Growth Track

Facilitator Manual

The best is yet to come

 Growth Track
stepOne: Follow

The best is yet to come

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 What to expect
The VOUS Growth Track guides you to discover
your redemptive purpose and live the life God
created for you.

The Growth Track is made up of four steps that

equip you to follow Jesus, connect to the church,
discover your purpose, and serve others.

Pro Tip
Join in at any time!

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 1st stepOne: Follow
Week
of the
month
Learn the spiritual journey that God
has for each of us: to follow Jesus.

stepTwo: Connect
2nd
Week
of the Explore the ministry of VOUS Church, and
month
find out how to connect with our church.

stepThree: Discover

3rd
Week Discover your personality and gifts and
of the see how they indicate your purpose in
month life and your best fit in ministry.

stepFour: Serve

Connect to the opportunities

4th available at VOUS Church to live out
Week your purpose and serve others by
of the
month using your gifts.
 “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus
Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the
Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you
may know him better. I pray that the eyes of
your heart may be enlightened in order that you
may know the hope to which he has called you,
the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy
people.”
Ephesians 1:17-18

“I ask the God of our Master, Jesus Christ,

the God of glory—to make you intelligent and
discerning in knowing him personally, your eyes
focused and clear, so that you can see exactly
what it is he is calling you to do, grasp the
immensity of this glorious way of life he has for
his followers.”
Ephesians 1:17-18 Message

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 Your spiritual journey
consists of 4 steps:

01 KNOW GOD
“[I pray]…that you may know Him better [personally].”
Ephesians 1:17-18

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the
kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father
who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord,
did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out
demons and perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly,
‘I never knew you.’”
Matthew 7:21-23

02 FIND FREEDOM
“[I pray]…that the eyes of your heart be enlightened [focused and
clear].”
Ephesians 1:17-18

“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other
so that you may be healed.”
James 5:16

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03 DISCOVER PURPOSE
“[I pray]…that you may know the hope to which he has
called you.”
Ephesians 1:17-18

“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to

each of us.”
Romans 12:6

“All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a

part of it.”
1 Corinthians 12:27 NLT

04 MAKE A DIFFERENCE
“[I pray]…“that you may grasp the immensity of this glorious way
of life he has for his followers [in his holy people].”
Ephesians 1:17-18

“This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing

yourselves to be my disciples. I have told you this so that my joy
may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”
John 15:8, 11

“God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual
gifts. Use them well to serve one another.”
1 Peter 4:10 NLT

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stepOne

Sin breaks our close relationship with God. It causes us to

fear God and try to live our lives outside of His will.

“The wages of sin is death, BUT the gift of God

is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Romans 6:23

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in

this: While we were still sinners, Christ died
for us.”
Romans 5:8

“God is on one side and all people are on the

other side, and Christ Jesus is between them to
bring them together, by giving His life for
all mankind.”
1 Timothy 2:5-6 TLB

God has already done His part to restore our relationship

to Him. He took the initiative. Now He waits for each of us
to individually accept what He has done for us.

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 How to become a Christian:

01 REALIZE
That God has not been first place in our life, and ask Him to
forgive your sins.
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“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us
our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
1 John 1:9

02 BELIEVE
That Jesus died to pay for your sins and that He rose from the
dead and is alive today.
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“If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart
that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by
believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is
by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.”
Romans 10:9-10 NLT

“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name

[Jesus] under heaven given to mankind by which we must be
saved.”
Acts 4:12

“We believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that
God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.”
1 Thessalonians 4:14

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stepOne

How to become a Christian:

03 ACCEPT
God’s free gift of salvation. Don’t try to earn it.
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“For it is by grace you are saved, through faith — and this not from
yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can
boast.”
Ephesians 2:8-9

04 INVITE
Jesus Christ to come into your life and be the Lord of your life.
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“To all who received him, he gave the right to become children
of God. All they needed to do was to trust him to save them.
All those who believe this are reborn!—not a physical rebirth
resulting from human passion or plan—but from the will of God.”
John 1:12-13 TLB

“Listen! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice

and opens the door, I will come in...”
Revelation 3:20 HCSB

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 Take the
steps
You can take these steps by praying a simple prayer of
commitment to God:

“Dear Jesus, thank you for creating me and

for loving me even when I’ve ignored you
and gone my own way. I realize I need you in
my life, and I’m sorry for my sins. I ask you
to forgive me. Thank you for dying on the
cross for me. As much as I know how, I want
to follow You from now on. Please come into
my life and make me a new person inside. I
accept your free gift of salvation. Please help
me to grow now as a Christian.”

