Vineyard Church Spiritual Gifts Questionnaire - Sept 2010

THE NETWORK
COURSE
Discover your
spiritual gifts,
personal style and
God-given passion
Based on the book

What you do best in the Body of Christ
by Bruce Bugbee
KVCs The Network Course Based on What You Do Best in the Body of Christ by Bruce Bugbee
INTRODUCTION
In some churches the priesthood of all believers is more talk than action.
This course is different in that it begins with a personalised process and
believes that each individual is unique, with different passions, spiritual gifts
and personal styles.
Network will help you understand
more of who God made you to be
how making your unique contribution in a meaningful place of service
will make a kingdom difference for eternity.
Networks Process
Step 1: DISCOVERY
You learn more about your God-given shape.
Step 2: CONSULTATION
You will be helped to find a meaningful place of service
your ministry fit.
Step 3: SERVICE
The goal is service. It is not discovery or consultation, but serving.
Karen Vineyard Church

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WHY ARE WE TO SERVE?

The purpose of serving in the church is:
to glorify God and edify others.
Exodus 20:1-17
Matthew 22:37-40
I Peter 4:11
Ephesians 4:11,12
HOW ARE WE TO SERVE?
1. Passion is the God-given desire that compels us to make a
difference in a particular ministry. It indicates where you are best
suited to serve (increases motivation).
2. Spiritual gifts - God gives them to every believer. They indicate
what you will do when you serve (serve more completely).
3. Personal style reflects how you prefer to relate to others and the
world. It indicates how you will serve. (When you serve in a way
that is consistent with your God-given style, you will feel more
confident and fulfilled).
For most of us, seeing as God sees requires a new way of thinking. Some
of the ideas that we have of God, the church and ourselves will keep us
from finding our unique ministry contribution.

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Exercise: Try joining all of the numbers with four straight lines without
lifting your pen from the paper:
A different perspective can entirely change what we see.

We need to move away from traditional models of the minister and step
outside the limitations of the ministry box.
WHERE SHOULD I SERVE?

PASSION
The fact is that I cant care about everything equally. There are some things
that I care about more than others.
Passion is God-given.
Passion answers the question WHERE do I serve?
Bruce Bugbee writes:
Sometimes we think of our passion in terms of a burden we carry,
a call weve received, a dream we have, or a vision weve
glimpsed. Whatever you call it, passion is the God-given desire
of the heart to make a difference.

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The fact that each of us cares more deeply about some things than others
do, is by design.
When you are excited or impassioned about where you are serving, then
you will have the motivation and a sense of fulfilment that you are
making a difference for the kingdom.
Although there may be some overlap, most peoples passion falls into one of
3 general categories:
Passion about people

Passion about functions
Passion about causes
Your passion will energize you. It will make you come alive emotionally, and
activity or thoughts related to your passion will give you energy.
This is Gods way of moving you toward those people, roles or causes that
are His created agenda for your life. His will for you is partly revealed in
your God-given passion. What energizes you?
PASSION ASSESSMENT:
WHERE SHOULD I SERVE?
DIRECTIONS
Prayerfully consider your answers to the questions.
Complete the assessment on your own.
There are no right or wrong responses.
Dont be concerned about whether you can do it or how it can be
done.
Complete the assessment as if you have no obstacles to fulfilling your
hearts desire.

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QUESTIONS
1. If I could snap my fingers and know that I couldnt fail, what would I
do?
2. At the end of my life, Id love to be able to look back and know that
Id done something about:
3. If I were to mention your name to a group of your friends, what
would they say you were really interested in or passionate about?
4. What conversation would keep you talking late into the night?
At this point, if you are able to describe your Passion in a word or
brief sentence, go to Item 10 of this assessment. If you would like
more clarification, consider the following statements.
5. What I would most like to do for others is:
6. The people I would like to help most are:

Infants
Teen moms
Divorced
Career women
Parents
Unemployed
Prisoners
Children
Single parents
Widowed
Young marrieds
Empty nesters
Elderly
Poor
Youth
College students
Singles
Refugees
Homeless
Disabled
Hospitalised
Others:_______________________________________________

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7. The issues or causes I feel strongly about are:
Environment
Child Care
Homosexuality
Discipleship
AIDS
Politics
Violence
Injustice
Racism
Education
Addictions
International
Economic
Reaching the lost Technology
Health care
Poverty
Family
Abortion
Hunger
Literacy
Church
Other: ___________________________________________
8. The following exercise may help you uncover a theme from your
experience which will give you insight into your Passion:
List the top five to seven positive experiences youve had in your life and
briefly describe what you did and why it was meaningful to you. These
experiences may have taken place at home, work, school or during your
free time. It may have been a clock you fixed or a dress you made. It may
have been a puzzle you put together or an award you received. It may have
been helping some friends move, building a house, winning an election, or
giving to someone in need. Remember, these are experiences that you
enjoyed doing and felt fulfilled.

