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GCC Growth Track

3 Step program

Step One

History and Believe

Our Story

Grace Chapel Church got its start in 1985 with 40 people

Our Mission

Our mission at Grace Chapel Church is based around three points Grow, Connect, and Community. We feel we need to Grow in God, to Connect with others while being Community driven

Grow

We are not called to stay the same. God has called us to grow in Him. How can we do this? God have given us three ways that we can grow in him. First, he has given us His word that we call the Bible for us to read, study and learn. As we read the Bible we begin to grow in our understanding of God. We also grow by prayer. Having a prayer life is an important part of a faithful Christian’s life. Prayer at first can feel like a chore or something strange, but as we practice prayer it will become a fulfilling habit. The Third way that we can grow in God is through worship. Worship not just a style of music. It is a response to all that God has done in your life. We can worship through singing, playing, talking, artistic display, and many other ways. All three are great ways that we can grow in God.

Ephesians 4:11–16 (ESV)

11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, 14 so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. 15 Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, 16from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.

Also look at :

2nd Timothy 3:16-13 Matthew 6:33 Colossians 2:6-7 1 Corinthians 13:11 1 Peter2:2 2 Peter 3:18

Connect

You may have heard it say that we are not supposed to live this life alone. Will this idea is rooted in scripter. We see that in the creation of man where God says it is not good for men to be alone. We are supposed to live life with one another. Scripture tells us not to forget to spend time together. It is when we are together that we can help, encourage and serve one another. It is when we are spending time and working together that we live out the command that God given us. What does it look like to connect with one another. Its spending time together, eating with one another, finding ways to uplift someone going through a hard time. Each of these are ways we connect with one another. Why is it important to connect? Just as the body has many parts so does the church, each of us have our strengths and weakness and by ourselves we are limited by our weakness, but working together our weakness can be supported by someone else’s strengths. Together we are at our strongest.

Acts 2:42–47 (ESV)

42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.

Also look at :

1 Thessalonians 5:11 Hebrews 10:25 Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Proverbs 27:17 Acts 2:42 Galatians 6:2

Community

A church is not here to serve itself but to serve the community that it is in. The church is a place where the save can find encouragement and the lost can find salvation. Church is here for everyone and to serve everyone. With many issues in the world today such as homelessness, addiction, depression confusion and anxiety in our communities, it is our responsibility as a church to try to help in the same way that Christ would. We can do this by join our ministry that helps provide for families like our food bank ministry, or you can join us in one of our Serve Saturday where we try to have fill a specific need in our community. Another way you can reach our community is to create a new ministry that will help in serving our community.

James 1:22–25 (ESV)

22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. 24 For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like. 25 But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.

Also look at :

Acts 1:8 Luke 15:1-32 Matthew 28:19-20 2 Peter 3:9 John 3:16-17 Mark 16:15 Psalm 96:3

Our Believes

1. We Believe the Bible is inerrant. Its Gods word. Written by men under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

2. We Believe what is written in the Bible in its entirety.

o 2 Timothy 3:16–4:1 (ESV) 16All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 1 I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom:

3. God is our Creator.

o Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

4. We have inherited a sin nature, that separates us from God.

o Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

5. Jesus Christ was born of a virgin and lived a sinless life. He is the second person of the God head and our Savior.

o Matthew 1:18–25 (ESV) 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: 23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). 24When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, 25 but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.

6. Jesus Christ gave himself as the final sacrifice for our sins through his death burial and resurrection.

o John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

o Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

7. This salvation is through faith alone not through works.

o Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

o Titus 3:5 He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,

8. We Believe in life after death. Based on our decision to follow Jesus or not, determines a life in Heaven or Hell

o Romans 2:6-8 6 He will render to each one according to his works: 7 to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life; 8 but for those who are self-seeking[a] and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury

9. Jesus Christ is the only way to Heaven

o John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

o Acts 4:12 And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”

10. The Holy Spirit is the third parts of the God head and brings us to Jesus. The Role of the Holy spirit is to empower us to God’s service.

o John 14:26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.

o Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.

