiritual gifts are special abilities that God gives to every believer

8. What Are Spiritual Gifts? Spiritual gifts are special abilities that God gives to every believer to build up the Body of Christ

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. The Holy Spirit Gives us direction for ministry Will teach us about new things Will tell us God’s plan

18. 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

19. Church 301 Index Session 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