Discovering My Ministry Calling

God has given each of us different gifts, passions, experiences, and opportunities to serve others.

This guide will help you explore where you might fit and what your next step could be.

There are no right or wrong answers. This is simply a way to help you discern your next step.

Step 1

Where are you most interested in serving?

Start with the area where you sense the greatest interest, burden, or desire to participate.

REACH

“Reaching Everyone and Converting Hearts”

GO to the Lost, BRING them to Christ, and JOIN them to the church.

CORE

“Creating Ongoing Renewal Environments”

CARE for members, BUILD them in the faith, and DEPLOY them for ministry.

LEAD

“Leadership Empowerment and Development”

SPOT potential leaders, TRAIN them, ASSIGN them or SEND them out.

ADMIN

“Administering the Development of Ministry Infrastructure and Networks”

Support the ministry through Finance, Facilities, Systems, Operations, and Resources.

Step 2

Explore your area

Which part of this area interests you most?

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What draws you to this?

Think about what makes this area of ministry meaningful or exciting to you.

What interests you most?

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What strengths can you bring?

Select the strengths that describe you. You may choose more than one.

Connecting naturally with peopleEncouraging and caring for othersTeaching, explaining, or trainingOrganizing, planning, or coordinatingLeading, influencing, or mobilizing othersServing practically and getting things donePraying and providing spiritual supportCreative, media, music, or technical skills

Anything else you would like us to know?

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What can your current season accommodate?

Ministry should fit realistically within the season of life God has given you. This is not a test of commitment.

How much time could you realistically give?

What kind of involvement fits you best?

What should we consider about your current season of life?

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What do you hope to see happen?

Imagine yourself one year from now. What would make you say, “I believe my service is making a difference”?

What is your vision for the next year?

What ministry experience do you already have?

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How would you like to be involved?

There are different ways to participate in ministry. Choose the kinds of involvement that fit your gifts, availability, and season of life.

You may choose more than one.

Supporter — Give to support the ministryHost — Gather people or facilitate an eventActive Volunteer — Volunteer time and energy for regular tasksResource Person — Provide talents or resources as neededPrayer Warrior — Pray for people and needs

Your choices are simply a starting point for prayer, discernment, and conversation.

Your Ministry Path

Here’s what you’ve discovered

This is not a final answer about your calling. It is a starting point for prayer, discernment, and conversation with a ministry leader.

Your starting point

Domain

Area of Involvement

What Draws You

Your Strengths

Your Capacity

Your Vision

Community Affiliation

Your Experience

Preferred Involvement

Complete Your Response

One final step

Please identify your community affiliation and give us your name and email so we can save your summary and notify the ministry leader responsible for your selected ministry area.

Your Community Affiliation

Your Name

Your Email