Church Government

Type of Government: Here at Grace we are a Congregational Lead Church. This means the members of the church meet several times a year to vote on old and new business of the church. Other smaller issues are delt with by the Pastor and the Deacon board.

Pastors: The pastoral leaders are responsible for the development of the spiritual life of the church. The Lead Pastor leads his team to prayerfully lead the church in the way that God is pointing, finding new ways to reach our community and to win the lost.

Deacons: A board of deacons voted on ever 2 years meet to help take care of the day-to-day issues that arise in the church. The Pastor and the Deacons work together to find, and fulfill the needs of the church, both spiritual and physical. Deacons also are responsible to help take care of the members of the church. Each family of the church is given a deacon so that if an issue arises or you need prayer, they are there to help pray for you.

Members: A church member is someone who has attended the church for a while, has join talked with the pastor and shown interested to become a member. Members commit before the church to support the church in tithes, time, and works. Members 3 times a year are called to join in a meeting to discuss the business of the church and vote on matters that may come up.

Together the Pastors, Deacons, and members work together to keep the Church moving and following where God is leading it.

Step Two Discovering Your Purpose

1.Total _______ Never Rarely Sometimes Often Aways

I am assertive, demanding, and decisive. 1 2 3 4 5

I enjoy doing multiple tasks at once. 1 2 3 4 5

I thrive in a Challenge-based environment. 1 2 3 4 5

I think about tasks above other or myself. 1 2 3 4 5

I am motivated by an accomplishment and authority. 1 2 3 4 5

2.Total _______ Never Rarely Sometimes Often Aways

I enjoy influencing and inspiring other people. 1 2 3 4 5

I am optimistic about others. 1 2 3 4 5

I tend to be the life of the party. 1 2 3 4 5

I think about motivating people. 1 2 3 4 5

I am motivated by recognition and approval 1 2 3 4 5

3.Total _______ Never Rarely Sometimes Often Aways

I thrive in consistent environment. 1 2 3 4 5

I prefer specifics over generalizations. 1 2 3 4 5

I enjoy small groups of people. 1 2 3 4 5

I prefer being a member of a team. 1 2 3 4 5

I am motivated by stability and supported 1 2 3 4 5

4.Total _______ Never Rarely Sometimes Often Aways

I typically avoid taking big risks. 1 2 3 4 5

I love tasks, order, and details. 1 2 3 4 5

I am right most of the time. 1 2 3 4 5

I comply with clearly defined rules. 1 2 3 4 5

I am motivated by quality and correctness 1 2 3 4 5

DISC Personality Descriptions

D We are direct and decisive. We are risk takers and problem solvers.

We are more concerned with completing tasks and winning than we are with gaining approval

from people. Though the internal drive tends to make us insensitive to those around us, “D”s

are not afraid to challenge the status quo, and we thrive when it comes to developing new

things. We need discipline to excel, and respond to direct confrontation. Our greatest fear is to

be taken advantage of, and even despite our possible weaknesses—which include an aversion

to routine, a tendency to overstep authority, an argumentative nature, and a habit of taking on

too much—we place a high value on time and use our innovative thinking to accomplish

difficult tasks and conquer challenges.

D/I We are curious concluders who place emphasis on the bottom line and work hard to

reach our goals. We are more determined than we are inspirational, yet our high expectations

and standards for ourselves and those around us typically cause us to make quite an

impact, motivating others to follow us. We have an array of interests and can become

distracted by taking on too many projects. We often need to focus, prioritize, and simply slow

down. Because we thrive on activity and forward motion, we like to accomplish tasks through a

large number of people.

(Joshua 1), (Genesis 6-9), (Genesis 16, 1 Peter 3:6)

D/SWe are achievers with an ability to persevere. We are more active than passive, but

possess a kind of calm sensitivity and steadiness that makes us good leaders. We seem to be

people-oriented but can easily be dominant and decisive when it comes to tasks and project

planning. We strive to accomplish goals with fierce determination that comes from strong

internal drive, but we could benefit from contemplative and conservative thinking as well as

spending more time focusing on relationships.

