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The Chazown experienCe Facilitator tipsFor tips on how to set up and prepare for your Chazown Experience, view the Chazown Hosting Guide.

It is most effective to have 2-3 facilitators helping to lead the group. This will enhance your

experience in various ways. It will provide more energy in the room and allow one facilitator to answer questions

while the other leads the group through activities.

As facilitators, take yourself through The Chazown Experience before leading an

experience for others. Make sure you have an updated list of your Three Circles, purpose statement, and

goals. You will be sharing these elements with participants.

Visit www.chazown.com to familiarize yourself with the sites functions. Be ready to talk about

the site with participants.

Take the free Spiritual Gifts Assessment at www.chazown.com/spiritualgifts . Even if youalready have a list of spiritual gifts, taking this assessment will help you understand what participants will be

asked to do.

Start and end each section on time (or end early). Every person might not be 100% nished with

the tasks of that section when it is time to move on. Let the participants know that The Chazown Experience is

designed to allow us to explore these ideas together, but they will likely need to come back on their own after the

experience to rm up these concepts and to complete sections they may not have had time to nish within the

group setting.

Encourage participants to be open about their past experiences, values, and gifts.

Acknowledge that it can be challenging to be transparent with people you dont know, but doing so will enhance

their Chazown Experience. Participants may choose to use code words and initials in their Personal Timeline

when referencing certain past experiences, but it is important to recognize them and see how our good and bad

experiences can inuence our future.

Take your staff team and a group of leaders through The Chazown Experience rst

before inviting your church to attend. This will give you practice as a facilitator, and will enable your small group of

participants to help promote your upcoming Chazown Experience.

At the end of The Chazown Experience, consider forming small groups around The Five

Spokes so that people can team up with like-minded individuals who are working toward similar goals.


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The Chazown experienCe aGENDaFor aN iNtEractiVE Chazown experienCe aGENDa, Visit WWW.cHaZoWN.coM.

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The Chazown Experience Introduction

Welcome/ Expectations/ Prayers

Connect with Others - Talk it Over

Session 1: Finding Your Chazown

Video - Finding Your Chazown (15:29)

Facilitator shares Chazown - Participants Share Expectations

Session 1 Wrap-Up - Large Group Discussion

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Session 2: Learning from Past Experiences

Video - Past Experiences (7:54)

Create a Personal Timeline - Video-led Instructions

Intro and Personal Timeline Step One: 15 minutes

Personal Timeline Step Two: 5 minutes

Personal Timeline Step Three: 10 minutes

Personal Timeline Step Four: 5 minutes

Personal Timeline Step Five: 5 minutes

Facilitator Shares Personal Timeline

Personal Timeline - Talk it Over

Timeline Wrap-Up - Large Group Discussion

Session 2 Wrap-Up - What to Expect Tomorrow

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Session 3: Clarifying Your Core Values & Spiritual Gifts

Welcome Back

Video - Core Values & Spiritual Gifts (12:29)

Core Values Activity - Steps One and Two

Facilitator Shares Core Values

Narrow List of Core Values

Core Values - Talk it Over

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Your Spiritual Gifts

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Video - Your Purpose Statement (8:46)

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Session 5: Living Your Chazown

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Welcome to the Chazown experienCe...

Congratulations on your decision to discover your Chazown! Did you know that decision already sets you apart?

Most people stumble halfheartedly through life just existing, hoping tomorrow will be better than today. But you and

I were made for so much more!

Before you were born, God knew you. He knew what He wanted your life to be like. He had a purpose in mind for

you, even before you came to be. Discovering Gods vision and purpose for your life and designing a plan of action

for that purpose is what The Chazown Experience is about.

WHo IS the ChazownexperienCe cReAteD FoR?

The Chazown Experience was designed for all followers of Jesus Christ. Whether you have been a follower of Christ

for some time or just for a short while, this process will benet you.

WHAt IS the Chazown experienCe?

The Chazown Experience is a development course designed to bring you face-to-face with Gods vision - or purpose

- for your life. But it doesnt stop there. By the end of our time together, not only will you have discoveredyour

purpose, you will know some practical steps you can take to beginliving life on purpose...and you will leave The

Chazown Experience challenged to continue to live out that purpose!

WHAt otHeR ReSoURceS Do I NeeD WItH the Chazown experienCe

PARtIcIPANt GUIDe?This guide is designed to be used in partnership with Chazown Experience videos, facilitated by Craig Groeschel.

You can download the videos and the facilitators guide for free at www.chazown.com.

To get the most out of your Chazown Experience, you should read Craig Groeschels book Chazown before or after

participating in this event.

SHoUlD I WoRK tHRoUGH eAcH Chazown experienCe SeSSIoN INDIVIDUAllY?

That depends on your learning style. Some may choose to work through the sessions one at a time, allowing a

period of prayer and reection before moving to the next. Others may choose to work straight through The Chazown

Experience. No matter how you choose to complete this material, you will benet from the results. More important

thanhow you complete it is that you do complete it!

tIo tAlK It oVeR

Take a moment and take turns among your group,sharing your name and something about you.


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WElcoME/ EXpEctatioNs/ opENiNG praYEr (5 MiNUtEs)

End goal forThe Chazown Experience: Discover Gods purpose for your life and design a

plan of action for it.

Welcome and introduction:

Share important information regarding your Chazown Experience, including the start and end times for both days,

when breaks will occur, location of restrooms, and any other details pertaining to your location.

Inform participants about what to expect during The Chazown Experience:

Video facilitation from Pastor Craig Groeschel

Large group discussions

Small group discussions at their tables

One-on-one discussions with another person at their table

Working on their own, both at The Chazown Experience and at home. Ask participants to use their Chazown

Experience Participant Guide to write down discoveries.

Describe how the Chazown book relates to this experience.

If participants have read the book beforehand, theyll already have some great insight as they begin this

experience. If participants have not yet read the book, they are strongly encouraged to read it following this

experience to enhance their Chazown discoveries.

Pray that the group will be open for God to use this Chazown Experience to impact and shape their lives.

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coNNEct WitH otHErs tio talK it oVEr (10 MiNUtEs)Ask participants to discuss the Talk it Over question as a table group. As they Talk it Over, each person should be

brief so that everyone at the table will have an opportunity to share.

At their table, have them take turns among their group, sharing their

name and something about themselves.

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sEssioN 1: FiNDiNG YoUr Chazown

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ViDEo: FiNDiNG YoUr Chazown (ViDEo lENGtH: 15:29)

Ask participants to follow along in their participant guide and ll-in-the-blanks along with the video content. After

the video, participants will share expectations of The Chazown Experience with others at their table.

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SeSSIoN 1: FINDING YoUR Chazown

Everyone ends up __________________________________.

Few people end up somewhere on __________________________________.

Where there is no vision, the people perish. Proverbs 29:18 KJV

Chazown (pronounced khaw-ZONE) is a Hebrew word meaning a ___________________, revelation,

or ___________________.

Where there is no Chazown no dream, no revelation, no vision, no sense of our created purpose, we perish.

Where there is no vision for a Godly family, 50% or more of marriages end in divorce.

Where there is no vision for a healthy life, there will be ongoing physical struggle.

Where there is no vision for nancial freedom, people live paycheck to paycheck.