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SUMMARY
9. I think the area where I could make the most significant contribution is:
If you need more help in identifying your Passion, look for patterns in your
answers. For example, can you see any themes? Does a particular age group
keep coming up? Is there a need that keeps surfacing? Are you serving in a
similar role in different areas? Can you prioritize your concerns?
CONCLUSION
10. Based on my answers to the above questions, I sense
I have a Passion for:
Making a statement of Passion is not easy for everyone. Remember that this
is just the beginning of a process of identifying and clarifying your Passion. As
you think, pray and gain more ministry experience, your Passion will
become clearer over time.
The two-fold test for our passion
Does it glorify God?

Does it edify others?
(You may have a desire in your heart which is not from God).
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Psalm 37:3-5
Trust in the Lord and do good; Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.
Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart.
Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in him and He will do it.
John 15:7
When you are abiding and delighting yourself in him, what desires do you
have?
Passion confusion
There are a number of factors that can make it difficult for you to identify
your passion.
1. Surrounding values
2. Pleaser Personality
3. Unrecognisable Theme
4. Terminology
My Passion is_________________________
So I can make a contribution in a ministry committed to:

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WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO?

SPIRITUAL GIFTS
Gifts as listed in the Bible:
o 1 Corinthians 12:8-10
o 1 Corinthians 12:28
o Romans 12:6-8
o Ephesians 4:11
o 1 Peter 4:9-10
o Exodus 31:3
o 1 Timothy 2:1-2
o Psalm 150:3-5
(In addition to this, some would affirm celibacy, counselling, deliverance,
martyrdom and voluntary poverty as gifts.)
The recent emphasis on spiritual gifts is not a fad or even a trend, but God
restoring the church to His original intention for its function.
Today God is placing ministry back into the hands of every believer across
all denominational and geographic barriers as the Holy Spirit works to shape
the church as a biblical community.
Spiritual gifts are God-given.
There are no right or wrong spiritual gifts.
Spiritual gifts answer the question WHAT do I do when I serve?

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WHAT IS A SPIRITUAL GIFT?

Spiritual Gift Definition
Spiritual gifts are ________________________________
Spiritual gifts are divine endowments
They are abilities God has given to us to make our unique contribution
(1 Corinthians 12:7)
Distributed by the _________________________________
Spiritual gifts are given by God
He bestows spiritual gifts to us for meaningful service
To every ________________________ according to Gods
__________________ and ______________________
Every believer has at least one spiritual gift

Every believer is a minister
(1 Peter 4:10)
For the ___________________ of the Body of Christ

The spiritual gifts that God gives us allow us to serve one another
better
A major test of our use of spiritual gifts is to glorify God and edify
others
God has carefully selected each believers spiritual gifts and place of service
within the body (1 Corinthians 12:7, 11, 18). We have each been given a
unique role to play. Our differences are by Gods design (verse 18)
(1 Corinthians 12:8-10)
What factors hinder us from serving interdependently?

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The Benefits of Spiritual Gifts

1.
Personal
2.
Church
3.
God is honoured and people are edified
The true and final test of your spiritual gifts is through the affirmation of
the Body of Christ. Recognising spiritual gifts in others enables us to
affirm their contribution to the ministry. That edifies them and builds up the
church.
Avoiding Confusion
1. Dont confuse spiritual gifts with natural talents natural talents are
given at birth but spiritual gifts at spiritual birth. Natural talents may be
transformed by the Holy Spirit and empowered as spiritual gifts. Eg a
nurse doesnt necessarily have the gift of healing or a school teacher the
gift of teaching.
2. Dont confuse spiritual gifts and the fruit of the Spirit.
3. Dont confuse spiritual gifts with spiritual disciplines (eg. we all need the
discipline of prayer, but some have the gift of intercession).
4. Dont confuse spiritual gifts with ministry positions.
5. A natural talent probably evaporates if the users self-esteem is not
enhanced by its use. A spiritual gift is forever (Romans 11:29). Its
always there even if its not being exercised.
6. The Bible frequently uses the word grace for spiritual gifts
(charismata). Gifts are called manifestations of the Spirit (1 Cor 12:7).
The word anointing can be used instead of gifts.
7. Service is forever but tasks/roles may be short-term
8. We can exercise gifts at which we are not gifted when needed (for
example hospitality).