(Daniel 1-6), (Job 1:5, James 5:11), (Luke 10:38-42)

D/C We are challengers that can either be determined students or defiant critics. Being in

charge is important to us, yet we care little about what others think as long as we get the job

done. We have a great deal of foresight and examine every avenue to find the best solution. We

prefer to work alone. Though we fear failure and the lack of influence, we are motivated by

challenges and can often be excellent administrators. We can benefit from learning to relax and

paying more attention to people.

(Malachi 4), (2 Samuel 12:1-13), (Nahum 1-3)

I We are inspiring and impressive. Enthusiastic, optimistic, impulsive, and emotional—we tend

to be creative problem solvers and excellent encouragers. We often have a large number of

friends, but we can become more concerned with approval and popularity than

with getting results. Our greatest fear is rejection, but we thrive when it comes to motivating

others. Our positive sense of humor helps us negotiate conflicts. Though we can be inattentive

to details and

poor listeners, we can be great peacemakers and effective teammates when we control our

feelings and minimize our urge to entertain and be the center of attention. We value lots of

human touch and connection.

I/D We are persuaders who are outgoing and energetic. We enjoy large groups and use our

power of influence to attain respect and convince people to follow our lead. Sometimes we can

be viewed as fidgety and nervous, but it comes from our need to be a part of challenges that

have variety, freedom, and mobility. We could benefit from learning to look before we leap and

spending more time being studious and still. We make inspiring leaders and know how to get

results from and through people.

(Luke 3), (Matthew 16 and 26, Acts 3),(Genesis 24)

I/S We are influential counselors who love people, and it’s no surprise that people love us.

We live to please and serve, and tend to be good listeners. Looking good and encouraging

others is important to us, as is following through and being obedient. We often lack in the area

of organization and can be more concerned with the people involved than we are with the task

at hand. However, we can be center stage or behind the scenes with equal effectiveness, and

we shine when it comes to influencing and helping others.

(Acts 4, 9, 11-15), (1 Kings 19, 2 Kings 2-3), (John 3, 7, 19)

I/C We are inspiring yet cautious assessors who are excellent communicators through the

combination of concerned awareness and appreciation of people. We excel in determining

ways to improve production. We tend to be impatient and critical, and can also be overly

persuasive and too consumed by the desire to win. We like to work inside the box, and we

could benefit from trying new things and caring less about what others think. This personality

type often possesses a gift for teaching; we are generally dependable when it comes to paying

attention to details and getting the job done.

(Exodus 15-21) (Ezra 7-8) (2 Kings 4:8-37)

S We are steady and more reserved. We do not like change, and thrive in secure, nonthreatening environments. We are often friendly and understanding as well as good listeners

and loyal workers who are happy doing the same job consistently. With an incredible ability to

forgive, reliable and dependable “S”s tend to make the best friends. Our greatest fear, however,

is loss of security, and our possible weaknesses naturally include not only resistance to

change, but also difficulty adjusting to it. We can also be too sensitive to criticism and unable

to establish priorities. in order to avoid being taken advantage of, we need to be stronger and

learn how to say “no.” We also like to avoid the limelight, but when given an opportunity to

genuinely help others, we will gladly rise to the occasion. We feel most valued when we have

truly helped someone.

S/D We are quiet leaders who can be counted on to get the job done. We perform better in

small groups and do not enjoy speaking in front of crowds. Though we can be soft- and hardhearted at the same time, we enjoy close relationships with people, being careful not to dominate them. Challenges motivate us, especially ones that allow them to take a systematic approach. We tend to be determined, persevering through time and struggles. We benefit from encouragement and positive relationships.