Where there is no vision for a growing, lifelong, personal relationship with God, people will become lukewarm.

Where there is no vision for meaningful work, people just exist.

If money was no object, what would you do with the rest of your life?

God created you with a divine Chazown. He knew you and formed you. He numbered the days of your life. You were

planted at this moment in history because it is at this moment that you can best glorify God with your gifts, talents,

and passions.

Jesus understood Gods Chazown, and He never wavered from it.

The Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost. Luke 19:10 NIV

No one takes [my life] from me, but I lay it down of my own accord...This command I received from my

Father. John 10:18 NIV

I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 NIV

How can we actively and prayerfully seek to nd Gods Chazown for our lives? Through this

experience, we will examine three areas of your life. Well call them The Three Circles.


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tHe tHRee cIRcleS:

Your past _________________________

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called

according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 NIV

Your ____________ ________________________

For we cannot oppose the truth, but must always stand for the truth. 2 Corinthians 13:8 NLT

Your spiritual _______________

We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. Romans 12:6 NIV

WHAt Do YoU Do eXcePtIoNAllY Well?

These Three Circles reveal a great deal about the real you, and about the destiny God had in mind when He made

you. Where your Three Circles overlap, there lies your Chazown!

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Facilitator sHarEs Chazown/ participaNts sHarE EXpEctatioNs (10 MiNUtEs)Share your Chazown, or purpose statement with participants, and then tell them how your life is different since you

have discovered your purpose, or Chazown.

tio talK it oVErAsk participants to discuss this Talk It Over question with others at their table.

What do you expect or hope to gain from The Chazown Experience?

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sEssioN 1 Wrap-Up larGE GroUp DiscUssioN (5 MiNUtEs)Walk around the room and ask 2-3 people to share their answer aloud to this question: What do you expect or

hope to gain fromThe Chazown Experience?

Explain to participants that God can work through all of the different expectations in the room. Encourage them to

be open to what God has in store for them.

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Once we have examined The Three Circles, we will look at ve major areas of life that, when working as they should,

can help put your Chazown within your reach. We will call these ve important life areas The Five Spokes. Its

important to stay strong in each of these ve areas. When even one of the major areas of life is not functioning the

way it should, all of life can break down. We will talk about each of these spokes in more depth later.

tHe FIVe SPoKeS:

Our Relationship with God

Our Relationships with People

Financial Life

Physical Life

Work Life

Think of The Five Spokes just like the spokes of a wheel. When all ve spokes are in place and functioning properly,

they will support and actually carry you forward toward your Chazown, or life purpose. But when even one spoke is

not where it should be, everything else can get off balance and fall apart.

We can nish strong if we keep the spokes tight. When this does not happen, life becomes unstable, and our

Chazown becomes out of reach. In our nal sessions, well look at how to take the Next Steps necessary to keep

your spokes intact so you can live out your Chazown.

Finally, we will set specic, measurable goals in the key spokes or areas that are most in need of attention.

A PRomISe to YoU:

If you complete the Chazown Experience___________________, humbly, and ___________________,

your life will change for the ___________________!

You will hear from God. His Spirit will direct you. You will no longer wander around hoping for an accidentally better

life. You will be empowered to live life on purpose.

Anyone can have the rich and meaningful life that God has intended for them. Thats what God wants for you. His

vision for your life is bigger and more important than you could ever imagine!

I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may nish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has

given me... Acts 20:24 NIV

There is no promise that this journey will be easy. It may not be. But if you will open your heart and seek God, you

will hear from Him. He will motivate you. He will show you Next Steps. He will empower and equip you.

Your Chazown will propel you forward into the vision for which you were created. When everyone else just ends up

somewhere, you can end up somewhere on purpose. The Chazown Experience will show you how!

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Share what you expect or hope to

gain from The Chazown Experience

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sEssioN 2: lEarNiNG FroM YoUr past EXpEriENcEs

ViDEo: YoUr past EXpEriENcEs (ViDEo lENGtH - 7:54)Ask participants to follow along in their participant guide and ll-in-the-blanks along with the video content. After

the video, participants will create a personal timeline.

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SeSSIoN 2: leARNING FRom PASt eXPeRIeNceS

The rst area were going to explore to help you discover your Chazown is your past experiences. These are events

or seasons in your life that God has given you to prepare to fulll His future vision.

Your past experiences can be a key to unlocking yourChazown!

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called

according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 NIV

All things includes all things the good, the not so good, the things you wish had never happened, even

the things you havent thought about for years.

To help you begin to see Gods Chazown in your past experiences, you are going to create something unique: a

personal timeline.

Your timeline is a big-picture overview of your past that will help you begin to see Gods Chazown for your life.

As you create your timeline, you will do three things:

1. Identify ______________, events and ______________________ that have impacted your life in a signicant way.

2. Organize your personal timeline into ________________.

3. Clarify the different ________________ and ________________ God has shown you as you look at your past.

Dont be afraid of the difcult and painful events. It is often out of pain that Gods Chazown can be born!

Look at your past as a key to your Chazown, and remember you wont just end up somewhere, youll end up

somewhere ______ ____________________!


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crEatiNG a pErsoNal tiMEliNE (40 MiNUtEs)Personal Timeline = A big-picture overview of your past that will help you begin to see

Gods Chazown for your life.

ViDEo: crEatiNG a pErsoNal tiMEliNEView the video-led instructions on creating a personal timeline. If youd rather facilitate the instructions live,

read them from the Chazown Participant Guide. There are expanded instructions in Appendix 1 of the Chazown

Participant Guide.

Inform participants that they will be sharing elements of their personal timeline with someone in their group after

they have nished creating it.

Encourage participants to be open concerning their past experiences:

Out of the Three Circles, the past experiences circle may be the most challenging for the participants to think

about. They will be recalling people, events and circumstances from their past both the good and the bad - in

order to move forward and uncover Gods vision for their life.

Let participants know its really important to include all of their signicant experiences in their personal timeline -

even the painful ones.

Its good to be transparent in front of other trusted believers, but for this experience with a new group, the

participants may decide to use initials or code words for some of their past experiences when writing them down.

Inform participants that we arent having a formal break during this time, but they can break when needed during

the next 40 minutes.

tiMiNG oF EacH stEp

These are the suggested times for each step of Creating a Personal Timeline. These times include each video

segment as well as time for participant to work on their timeline.

INTRO AND STEP ONE: Identify the people, events, and circumstances that have most affected your life. - 15 minutes

STEP TWO: Put things in order. - 5 minutes

STEP THREE: Call it like it was. - 10 minutes

STEP FOUR: Organize your timeline into chapters. - 5 minutes

STEP FIVE: Clarify the turning points and major lessons. - 5 minutes


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cReAtING A PeRSoNAl tImelINe

These are abbreviated instructions. For more complete instructions on how to create a personal timeline, you may

turn to appendix 1 at the back of this participant guide.

to cReAte YoUR tImelINe, YoU WIll NeeD:

One standard poster board, cut in half; (or the work space provided in your participant guide)

4 colors of small sticky notes (preferably yellow, pink, blue and purple)

A pen

SteP oNe:Identify the people, events, and circumstances that have most affected your life. Write them

down on the yellow sticky notes, using a separate note for each one.