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SPIRITUAL GIFT ASSESSMENT

DIRECTIONS
Respond to each statement on the Spiritual Gift Assessment according to
the following scale:
3= Consistently, definitely true
2= Most of the time, usually true
1= Some of the time, once in a while
0= Not at all, never
Using the response sheet, write your response to each statement in the
block whose number corresponds to that number statement in the Spiritual
Gift Assessment.
Important: Answer according to who you are, not who you would
like to be or think you ought to be. How true are these statements of
you? What has been your experience? To what degree do these reflect your
usual tendencies?
1.
I like to organise people, tasks and events.
2.
I would like to start churches in places where they do not presently

exist.
3.
I enjoy working creatively with wood, cloth, paint, metal, glass or

other materials.
4.
I enjoy challenging peoples perspective of God by using various

forms of art.
5.
I can readily distinguish between spiritual truth and error, good and
evil.
6.
I tend to see the potential in people
7.
I communicate the gospel to others with clarity and effectiveness.
8.
I find it natural and easy to trust God to answer my prayers.
9.
I give liberally and joyfully to people in financial need or to projects

requiring support.
10.
I enjoy working behind the scenes to support the work of others.

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11.
I view my home as a place to minister to people in need.
12.
I take prayer requests from others and consistently pray for them.
13.
I am approached by people who want to know my perspective on a

particular passage or biblical truth.
14.
I am able to motivate others to accomplish a goal.
15.
I empathise with hurting people and desire to help in their healing

process.
16.
I can speak in a way that results in conviction and change in the lives
of others.
17.
I enjoy spending time nurturing and caring for others.
18.
I am able to communicate Gods word effectively.
19.
I am often sought out by others for advice about spiritual or

personal matters.
20.
I am careful, thorough and skilled at managing details.
21.
I am attracted to the idea of serving in another country or ethnic

community.
22.
I am skilled in working with different kinds of tools.
23.
I enjoy developing and using my artistic skills (art, drama, music,

photography etc)
24.
I frequently am able to judge a persons character based upon first

impressions.
25.
I enjoy reassuring and strengthening those who are discouraged.
26.
I consistently look for opportunities to build relationships with nonChristians.
27.
I have confidence in Gods continuing provision and help, even in

difficult times.
28.
I give more than a tithe so that kingdom work can be accomplished.
29.
I enjoy doing routine tasks that support the ministry.
30.
I enjoy meeting new people and helping them to feel welcomed.

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31.
I enjoy praying for long periods of time and receiving leadings as to

what God wants me to pray for.
32.
I receive information from the Spirit that I did not acquire through
natural means.
33.
I am able to influence others to achieve a vision.
34.
I can patiently support those going through painful experiences as

they try to stabilise their lives.
35.
I feel responsible to confront others with the truth.
36.
I have compassion for wandering believers and want to protect

them.
37.
I can spend time in study, knowing that presenting truth will make a
difference in the lives of people.
38.
I can often find simple, practical solutions in the midst of conflict or

confusion.
39.
I can clarify goals and develop strategies or plans to accomplish

them.
40.
I am willing to take an active part in starting a new church.
41.
I enjoy making things for use in ministry.
42.
I help people understand themselves, their relationships and God

better through artistic expression.
43.
I can see through phoniness or deceit before it is evident to others.
44.
I give hope to others by directing them to the promises of God.
45.
I am effective at adapting the gospel message so that it connects

with an individuals felt need.
46.
I believe that God will help me to accomplish great things.
47.
I manage my money well in order to free more of it for giving.
48.
I willingly take on a variety of odd jobs around the church to meet

the needs of others.

