Where do you “fit” in the church?
Every Christian has a place, but every place isn’t for every Christian (1 Cor. 12:12ff; Eph. 4:11-16)
Here are five steps to help you toward finding your place.
1. Personal Discovery
Who are you? Think and pray about the things that make you you. Think and pray about personality, heritage, relationships, opportunities, and experiences.
2. Learn your spiritual gifts
How has God equipped you? What unique and special talents and spiritual gifts do you have?
3. Abilities awareness
What can you do? What are your special abilities or aptitudes?
4. Connecting passion with service or ministry
What are you called to do? The fourth step connects your passion and desire with your service in the kingdom. How can you take the things you identified in the first three steps and connect with the work of God in this world?
5. Experiences of life
How is that call confirmed? God does not call people to his service in a vacuum. When God creates you as a spiritual person with gifts and abilities, he confirms his plan in your life by the people and experiences he puts around you. The final step in finding your place is to seek the confirmation of God’s plan in the daily rhythms of your life.