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REFLECTION GUIDE

 

       

Gifts I Bring to the Ministry Team

Check the two gifts below that best describe your perception of yourself.  I think my best gifts as a ministry team member are that I am

___ a listener and discusser
___ a hard worker
___ a facilitator of group processes
___ someone who makes sure tasks get done
___ a team builder
___ a planner
___ a consensus builder
___ a dreamer and visionary
___ an idea person
___ a problem-solver
___ a supporter of others
___ an organizer or coordinator
___ an evaluator
___ a recruiter of others
___ a researcher
___ a trainer
___ an implementer 
___ other:______________________________

 Check the styles below that best match your perception of yourself. 

___ logical                                                ___ prefer open-ended work with flexibility
___  practical                                             ___ prefer deadlines and specific tasks
___ imaginative                                         ___ prefer harmonious environment
___ energetic                                            ___ prefer lively, open debate
___ make decisions based on facts             ___ concerned with goals and outcomes 
___ make decisions based on hunches         ___ concerned with relationships
___ tend to be outgoing and gregarious        ___ concerned with bringing about change
___ tend to be reflective

Copyright © 1995 Jean Morris Trumbauer.  Adapted. And reprinted with the permission of Auqsburg Fortress from Created and Called: Discovering Our Gifts for Abundant Living ©1998 Jean Morris Trumbauer.  

The reflection guide above is ideal for introducing members of new ministry teams or for helping existing teams and committee members understand and appreciate each other's differing gifts. You can find dozens of other gifts reflections and activities in Created and Called.

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