CHRISTIAN SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRE

Instructions: Complete each statement below and mark to what extent it is true of your life: MUCH = 3, SOME = 2, LITTLE = 1, NOT AT ALL = 0 (The word desires refers to the desire to use a possible ability although the opportunity may not have presented itself.)

HAVE YOU OR OTHERS RECOGNIZED IN YOURSELF ABILITIES OR DESIRES TO: 1. . . . help individuals who may know what is right but at not living up to what they know to be right? 2. . . . lead those who are struggling with poor health habits to a better lifestyle? 3. . . . anticipate needs or problems before they arise and plan accordingly? 4. . . . respond cheerfully when asked to do tasks, even if they seem menial? 5. . . . discern key issues and their impact in a financial statement? 6. . . . help behind the scenes in such a way so as to enable the ministry of the church to be effective and efficient? 7. . . . lead others to accept Christ as their personal Saviour whether they be adults or children? 8. . . . inspire and motivate others to accomplish what they themselves have set out to do? 9. . . . find special satisfaction in repairing equipment or facilities which are not functioning properly? 10. . . . manage your own personal income in such a way that you are able to avoid major financial crises? 11. . . . reinforce in the children of Christian homes the principles of following Jesus more closely? 12. . . . share with others the joy that you have experienced in following the Lord and the significance and relevance you have found in the teachings of the Seventh-day Adventist Church? 13. . . . contribute meaningfully in boards and committees? 14. . . . operate office and/or audio-visual equipment and have some knowledge to make simple repairs? 15. . . . inspire confidence and participation in the financial giving plan of the church?

HAVE YOU OR OTHERS RECOGNIZED IN YOURSELF ABILITIES OR DESIRES TO: 16. . . . communicate in writing, art, or song messages which tend to help others find help or encouragement to live the Christian life more successfully? 17. . . . search out and find unbelievers and share with them hope and meaning for life through such means as your own personal testimony, various kinds of literature and/or Bible studies? 18. . . . lead groups of individuals in the decision-making process? 19. . . . take special interest in seeing that landscaping is done properly and well maintained? 20. . . . be able to gather appropriate information and organize it in a meaningful way for the purpose of designing a budget? 21. . . . make other members feel at east when they are around you? 22. . . . easily associate with various groups within the community while maintaining your Christian identity? 23. . . . know when to delegate important responsibility, and to whom to delegate it? 24. . . . dedicate special abilities such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, etc., for assistance in maintaining church facilities and equipment? 25. . . . acknowledge the unfaithful stewardship of others without it effecting your acceptance of them as individuals? 26. . . . give counsel to others in such a way so as to give guidance and direction in making decisions which would ultimately affect their relationship with Christ? 27. . . . present biblical teachings in a public setting such as Revelation Seminars, evangelistic sermons, etc.? 28. . . . organize ideas, people, resources, and time for effective ministry? 29. . . . find joy in being an aide to someone whose ministry can utilize your practical or mechanical help? 30. . . . be methodical and do detailed work involving numbers and money?

CHARTING YOUR RESPONSES TO THE CHRISTIAN SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRE

Instructions: In the grid below, enter the numerical value of each of your responses in the box containing the question number. Total each of the five rows, placing the sum in the Total column. The broad areas of ministry that receive the highest ranking should then be located in the Christian Service Inventory where various opportunities for service are listed.

ROWS Row A Row B Row C Row D Row E

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10

VALUE OF ANSWERS 11 16 21 12 17 22 13 18 23 14 19 24 15 20 25

TOTAL 26 27 28 29 30

AREAS OF SERVICE Nurture Outreach Leadership Maintenance Financial Management

BROAD AREAS OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE DEFINED Nurture: is the area of service which concentrates on the spiritual growth and development of the members within the church body. Outreach: is the service of the church which reaches out to the community at large with the claims of the everlasting gospel. This ministry directs its efforts towards the process of helping others learn and practice the full benefits of discipleship. Leadership: is the service that involves giving direction to an area of ministry for Christ. It often involves foresight, organizational abilities, and people skills. Maintenance: involves the willingness to help provide and maintain the necessary facilities and equipment for the ministry of the church. The diversity of gifts needed in this area of service is especially large. Financial Management: is the area of service where administrative and management skills as well as financial acumen is needed.