SteP tWo:Put things in order. Organize your sticky notes chronologically. Place your earliest sticky note in the top left

corner, leaving room for a row of sticky notes across the top margin of your board. Place your second earliest sticky

note below the rst note. Continue to place your notes on the board, proceeding in a vertical row down the left side

until you near the bottom. Leave enough margin for a row of sticky notes across the bottom, and return to the top of

your board. Place your next sticky note next to your rst yellow note in the top left corner. Continue the process in

vertical rows until all of your sticky notes are placed in chronological order.

SteP tHRee:Call it like it was. Take a moment and look at all of the yellow sticky notes on your board. Ask yourself which of

them were painful or hurtful when you experienced them. As you identify those that were difcult, transfer what you

wrote on the original yellow note to a pink sticky note and discard the yellow one.

SteP FoUR:Organize your timeline into chapters. Look at the notes assembled on your poster board. Identify any key

segments, or chapters of your life journey that begin to emerge. Try to identify no fewer than three and no more

than six chapters. As you identify these chapters, you may need to move your sticky notes around some to reect

those chapters.

Using the blue sticky notes, write down titles for the chapters you have identied and place them along the top

margin of your poster board above the chapter they represent.


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Facilitator sHarEs pErsoNal tiMEliNE (10 MiNUtEs)

Recognize that everyones timeline might not be fully complete now, but they can take the appropriate time to

complete it later.

Ask the group a question and solicit 1-2 responses: What was difcult about creating a timeline of

your past experiences and why?

Share your personal timeline with the participants. Describe the lessons and themes (from the purple sticky notes)

that emerged through looking at your past experiences. Be open and transparent, modeling and setting the stage

for how they will share their personal timeline with another person.

pErsoNal tiMEliNE tio talK it oVEr (20 MiNUtEs)Ask participants to pair up and share their personal timeline with one another. They will describe the lessons and

themes (from the purple sticky notes) that emerged through looking at their past experiences.

Pair up and share your personal timeline with one another. Describe the lessons

and themes that emerged through looking at your past experiences.

tiMEliNE Wrap-Up larGE GroUp DiscUssioN (10 MiNUtEs)Ask the group this question, and walk around to seek out 1-2 answers: What is God showing you about

your future through the events of your past?

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Wrap-Up/ WHat to EXpEct toMorroW (5 MiNUtEs)

Thank participants for their involvement today, and let them know what to expect tomorrow.

Cover important information, such as:

Tomorrows start and end times

Whether you want them to sit at the same tables

Any other expectations for your location

Remind participants to go to www.chazown.com/spiritualgifts to complete a spiritual gifts assessment,

and to bring their assessment results tomorrow. There is also a paper version of the Spiritual Gifts Assessment in

Appendix 2 of their participant guide.

Ask if there are any questions about today, or any thoughts about today that theyd like you to address now.

Pray for the group, thanking God for our past experiences, both good and bad. Ask God to show us how our past

experiences can help us glorify God and impact the lives of others.

If participants need assistance or guidance, let them know who is available to help them and when they are

available (after this session and/or before the next session).

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sEssioN 3: clariFYiNG YoUr corE ValUEs &spiritUal GiFts

WElcoME BacK (5 MiNUtEs) Welcome participants back. Remind them of housekeeping messages for your location, including: start and end

times for todays sessions, breaks, and locations of restrooms.

Inform participants that today will look similar to yesterday, with live and video facilitation, as well as opportunities

to share their discoveries with others.

Pray for the group, that they will have open eyes as God reveals more about His vision for their lives.

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ViDEo: clariFYiNG YoUr corE ValUEs & spiritUal GiFts (ViDEo lENGtH 12:29)Ask participants to follow along in their participant guide, and ll-in-the-blanks along with the video content. After

the video, participants will do an activity to help discover their core values.

Let participants know that in the middle of the video, they will skip two pages in their participant guide over to the

spiritual gifts section, when Pastor Craig begins talking about spiritual gifts.

corE ValUEs actiVitY (10 MiNUtEs)

Walk participants through each step to help identify their core values, or to re-assess their core values if they have

listed some in the past. Begin with steps one and two:

Step One: Reect on the three questions presented.

Step Two: Circle the core values that may apply to you.

Inform participants that theyre just brainstorming the core values they may have. Theyll narrow down the list later.

Remind them that this list doesnt encompass ALL possible core values, so if they think of a possible core value

that is not on this list, they should write it in their participant guide as well.

If participants nish early, encourage them to begin helping others in the room.


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SSSIN 3: clARIFYING YUR cR VAlUSAND SPIRItUAl GIFtS


When God made you, He planted within you certain things you value deeply. Theyre

hardwired into your heart. Through your life experiences, God has begun to make them clear to you. These are

the things you would be willing to die for. They explain how you come by your personal priorities. These things are

your core values.

Clarify your _____________________________.

For we cannot oppose the t ruth, but must always stand for the truth. 2 Corinthians 13:8. NLT

Core values in the Bible:

Samuel stood forintegrity.

David stood forintimacywith the Father.

Solomon stood forwisdom.

Core values in public gures:

Billy Graham stood forevangelism.

Mother Theresa stood forcompassion.

What do you stand for?

IDNtIFYING YUR cR VAlUS:

StP one:

To identify your core values, it may help to ask yourself three questions:

1. What stirs righteous _________________ inside of you?

2. What brings you __________________ or gives you joy?

3. What does your personal _________________ tell you about your core values?


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Facilitator sHarEs corE ValUEs (5 MiNUtEs)Share your top 5-10 core values with the participants, also giving an example of what one of your core values looks

like in your life. Explain how dening your core values has impacted how you live your life.

corE ValUEs NarroW YoUr list (10 MiNUtEs)

Step Three: Narrow your list to 5-10 core values, and write them in your circle.

Ask the participants to write a description of one of their core values and give an example of what it looks like

in their life. Encourage participants to write a description of all of their core values later. For now, they will

only describe one.

Have the participants ask themselves the questions listed in their participant guide to gain more clarication on the

core values they have identied.

Ask participants to write their list of core values in their circle.

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corE ValUEs tio talK it oVEr (5 MiNUtEs)Invite participants to pair up and share their core values with someone in their group. Ask them to give an example

of how one of these values has been evident in their life. Remind them that their list isnt set in stone. Instead, this

is a starting point as they begin to identify their core values.

Share you core values with someone in your group. Give an example of how one

of these values has been evident in your life.

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SP three:

Narrow it down. Now that you have circled the values that apply to you, pray and ask God to guide you as you

narrow this list down even further.

Consider the values you have identied so far:

Can you see how your past experiences relate to each of these values?

Is there anything missing?

Which of these values have actually been displayed in the last 90 days?

Would the people closest to you recognize these as your core values?

Try to focus your list to between ve and ten core values and list them in the circle below:

Choose one core value that is most evident in your life. Write a description of this core value:

Give an example of what it looks like in your life:

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Share your core values with someone in your group.

Give an example of how one of these values has

been evident in your life.


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EMBracE YoUr spiritUal GiFts (15 MiNUtEs)

Spiritual Gifts = Your spiritual gifts assessment results + Your areas of natural talent

and ability.

Begin by sharing your spiritual gifts with the participants. Then, ask the participants to:

1. Write answers from your Spiritual Gifts Assessment in your participant guide.

2. Brainstorm ideas about what you are especially good at, areas where you have natural talent and ability,

and things that come easily to you.