(Luke 10:38-42), (Job 1:5, James 5:11)

S/I We are inspirational counselors who exhibit warmth and sensitivity. Tolerant and forgiving,

we have many friends because they accept and represent others well. Our social nature and

desire to be likable and flexible makes us inclined to be overly tolerant and nonconfrontational.

We will benefit from being more task-oriented and paying more attention to detail. Kind and considerate, we include others and inspire people to follow us. Words of affirmation go a long way with us, and with the right motivation, we can be excellent team players.

(Luke 7:36-47 (Acts 4, 9, 11-15), (1 Kings 19,

2 Kings 2-13)

S/C We are diplomatic and steady, as well as detail-oriented. Stable and contemplative, we

like to weigh the evidence and discover the facts to come to a logical conclusion. More

deliberate, we prefer to take our time, especially when the decision involves others. Possible

weaknesses include being highly sensitive and unable to handle criticism, and we also need to

be aware of the way we treat others. Operating best in precise and cause-worthy projects, we

can be a peacemaker; this makes us a loyal team member and friend.

(Exodus 3, 4, 20, 32),(John 19:26-27), (Genesis 24)

C We are compliant and analytical. Careful and logical lines of thinking drive us forward,

and accuracy is a top priority. We hold high standards and value systematic approaches to

problem solving. Though we thrive when given opportunities to find solutions, we tend to ignore the feelings of others and can often be critical and down- right crabby. Verbalizing feelings is difficult for us, but when we are not bogged down in details and have clear-cut boundaries, we can be big assets to the team by providing calculated “reality checks.” Our biggest fear is criticism, and our need for perfection is often a weakness, as is our tendency to give in when in the midst of an argument. However, we are thorough in all activities and can bring a conscientious, even tempered element to the team that will provide solid grounding. We value being correct.

C/I We are attentive to the details. We tend to impress others by doing things right and

stabilizing situations. Not considered aggressive or pushy, we enjoy both large and small

crowds. Though we work well with people, we are sometimes too sensitive to what others think

about us and our work. We could benefit from being more assertive and self-motivated. Often

excellent judges of character, we easily trust those who meet our standards. We are moved by

genuine and enthusiastic approval as well as concise and logical explanations. (Exodus

15-21, Numbers 12:1-15), (Ezra 7, 8)

C/S We are systematic and stable. We tend to do one thing at a time— and do it right.

Reserved and cautious, we would rather work behind the scenes to stay on track; however, we

seldom take risks or try new things and naturally dislike sudden changes in our environments.

Precisionists to the letter, we painstakingly require accuracy and fear criticism, which we

equate to failure. Diligent workers, our motivation comes from serving others.

(Esther 4),(Luke 1), (Matthew 1:1-23)

C/D We are cautious and determined designers who are consistently task-oriented and very

aware of problems. Sometimes viewed as insensitive, we do care about individual people but

have a difficult time showing it. We often feel we are the only ones who can do the job the way

it needs to be done, but because of our administrative skills, we are able to bring plans for

change and improvements to fruition. We have a tendency to be serious and could benefit from

being more optimistic and enthusiastic. Despite our natural drive to achieve, we should

concentrate on developing healthy relationships and simply loving people.

(Exodus 35:30-36, 8, 37:1-9) (Exodus 1:22-2:4), (Exodus 2,18)

Making the Most of Your Personality

“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works.”

EPHESIANS 2:10 NASB

Every personality has strengths and challenges. The following will give you specific areas

to focus on to help you work well with others.

“D” personalities are dominant, direct, task-oriented, decisive, organized, outgoing, and

outspoken. As you embrace these strengths, also make sure to:

• Listen attentively to others.

• Support other team members.

• invest in personal relationships.

• Balance controlling and domineering tendencies.

• Value the opinions, feelings, and desires of others.

“I” personalities are influential, witty, easygoing, outgoing, and people-oriented. As you

embrace these strengths, also make sure to:

• Be aware of tasks that need to be accomplished.

• Balance your emotions, words, and actions.

• Remember to consider details and facts.