CHRISTIAN SERVICE INVENTORY

Name __________________________________________ Phone___________________ Date_____________ Address____________________________________________________________________________________ City____________________________________________ State_______________ Zip___________________ Occupation_____________________ Age(opt)______ Present SS class_______Church member Yes____ No____ What church?_________________________________________ Present area of service____________________

Instructions: Please mark the appropriate columns: W Column If you are willing to serve in this area P Column Your preferred area of service NURTURE Nurture is the area of service which concentrates on the spiritual growth and development of the members within the church body.
W ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ P ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Hospitality Home for get-togethers Home for home Bible studies Transportation Loan car Lodging Entertain visitors at home Other________________ Communications Bulletin boards Photography Lettering Projectionist Librarian Tape recording PA system Prepare teaching aids Recommend books/tapes Communications sec. Edit church newsletter Other________________ Music Coordinator Song leader Choir director Vocal soloist Musical instrument Kind_________________ Choir member Voice type________________ Pianist Organist Small group Other_________________ Prayer Leader of group Public prayer Intercessory Visit & pray with sick Visit & pray with discouraged

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Teaching SS teacher Adult Young married Youth (age of ______) Bible studies Teach crafts Teach handicapped Family life area (marriage, parenting, etc.) Teach Pathfinders Teach health classes (which ____________________________) Helper Kitchen, cook Kitchen, helper Office help Typing Filing Telephone Writing, editing Other___________________________

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FACILITIES/EQUIPMENT FOR GROWTH The church is in need of those who are willing to help provide and maintain the necessary facilities and equipment for the ministry of the church. The diversity of gifts needed is very broad. W ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ P ____ Property Maintenance ____ Carpentry rough ____ finish ____ ____ Landscaping ____ Painting ____ Electrician ____ Cement work ____ Plumbing ____ Custodial ____ Mechanical ____ Heating/cooling ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Audio/visual Projectors Tape recorders PA system Video equipment

OUTREACH Outreach is the service of the church which reaches out to the community with the claims of the everlasting gospel. This ministry directs its efforts toward the process of helping others learn and practice the full benefits of discipleship. W ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ P ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

While LEADERSHIP is an important part of any church, not all are called to leadership positions. The Lord does, however, give certain individuals the necessary gifts for giving direction to an area of service for Him. This often involves foresight, organizational abilities, and people skills. Spiritual commitment is an obvious necessity for a leader within a church. W P ____ ____ Trainer (Please look over all major sections in this inventory and list below the various areas where you would be willing to help train someone for their particular ministry.) ______________________________________________________ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Leadership Elder Personal ministries Ingathering SS superintendent SS department leader Nursery Cradle roll Kindergarten Primary Junior Earliteen Youth Adult VBS leader Story hour Pathfinder leader Social coordinator Flower coordinator Investment leader Other ______________________________ Administration/organization Head elder Head deacon Head deaconess SS superintendent Community service leader Home & school leader Other _______________________________ Boards & committees Church board School board Finance committee Other _______________________________

Personal evangelism Basic gospel presentation Present Bible studies Evangelistic visitation Public evangelism Speaker/teacher (for Rev. Sem., etc.) Follow up interests Greeter Usher Address envelopes Other __________________________ Health ministries Stop smoking Drugs & alcohol Nutrition & cooking classes Weight control Exercise program Home treatments Dental hygiene Stress control Physical fitness evaluations Cancer prevention Coronary risk screening Cholesterol control Vegetarian restaurant Home nursing instruction CPR Other______________________ Media Prepare advertising/announcements Prepare radio/TV spots/programs Write newspaper articles Literature evangelism Literature racks Door-to-door distribution Prepare for mailing

____ ____ Ingathering ____ ____ Solicit ____ ____ Sing ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Community Service Dorcas Work with civic organization Assist with community-oriented programs Distribute food baskets

____ ____ Telephone evangelism ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Child evangelism Child care Stories Crafts

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT This area of service is in need of those who have the gifts of management and financial acumen as well as a spiritual commitment for the growth and development of the church. W P ____ ____ Financial Management ____ ____ Church treasurer ____ ____ Stewardship secretary ____ ____ Finance committee ____ ____ Bookkeeper, etc. ____ ____ Other ____________________________