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49.
I genuinely believe the Lord directs strangers to me who need to

get connected to others.
50.
I am conscious of ministering to others as I pray.
51.
I am committed to, and schedule blocks of time for, reading and

studying scripture, to understand biblical truth fully and accurately.
52.
I can adjust my leadership style to bring out the best in others.
53.
I enjoy helping people sometimes regarded as undeserving or

beyond help.
54.
I boldly expose cultural trends, teaching or events which contradict

biblical principles.
55.
I like to provide guidance for the whole person - relationally,

emotionally, spiritually etc.
56.
I pay close attention to the words, phrases and meaning of those

who teach.
57.
I can easily select the most effective course of action from among
several alternatives.
58.
I can easily identify and effectively use the resources needed to

accomplish tasks.
59.
I can adapt well to different cultures and surroundings.
60.
I can visualise how something should be constructed before I build

it.
61.
I like finding new and fresh ways of communicating Gods truth.
62.
I tend to see rightness or wrongness in situations.
63.
I reassure those who need to take courageous action in their faith,

family or life.
64.
I invite unbelievers to accept Christ as their Saviour.
65.
I trust God in circumstances where success cannot be guaranteed

by human effort alone.
66.
I am challenged to limit my lifestyle in order to give away a higher

percentage of my income.

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67.
I see spiritual significance in doing practical tasks.
68.
I like to create a place where people do not feel that they are alone.
69.
I pray with confidence because I know that God works in response

to prayer.
70.
I have insight or just know something to be true.
71.
I set goals and manage people and resources effectively to

accomplish them.
72.
I have great compassion for hurting people.
73.
I see most action as right or wrong, and feel the need to correct the
wrong.
74.
I can faithfully provide long-term support and concern for others.
75.
I like to take a systematic approach to my study of the Bible.
76.
I can anticipate the likely consequences of an individuals or a

groups actions.
77.
I like to help organizations or groups become more efficient.
78.
I can relate to others in culturally sensitive ways.
79.
I honour God with my handcrafted gifts.
80.
I apply various artistic expressions to communicate Gods truth.
81.
I receive affirmation from others concerning the reliability of my

insights or perceptions.
82.
I strengthen those who are wavering in their faith.
83.
I openly tell people that I am a Christian and want them to ask me

about my faith.
84.
I am convinced of Gods daily presence and action in my life.
85.
I like knowing that my financial support makes a real difference in

the lives and ministries of Gods people.
86.
I like to find small things that need to be done and often do them
without being asked.

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87.
I enjoy entertaining people and opening my home to others.
88.
When I hear about needy situations, I feel burdened to pray.
89.
I have suddenly known some things about others, but did not know
how I knew them.
90.
I influence others to perform to the best of their capability.
91.
I can look beyond a persons handicaps or problems to see a life

that matters to God.
92.
I like people who are honest and will speak the truth.
93.
I enjoy giving guidance and practical support to a small group of

people.
94.
I can communicate scripture in ways that motivate others to study

and want to learn more.
95.
I give practical advice to help others through complicated situations.
96.
I enjoy learning about how organisations function.
97.
I enjoy pioneering new undertakings.
98.
I am good at and enjoy working with my hands.
99.
I am creative and imaginative.
100.
I can identify preaching, teaching or communication which is not

true to the Bible.
101.
I like motivating others to take steps for spiritual growth.
102.
I openly and confidently tell others what Christ has done for me.
103.
I am regularly challenging others to trust God.
104.
I give generously due to my commitment to stewardship.
105.
I feel comfortable being a helper, assisting others to do their job

more effectively.
106.
I do whatever I can to make people feel that they belong.
107.
I am honoured when someone asks me to pray for them.

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108.
I discover important biblical truths when reading or studying

scripture which benefits others in the body of Christ.
109.
I am able to cast a vision that others want to be a part of.
110.
I enjoy bringing hope and joy to people living in difficult

circumstances.
111.
I will speak Gods truth, even in places where it is unpopular or

difficult for others to accept.
112.
I can gently restore wandering believers to faith and fellowship.
113.
I can present information and skills to others at a level that makes it

easy for them to grasp and apply to their lives.
114.
I can apply scriptural truth that others regard as practical and

helpful.
115.
I can visualises a coming event, anticipate potential problems and

develop backup plans.
116.
I am able to orchestrate or oversee several church ministries.
117.
I am able to design and construct things that help the church.
118.
I regularly need to get alone to reflect and develop my imagination.
119.
I can sense when demonic forces are at work in a person or

situation.
120.
I am able to challenge or rebuke others in order to foster spiritual

growth.
121.
I seek opportunities to talk about spiritual matters with unbelievers.
122.
I can move forward in spite of opposition or lack of support when I

sense Gods blessing on an undertaking.
123.
I believe I have been given an abundance of resources so that I may

give more to the Lords work.
124.
I readily and happily use my natural or learned skills to help

wherever needed.
125.
I can make people feel at ease even in unfamiliar surroundings.

