SLATE Ministry Inventory

“God has given...pastors and teachers to prepare God's people for works of ministry, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” (Ephesians 4:12)

What is Ministry?

1. Ministry is serving God and others within the church; Missions is sharing Christ to others outside the church.

2. We believe that every follower of Jesus has been created uniquely with spiritual gifts, passions, abilities, talents, and personality.

3. We believe that every partner should be involved in a ministry at Cross Pointe!

YOU ARE UNIQUELY EQUIPPED FOR MINISTRY!

We want to help you find your best fit at Cross Pointe. To help you do this, we have put together a five-part questionnaire that help you (and us) understand the “SLATE” that God has given you. Take some time to fill out these five sections, and then turn them in to Scott or the church office. We will then work with you to find out where you fit at Cross Pointe so that you can be the servant that God has designed you to be! SLATE is made up of these five parts:

Spiritual Gifts – What Am I Gifted to Do?

“...Each person has his or her own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.” (I Corinthians 7:7b)

Loves and Passions – What Do I Love to Do?

“God has put it into their hearts to accomplish his purpose.” (Revelation 17:7)

Abilities – What Natural Talents and Skills Do I Have?

“I (God) have given him skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of crafts.” (Exodus 31:3)

“...Our competence comes from God.” (II Corinthians 3:5b)

Temperament – Who Has God Created Me to Be in Relation to Others?

“For it is God who works in you, inspiring both the will and the deed, for his own chosen purpose!” (Philippians 2:13)

Experiences – How Do I Understand My Experiences of Life?

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT SPIRITUAL GIFTS“Now about spiritual gifts, I do not want you to be ignorant.” (I Corinthians 12:1)

A spiritual gift is a special ability given by the Holy Spirit to every believer at their conversion, to be used to minister to others and therefore build up the Body of Christ.

Every Christian has at least one gift given by the Holy Spirit. (I Corinthians 7:7, 12:27; Ephesians 4:7) I am to use the gifts God gives me. (I Timothy 4:14) It's a sin to misuse the gifts God gave me. (I Corinthians 4:1-2; Matthew 25:14-30)

THE PURPOSE OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS

1. It is not for my benefit, but for the church.

“The Holy Spirit displays God's power through each of us as a means of helping the entire church.” (I Corinthians 12:7)

2. To produce unity and maturity in our church family.

“It was He who gave gifts to men...to build up the body of Christ so we shall all come together to that oneness in our faith...and become mature...Then we shall no longer be children, carried by the waves and blown about by every shifting wind.” (Ephesians 4:11, 13-14)

CAUTIONS ABOUT SPIRITUAL GIFTS

Don't confuse gifts with natural talents. Don't confuse gifts with the Fruit of the Spirit. (Galatians 5:22-23). Fruit shows my maturity. Gifts

show my ministry. Be aware of the gift projection tendency (expecting others to serve the way you do and have similar

results) or feeling that my gift makes me superior. (I Corinthians 12:21) Realize that using my gifts without love is worthless (I Corinthians 13:1-3) Recognize that I have both a primary and secondary ministry in my church:

My primary ministry commitment should be in the area where I am gifted. My secondary ministry commitment includes serving in any other area of the Body when I am

needed.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS INVENTORY

Discovering and exercising your God-given spiritual gifts allows you to experience maximum fulfillment with minimum frustration in your Christian life and ministry. This questionnaire will help you identify your God-given spiritual gifts. Every Christian has a dominant gift and many possess more than one. Through this analysis, you will find out in which areas you are "less" gifted and will also discover your dominant task-oriented gift. You can then begin to concentrate on further developing your dominant gift as you exercise it in daily life and in your local church ministry.

The following 128 statements deal with your feelings and desires, so be sure to let your responses reflect your own opinions of yourself. Remember, this is a self-evaluation; there are no "right" or "wrong" answers.