• Slow down your pace for others when necessary.

• Listen attentively to others instead of only talking.

• Choose thoughtful decision-making over impulsive decision-making.

“S” personalities are steady, stable, analytical, introverted, and people-oriented. As you

embrace these strengths, also make sure to:

• Take initiative.

• Practice flexibility.

• Approach confrontation constructively.

• Be direct in your interactions when necessary.

• Realize change can be healthy, and be willing to adapt.

• Consider the overall goals of your family or group, not just specific processes or

procedures.

“C” personalities are compliant, competent, task-oriented, goal-oriented, and

introverted. As you embrace these strengths, also make sure to:

• Be decisive when necessary.

• Cultivate personal relationships.

• Be open to others’ ideas and methods.

• Balance your focus between facts and people.

• Focus on doing the right things, not just doing things right.

• Help others accomplish their goals.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS SURVEY

DIRECTIONS

Select the best number to fit each question from the options below.

5—Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me

4—Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me

3—Frequently characteristic of me/true for me–about 50 percent of the time

2—Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me–about 25 percent of the time

1—Not at all characteristics of me/definitely untrue for me

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______ 1. I can organize ideas, resources, time, and people effectively.

______ 2. I am willing to study and prepare for the task of teaching.

______ 3. I can relate the truths of God to specific situations.

______ 4. I have a God-given ability to help others grow in their faith.

______ 5. I possess a special ability to communicate the truth of salvation.

______ 6. I can make critical decisions when necessary.

______ 7. I am sensitive to the hurts of people.

______ 8. I experience joy in meeting needs through sharing possessions.

______ 9. I enjoy studying.

______ 10. I have delivered God’s message of warning and judgment.

______ 11. I can sense the true motivation of persons and movements.

______ 12. I have a special ability to trust God in difficult situations.

______ 13. I have a strong desire to contribute to the establishment of new churches.

______ 14. I take action to meet physical and practical needs rather than merely talking about or planning to help.

______ 15. I enjoy entertaining guests in my home.

______ 16. I can adapt my guidance to fit the maturity of those working with me.

______ 17. I can delegate and assign meaningful work.

______ 18. I have an ability and desire to teach.

______ 19. I am usually able to analyze a situation correctly.

______ 20. I have a natural tendency to encourage others.

______ 21. I am willing to take the initiative in helping other Christians grow in their faith.

______ 22. I have an acute awareness of the emotions of other people, such as loneliness, pain, fear, and anger.

______ 23. I am a cheerful giver.

______ 24. I spend time digging into facts.

______ 25. I feel that I have a message from God to deliver to others.

______ 26. I can recognize when a person is genuine/honest.

______ 27. I am a person of vision (a clear mental portrait of a preferable future given by God). I can communicate vision in such a way that others commit to making the vision a reality.