3. Prayerfully consider the items on these two lists and identify which ones might be your spiritual gifts.

4. Write those gifts and talents in your spiritual gifts circle.

Ask participants to choose one spiritual gift and write a short description of that gift. Also, give an example of

what it looks like in their life.

Encourage them to write a description of all of their spiritual gifts later, but for now they will only describe one.

If some participants did not complete a spiritual gifts assessment, let them know they can use the assessment

found in Appendix 2 of their participant guide.

Remind them that in addition to their assessment results, they can identify spiritual gifts by recognizing their God-

given areas of natural talent and ability.

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spiritUal GiFts tio talK it oVEr(5 MiNUtEs)Ask participants to pair up with another person and share their spiritual gifts, and how they have seen their spiritual

gifts in action in their life.

How have you seen your spiritual gifts in action in your life? Share it with someone

in your group.

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BriNGiNG tHE tHrEE circlEs toGEtHEr (5 MiNUtEs)

First, have participants transfer the information from their Three Circles onto this part of their participant guide.

After participants have lled in Three Circles, before sending them to break, ask them to take a moment and reect

on their Three Circles.

In what areas do their Three Circles converge or overlap?

As you go into break, participants will reect on the place where their Three Circles converge. This is where they will

nd their Chazown!

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sEssioN 4: YoUr pUrposE statEMENt: NaMiNGYoUr Chazown

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ViDEo: WritiNG YoUr pUrposE statEMENt (ViDEo lENGtH 8:46)Ask participants to follow along in their participant guide, and ll-in-the-blanks along with the video content. After the

video, participants will begin writing their own purpose statements.

tHE NEXt cHaptEr oF YoUr liFE storY (5 MiNUtEs)Challenge participants to explore the three questions in their participant guide and brainstorm possible titles for their

next chapter.

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SeSSIoN 4: YoUR PURPoSe StAtemeNt:

NAmING YoUR Chazown

Without a vision, the people perish. Proverbs 29:18 KJV

Now that you have examined your past experiences and identied your core values and spiritual gifts, explore these

questions:

1. What do your ___________ and ___________ experiences have in common?

2. What do you think your experiences have done within you to ____________ you for the future?

3. Regarding the next chapter of your life, what ____________comes to mind?

tHe NeXt cHAPteR oF YoUR lIFe StoRY

Some possible titles could include:

Making a Difference

Starting Over

Restoring Brokenness

Going For It

Taking the Faith Risk

Living the Dream

Shaping Up

Close to God

The place where your past experiences, core values and spiritual gifts overlap is the

greatest key to your Chazown.

When you look at that powerful place where The Three Circles of your life overlap, do you see a picture taking

shape? Do possibilities for your purpose immediately come to mind? If so, its time to put your Chazown into apurpose statement.

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WritiNG a pUrposE statEMENt (15 MiNUtEs)

Purpose statement - a one-sentence version of Gods Chazown for your life, expressed in

words that greatly motivate you to action.

Begin by sharing your purpose statement with the participants.

Ask participants to work through this section of the participant guide, answering the questions and beginning to

write their own purpose statement. Let them know there are some examples of purpose statements listed in their

participant guide that may be helpful.

Participants may work through this process best by talking to others in the room, or they may work best by nding

a quiet place in the building to write out their rst drafts.

After this, theyre going to share their purpose statement with another person in the room. Remind them that their

purpose statement isnt chiseled in stone its the beginning of creating one big idea for their life one ultimate calling.

If they nish writing their purpose statement early, encourage them to move on in their participant guide and

brainstorm how they can create next steps for their Chazown, or purpose statement.

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Some examples of purpose statements are:

To live free and lead others to freedom.

To train children to grow and become uncompromised disciples.

To passionately encourage others to recognize the gifts that God has given them, to believe in themselves, and to

spread the overowing joy that I receive from Christs love for me.

To develop the talents of my coworkers to their fullest extent by identifying and funding their developmental needs,

while modeling the life of Christ and a commitment to raising the moral and ethical standards of the company and

our clients.

Keep in mind

When God gives you His Chazown, it will often be bigger than you can imagine and impossible for you to do

on your own.

Now, its your turn! Write YOUR purpose statement in your own words. Make it your prayer, your goal, and

your thanksgiving!

It doesnt have to be perfect right now. This is not a test and you are not being graded on this assignment! Just

begin to write, knowing that your purpose statement will probably be changed and rened as you put it into words.


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YoUr pUrposE statEMENt tio talK it oVEr(5 MiNUtEs)Ask participants to pair up with another person and share the rst draft of their purpose statement. After they have shared

their purpose statements with one another, you may decide to have a few participants share their purpose statement

aloud with the group.

Find a partner in your group, and then take turns nishing this sentence: God has

created me with a dream for my life, and I think it might be

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My purpose statement in one long ramble, if necessary...

My purpose statement in one sentence..

tIo tAlK It oVeR

Go ahead, say it! Put your purpose statement into words. Take a deep

breath, turn to the person on either side of you, and nish this sentence:

God has created me with a dream for my life, and I think it might be...


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liViNG liFE oN pUrposE/ sEssioN 4 Wrap-Up (10 MiNUtEs)

Ask participants to explore the questions in this section of their participant guide.

Encourage them to envision what it might look like to move toward their Chazown 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 5 years,

and 10 years from now. Then have them write 1-2 steps they will take to begin moving toward Gods Chazown for their

life, starting today.

In the next section, they will understand how their purpose relates to their life through the Five Spokes discussion.

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lIVING lIFe oN PURPoSe...

Now that you have identied your Chazown, or purpose statement, use these pages to jot down ideas on how you

can begin living your life on purpose. Dont limit yourself to small thinking. Remember, Gods Chazown for your life is

often bigger than you can imagine!

Ask yourself...when it comes to living yourChazown, where do you hope to be...

1 month from now?

6 months from now?

1 year from now?

5 years from now?

10 years from now?

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Next, ask yourself:

1. What steps can I take to begin moving toward GodsChazown for my life? (Dont edit yourself here. Brainstorm!

Write down everything that comes to mind.)

2. What one or two steps can I take right now to begin moving toward GodsChazown for my life?

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sEssioN 5: liViNG YoUr Chazown

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ViDEo: liViNG YoUr Chazown (ViDEo lENGtH 20:10)Ask participants to follow along in their participant guide, and ll-in-the-blanks along with the video content. After the

video, each participant will choose 1 or 2 spoke areas they would like to focus on rst.

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SeSSIoN 5: lIVING YoUR Chazown

When even one of the major areas of life is not functioning the way God intended, all of

life can break down.

There are ve important spokes, or life areas, where you can live out your Chazown. If your Chazown does not shape

each of these ve areas, your life will be unstable.

We can nish strong if we keep the spokes tight!

tHe FIVe SPoKeS:

Your Relationship with God

Your Relationships with People

Your Financial Life

Your Physical Life

Your Work Life

SPoKe 1: YoUR RelAtIoNSHIP WItH GoD

Where are you, right now, in your relationship with God?

Hot: You are ____________________.

your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing.

2 Thessalonians 1:3 NIV

Cold: You do not _________________ God yet.

