The Body of Christ—Questions for Reflection
Do you think more about “going to church” or “being the church”?
Are you meant to be a “passive consumer of programs and offerings” or an “agent of God’s mission both inside and outside the walls of the church”?
Would you rather “do faith alone” or “work together in community with other like-minded believers to be the Lord’s change agent”?
Do you depend on clergy to “do” ministry, while non-clergy “receive” ministry?
Have you found your place in the Body of Christ—the Church—by understanding your own calling, purpose, spiritual gifts, and uniqueness?
Do you view your entire life as “ministry”—as under God’s call?
How familiar are you with the Body of Christ analogy for the Church?
Is Jesus the primary Head of your church or is your pastor or leader board?
When is the last time you read 1 Corinthians Chapters 12-14 and concentrated on the description of how to be the church—especially the words “one” “Spirit” “unity” “body”?
Discover your gifts: Spiritual Gifts Assessment
Additional Resources:
• Downloadable Resources--See Sample List of Interest Areas; Your Spiritual Gifts—A Study Guide; Knowing Your Unique Calling and Purpose Study Guide; Whole-Life Ministry: A Form of Worship, Grace-Giving, and Living into Your Calling.
Shirley Giles Davis, author of the God. Gifts. You. Your Unique Calling and Design workbook, Your Unique Design Class Guide, Your Unique Design Facilitator Guide, and Gifts-Calling-Purpose blog, is a consultant, coach, facilitator who has worked with faith-based organizations, nonprofit agencies, and leaders in a diversity of fields for over 30 years. She has also been Equipping Ministries Director at her church since 1999.
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