______ 28. I am willing to yield to God’s will rather than question and waver.

______ 29. I would like to be more active in getting the gospel to people in other lands.

______ 30. It makes me happy to do things for people in need.

______ 31. I am successful in getting a group to do its work joyfully.

______ 32. I can make strangers feel at ease.

______ 33. I can plan learning approaches.

______ 34. I can identify those who need encouragement.

______ 35. I have trained Christians to be more obedient disciples of Christ.

______ 36. I am willing to do whatever it takes to see others come to Christ.

______ 37. I am attracted to people who are hurting.

______ 38. I am a generous giver.

______ 39. I can discover new truths.

______ 40. I have spiritual insights from Scripture concerning issues and people that compel me to speak out.

______ 41. I can sense when a person is acting in accord with God’s will.

______ 42. I can trust in God even when things look dark.

______ 43. I can determine where God wants a group to go and help it get there.

______ 44. I have a strong desire to take the gospel to places where it has never been heard.

______ 45. I enjoy reaching out to new people in my church and community.

______ 46. I am sensitive to the needs of people.

______ 47. I have been able to make effective and efficient plans for accomplishing the goals of a group.

______ 48. I often am consulted when fellow Christians are struggling to make difficult decisions.

______ 49. I think about how I can comfort and encourage others in my congregation.

______ 50. I can give spiritual direction to others.

______ 51. I can present the gospel to lost persons in such a way that they accept the Lord and His salvation.

______ 52. I possess an unusual capacity to understand the feelings of those in distress.

______ 53. I have a strong sense of stewardship based on the recognition that God owns all things.

______ 54. I have delivered to other persons messages that have come directly from God.

______ 55. I can sense when a person is acting under God’s leadership.

______ 56. I try to be in God’s will continually and be available for His use.

______ 57. I feel that I should take the gospel to people who have different beliefs from me.

______ 58. I have an acute awareness of the physical needs of others.

______ 59. I am skilled in setting forth positive and precise steps of action.

______ 60. I like to meet visitors at church and make them feel welcome.

______ 61. I explain Scripture in such a way that others understand it.

______ 62. I can usually see spiritual solutions to problems.

______ 63. I welcome opportunities to help people who need comfort, consolation, encouragement, and counseling.

______ 64. I feel at ease in sharing Christ with nonbelievers.

______ 65. I can influence others to perform to their highest God-given potential.

______ 66. I recognize the signs of stress and distress in others.

______ 67. I desire to give generously and unpretentiously to worthwhile projects and ministries.

______ 68. I can organize facts into meaningful relationships.

______ 69. God gives me messages to deliver to His people.

______ 70. I can sense whether people are being honest when they tell of their religious experiences.

______ 71. I enjoy presenting the gospel to persons of other cultures and backgrounds.

______ 72. I enjoy doing little things that help people.

______ 73. I can give a clear, uncomplicated presentation.

______ 74. I have been able to apply biblical truth to the specific needs of my church.

______ 75. God has used me to encourage others to live Christlike lives.

______ 76. I have sensed the need to help other people become more effective in their ministries.

______ 77. I like to talk about Jesus to those who do not know Him.

______ 78. I can make strangers feel comfortable in my home.

______ 79. I have a wide range of study resources and know how to secure information.

______ 80. I feel assured that a situation will change for the glory of God even when the situation seems impossible.

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SCORING YOUR SURVEY

1. Place in each box your numerical response (1-5) to the item number which is indicated below the box.

2. For each gift, add the numbers in the boxes and put the total in the TOTAL box.

LEADERSHIP

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Item 6

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Item 16

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Item 27

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Item 43

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Item 65

TOTAL

ADMINISTRATION

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Item 1

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Item 17

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Item 31

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Item 47

+ =

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Item 59

TOTAL

TEACHING

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Item 2

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Item 18

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Item 33

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Item 61

+ =

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Item 73

TOTAL

KNOWLEDGE

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Item 9

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Item 24

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Item 39

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Item 68

+ =

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Item 79

TOTAL

WISDOM

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Item 3

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Item 19

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Item 48

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Item 62

+ =

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Item 74

TOTAL

PROPHECY

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Item 10

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Item 25

