discover your god design - S.H.A.P.E.
Check out the S.H.A.P.E. INVENTORY. Make sure you download the inventory and take one day on each of the five categories. Next download the ministry opportunity sheet and turn it in at the WELCOME CENTER in the foyer. Someone will contact; you and help you take a next step, whither it is getting plugged in to servicing in a ministry and sharing life with others in a small group.
Just for fun, select the shape below that you most identify with. (That you like!)
| TO DISCOVER YOUR S.H.A.P.E. Comlete One Category a Day!SPIRITUAL GIFT HEART ABILITIES PERSONALITY Experience |
CLICK HERE FOR MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY SHEET (PDF) TO TURN IN AT THE WELCOME CENTER.
Interested in More Information About Getting Involved? Contact Kin Ellis - kinellis@gmail.com | 678-613-9078
DISCOVER PURPOSE & HOW GOD DESIGNED YOU TO SERVE
Your hands shaped me and made me. Job 10:8 (NIV)
| God formed every creature on this planet with a special area of expertise. Some animals run, some hop, some swim, some burrow, and some fly. Each has a particular role to play based on the way they were shaped by God. The same is true with humans. Each of us was uniquely designed, or "shaped" to do certain things. Before architects design any new building they first ask, "What will be its purpose? How will it be used?" The intended function always determines the form of the building. Before God created you, he decided what role he wanted you to play on earth. |
The Bible says, "We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works" (Ephesians 2:10, NIV). Our English word "poem" comes from this Greek word translated "workmanship." You're God's hand-crafted work of art. You're not an assembly-line product, mass-produced without thought. You're a custom designed, one-of-a kind, original masterpiece.
God deliberately shaped and formed you to serve him in a way that makes your ministry unique. He carefully mixed the DNA recipe that created you. David praised God for this incredible personal attention to detail God gave in designing each of us: "You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother's womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous" (Psalm 139:13-14, NLT).
Not only did God shape you before your birth, he planned every day of your life to support his shaping process. David continues, "Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed" (Psalm 139:16, NLT). This means nothing that happens in your life is insignificant. God uses all of it to mold you for your ministry to others, and shape you for your service to him.
God never wastes anything. He would not give you abilities, interests, talents, gifts, personality, and life experiences unless he intended to use them for his glory. By identifying and understanding these factors you can discover God's will for your life. The Bible says you are "wonderfully complex." You're a combination of many different factors: "The people I have shaped for myself will broadcast my praises." (Isaiah 43:21, NJB)
See Purpose Driven Life - Shaped to Serve, by Rick Warren
God has made you special
He placed you at the place and time you are to live for & bring Him glory! Check out what some say about the shape you picked. Check out the S.H.A.P.E. INVENTORY and pray that God will show you where you could serve and leverage your S.H.A.P.E.
TRIANGLE: You are a Confident Leader!
Remember: Always explain the why.
SQUARE: You are a Critical Thinker & Consistent Worker
Remember: Be specific & provide clear expectations | SQUIGGLE: You are a Creative Communicator!
Remember: Be flexible and avoid preconceived ideas.
CIRCLE: You are a Care Giver!
Remember: Be flexible and willing to discuss things. |