As you read each statement, Rate how closely the statement is reflected in your life:

3 - Almost Always (if the statement fits you 70% to 100% of the time)2 - Occasionally (if the statement fits you 40% to 70% of the time)1 - Not Very Often (if the statement fits you less than 40% of the time). 0 - Never (if the statement never fits you)

_____ 1. I am willing and able to learn executive skills such as planning, organizing, and delegating.____ 2. I am warm towards and cooperate in my church’s foreign missions emphasis.____ 3. There are times I sense that a particular teaching is unbiblical.____ 4. I enjoy sharing the message of the Gospel as I understand it.____ 5. I am accepting of persons deeply troubled or in crisis. ____ 6. I have assurance that God answers prayers. ____ 7. I feel deeply moved when confronted with the urgent financial needs of others. ____ 8. I get much satisfaction from hosting persons who need ministry at my home. ____ 9. I am concerned to read, study and learn Biblical truths. ____ 10. I find it easy to motivate others to follow through on a ministry project. ____ 11. I hurt for others who are poverty-stricken, physically sick, a stranger, or imprisoned. ____ 12. I am concerned to verbalize Biblical truths which build, encourage, and comforts

groups of believers. ____ 13. I am ready to commit myself to care for the spiritual welfare of a group of young Christians. ____ 14. I usually have a readiness to take on helping roles. ____ 15. I have a strong conviction that Biblical truths should be understood accurately and be applied

to current living. ____ 16. I have a reverence for God and His will for my life. ____ 17. I do well in evaluating results from studies on the effectiveness of a major church program. ____ 18. I am frustrated when there is little opportunity to minister to those of different customs or

language. ____ 19. I receive affirmation from mature Christians that I am able to distinguish spiritual untruth from

supernatural insights. ____ 20. I wish to relate to non-Christians so I can share my faith. ____ 21. I am sensitive and sympathetic to persons who seem to be suffering or mentally ill. ____ 22. I feel joy in persisting in prayer for specific needs. ____ 23. I am willing to maintain a lower standard of living to benefit God’s Word.

____ 24. I am comfortable with opening my home to others regardless of how neat or clean it is. ____ 25. Paul’s concern (Col. 1:10) that I be “increasing in the knowledge of God” is something I take

seriously. ____ 26. I would enjoy guiding a group of people to achieve their desired ends. ____ 27. I desire to do acts of love and kindness for those who cannot or will not return them. ____ 28. I enjoy sharing a hymn, lesson or Bible interpretation so that all believers present may learn. ____ 29. I sense a need to select disciples and equip them to serve one another. ____ 30. I would rather be a supportive background person than a “performer.” ____ 31. I enjoy knowing the meaning of key words in Scripture. ____ 32. I effectively solve problems using Biblical principles. ____ 33. I am able to organize ideas, people, things and time for more effective ministry. ____ 34. I am concerned to take part in starting a new local church. ____ 35. I am able to differentiate between demonic influence and mental illness. ____ 36. I am at ease in sharing how Christ is my Savior and Lord. ____ 37. I am willing to be called alongside another person seeking my encouragement, challenge, or

advice. ____ 38. I depend upon God’s resources and guidance to an unusual degree. ____ 39. I consider all that I own or am as resources for stewardship to God. ____ 40. I am willing to use my home furnishings and personal belongings to serve others outside my