He who sent me is true. You do not know [God], but I know him because I am from him and he sent me.

John 7:28-29 NIV

Lukewarm: You are ___________________________.

We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.

Hebrews 2:1 NIV

I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because

you are lukewarm-neither hot nor cold-I am about to spit you out of my mouth. Revelation 3:15-16 NIV

NSNeXt StePS

To identify the spokes you may need to

focus on rst, see The Five Spokes: A

Survey on page 01 of Appendix 3 in the

back of your participant guide!

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Some ways to experience God more in your daily life are:

Reading His Word daily

Making prayer a bigger part of your life

Fasting

Serving in church

Joining a small group of believers

Finding a mentor, someone who can disciple you as you follow Christ

Spoke 1 and your Chazown; Questions to consider on your own:

How do you think your relationship with God may relate to your Chazown?

How would a strong relationship with God impact your ability to live out your Chazown?

How would neglecting your relationship with God impact your ability to live out your Chazown?

SPoKe 2: YoUR RelAtIoNSHIPS WItH PeoPle

Every relationship ends up somewhere.

Few relationships end up somewhere on purpose.

Gods greatest command is to love Him. His second greatest is to love His people. Everything is about relationships,

and every aspect of your Chazown will be strengthened and blessed by the right relationships.

RelAtIoNSHIPS oN PURPoSe: FoUR QUeStIoNS

1. What relationship needs to be ____________________? God wants us to do life together, in teams. We all

need others for support, encouragement, and accountability. Who is missing for you? You have to look for these

relationships. Dont wait for them to come to you!

2. What relationship needs to be ________________________? Is there a priority relationship in your life that is not

where it is supposed to be?

NSNeXt StePS

For Next Steps to consider in your

relationship with God, see page 02

of Appendix 3 in the back of your

participant guide!

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For Next Steps to consider in your relationshipswith others, see page 04 of Appendix 3 in the back

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For Next Steps to consider in your

nancial life, see page 05 of Appendix 3 in

the back of your participant guide!

2. What is your nancial _____________?

The plans of the diligent lead to prot as surely as

haste leads to poverty. Proverbs 21:5 NIV

When you fail to plan, you plan to fail! With a nancial vision and

plan, your nances can end up somewhere on purpose!

Spoke 3 and your Chazown; Questions to consider on your own:

How do you think your nancial life may relate to your Chazown?

How would a strong nancial life impact your ability to live out your Chazown?

How would neglecting your nancial life impact your ability to live out your Chazown?

SPoKe 4: YoUR PHYSIcAl lIFe

Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit Therefore honor God with your body.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NIV

Are you honoring God with the temple of the Holy Spirit? Ask yourself:

1. How are you feeding your body? How can you feed your body in a better way?

2. How are you exercising your body? How can you exercise more consistently and effectively?

3. How well do you rest your body? What steps can you take to ensure your body gets the quality rest it needs?

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sEssioN 6: crEatiNG a 100-DaY plaN

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ViDEo 6: crEatiNG a 100-DaY plaN (ViDEo lENGtH 7:11)

Ask participants to follow along in their participant guide, and ll-in-the-blanks along with the video content. After the

video, participants will begin creating a 100-Day Plan.

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SeSSIoN 6: cReAtING A 100-DAY PlAN

Congratulations! You have made signicant progress. Lets review the road weve traveled in The Chazown

Experience so far and celebrate what God has shown us.


Everyone ends up somewhere, few end up somewhere on purpose!

The big question: Will you live your life in a way that glories God, or will you end up somewhere

looking back with regrets because you lived a purposeless life?

ReVIeW oF YoUR Chazown experienCe

Youve decided an ________________ _______________ is not for you. Youve committed to live life on purpose.

Youve explored your ______________ __________________ your past experiences, core values and spiritual gifts.

Youve narrowed the vision into one life-directing __________________ __________________.

Youve decided to live ______________ ________________ to God, strengthening ve priority areas, or

_________________.

A FoRK IN tHe RoAD; YoUr two ChoiCeS:

OPTION A - You can go back to life the way it was, without a Chazown.

Life without vision

Life without purpose

OPTION B - You can intentionally pursue your Chazown.

The RIGHT choice is to seek God as you pursue your Chazown. If you do, He will speak

clearly to you as you move toward His purpose for your life!


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APPeNDIX 1 - cReAtING A PeRSoNAl tImelINe

(eXPANDeD INStRUctIoNS)

to cReAte YoUR tImelINe, YoU WIll NeeD:

One standard poster board, cut in half; (or the work space provided in your workbook)

4 colors of small sticky notes (preferably yellow, pink, blue and purple)

A pen

SteP oNe:Identify the people, events, and circumstances that have most affected your life.

Using your yellow sticky notes, begin to write down the key people, events and circumstances that

have shaped your l ife up to thi s point . Use a separate sticky note f or each one. Include both good and

difcult moments.

As you complete this step, it is important to brainstorm and allow your mind to roam freely. Remember, the

only rule of brainstorming is that there are no wrong answers! As soon as a name, an important event, or a life

circumstance comes to mind, write a one or two word name or description down on a sticky note. Peel it off, place it

on the table you are working on, and write another. (Dont place them on the board yet). By the end of this exercise,

you should have 20-30 sticky notes providing a cross-section of the signicant details of your life story.

The key people who inuenced and shaped your life may include friends, family members, classmates, work

associates, peers, mentors, pastors, your spouse, teachers, church friends and acquaintances, and others.

The events that have impacted your life may include graduation, awards, projects you worked on, jobs youve held,

changes in the community, global events that had a personal impact on you, job loss, and other dening moments.

The signicant circumstances that have affected your life direction may include places you lived, career demands

of your parents, early childhood experiences, schools you attended, ministries you were involved in, and retreats you

experienced - among other things.

SteP tWo:Put things in order.

Next, you will organize your sticky notes chronologically.

Next, place a sticky note at the very top and the very bottom of the board and mark both with a big X. The

purpose of these X notes is to remind you that when you place your sticky notes on your board, you should leavea margin across the top and the bottom that is the width of one sticky note. To do this, you will need to place your

yellow and pink notes in the space between these two X notes.

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SteP FIVe:

Clarify the turning points and major lessons.

Next, you will identify the turning points in your timeline. A turning point is an event, experience, or encounter that

altered your life. It is a dening moment in your journey when:

Life changed for better or worse

Someone intervened in a signicant way

An important decision was made

You moved in a new direction

Anything else impacted you in a meaningful and lasting way

Turning points are characterized by the fact that in some way, life was not the same after the experience. God

deposits key insights and develops character in us at the turning points of life. Identifying them will help you see the

important lessons youve learned along the way.

Take several moments and examine your timeline again, looking for 6-8 turning points; the events, experiences and

encounters that have altered your life in important ways. Once you have identied them, boldly write TP on the top

of those sticky notes.

Using purple sticky notes, write down the lessons and themes that emerge through your life chapters and turning

points. You may want to use the following questions as a guide:

What was God trying to teach me during this chapter or turning point of my life?

What should I remember as I move forward?

What abilities or insights has God deposited into my life as a result of this experience?

In what ways can the skills or insights God gave me through this experience impact my future?

What character traits were developed in me as a result?

What character traits have I come to value most in others?

