“Improve Your Serve” slides

“The Heart of Serving”

Slide #1:

What do we mean by “serving”?

The #1 reason we don’t serve.

Developing an intentional vs. reactionary lifestyle.

Myths about serving.

Slide #2:

What do we mean by “serving”?

Relationship with the Father

Bringing glory to Jesus

About God’s Kingdom

God’s will

In me

Slide #3:

The best way to grow spiritually is to serve.

Slide #4:

When someone is not serving, the Body of Christ suffers.

Scripture speaks of the Body to illustrate the necessity of each part contributing it’s unique ability.

Without everyone involved, the Body lacks functionality.

A non-functional part of the body grows weakened and eventually dies from disuse.

Slide #5:

We will never experience the fullness of life Jesus promised apart from serving.

Begins with discovering why you are here.

Is experienced by embracing why you are here.

Slide #6:

1 Peter 4:10

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”

Slide 7:

How do you know if you are serving too much?

You have no time left for your family

You are constantly tired and on the edge of burnout.

You feel out-of-balance with little to no time for personal interests or relaxation.

You sense feelings of anxiety and worry, and as a result, bring these emotions home with you.

You are not providing opportunities for others to grow because you are doing all the work yourself.

Slide 8:

Closing thoughts and actions:

Begin exploring your call to serve.

Start where there is a need and grow from there.

In the process of serving, you will discover where you are called to serve.

Serving will generate a greater sense of belonging in the community of believers.

Serving goes beyond duty to inspire a life of purpose and joy.

Slide 9:

“Finding Your Serve”