immediate family. ____ 41. I am moved to study Scriptures so as to be unashamed in accurately handling it. ____ 42. I often assume responsibility when no official leaders are designated. ____ 43. I am content to serve the suffering or undeserving. ____ 44. I prefer congregational preaching which explains and applies Biblical truths. ____ 45. I enjoy having responsibility for the growth of a group of Christians. ____ 46. I am satisfied to express my skills by helping others in charge. ____ 47. I believe that the teaching-learning process is vital to local church growth. ____ 48. Others often ask me for workable ideas or alternatives. ____ 49. I am able to lead a committee or group in making decisions together. ____ 50. I desire to serve in a cross-cultural situation. ____ 51. I see the difference between truth and error. ____ 52. I am concerned to communicate my personal relationship with Christ to others. ____ 53. I have compassion towards those who are brokenhearted, addicted or oppressed. ____ 54. I am comfortable around people who pray a lot for others. ____ 55. I am concerned that the money I give be used as efficiently as possible for God. ____ 56. I take pleasure with an open heart in using our home to serve people in need of shelter or healing. ____ 57. I long to share with others the Biblical insights I discover. ____ 58. I am willing to persuade others to move towards Biblical objectives. ____ 59. I am cheerful, available and involved in hospital, prison, or similar visitation. ____ 60. I am not afraid to speak boldly about evil in worldly systems, such as government. ____ 61. I am concerned to guard my group of Christian followers from those who name

themselves as enemies of Christians. ____ 62. I am content to perform menial jobs or jobs considered unimportant by other people. ____ 63. I have a strong concern to relate Biblical truths to life. ____ 64. I am concerned that interpersonal relationships be peaceable, reasonable, and without partiality of hypocrisy.

____ 65. I am able to recruit Christians to express their strengths or fits in service. ____ 66. I enjoy soul winning or witnessing in an unfamiliar setting. ____ 67. I judge well between the inadequate and the acceptable, or between evil and good. ____ 68. I enjoy being an instrument of God in “drawing the net” so that unbelievers receive Christ as Savior. ____ 69. I verbally encourage the weak, wavering or troubled. ____ 70. I trust in the presence and power of God for the apparently impossible. ____ 71. I give cheerfully that God’s work be extended and helped. ____ 72. I am happy to add someone to our family temporarily in order to provide a helping or healing

ministry. ____ 73. I learn Biblical truths easily. ____ 74. I usually know where I am going and can influence other Christians in that direction. ____ 75. I work joyfully with persons ignored by the majority. ____ 76. “Telling forth” for God by instructing and warning large numbers of His people is my style. ____ 77. It is important to me to know and be well-known by followers I serve and guide. ____ 78. I enjoy typing, filing, recording minutes, or similar church-related tasks. ____ 79. I have the ability to concisely instruct listeners in the precise meaning of words and passages in

Scripture. ____ 80. I apply Biblical truths effectively in my life. ____ 81. I am effective in delegating responsibility to others. ____ 82. I adapt well in a different culture in order to evangelize, to minister the Word, or to be a

support person to such ministers. ____ 83. I have insights that help me discern any errors in a Biblical interpretation given by another. ____ 84. I share joyfully what Christ has done for me. ____ 85. I verbally challenge the spiritually apathetic. ____ 86. I have a conviction that God is active in my daily affairs. ____ 87. I give things freely and with delight because I love God. ____ 88. I have a knack for helping strangers feel at home. ____ 89. I readily acquire and master facts and principles of Biblical truths. ____ 90. Normally my Christian character, lifestyle and behavior seem to motivate others to follow me ____ 91. I would enjoy visiting in hospitals or elderly homes and being an agent of blessing to others. ____ 92. I communicate truths of God in a clear compelling fashion to large audiences. ____ 93. I sacrificially give of myself for young or straying Christians. ____ 94. Ushering, cleaning, or supporting tasks in a church-related facility suits me well. ____ 95. I explain well the New Testament to others. ____ 96. I make what appears to be correct decisions for my life. ____ 97. I am able to plan action goals for ministry with others. ____ 98. I have or could learn another language well enough to help start a church. ____ 99. I am able to identify that which is false to Christ’s teachings. ____ 100. Unbelievers understand when I explain what it means that Jesus is the Christ. ____ 101. I would feel comfortable being an instrument for dislodging the complacent and redirecting

the wayward in face-to-face encounters. ____ 102. I believe God will keep his promises in spite of circumstances. ____ 103. I am able to earn much money for giving to the Lord’s work. ____ 104. I am comfortable with graciously providing food and lodging to those in need. ____ 105. I have the ability to discover Biblical principles for myself.