Are there any unique experiences or insights I have gained?

What are some of the ways God has used me?

Did this experience reveal anything to me about what God is like?

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Place these lessons and themes along the bottom margin of your poster board, underneath the corresponding

turning point or chapter. Then list them in the circle below.

For additional help and resources related to creating a personal timeline and how God shapes and develops each of

our lives for a unique contribution, contact Leader Breakthru and Terry Walling at www.leaderbreakthru.com.

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SPIRItUAl GIFtS teSt ANAlYSIS SHeet(teAR tHIS SHeet oUt, tHeN FolD AloNG ceNteR GRAY lINe)

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5 COLUMNS

RANK IN ORDER

HIGHEST TOLOWEST

NAME OF SPIRITUAL GIFT

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Administration / Guidance

Apostle

Crafsmanship / Artisan

Discernment

Encouragement

Evangelism

Exhortation

Faith

Giving

Helps / Service

Hospitality

Intercession / Prayer

Knowledge

Leadership

Mercy / Compassion

Missionary

Music

Pastoring / Shepherding

Prophesy

Teaching

Wisdom

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BeGIN teSt:

1. People come to me when they are in desperate situations, and I am able to nd someone who can help.

2. I feel empowered to stand alone for Christ in a hostile, unbelieving environment.

3. I enjoy using my artistic talents to create things that bring glory to God.

4. I easily perceive whether a person is honest or dishonest.

5. I often speak words of hope to others.

6. I am drawn to non-believers because of my desire to win them to Christ.

7. I have urged others to seek Biblical solutions to their problems or suffering.

8. I hold fast to my personal belief in the truth even in the presence of ridicule, apparent failure, or pain.

9. I can give sacricially because I know that God will meet my needs.

10. When I serve the Lord, I really dont care who gets the credit.

11. My home is always open to whomever God brings to me.

12. I nd myself praying when it might seem I should be doing other things.

13. I have had spiritual insights that others have said helped bring them closer to God.

14. Others seek my guidance to accomplish tasks.

15. I feel great compassion for the problems of others.

16. I relate well to people of different cultures.

17. Music lifts my spirit and makes me feel closer to God.

18. I earnestly want to help Christians who have lost their way.

19. I feel a keen sense of responsibility to proclaim Gods Word to people.

20. Studying the Bible and sharing what I learn with others is very satisfying for me.

21. I often feel an unusual presence of God and personal condence when important decisions need to be made.

22. I sometimes express my love for God by writing poems, songs, prayers, or devotionals.

23. I have been responsible for guiding tasks in my church to success.

24. I feel God has asked me to establish new churches where people have never heard of Him.

25. I like to make gifts for others that will remind them of God or Jesus.

26. I can sense whether a person is motivated by selsh or unselsh desires.

27. I enjoy speaking uplifting words to people who are discouraged.

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28. I have led others to a decision for salvation through faith in Christ.

29. I can challenge others without making them feel condemned.

30. I am completely convinced God will fulll His Word, even in circumstances when it seems He is not doing so yet .

31. God has used me to meet someones nancial or material need.

32. I enjoy doing simple things for others that touch them deeply.

33. I enjoy greeting and welcoming people to my church and my home.

34. I often feel the need to pray for someone before others feel it.

35. I understand portions of Gods word that others nd difcult.

36. I delegate tasks to others to accomplish Gods work.

37. I want to work with those who have physical or mental problems to alleviate their suffering.

38. I am willing to leave comfortable surroundings if it enables me to share Christ with more people.

39. Singing, dancing, and playing songs of praise to God for pure enjoyment is personally satisfying.

40. God has allowed me to effectively disciple other believers.

41. I nd great joy in boldly announcing the Word of God to a specic situation.

42. People have told me that I have helped them learn Biblical truths.

43. Sometimes God gives me an insight into the proper course of action I or others should take.

44. I am able to take complex spiritual matters and write them down in a way that others can understand more easily.

45. I serve others by organizing and harnessing their gifts to solve a particular problem.

46. I boldly lead people where God wants them to go.

47. I like to serve God by working with my hands and making things.

48. I easily perceive the difference between truth and falsehood.

49. I can effectively motivate people to get involved in ministry.

50. I am able to determine when the Spirit has prepared a person to receive Jesus Christ.

51. People will take correction from me because they know I am on their side.

52. My hope in God is inspiring to others.

53. I am willing to maintain a lower standard of living in order to benet Gods work.

54. I have enjoyed doing routine tasks that have led to more effective ministry by others.

55. I try to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable at church suppers or social events.

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56. When I hear a prayer request, I pray for that need for several days, at least.

57. Through study or experience I have discerned major strategies God seems to use in furthering His kingdom.

58. God has given me an ability to rally the troops in giving aid to others.

59. I enjoy spending time with a lonely shut-in person or someone in prison.

60. The thought of beginning a new church in a new community is exciting to me.

61. People have said they see the love of Jesus on my face when I sing, dance, or play music.

62. I feel I am responsible to help protect weak Christians from dangerous inuences.

63. People tell me that I say things that are inspiring and convicting.

64. Teaching a Bible class is one of the most enjoyable things I do (or could do).

65. When a person has a problem, I can frequently guide him or her to the best Biblical solution.

66. I love to study Gods Word and write down what I have learned.

67. I can recognize talents and gifts in others, and nd ways to use those gifts for God.

68. God consistently gives me positions of authority.

69. I am able to show people something about who God is through my art.

70. I can determine the truthfulness or error of a given theological statement.

71. I have verbally given condence to the wavering, the troubled, or the discouraged.

72. I minister better to those who do not yet know Christ than to believers.

73. I enjoy motivating people to a higher spiritual commitment.

74. Ive been known to try the impossible because I have a great trust in God.

75. I have strongly sensed God asking me to give money to a specic person or cause.

76. I would rather work in secret than have my work recognized publicly.

77. I feel very comfortable when people drop in unexpectedly.

78. Praying for others is one of my favorite pastimes.

79. I sometimes nd I know things that I have never been taught.

80. It is a thrill to inspire others to greater involvement in church work.

81. I enjoy visiting people in hospitals and retirement homes, and feel I am helpful when I do.

82. More than most, I have a s trong desire to see people in other countries won to the Lord.

83. People tell me they have been moved spiritually by my singing, dancing, or playing music.

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84. I feel God is asking me to be the spiritual leader of a group of Christians.