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126.
I often see specific results in direct response to my prayers.
127.
I confidently share my knowledge and insight with others.
128.
I figure out where we need to go and help others to get there.
129.
I enjoy doing practical things for others who are in need.
130.
I feel compelled to expose sin wherever I see it and to challenge

people to repent.
131.
I enjoy patiently but firmly nurturing others in their development as

believers.
132.
I enjoy explaining things to people so that they can grow spiritually

and personally.
133.
I have insights into how to solve problems that others do not see.
SPIRITUAL GIFT ASSESSMENT RESPONSE SHEET

1
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
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27
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42
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97
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100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115

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SPIRITUAL GIFT ASSESSMENT TALLY

Highest Totals
Letter
Spiritual Gift
____________
_____
_________________________
____________
_____
_________________________
____________
_____
_________________________
____________
_____
_________________________
SPIRITUAL GIFT ASSESSMENT KEY

A
=
Administration
B
=
Apostleship
C
=
Craftsmanship
D
=
Creative Communication
E
=
Discernment
F
=
Encouragement
G
=
Evangelism
H
=
Faith
I
=
Giving
J
=
Helps
K
=
Hospitality
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
Intercession
Knowledge
Leadership
Mercy
Prophecy
Shepherding
Teaching
Wisdom
Healing, Interpretation, Miracles and Tongues are not included in the

Spiritual Gift Assessment because their presence in the life of a believer
tends to be self-evident.

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LINKING SPIRITUAL GIFTS TO YOUR PASSION

This is linking what should I do? with where should I serve?
Your passion identifies the desire to make a difference somewhere and it
will help you join others with similar interests to form a ministry team.
Your particular contribution to this ministry will be best made through your
spiritual gift.
SITUATION 1:
Same Passion, Different Gifts
People serving in different positions within the same ministry

James
Children with
difficult life
situations
Mary
Children with
difficult life
situations
Alice
Children with
difficult life
situations
Different
spiritual
gifts
Administration
Giving
Teaching
Possible
Areas of
Service
Same
Passion
o
o

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Organizing
events to serve
children
Coordinating
classes and
training
Facilitating
transportation
o
o
o
Funding a
program and
materials
Adopting a
child or
family
Support
training for
volunteer
workers
o
o
Teaching
parents and
guardians
Leading a
study
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SITUATION 2:
Different Passions, Same Gift
People serving in different ministries in similar positions
Francis
Senior Citizens
Pamela
Homeless
Susan
Discipleship
Same
Spiritual
Gift
Teaching
Teaching
Teaching
Possible
Areas of
Service
Different
Passion

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Leading Bible
Study in
retirement
homes
Teaching
Sunday
school classes
for or on the
aging
Leading
devotional in
homeless
shelters
Teaching
classes on
homeless
crisis
o
o
o
Small group
leader
Mentor
Writing self
guided
training
programs
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Individual Activity: Linking Spiritual Gifts to Passion

Directions:
1.
In the first section, write down what you feel is your primary
Passion.
2.
In the second block, write down what you sense is your primary
Spiritual Gift.
3.
In the third block, write down some possible ministry areas in
your church where you feel you can serve with your Passion
and Spiritual Gift.
My primary
Passion is:
My primary
Spiritual Gift is:
Some possible
ministry areas
where I feel I can
serve with my
Passion and
Spiritual Gift are:

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HOW CAN I DO IT WITH STYLE?

PERSONAL STYLE
Personal style is God-given.
There is no right or wrong personal style.
Personal style answers the question HOW do I serve?
Psalm 139:13-16
(eg. which hand you write with)
Your God-given style is the way you prefer to relate to the world
around you.
You have been created with certain preferences. You find yourself more
comfortable relating in some ways than others and certain responses come
more naturally to you. In certain situations you may not feel free to express
yourself naturally.
You can relate in ways other than your preferred style, but it isnt as
comfortable. When relationships dont permit your preferred style, they
require additional time, energy and sensitivity.
However, if you can find ministry opportunities that require somebody with
your style - you will experience far more energy for ministry. Your
personal style is unique to you and energises you.