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Item 40

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Item 54

+ =

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Item 69

TOTAL

DISCERNMENT

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Item 11

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Item 26

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Item 41

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Item 55

+ =

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Item 70

TOTAL

EXHORTATION

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Item 20

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Item 34

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Item 49

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Item 63

+ =

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Item 75

TOTAL

SHEPHERDING

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Item 4

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Item 21

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Item 35

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📷

Item 50

+ =

📷

Item 76

TOTAL

FAITH

📷

Item 12

+

📷

Item 28

+

📷

Item 42

+

📷

Item 56

+ =

📷

Item 80

TOTAL

EVANGELISM

📷

Item 5

+

📷

Item 36

+

📷

Item 51

+

📷

Item 64

+ =

📷

Item 77

TOTAL

APOSTLESHIP

📷

Item 13

+

📷

Item 29

+

📷

Item 44

+

📷

Item 57

+ =

📷

Item 71

TOTAL

SERVICE/HELPS

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Item 14

+

📷

Item 30

+

📷

Item 46

+

📷

Item 58

+ =

📷

Item 72

TOTAL

MERCY

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Item 7

+

📷

Item 22

+

📷

Item 37

+

📷

Item 52

+ =

📷

Item 66

TOTAL

GIVING

📷

Item 8

+

📷

Item 23

+

📷

Item 38

+

📷

Item 53

+ =

📷

Item 67

TOTAL

HOSPITALITY

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Item 15

+

📷

Item 32

+

📷

Item 45

+

📷

Item 60

+ =

📷

Item 78

TOTAL

Top 3 Gifts

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Spiritual Gift Descriptions

1. Administration: organize, direct, and implement plans to lead others in the various ministries of the Church. It is closely related to the gift of leadership, but is more goal or task orientated.

2. Apostleship: plant new ministries and churches, go into places where the Gospel is not preached, reach across cultures to establish churches in challenging environments, raise up and develop leaders, call out and lead pastors and shepherds, and much more.

3.Discernment: able to clearly recognize and distinguish between the influence of God, Satan, the world, and the flesh in a given situation.

4. Evangelism: able to clearly and effectively communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all types of people; burdened for the lost and able to overcome the normal fear of rejection.

5. Exhortation: able to strengthen and encourage those who are wavering in their faith; able to uplift and motivate others as well as challenge and rebuke them in order to foster spiritual growth and action.

6. Faith: has a trust and confidence in God that allows them to live boldly for Him and manifest that faith in mighty ways; expect God to move and are not surprised by answered prayer.

7. Giving: meets the various needs of others; loves to share with others, hospitable, and excellent stewards who often adjust their lifestyles in order to give more.

8. Knowledge: able to acquire unique insights into Scripture and relate it to all aspects of life for others.

9. Leadership: visionaries who are not typically concerned with details; entrepreneurial and willing to take risks to see the kingdom of God advanced through the church; will go to great lengths to protect those under their care; well-equipped to lead through crisis situations

10. Mercy: loves and assists those who are suffering; sensitive to the feelings and circumstances of others; quickly discerns when someone is not doing well; good listener and feels the need to “be there” for others.

11. Pastor/Shepherd: called and gifted to care for the spiritual well-being of a local body of God’s people; readily available to others; cares deeply for the individual.

12. Prophecy: able to receive a divinely inspired message (exhortation, correction, disclosure, prediction, etc.) and deliver it to the church; however, it is to be tested by the church.

13. Serving/Ministering: desire to help by serving in the background while knowing that their contribution is displaying the love of Christ to the world; joyfully and willingly notice and meet needs.

14. Teaching: able to effectively communicate what the Bible says, what it means, and how to apply it to our lives; loves to study; loves and protects the truth.

15. Wisdom: able to not only impart truth and understanding to believers (knowledge), but to invoke a response that leads to transformed hearts and lives; able to see clearly in confusing situations; recognizes where decisions/actions may lead and can warn others.

Day Three

Joining In

We feel at GCC that part of your journey at a Christian is being part of a church. God has called you to where you are now for a purpose. Here at Grace Chapel Church, we have many ways to join in. We have both opportunities that help serve our church and community and opportunities that are meant to help us grow closer to God. Each of these are very important to help us in growing in God, connecting with on another and reaching our community. We want you to prayerfully consider joining one or more of these ministries or start your on.

Serving in our Church

· Nursery

· Children church

· Youth Ministry

· Pastors

· Worship Team

· First Impressions Team

Serving Our Community

· Food Bank Ministry

· Serve Saturdays

Small Groups

· Men’s Ministry

· Women’s Ministry

· Couples Ministry

· Worriers to Warriors (Women’s Small Group)

· Lead By Example ( Leadership Small Group)

Grace Chapel is always looking for new ways to serve our community and our church. If you are looking at this list and see something you would be interested to do that is not there, please consider talking to our Lead Pastor.