85. I am willing to speak against sin and evil, even though I might be criticized and ridiculed.

86. I devote considerable time to learning new Biblical truths in order to communicate them to others.

87. I feel I am especially good at selecting the best alternative in a difcult situation.

88. People say they have been touched spiritually by things I have written.

89. People sometimes look to me for guidance in coordination, organization, and ministry opportunities.

90. God has used me to bring the gospel to people who have never heard it.

91. I feel compelled to use my hands to craft things that show an aspect of God in some way.

92. I can quickly recognize whether or not a persons teaching is consistent with Gods word.

93. People who are feeling perplexed often come to me for comfort.

94. Im troubled when salvation is not emphasized.

95. I can identify with weakness and temptation so as to encourage people to repent and believe.

96. I have believed God for the impossible and have seen it happen in a tangible way.

97. I strive to nd ways to give to others without calling attention to myself.

98. If someone is facing a serious crisis, I see it as an opportunity to help them.

99. When people come to my home, they often say they feel at home with me.

100. Others have told me that my prayers for them have been answered in tangible ways.

101. God has given me words to say in different situations that have surprised even me.

102. I believe in motivating others to obey Christ by the living testimony of my life.

103. Sometimes I am overcome with emotion for the person I am praying for.

104. People of a different race or culture have been drawn to me, and we have related well.

105. I nd great joy in playing or singing music for God.

106. God has given me the ability to teach and preach spiritual truth.

107. I speak Gods Word powerfully and without compromise.

108. I communicate Biblical truths to others in a way that leads to identiable change in them.

109. People with spiritual problems come to me for advice and counsel.

110. I prefer to write down my thoughts about God rather than speaking them out loud.

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ANAlYSIS INStRUctIoNS

First, look over the analysis sheet to make sure you have entered a number from 1 to 10 in each of the 110 pre-numbered response boxes. If you left any of the boxes empty, go back to the corresponding statement and enter

your response.

Now, unfold the analysis sheet. Calculate the sum of the 5 responses in each horizontal row and enter it in the sum

column. Do this for each of the 22 rows of responses. Each sum should be a number between 5 and 50.

Next, look over the 22 numbers you have just entered in the vertical sum column. Identify the highest number. Now,

place an 1 in the rank column for the row with the highest sum. If there is more than one row with this same high

number, place an 1 in the rank column for each.

Look for the second highest number. Place a 2 in the rank column for each row with this number.

Look for the third highest number and place a 3 in the rank column for each row with this number.

Continue this process until you have identied your top ve spiritual gifts and talents.

You can nd out more about your spiritual gifts and talents by reading the spiritual gifts reference material on the

following pages.

SPIRItUAl GIFtS ReFeReNce mAteRIAl

DeFINItIoNS AND BIBlIcAl ReFeReNceS

The main places in the Bible where we learn about Spiritual Gifts are:

1 Corinthians 12-14

Romans 12

Ephesians 4

ADmINIStRAtIoN

Administration is the special ability God gives to some that allows them to accomplish God-given goals and

directives by planning, organizing, and supervising others.

People with the gift of administration have the ability to understand what makes an organization function and can

plan and execute procedures that accomplish the goals of the ministry.

People with this gift:

- develop strategies or plans to reach identied goals- assist organizations to become more effective and efcient

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FAItH

Those with the spiritual gift of faith have especially strong conviction. They are rmly persuaded ofGods power and promises to accomplish His will and purpose. These gifted people display strong condence in

God and His Word, and circumstances and obstacles do not shake that conviction.

The spiritual gift of faith enables the believer to act on Gods promises with condence and unwavering belief in His

ability to fulll His purposes.


- believe the promises of God and inspire others to do the same

- act with complete condence in Gods ability to overcome obstacles

- demonstrate an attitude of trust in Gods will and His promises

- advance the cause of Christ because they go forward when others will not

- ask God for what is needed and trust Him for His provision

1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Mark 5:25-34

Acts 27:21-25

Hebrews 11

Romans 4:18-21

GIVING

The gift of giving enables a believer to recognize Gods blessings and to respond to those blessings by generously,

sacricially, and cheerfully giving of their time, talents, and money without thought of being repaid.

This gift enables believers to contribute nancial and other resources when God asks them to with cheerfulness and

generosity. Instead of asking How much do I have to give to God, people with the spiritual gift of giving often nd

themselves asking How much can I give?


- manage their nances and limit their lifestyle in order to give away as much as possible

- support the work of ministry with sacricial gifts to advance Gods work

- meet the tangible needs of others so that spiritual growth can occur

- provide resources generously and cheerfully, trusting God for His provision

- may have a special ability to make money so that they may use it to further Gods work

Romans 12:6-8


2 Corinthians 8:2-5Mark 12:41-44

Matthew 6:3-4

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HelPS / SeRVIce

This is the gift that enables a believer to work gladly behind the scenes to ensure that Gods work isaccomplished. The special ability God gives some to serve the church in a supporting role or to invest their talents in the

life and ministry of others enables people with this gift to make a lasting difference in the world.

Believers with this gift are able to accomplish practical and necessary tasks which free-up, support, and meet the needs of others.


- serve behind the scenes whenever needed to support the gifts and ministries of others (often without having to be asked)

- see the tangible and practical things that need to be done and enjoy doing them

- sense Gods purpose and pleasure in meeting every day responsibilities

- attach spiritual value to practical service

- enjoy knowing that they are freeing up others to do what God has called them to do

- would rather do a job than nd someone else to do it

HoSPItAlItY

Those with a gift for making others feel like they are at home have the gift of hospitality. Believers with this gift provide an open

home and warm welcome to those in need of food, lodging, and fellowship. The gift of hospitality is marked by a readiness to

invite others into your home or church and to make them feel not only welcome, but as though they belong there.


- provide an environment where people feel valued and cared for

- meet new people and help them feel welcomed

- create a safe and comfortable setting where relationships can develop

- seek ways to connect people together into meaningful relationships

- set people at ease in unfamiliar surroundings

1 Peter 4:9-10

Romans 12:9-13

Acts 16:14-15

Luke 10:38

Hebrews 13:1-2


Romans 16:1-2

Acts 9:36

Mark 15:40-41

Galatians 6:2

Romans 12:6-8

1 Peter 4:11

Philippians 2:19-23

Luke 22:24-27

John 13:14

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INteRceSSIoN / PRAYeR

Some people are especially gifted by God to pray for extended periods of time on a regular basis and see frequentand specic answers to their prayers. Their gift enables them to consistently pray on behalf of and for others, seeing

frequent and specic results.


- feel compelled to earnestly pray on behalf of someone or some cause

- have a daily awareness of the spiritual battles being waged

- are convinced God moves in direct response to prayer

- pray in response to the leading of the Holy Spirit, whether they understand it or not

KNoWleDGe

The gift of knowledge is a special gift that enables certain Christians to understand in an exceptional way the great

truths of Gods Word and to make them relevant to specic situations in the church. Believers with this gift desire to

seek out and learn as much about the Bible as they possibly can. They enjoy gathering and analyzing information

about the Bible. Their gift enables them to bring truth to others through a revelation or Biblical insight.


- receive truth which enables them to better serve others

- search the scriptures for insight, understanding, and truth

- gain knowledge which at times was not attained by natural means

- have an unusual insight or understanding that serves others

- organize information for teaching and practical use

Ephesians 6:18

1 Timothy 2:1-2 1

Kings 13:6

Luke 11:1-10

Matthew 6:6-15

Mark 11:22-25

James 5:14-16

Colossians 4:12-13

1 Thessalonians 3:10


2 Chronicles 1:7-12

Colossians 2:2-3

2 Corinthians 11:6

Daniel 2:20-21

Proverbs 2:6

Proverbs 9:10

Psalm 119:66

Jeremiah 3:15

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leADeRSHIP

Those with the spiritual gift of leadership are able to set goals to accomplish Gods purposes and can communicatethese goals to others in such a way that they voluntarily work together to accomplish them. Believers with this gift

are able to cast vision, motivate, and direct people to accomplish the purposes of God.