____ 106. Others follow me because I have knowledge or skills effectively used in serving my church. ____ 107. I have the ability to spare other persons from punishment or penalties they justly deserve. ____ 108. I proclaim God’s truth in an inspiring and enthusiastic way. ____ 109. I am able to feed followers in Christ by guiding them through selected Bible passages. ____ 110. I am able to be a teacher’s aide in a class, or to do a similar helping task. ____ 111. When I communicate Biblical truths to others, it effects changes in knowledge, attitudes,

values or conduct. ____ 112. The choices I make for activities in Christian service usually work well. ____ 113. I can win wide acceptance from church members for major changes involving effective

procedures. ____ 114. I am able to help in starting new churches in a different language and culture. ____ 115. I can see through phonies before their falseness is clearly evident to others. ____ 116. I would remain spiritually strong in the company of unbelievers and would use every opportunity to win some to Christ. ____ 117. I am able to counsel effectively the perplexed, guilty or addicted. ____ 118. I have received from God an unusual assurance that he would fulfill some purpose. ____ 119. I manage money well in order to give liberally to God’s work. ____ 120. I show a genuine graciousness towards and appreciation of each guest at my/our home. ____ 121. I have insights into Biblical truths that bring conviction to my mind and heart. ____ 122. I am able to adjust my leadership style so it is appropriate for the maturity of those working

with me. ____ 123. I am able to talk cheerfully with prisoners, or lonely shut-ins. ____ 124. I have been able to reveal God’s future events in general terms by teaching. ____ 125. I am able to restore persons who have wandered away from Christian community. ____ 126. I can assist key leaders who “pray and minister the word” (Acts 5) by taking some of their

other responsibilities. ____ 127. I can make difficult Biblical truths understandable to others. ____ 128. My decisions in spiritual matters tend to be good decisions.

Spiritual Gifts Answer Sheet

Add the appropriate numbers together and write next to each gift.

(1, 17, 33, 49, 65, 81, 97, 113) _____ Administration - The ability to organize resources and persons for ministry.(2, 18, 34, 50, 66, 82, 98, 114) _____ Community Builder (Apostleship) - The ability to help create koinonia,

that unique type of inclusive fellowship which characterized the early Christian church.(3, 19, 35, 51, 67, 83, 99, 115) _____ Discernment - The ability to recognize and to affirm the skills, talents,

and spiritual gifts of other people, especially other Christians.(4, 20, 36, 52, 68, 84, 100, 116) _____ Evangelism - The capacity to discern when and how the Gospel

message should be communicated to persons outside the Christian community.(5, 21, 37, 53, 69, 85, 101, 117) _____ Exhortation - The capacity to inspire, to motivate, and to encourage

others in their spiritual formation and personal ministry.(6, 22, 38, 54, 70, 86, 102, 118) _____ Faith - It is the special gift whereby the Spirit provides Christians with

extraordinary confidence in God's promises, power, and presence so they can take heroic stands for their future of God's work in the church.

(7, 23, 39, 55, 71, 87, 103, 119) _____ Giving - The capacity to manage one's own resources (income, time, energy, skills, and gifts) in such a way that there is more than enough to share with other people.

(8, 24, 40, 56, 72, 88, 104, 120) _____ Hospitality - The ability to meet the basic social needs of and to extend care to persons (strangers) beyond one's immediate circle of friends.

(9, 25, 41, 57, 73, 89, 105, 121) _____ Knowledge - The capacity to cognitively comprehend the complexities of God's Truth and to explain these complexities to others.

(10, 26, 42, 58, 74, 90, 106, 122) _____ Leadership - The ability to understand one's own principles and vision, to communicate those principles and vision to others, and to challenge others to move into the future, all in a non-reactive way.

