Years ago Willowcreek came out with a book titled “Reveal.” What they discovered was that most of their church attenders were discontent. The most “happy” and fulfilled group in the church were the ones actively serving. I remember thinking “well, duh!” 😆
Excellent explanation and insight. Another thing worth mentioning is that, as you serve, others in the church will let you know where they see your giftedness. — And, by the same token, we should keep an eye out to affirm the giftedness in others.
Definitely, there is a communal aspect to this discovery. We need the body of Christ to help us discover our callings and giftings. I was asked recently by someone, “How do I know if I am called by God into ministry?” My short answer was this: an inward desire to serve God in this way, affirmed by the body of Christ. Calling and gifting cannot be separated from the body of Christ.
Years ago Willowcreek came out with a book titled “Reveal.” What they discovered was that most of their church attenders were discontent. The most “happy” and fulfilled group in the church were the ones actively serving. I remember thinking “well, duh!” 😆
I love studies that essentially are like we touched water and found that it is wet. 😜
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Excellent explanation and insight. Another thing worth mentioning is that, as you serve, others in the church will let you know where they see your giftedness. — And, by the same token, we should keep an eye out to affirm the giftedness in others.
Definitely, there is a communal aspect to this discovery. We need the body of Christ to help us discover our callings and giftings. I was asked recently by someone, “How do I know if I am called by God into ministry?” My short answer was this: an inward desire to serve God in this way, affirmed by the body of Christ. Calling and gifting cannot be separated from the body of Christ.