Blooming Where youre planted By the end of our time together You will gain more insight into what it means to be a disciple of Christ You will know more about yourself and those around you ID: 782438
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Deepening Your Relationship with God, Yourself, & Others
Blooming Where you’re planted
Slide2By the end of our time together. . .
You will gain more insight into what it means to be a disciple of Christ.
You
will know more about yourself and those around you.
You will learn ways we approach and experience God.
You will
have
fun!
Slide3Bloom Where You’re Planted
Slide4Slide5Slide6Slide7Slide8Slide9What is Required to Bloom?
Good soil
Seasons
Safe environment
Good design
Care
Patience
Healthy roots
Growth (water, sun, etc.)
Interdependence
What else?
From Membership to Discipleship . . .
Slide10A lifelong, ongoing process of growing in relationship with God and living out more fully God’s intentions for our lives as we participate in God’s mission in the world.
Discipleship
Slide11Discipleship – The Assumptions
God created each of us for a particular purpose.
That purpose is about participation in God’s mission of redeeming all creation.
We find our role in that mission by answering God’s call to become disciples of Jesus Christ.
It is in living as disciples that we find our true vocation and meaning in life.
The essential experiences of discipleship, for finding our true vocation and meaning, are those that provide opportunities for deepening, equipping, and ministering.
Slide12Slide13Slide14Deepening – Growing in Relationship
Our relationship with God as creator, Christ, and spirit has touched us and transformed us into a disciple.
Knowing ourselves helps us grow in
relationship with
God, frees us from self-centeredness, and allows us to participate more fully in community.
Growth in our relationship with God provides a bond that deepens community.
Experiences include:
Worship
Spiritual discipline / practices
Prayer groups
Spiritual growth groups (small groups)
Seasonal reflection groups (Lent & Advent)
Spiritual-emphasis events & retreats
Devotional booklets
Spiritual friendships (mentoring, spiritual direction, prayer partner)
Bible-based study and reflection groups
Self
God
Others
Experiences that encourage deepening one’s relationship to God, self, and others through personal and corporate spiritual disciplines
Slide15Slide16Equipping – Growing in Giftedness
Two dimensions – gifts/call & skills/knowledge
Includes:
Experiences that encourage people to claim and develop their gifts, discern God’s call to them, and acquire the knowledge and skill needed to live out that call faithfully and effectively.
Bible study classes
Discernment of call groups
Spiritual Gift Inventory (SGI) and spiritual gifts discernment groups
Opportunities to experiment using gifts
Equipping opportunities to develop skills and gain knowledge
Study/reflection groups of issues of faith and/or theology
Slide17Slide18Ministering – Growing in Service
Local and/or International Mission trips
Individual or family service projects
Serving in a leadership role within the church
Community volunteer work
Understanding work, parenting, and other involvements from a perspective of ministry.
Experiences that provide opportunities for people to live out their call and through that both deepen their relationship with Christ and become more effectively equipped to live as Christ’s disciples.
Slide19Slide20Each person is a blend of all four natural personality types.
We should tap into all 4 types to build strong relationships at home, at school, church or work.
Life is a Zoo!!
Source:
The Two Sides of Love
by Gary Smalley & John Trent.
Correlates to DISC assessment (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Compliance) as well as Jungian personality tests like MBTI and others.
Slide21Takes charge
Problem solver
Competitive
Enjoys change
Confrontational
The Lion
“Let’s Do It Now!”
Slide22Optimistic
Energetic
Motivators
Future-oriented
The Otter
“Trust me, It Will All
Work Out.!”
Slide23Accurate & precise
Quality control
Discerning
Analytical
The Beaver
“How Was It Done in
the Past?”
Slide24Warm & relational
Loyal
Enjoys routine
Peace-maker
Sensitive Feelings
The Golden Retriever
“Let’s Keep Things the Way They Are.”
Slide25Why We Care
Let’s maximize our gifts!
Together we are more.
Helps us talk about our differences in non-threatening ways.
Gives us insights into ways to build on natural strengths.
Provides insight into what motivates us.
Can help avoid unnecessary conflicts.
Can work together better when we understand each other and how s/he contributes to working together for the common good.
Enhances our ability to work together and form a strong bond
Makes our ministry more productive and effective.
Slide26Romans 12:4-11
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We have many parts in one body, but the parts don’t all have the same function.
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In the same way, though there are many of us, we are one body in Christ, and individually we belong to each other.
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We have different gifts that are consistent with God’s grace that has been given to us. If your gift is prophecy, you should prophesy in proportion to your faith.
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If your gift is service, devote yourself to serving. If your gift is teaching, devote yourself to teaching.
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If your gift is encouragement, devote yourself to encouraging. The one giving should do it with no strings attached. The leader should lead with passion. The one showing mercy should be cheerful.
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Love should be shown without pretending. Hate evil, and hold on to what is good.
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Love each other like the members of your family. Be the best at showing honor to each other.
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Don’t hesitate to be enthusiastic—be on fire in the Spirit as you serve the Lord!
Slide27Discover your spiritual type
Slide28Our Experience of God
Think of
a time you felt closest to God. Where were you? What were you doing? What was happening around you
?
Now think of
a time when you felt out of step with God . . . or were uncomfortable with a church experience. What was happening?
Slide29Spirituality Circle
How We Experience God
How We Approach God
Thinking
Feeling
Being
Doing
Slide30Small Group Assignment
Review the information about your type. You have
15
minutes as a group to create a 3-minute presentation introducing your type to the rest of us. Be sure to tell us:
the primary characteristics of your type;
how this type can enrich our church; and
what challenges they might also bring.
Slide31How We Experience God
How We Approach God
Thinking
Feeling
Being
Doing
Heart
Mystic
Servant
Head
Pilgrim
Crusador
Slide32Final Thoughts
Where are you planted?
How are you blooming?
Do you have a plan for growing?
- In relationship?
- In giftedness?
- In service?