A couple of the tasks in my job description are, "Develop and implement a process for identifying and developing members gifts, talents, and passions for ministry" and "Assist with finding gifted members to join in the ministries." My guess is that other Ministry Coordinators probably have similar tasks in their own job descriptions.
I was able to get a great head start on some ideas for teaching about spiritual gifts from somone I connected with here on the network (Thanks, Denise!) but I was curious what other ideas might be out there for this aspect of ministry.
What have you found effective to help members discover their gifts?
I noticed there is a resource available from Faith Alive called Discover Your Gifts, and I'm wondering if anyone has insight about how this curriculum has helped their church?
What other resources are out there that you recommend?
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You are right about what is included in most MC job descriptions. I was part of a 3 year Leadership Development Network, prior to my present position. One of the great tools we used was The Clifton Strengthfinder Resource Guide. Through a number of questions ... you find out what your strengths are. There is also a book of a similar title ... but it is at my office - so I can't give you the exact title. I found that whole process extremely helpful as well ... very inspiring. It is a great tool to use along side of any kind of spiritual gifts inventory ... especially for those who have done a number of inventories ... this gives a new dimension.
Rebecca, if you’re still looking for ideas there’s a series that my last church used called Network: The Right People…in the Right Places…for the Right Reasons. We did it as part of an adult Christian education class and it was life-changing. There’s also a revised version available. Even without the DVDs the particpant's guide has got some great information.
Hi Rebecca,
Here is a great resource that you could implement. It covers 4 core areas, which bridge congregants to understand their Spiritual Gifts (or SHAPE) very well.
Class 101: Discovering Our Church Family
Class 201: Discovering My Spiritual Maturity
Class 301: Discovering My Ministry
Class 401: Discovering My Life Mission
Ministry Vitals has an online Spiritual Gifts tool called ServeWire which can be customized to match the gifts that your particular church/denomination values.
I hope this helps.
Andy
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