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Two key elements of style

1. How are you energised?
Task orientated People-orientated
Do you find interactions with people to be energy-producing?
OR
Do you get energy from the completion of a task?
Both value developing relationships and meeting goals, but each has a
primary and secondary means of achieving a plan.
If you are task-orientated, the primary content of your ministry should be
accomplishing tasks that serve people: your primary focus should be on
task accomplishment.
If you are people-orientated, the primary content of your ministry should
be more involved with direct people interaction. Your primary focus
should be on relational issues.
2. How are you organised?
Unstructured Structured
At the unstructured end of the scale are people who prefer to have lots of
options and flexibility. They tend to enjoy moving between a variety of
activities. At the structured end are people who prefer to plan and bring
order to their lives. They tend to seek decisions and closure.
Both structured and unstructured value being organised, but each has a
different approach to being organised.
PERSONAL STYLE ASSESSMENT

Complete the following statements by looking at the words you think best
describe what you would naturally prefer to do in most situations. Circle
the number that indicates where you might be on the continuum. Only
circle 3 if you really dont know what your preference is. Total your score
for the energised and organised sections.
How are you energised?
1. Im more comfortable....
doing things for people 1
5 being with people
5 focus on relationships
5 creating community
2. When doing a task I tend to....

focus on the goal
3. I get more excited about....

advancing a cause
4. I feel I have accomplished something when Ive...

gotten a job done 1
5 built a relationship
5. It is more important to start a meeting....

on time
5 when everyone is there
5 maintaining a team
5 communication
6. Im more concerned with.....

meeting a deadline 1
7. I place a higher value

on action
Energised Total E = _____________

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How are you organised?

1. While on vacation, I prefer to.....
be spontaneous
5 follow a set plan
5 specific
2. I prefer to set guidelines that are....

general
3. I prefer to....
leave my options open
5 settle things now
4. I prefer projects that have.....

variety
5 routine
5 stick to a plan
restful
5 by following a plan
5. I like to .....
play it by ear
6. I find routine.....
boring
7. I accomplish tasks best....

by working it out as I go 1
Organised Total O = ________________

If your E total was
If your O total was
7-20 you are energised through tasks.

22-35 you are energised through people.
7-20 you are organised by being unstructured.
22-35 you are organised by being structured.
The intensity of your personal style is indicated by a score of

7-10 concentrated
11-14 moderate
15-18 mild
19-23 undefined
24-27 mild
28-31 moderate
32-35 concentrated
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THE FOUR PERSONAL STYLE QUADRANTS

On the grid put an X on the O scale that corresponds to your O total.
Put an X on the E scale that corresponds to your E total.
Draw a vertical line through the X marked on the O scale.
Draw a horizontal line through the X on E scale.
Your Personal Style is indicated where the lines meet.
PERSONAL STYLE QUADRANT
Task-Oriented Energy
(E Scale)
Task/Unstructured
Task/Structured
7
10
14
Unstructured
Organisation 7
(O Scale)
10
14
18
18
21 24
24 35
28
32
Structured
Organisation
(O Scale)
28
32
35
People/Unstructured
People/Structured
People Oriented Energy

(E Scale)

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The Four Personal Style Quadrants

1)
Task/unstructured
If you tend to be task/unstructured, you like general guidelines, versatility,

helping wherever needed and tangible results.
If this is your personal style: Consider the kind of ministry position that
needs you to fulfil a wide variety of responsibilities
For example:
2)
Task/structured
If you tend to be task/structured, you like getting the job done, focusing on
results, following an agenda and appreciating clear direction.
allows you to know clearly what the goals are and how the task is to be
accomplished.
For example:
3)
People/unstructured
If you are people/unstructured, you like spontaneous situations, are very

conversational, you relate well to others, and tend to be flexible.
gives you the freedom to respond to people spontaneously.
For example:

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4)
People/structured
If you are people/structured, you like defined relationships, feeling secure in

familiar surroundings, project warmth and enjoy familiar relationships.
If you are this personal style: Consider the kind of ministry position that
will enable you to interact with people in more stable or defined settings.
For example:
Personal style does explain our behaviour, but it doesnt excuse it (e.g.
just because you are unstructured, it does not mean that you can fail to
meet deadlines).
As part of your servant profile, your style complements your passion
and indicates the unique way your gift will be expressed.
Your Servant Profile