(11, 27, 43, 59, 75, 91, 107, 123) _____ Mercy - The ability to identify with and to feel the pains and hurts of another person and the capacity to help that person move beyond those pains and hurts.

(12, 28, 44, 60, 76, 92, 108, 124) _____ Prophecy - The capacity to receive, to reveal, or to interpret God's Truth, publicly, no matter what the consequences or risks.

(13, 29, 45, 61, 77, 93, 109, 125) ______ Shepherding - Mentoring; The ability to affirm, to equip, and to support other Christians in spiritual formation and Christian ministry.

(14, 30, 46, 62, 78, 94, 110, 126) ______ Helps/Service - The ability and overwhelming desire to aid persons in need. The ability to perform the most basic acts of kindness as a means to glorify God and to embody the Gospel.

(15, 31, 47, 63, 79, 95, 111, 127) ______ Teaching - The capacity to create an environment in which obedience to God's Truth can be practiced.

(16, 32, 48, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128) ______ Wisdom - The capacity to convincingly illustrate the mystery of God's Truth in very concrete, practical, and specific ways.

MY TOP SPIRITUAL GIFTS

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Write your top three spiritual gifts, as well as your scores. on the SLATE sheet.

LOVES AND PASSIONS

The Bible uses the word “heart” to represent the center of your motivation, desires, and inclinations.

“Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalm 37:4)

My heart determines why I say the things I do. (Matthew 12:34)

My heart determines why I think the way I do. (Hebrews 4:12)

My heart determines why I live the way I do. (Proverbs 4:23)

WHY HAS GOD GIVEN EACH PERSON A UNIQUE “HEARTBEAT?”

God had a purposes in giving you your inborn interests. In fact, your emotional heartbeat reveals a very important key to understanding God's design and intention for your life. The Bible makes it clear that your heart was designed by God, but you may the choice to use it for good or evil, for selfish purposes of for service. You may have “selfish ambitions in your heart” (James 3:14) of you could desire to “serve the Lord with all your heart.” (I Samuel 12:20)

Another word for heart is passion. Passions are desires or purposes that bring us joy. There are certain subjects you feel passionate about and others you couldn't care less about. Some experiences capture your attention; others bore you to tears. These reveal the nature of your heart.

Please consider the three ways in which your heart or passion is directed:

A passion for a role (what you like to do) A passion for specific people (who you like to help) A passion for a cause (what you would like to see changed)

UNDERSTANDING MY HEART

Circle or check the items that best describe you. If none of the words on the list fit you, feel free to add your own on the “other” line at the bottom of each list.

Circle the following Roles you enjoy fulfilling.

Design/Develop – I love to make something out of nothing. I enjoy getting something started from scratch.

Pioneer – I love to test and try out new concepts. I am not afraid to risk failure. Organize – I love to bring order out of chaos. I enjoy organizing something that is already started. Operate/Maintain – I love to efficiently maintain something that is already organized. Serve/Help – I love to assist others in their responsibilities. I enjoy helping others succeed. Acquire/Possess – I love to shop, collect, or obtain things. I enjoy getting the highest quality for the

best price. Excel – I love to be the best and make my team the best. I enjoy setting and attaining the highest

standard. Influence – I love to convert people to my way of thinking. I enjoy shaping the attitudes and

behavior of others. Perform – I love to be on stage. I am not afraid of the limelight. Improve – I love to make things better. I enjoy taking something that someone else has designed or

started and improve it. Repair – I love to fix what is broken or change what is out of date. Lead/Be In Charge – I love to lead the way, oversee, and supervise. I enjoy determining how things

will be done. Persevere – I love to see things to completion. I enjoy persisting at something until it is finished. Follow the Rules – I love to operate by policies and procedures. I enjoy meeting the expectations of

an organization. Prevail – I love to fight for what is right and oppose what is wrong. I enjoy overcoming injustice. Other - __________________________________

Circle the following People on whom you feel you can make the greatest impact.

