Step 1 of 4 25% Name* First Last 1. If you could snap your fingers and know that you wouldn't fail, what would you do for others?2. What do you repeatedly see that annoys or angers you (think of that which made Jesus so angry he took up the whip in the Temple), which if changed, would be more glorifying to God and edifying to others?3. I care about some things more than other things. I care most about…4. At the end of my life, I'd love to be able to look back and know I'd done something about… or said differently, what I would want written on my tombstone about my life and witness.We recognize this tool takes time to complete. If you need a break on any of the pages and wish to return later, please click "Save and Continue Later" for instructions on how to pick up where you left off. 5. Use the chart below to help uncover a theme in your life that may give you an insight into your Ministry Passion. List your top five to seven most meaningful and positive life experiences. Briefly describe what you achieved and why it meant so much to you. NOTE: Your 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, list the experiences that you enjoyed doing and left you feeling fulfilled.A.Positive Experience (A)Briefly describe your positive experience.Why Meaningful? (A)Tell why this experience is meaningful to you.Theme Identified (A)List any themes you see in this experience.B.Positive Experience (B)Why Meaningful? (B)Theme Identified (B)C.Positive Experience (C)Why Meaningful? (C)Theme Identified (C)D.Positive Experience (D)Why Meaningful? (D)Theme Identified (D)E.Positive Experience (E)Why Meaningful? (E)Theme Identified (E)F.Positive Experience (F)Why Meaningful? (F)Theme Identified (F)G.Positive Experience (G)Why Meaningful? (G)Theme Identified (G)Thinking over what you've answered so far, what theme(s) or patterns seem to be most evident and repeating? 6. Some Ministry Passions can be centered on a people group or a social issue. Consider these partial lists and circle any that tug at your heart. It is okay if you do not have a desire to make a difference in any of these areas:People Groups Infants Children College Students Teen Moms Single Parents Refugees Divorced Young Marrieds Widowed Career Women Empty Nesters Singles Parents Elderly Homeless Unemployed Poor Prisoners Youth Social Issues Environment Child Care Homosexuality Discipleship AIDS Politics Violence Injustice Racism Education Addictions Economic Reaching the Lost Technology Health Care Poverty Family Abortion Hunger Literacy Nutrition Read the various passion category descriptions below. Based on your responses to this assessment, which ONE of these Ministry Passion Categories best reflects your area of passion? Celebration Ministries: Directed toward God by engaging the church in: the Word, worship, song, the arts, etc. Outreach Ministries: Focused on relating, reaching, and connecting unbelievers and the unchurched to a relationship with Christ and his church. Connecting Ministries: Assimilating visitors, attendees, and members into a relationship with Christ and the church through hospitality, fellowship, belonging, and encouragement. Equipping Ministries: Maturing believers in the area of their gifts, ministry, training, and leadership. It serves a variety of life-stage and affinity-based groups for growth, accountability, and service. Caring Ministries: Assisting people in the church and community with their physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual health through the grace, love, and resources of the kingdom. Supporting Ministries: Freeing other people, leaders, and ministries from practical concerns to aid them in focusing on their ministry goals. Structuring existing and creating new systems and procedures to serve and support people and ministries.Please Select the Passion Category You Feel Strongest Towards: Celebration Ministries Outreach Ministries Connecting Ministries Equipping Ministries Caring Ministries Supporting Ministries REMEMBER... Ministry passions are NOT Spiritual Gifts. Spiritual gifts are functions or tasks you perform. Ministry passions are feelings or desires that compel you to serve in a particular ministry. At this time I would say...My Ministry Passion is to... or for...My ministry category is:
