CHRISTIAN SERVICE: Assessment

God tells us to serve in the body of Christ. He has high standards for service since we are His ambassadors and are caring for His people. As in all we do, Jesus is the standard against which He measures us. This assessment is designed to help you get an idea of your readiness to serve in the body of Christ. Any area you score yourselve 3 or less can go on your personal growth plan.

Circle the number that best applies to you. (1-poor, 2-fair, 3-good, 4-very good, 5-excellent)

SERVICE IN THE BODY ASSESSMENT                                                                                                                                    poor                                   excellent CHARACTER TRAIT: Is Called  (Ephesians 6:6-7)

1)   I feel drawn to a certain mission for Christ.	1       2       3       4       5
2)   I hear God's direction for my life.	1       2       3       4       5
3)   I feel passionate when I see myself in my calling.	1       2       3       4       5
4)   I feel passionate about being a leader.	1       2       3       4       5
5)   My calling to leadership is confirmed by others.	1       2       3       4       5

CHARACTER TRAIT: Has Pure Motives  (2 Chronicles 19:9; Exodus 18:21; 1 Peter 5:2)

6)   I listen more than I talk.	1       2       3       4       5
7)   I put God's agenda before my own.	1       2       3       4       5
8)   I pray for guidance in all aspects of my life .	1       2       3       4       5
9)  I am nonjudgmental.	1       2       3       4       5
10)  I put the team's agenda before my own.	1       2       3       4       5

CHARACTER TRAIT: Is a Servant  (1 Peter 4:10; 1 Peter 5:2)

11)  I am willing to pitch in whenever needed.	1       2       3       4       5
12)  I am grateful for opportunities to serve.	1       2       3       4       5
13)  I put other's needs before my own.	1       2       3       4       5
14)  People would say I'm interested in other's welfare.	1       2       3       4       5
15)  I stick with a job until it is done.	1       2       3       4       5

CHARACTER TRAIT: Is Qualified  (Exodus 18:21)

16)  I ask God to transform me.	1       2       3       4       5
17)  I look for opportunities to grow and learn.	1       2       3       4       5
18)  My leaders would describe me as teachable.	1       2       3       4       5
19)  People would describe me as trust worthy.	1       2       3       4       5
20)  I have a close relationship with Jesus.	1       2       3       4       5
21)  I am willing to ask for help.	1       2       3       4       5

CHARACTER TRAIT: Has Healthy Relationships  (Gal 6:1; Matt 18:15; Eph 4:22)

22)  My relatonships are interdependent.	1       2       3       4       5
23)  People would describe me as a supportive friends.	1       2       3       4       5
24)  My lifestyle demonstrates Biblical principles.	1       2       3       4       5
25)  I prefer to address issues directly with the person involved.	1       2       3       4       5
26)  People would describe me as open and honest.	1       2       3       4       5
27)  I submit to others in authority over me.	1       2       3       4       5
28)  I accept direct feedback from others.	1       2       3       4       5

CHARACTER TRAIT: Has a leaderr   (Eph 5:21; Exo 18:21; Num 11:16-17)

29)  I seek feedback about my self and my behavior.	1       2       3       4       5
30)  I have an accountability partner or mentor.	1       2       3       4       5

BIBLE VERSES

Ephesians 6:6-7  Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. 7Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men. NIV

2 Chronicles 19:99 He gave them these orders: "You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the LORD.

Exodus 18:21 But select capable men from all the people, men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain, and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens. NIV

1 Peter 5:2  Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers, not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve. NIV 1 Peter 4:10 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. 11If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. NIV

Galations 6:1 1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.

Matt 18:15 15"If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that 'every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.' 17If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, treat him as you would a pagan or a tax collector. 18"I tell you the truth, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.

Ephesians 4:1-6 1As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called, 5one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. Ephesians 4:7-13 7But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. 8This is why it says: "When he ascended on high, he led captives in his train and gave gifts to men."9(What does "he ascended" mean except that he also descended to the lower, earthly regions, 10He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe. 11It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

Ephesians 5:21 21Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Numbers 11:16-17 16 The LORD said to Moses: "Bring me seventy of Israel's elders who are known to you as leaders and officials among the people. Have them come to the Tent of Meeting, that they may stand there with you.

BASICS OF LISTENING

• Listen more than you talk.
• Listen from the heart.
• Keep an open, non-judgmental mind.
• Make eye contact with the other person periodically.
• Keep open body language (arms not crossed, facing the person, nodding).
• It is ok to have pauses. You don't have to fill them in.
• Make eye contact with the other person.
• Use empathic responses to let the other person know you heard.
• Clarify if you are not sure you understand.
• Check with the other person to see if understand correctly.
• Be patient. Everyone has a different style. Some are more easily compatible than others.