Name
_________________________________
Passion
_________________________________
Spiritual Gifts_________________________________
Personal Style _________________________________

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Relationship of Spiritual Gifts to Personal Style

We tend to equate some spiritual gifts with certain personality traits. For
example, we can confuse the gift of evangelism with an outgoing and
somewhat aggressive style. This stereotype has kept many gifted evangelists
from using their God-given abilities, especially if their style is more relational
and intimate.
Some fail to fulfil their calling as leaders because they do not see themselves
acting like other leaders who have a different style.
Possibilities for your Personal Ministry
A man named Warren has a servant profile that looks like this:
Passion:
Spiritual Gifts:
Personal Style:
Financial Stewardship
Encouragement, Giving, Teaching
Structured/People
Warren thought of the following possible ministry positions:

Seminar instructor
Budget counsellor
Writer of a training process for creating a family budget
Deacon serving on the budget committee
Benevolence board member
Fund-raiser
Based on your servant profile, what might be some specific ministry
possibilities for you?
1.____________________________________________________
2.____________________________________________________
3.____________________________________________________
4.____________________________________________________
5.____________________________________________________
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SERVING FOR A LIFETIME

We are called to serve for a lifetime and not simply be seasonal servants
where we take our turn or rotate.
Romans 12:1
1 Peter 4:10
Galatians 5:13
Unique and Community Contribution
There are two ways we can serve through our lifetime.
By making a
unique contribution (expressing your unique servant profile)
community contribution (the on-going responsibilities of the church
to provide a place of worship and ministry).
Consider a family and the way everybody needs to chip in and help with the
chores. Similarly a church needs things to be done on a regular basis.
Two major factors affect our ability to make a unique or community
contribution:
availability
spiritual maturity
Availability can be affected by the certain stages of life: young children,
business travel, pressure at work etc.
Our availability will affect how and where we can best serve at this time.
Each of us needs to lead a balanced life (exercise, relationships etc) but
serving for a believer is not optional - it is part of a balanced life.
Spiritual Maturity
We are all on a journey. Your servant profile may indicate a ministry
direction that requires more spiritual understanding than you possess now.
You need to match your level of responsibility with your level of maturity.
(eg. a new Christian doesnt lead an adult Bible study - that doesnt mean
you never should).
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Three spheres of service in which your ministry may be found

1.
Organisational (structured/on-going)
Those ministries that meet regularly (weekly/monthly) and have to be

organised to meet the on-going needs within a small group, ministry team or
larger church body. This leads to meaningful relationships and
accountability. Some organisational settings where you could use your
passion, gifts and style:
________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
How effective are you where you are serving?
2.
Projects (Periodic/short-term)
These ministry opportunities should meet special needs that arise from time
to time. Service is rendered until the task is completed.
Can you think of some projects where you could use your passion, gifts and
style?
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________

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3.
Promptings (spontaneous/personal)
These are ministry opportunities made available to each of us by the Holy

Spirit. The Lord provides ways for us to serve in personal and spontaneous
expression of grace. Can you think of promptings youve had where you
could use your passion, gifts and style?
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
NOTE Refer to the hand-out What am I supposed to do?
Course Highlights:
o There are no elite or inferior gifts, styles, or passions
o The aim is to glorify God and to edify others
o Service is forever, but tasks/roles may change
In some places around the world, the average volunteer (church and
secular) serves about 4-5 hours a week.
We must be careful not to be simply average.
2 Corinthians 10:12
The real question is: How many hours are you committing to your servant
profile? Would God be calling you to increase or decrease them? Doing
more or less than someone else doesnt matter. Obeying Gods voice does
matter.

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List your weekly commitments.