Infants/Babies Women

Toddlers Men

Preschool Children Singles

Elementary Children Single Parents

Middle Schoolers Families

High Schoolers Couples

College/Young Singles Older Adults 60+

Young Married Other _______________________

Circle the following Causes you feel led to champion.

Parenting Evangelism

Families/Marriage World Missions

At-Risk Children Fellowship

Abuse/Violence Mobilizing People for Ministry

Financial Management Worship

Divorce Recovery Policy and Procedures

Disabilities and/or Support Race

Deafness Business and the Economy

Blindness Relief Efforts

Law and/or Justice Ethics

Sanctity of Life Health and/or Fitness

Homelessness Science and/or Technology

Drug and Alcohol Recovery Environment

Compulsive Behavior Recovery International and Global Affairs

Illness and/or Injury Regional, State, or Federal issues

Sexuality and/or Gender Issues Community/Neighborhood Issues

Education Other __________________________

Write your roles, peoples, and causes on your SLATE sheet.

ABILITIES

“There are different abilities to perform service.” (I Corinthians 12:6)

Your abilities are natural talents with which you were born. All our abilities come from God. Many studies have actually shown that the average person possesses from 500 to 700 different skills and abilities, and they all matter.

Every ability can be used for God's glory. Paul said, “Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” The Bible is filled with different abilities that God uses for His glory. God has a place in His church where your specialties can shine and you can make a difference. It is up to you to find that place.

What I'm able to do, God wants me to do. You are the only person who can use your abilities. No one else can play your role, because they don't have the unique slate that God has written on your life. The Bible says that God equips you with “all you need for doing His will.”

APPLYING MY ABILITIES

Circle the abilities that best describe you below. If none of the words on the list fits you, feel free to add your own on the “other” line.

1. Entertaining ability – to perform, act, speak, sing

2. Recruiting ability – to enlist and motivate people to get involved

3. Interviewing ability – to discover what others are really like

4. Researching ability – to read, gather information, collect data

5. Artistic ability – to create or design

6. Graphics ability – to lay out, design, crate visual displays or banners

7. Evaluating ability – to analyze data and draw conclusions

8. Planning ability – to strategize, design, and organize programs and events

9. Managing ability – to supervise people to accomplish a task or event and coordinate the details

10. Counseling/Encouraging ability – to listen, encourage, and guide with sensativity

11. Athletic ability – to coach or participate in a sport

12. Teaching ability – to explain, train, demonstrate, tutor

13. Writing ability – to write articles, letters, books

14. Linguistic ability – to speak and write in a foreign language

15. Editing ability – to proofread or rewrite

16. Promoting ability – to advertise or promote events and activities

17. Repairing ability – to fix, restore, maintain

18. Hobby-related ability – to work with your hands in the following areas: canning, woodworking,

gardening, sewing, knitting, cooking, furniture construction/repair, other

19. Feeding ability – to create meals for large or small groups

20. Recall ability – to remember or recall names and faces

21. Mechanical operating ability – to operate equipment, tools, or machinery

22. Technical ability – to operate/repair equipment in the following areas: information systems (web),

setup/tear down, media, PowerPoint, video tech, lighting tech, other

23. Resourceful ability – to search out and find inexpensive materials or resources needed

24. Counting ability – to work with numbers, data, or money

25. Classifying ability – to systematize and file books, data, records, and materials so they can be

retreived easily

26. Public relationship ability – to handle complaints and unhappy people with care and maturity

27. Welcoming ability – to convey warmth, develop rapport, make others feel comfortable

28. Musical ability – to sing or play a musical instrument

29. Decorating ability – to beautify a setting for a special event

30. Other ________________________________

Write your abilities on your SLATE sheet.

Temperament

Your temperament refers to those aspects of your personality that are innate, as opposed to learned. For instance, two people may have the same gift of evangelism, but if one is introverted and the other is extroverted, that gift will be expressed in different ways.