- provide direction for Gods people or ministry

- motivate others to perform to the best of their abilities

- present the big picture for others to see

- model the values of the organization

- take responsibility and establish goals

Romans 12:6-8

Hebrews 13:7

Hebrews 13:17

meRcY / comPASSIoN

This gift allows certain Christians to feel exceptional empathy and compassion for those who are suffering

physically, mentally, or emotionally. They are able to feel genuine sympathy for the misery of others, speaking

words of compassion. Most importantly, they are able to care for those who suffer with acts of love that help

alleviate their distress.

Believers with the gift of mercy cheerfully and practically help those who are suffering and in need by putting

compassion into action.


- focus upon alleviating the sources of pain or discomfort in suffering people

- address the needs of the lonely and forgotten

- express love, grace, and dignity to those facing hardships and crisis

- serve in difcult or unsightly circumstances and do so cheerfully

- concern themselves with individual or social issues that oppress people

Romans 12:6-8

Luke 7:12-15

Luke 10:30-37

Matthew 20:29-34

Matthew 25:34-40

Mark 9:41

Matthew 5:7

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mISSIoNS

Those with the special ability God gives to some to minister in another culture have the spiritual gift of missions.

Those with this gift nd it easy or exciting to adjust to a different culture or community. Missionaries nd great joy

working with minorities, people of other countries, or those with other distinct cultural differences. This gift instills in

believers a stronger-than-average desire to be a part of the fulllment of the Great Commission around the world.


- have an intense feeling of unease at the thought of all the unsaved people in the world

- adapt themselves and core Biblical principles to different surroundings by being culturally sensitive and aware

- have the ability to reach out to people groups of a different ethnicity, language, or cultural background

- can establish meaningful relationships with people of other nationalities or cultures

- desire to minister to unreached people in other communities or countries

mUSIc

Music is the spiritual gift that gives a believer the ability to present personal witness and inspiration to others through

instrumental music, singing, or dancing. These gifted believers praise God through music in a way that enhances

the worship experience of other believers. Those listening or watching become inspired to feel the presence and

majesty of God.


- sing or play a musical instrument well, and enjoy it

- nd joy in singing or playing praises to God, either alone or with other people

- feel secure in the fact that their musical ability will be of benet to other people with whom they come in contact

- can use their musical ability to help and inspire others to worship God

Ephesians 3:6-8

Mark 16:15

Acts 1:8

Acts 13:2-5

Acts 22:21

Romans 10:14-15


1 Samuel 16:14-23

1 Corinthians 14:26

Psalm 33:1-3

Psalm 96:1-2

Psalm 100:1-2

Psalm 149:3

Psalm 150:1-6

Colossians 3:16

2 Chronicles 5:12-13

2 Samuel 6:14-15

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PAStoR / SHePHeRD

Believers with the spiritual gift of a pastor/shepherd are able to assume a long-term personal responsibility forleadership and the spiritual care, protection, guidance, and teaching of a group of believers. They feel a strong

desire to nurture, care for, and guide people to follow and become like Christ.


- take responsibility to nurture the whole person in their walk with God

- provide guidance and oversight to a group of Gods people

- model with their life what it means to be a fully devoted follower of Christ

- establish trust and condence through long-term relationships

- lead and protect those within their span of care

PRoPHet / PRoPHecY

Believers with the spiritual gift of prophecy are able to proclaim the Word of God with clarity and apply it fearlessly to

strengthen, encourage, and convict other believers and to convince unbelievers. These believers are especially able

to interpret and apply Gods revelation in a given situation. They reveal truth and proclaim it in a timely and relevant

manner for understanding, correction, repentance, and edication.


- speak a timely word from God causing conviction, repentance, and edication

- see truth that others often fail to see and challenge them to respond

- understand Gods heart and mind through experiences He takes them through

John 10:1-16

Acts 20:28

Ephesians 4:11-15

1 Timothy 3:1-7

2 Timothy 4:1-2

1 Timothy 4:11-16

1 Peter 5:1-4


Romans 12:6-8

Ephesians 4:11-13


Deuteronomy 18:18-22





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teAcHING / teAcHeR

Some believers have been given a unique ability to explain the truths of the Word of God clearly and apply themeffectively so that others understand and learn. They instruct others about the Bible in a logical and systematic

way that communicates and imparts true understanding and growth. These gifted believers are able to understand,

clearly explain, and apply the word of God in a way that causes those listening to become more like Christ.


- communicate Biblical truth that inspires greater obedience to the Word

- challenge listeners simply and practically with the truths of scripture

- focus on changing lives by helping others understand the Bible better

- give attention to detail and accuracy

- prepare through extended times of study and reection

Ephesians 4:11-16

Romans 12:6-8


Hebrews 5:12-14

Acts 18:24-28

WISDom

This gift allows a believer to sort through opinions, facts, and thoughts in order to determine what solution would be

best for themselves and others. These gifted individuals are able to apply knowledge to life in a way that is relevant

and practical to daily life and decision making. They know the mind of God in a way that brings insight into how to

apply knowledge so that specic needs of others are met.


- focus on the unseen consequences as they determine the next steps to take

- receive an understanding of what is necessary to meet the needs of others

- provide God-given solutions in the midst of conict and confusion

- hear Gods direction in a given situation

- apply spiritual truth in specic and practical ways


James 3:13-18

2 Chronicles 1:7-11

Acts 6:3-10


James 1:5-8

1 Kings 3:16-28

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WRItING

This gift gives a believer the ability to express truth in written form in a way that builds up, instructs, comforts orstrengthens others. Their special ability to formulate thoughts and ideas into meaningful written form enables the

reader to nd courage, guidance, knowledge, or edication through their words. The writers of the Bible had this gift.


- may write stories, sermons, devotions, histories, prayers, songs, or poetry to be used to build up the body of Christ

- are inspired by the Holy Spirit in what they write

- may teach Gods Word to others through what they write

- often use writing to express other gifts

- may be better at expressing their thoughts in written form than in verbal form

Luke 1:1-3

1 John 2:1

1 John 2:12-14

1 Timothy 3:14-15

Jude 1:3

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SPoKe 4 NeXt StePS;

YoUR PHYSIcAl PlAN

QUESTION 1 - How will you feed your body?

...No one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it, just as Christ does the church...

Ephesians 5:29 NIV

Ask yourself these questions: (Be honest!)

1. Do you need to eliminate certain foods or drinks from your diet? Which ones?

2. In what areas do you lack physical discipline?

3. Do you need supplemental vitamins or other nutrients?

4. What question are you relieved is not listed here? Ask it!

Based on your answers, list the positive changes you are committing to make. Then, seek accountability!

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Consider these questions once more:

1. If money were no object and you could do anything you wanted for the rest of your life, what would you do?

2. Besides ministering to those who are most important to you, what is the number one thing that you believe God

wants to accomplish through you?

Now, ask yourself:

1. What is your vision for your work ve years from now?

2. What is your vision for your work ten years from now?

List 2-3 short-term goals to help you move toward your vision:

Goal 1:

Goal 2:

Goal 3:

Now, list your very next step:

Next, choose someone to hold you accountable to that step!

Finally, remember. Whatever you are doing at this moment, do it for Him. Do it with the

best attitude He can give you. Do it with everything in you. Dont hold back!

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as working for the Lord, not for men. Colossians 3:23 NIV

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