Commitment
Hours per week
1. _____________________________
_____________
2. _____________________________
_____________
3. _____________________________
_____________
4. _____________________________
_____________
5. _____________________________
_____________
6. _____________________________
_____________
7. _____________________________
_____________
8. _____________________________
_____________
9. _____________________________
_____________
10. _____________________________
_____________
Now look over your list and prioritise your commitments. Are you giving to
each one an appropriate amount of time? What steps might you take to be
available for the things that are most important to you and to God? List a
few of them.
Priority
Steps
1. ________________________
________________________
2. ________________________
________________________
3. ________________________
________________________

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SELF-EVALUATION
Consider the following:
If you do not have emotional energy for the ministry, examine
your passion.
If you are not being effective and seeing results, examine the use of
your spiritual gifts.
If your role consistently drains you because of the position in which
you serve, examine your personal style.
Passion
Does your ministry reflect your passion? What need is of ultimate importance
to you? Does your ministry in some way address this need?
Not
suited
1 2
Perfectly
suited
9 10
Giftedness
Does your ministry flow out of your giftedness? Do you have the spiritual gifts
needed to fulfil your ministry responsibilities? Do your ministry
responsibilities stretch your gifts to their fullest potential?
Not
suited
1 2

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Perfectly
suited
9 10
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Relational
Are you receiving relational affirmation? Do your co-workers within the
ministry verbally affirm your contribution? Does leadership? Is there a
curious silence from these people about your service?
Not
suited
1 2
Perfectly
suited
9 10
Ministry
Are you receiving ministry affirmation? Are you being fruitful? Are you seeing
results? Are those you are serving being encouraged and challenged?
Not
suited
1 2
Perfectly
suited
9 10
Personal
Are you receiving personal affirmation? Are you feeling fulfilled? Is your esteem
healthier? Do you feel better about yourself after serving in this ministry?
Not
suited
1 2
Perfectly
suited
9 10
Total your score by adding the number you circled in each of the five areas
above.
Total _________
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Consider the following interpretation:

45-50
38-44
30-37
30 or less
You are serving properly

You are probably in the right ministry (but need more
serving experience)
Some ministry changes are necessary
Seek counsel regarding ministry that would be more in line
with who God made you to be. Discuss this with your
ministry leader(s).
Whenever you are evaluating your ministry effectiveness, remember: you

are not the wrong person. You are the right person, but may be in the
wrong position.
A Key Question
Why are you doing what others can do, when you are leaving
undone what only you can do?
How do you relate your situation to that question?
If we need to make any changes in our lives or ministry situations, do not

avoid the issue of fear of hurting people. If you or somebody else is in the
wrong place in the body - then the body is hurting already and so are you!
Apply Matthew 18:15-17.
However, we need to make necessary changes humbly, wisely and always
endeavouring to speak the truth in love.

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THE NETWORK

Based on the book

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WHY ARE WE TO SERVE?

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A different perspective can entirely change what we see.

WHERE SHOULD I SERVE?

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Passion about people

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

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

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The two-fold test for our passion

Does it glorify God?

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WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO?

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WHAT IS A SPIRITUAL GIFT?

Every believer has at least one spiritual gift

For the ___________________ of the Body of Christ

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The Benefits of Spiritual Gifts

God is honoured and people are edified

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SPIRITUAL GIFT ASSESSMENT

I like to organise people, tasks and events.

I would like to start churches in places where they do not presently

I enjoy working creatively with wood, cloth, paint, metal, glass or

I enjoy challenging peoples perspective of God by using various

I tend to see the potential in people

I communicate the gospel to others with clarity and effectiveness.

I find it natural and easy to trust God to answer my prayers.

I give liberally and joyfully to people in financial need or to projects

I enjoy working behind the scenes to support the work of others.

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I view my home as a place to minister to people in need.

I am approached by people who want to know my perspective on a

I am able to motivate others to accomplish a goal.

I empathise with hurting people and desire to help in their healing

I enjoy spending time nurturing and caring for others.

I am able to communicate Gods word effectively.

I am often sought out by others for advice about spiritual or

I am careful, thorough and skilled at managing details.

I am attracted to the idea of serving in another country or ethnic

I am skilled in working with different kinds of tools.

I enjoy developing and using my artistic skills (art, drama, music,

I frequently am able to judge a persons character based upon first

I enjoy reassuring and strengthening those who are discouraged.

I consistently look for opportunities to build relationships with nonChristians.

I have confidence in Gods continuing provision and help, even in

I give more than a tithe so that kingdom work can be accomplished.

I enjoy doing routine tasks that support the ministry.

I enjoy meeting new people and helping them to feel welcomed.

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I enjoy praying for long periods of time and receiving leadings as to

I am able to influence others to achieve a vision.

I can patiently support those going through painful experiences as

I feel responsible to confront others with the truth.