Note that there is not a “right” or “wrong” temperament. We need opposites to balance the church! The personality traits listed below are grouped in four couplets, each with two opposing tendencies.

Circle one or the other:

“I tend to...”

Be Extroverted Be Introverted

I prefer interacting with many people and OR I prefer interacting with only a fewgain energy from being a part of a variety people and gain energy from quietof activities. reflective time. I am a good listener.

Rely on my senses Rely on my intuition

I prefer on the basic information that OR I tend to interpret data and figureI can know when making decisions. out what is really happening using myI like facts and figures! Intuition.

Prefer logic and consistency Prefer people and circumstances

I like to find the basic truth that needs OR I make the best decisions by examiningto be applied. I prefer understanding what people care about and others’ pros and cons and don’t want to be points-of-view. I go out of my way to influenced by other people. establish harmony instead of being “right.”

Orderly Flexibility

I prefer a planned and orderly way of OR I like flexibility and spontaneity. I wouldlife. I like things settled and organized, rather adapt to the world instead of and am much more comfortable when organize it. a decision has been made.

Write your personality choices on your SLATE sheet.

(Note: if you are feeling adventurous, you can also go to http://www.humanmetri cs.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp to take amore detailed personality test. Report your personality typeon your SLATE sheet, and we can get a LOT of info to you!)

EXPERIENCES

“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28)

You have been shaped by your experiences in life, most of which were beyond your control. God allowed them for His purpose of molding you. In determining your shape for serving God, you should examine at least five kinds of experiences from your past.

Ministry experiences – how have you served God in the past? Work experiences – what jobs have you been most effect in and enjoyed most? Educational experiences – what were your favorite subjects in school? Spiritual experiences – what have been your most meaningful times with God? Painful experiences – from what problems, hurts, thorns, and trials have you learned?

We believe at Cross Pointe that God never wastes a hurt. Sometimes your greatest ministry will come out of your greatest hurt. Who could better minister to the parents of a Down syndrome child than another couple who have a child afflicted the same way? Who better to help an alcoholic recover than someone who fought alcoholism and found freedom? Who could better comfort a wife whose husband left her for an affair than a woman who went through that agony herself?

“He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When others are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.” (II Cor. 1:4)

As you look over the experience topics, ask God to help you identify you and your experiences.

1. Spiritual Experiencesexamples: led someone to Christ, regular giver, regularly read the Bible, came to Christ as an adult, etc.

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2. Painful Experiencesexamples: alcoholism, death/grief, abuse, abortion, homelessness, miscarriage, remarriage, orphaned, etc.

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3. Educational Experiencesexamples: degrees received, majors, etc.

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4. Work Experiencesexamples; fields worked, career choices, etc.

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5. Ministry Experiencesexamples: who have you worked with, where have you served, etc.

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Write your top experiences on your SLATE sheet.

Turn in your SLATE sheet to Scott upon its completion. He will make an individualized packet for you to read and will meet with you to find the ministry at Cross Pointe that best suits you!

SLATE ANSWER SHEET

Name: _______________ E-Mail Address: ___________________________ Phone: ___________

Spiritual Gifts- ________________________________ Score: __________- ________________________________ Score: __________- ________________________________ Score: __________

Loves and PassionsRoles: _______________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________People: ______________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________Causes: ______________________________________________________________________

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AbilitiesAbilities: _____________________________________________________________________

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Temperament(circle one)Extroverted/Introverted Senses/IntuitionLogic/People Orderly/Flexibility

If you took the personality test online, write your four letters here: ___________________

ExperiencesSpiritual Experiences: __________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________Painful Experiences: ____________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________Educational Experiences: ________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________Work Experiences: _____________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________Ministry Experiences: __________________________________________________________

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You may turn this sheet into Scott at church or the office, or you can e-mail your answers to him at scott@crosspointeocala.org. He will then make you a packet filled with information and ministries that may

be a good fit for you!