“Everyone who calls on

the name of the Lord
will be saved.”
Romans 10:13

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stepOne

From the very beginning of time, God gave us a choice of

how we could be in relationship with Him. It is illustrated
in the story of the two trees in the Garden of Eden:

“Now the LORD God had planted a garden in

the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he
had formed. The LORD God made all kinds of
trees grow out of the ground—trees that were
pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the
middle of the garden were the tree of life and
the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.”
Genesis 2:8-9

“And the LORD God commanded the man, ‘You

are free to eat from any tree in the garden;
but you must not eat from the tree of the
knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat
of it you will certainly die.’”
Genesis 2:16-17

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 The difference between
the choices:

01 I can DO MORE or I can receive

what has ALREADY BEEN DONE

“You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in
them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that
testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life.”
John 5:39-40

02 I can try to earn GOD’S APPROVAL or I can

receive GOD’S LOVE FOR ME

“But God demonstrate his own love for us in this: While we were
still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8

03 I can obey out of DUTY or I can

obey out of DELIGHT

“If you love me, you will obey my commands.”
John 14:15 NCV

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stepOne

Real Christianity is about

RELATIONSHIP

not

RELIGION

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stepOne

We practice baptism by immersion in water, which is the

way Jesus was baptized and the way the Bible describes.

“At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in

Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water,
he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit
descending on him like a dove.”
Mark 1:9-10

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,

baptizing them in the name of the Father and of
the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
Matthew 28:19

“Whoever acknowledges me before others,

I will also acknowledge before my Father in
heaven. But whoever disowns me before others,
I will disown before my Father in heaven.”
Matthew 10:32-33

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stepOne

By being water baptized,

you are:

01 Following the EXAMPLE set by Christ

02 Demonstrating your CHANGED LIFE

03 Declaring your commitment PUBLICLY

Water baptism declares

PUBLICLY

what has happened

PRIVATELY

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 Next Follow
steps
01 Give your heart to Jesus to be saved.
You can use the salvation prayer on page 11 as a guide.

02 Declare your relationship with Jesus publicly.

Water baptism is the example Jesus set, and we follow
this example to publicly share our new life in Him.

03 Join a VOUS Crew.

Visit the Connect Corner or vouschurch.com/#crew

04 Complete all four steps of the Growth Track.

stepOne: Follow
stepTwo: Connect
stepThree: Discover
stepFour: Serve

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 Growth Track
stepTwo: Connect

The best is yet to come

 What to expect
The VOUS Growth Track guides you to discover
your redemptive purpose and live the life God
created for you.

The Growth Track is made up of four steps that

equip you to follow Jesus, connect to the church,
discover your purpose, and serve others.

Pro Tip
Join in at any time!

The VOUS Story

Our lead pastors, Rich and DawnCheré Wilkerson
have a heart to reach our city and beyond with the
life transforming message of Jesus. They believe
in the next generation and value the wisdom and
guidance of those that have gone before us.
 1st stepOne: Follow
Week
of the
month
Learn the spiritual journey that God
has for each of us: to follow Jesus.

stepTwo: Connect
2nd
Week
of the Explore the ministry of VOUS Church, and
month
find out how to connect with our church.

stepThree: Discover

3rd
Week Discover your personality and gifts and
of the see how they indicate your purpose in
month life and your best fit in ministry.

stepFour: Serve

Connect to the opportunities

4th available at VOUS Church to live out
Week your purpose and serve others by
of the
month using your gifts.
“I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus
Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the
Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you
may know him better. I pray that the eyes of
your heart may be enlightened in order that you
may know the hope to which he has called you,
the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy
people.”
Ephesians 1:17-18

“I ask the God of our Master, Jesus Christ,

the God of glory—to make you intelligent and
discerning in knowing him personally, your eyes
focused and clear, so that you can see exactly
what it is he is calling you to do, grasp the
immensity of this glorious way of life he has for
his followers.”
Ephesians 1:17-18 Message
 Our values:

01 Jesus: Is Our Message

The purpose of VOUS Church is to share the hope of Jesus. Jesus is
our message. We are Jesus people, not religious people. Methods will
come and go, yet our message will remain the same.

02 People: Are Our Heart

Our heart is for ALL people. All people are loved by Jesus. We make
no apologies for being specifically focused on reaching those far
away from God. We desire to bring the broken home at all costs. We
believe that our light is best seen in the night.

03 Generosity: Is Our Privilege

Generosity is about giving more than what is required. We see
generosity as a privilege. We’re generous with our time, talents and
treasure. We go first in our giving. God has given richly towards us,
it’s our honor to give back to Him.

04 Excellence: Is Our Spirit

We are going to always do the best with what we have. We’re on
time, engaged and prepared. We don’t do things half way. If we’re
gonna do it, it’s to the best of our ability.

05 Servant Leadership: Is Our Identity

If you’re too big to serve then you are too small to lead. We believe
the greatest leadership is service to others. Every leader is a servant
first. From the parking lot to the pulpit, everyone serves. Every role
is different but they are all important. If you ain’t helping, you ain’t
helping!

06 Honor: Is Our Calling

We are vocal with our honor, meaning we are not stingy with
our words. We submit to leadership and are thankful for spiritual
authority. We choose joyfully to submit to those God has placed over
us. We honor and care for those God has placed under us.

Passion: Is Our Pursuit

07 Everything we do, we do it with passion. From our worship to our
service we do it with Holy Spirit energy. Passion drives us. Passion for
Jesus. Passion for people. Passion for His church.

The mission of VOUS Church is simple:

To bring people that are far from God close to Him.
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 VOUS Church purpose:
We believe God has always had it in His heart
to take people on a four-step spiritual journey:

01 KNOW GOD

02 FIND FREEDOM

03 DISCOVER PURPOSE

04 MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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stepTwo

We organize ourselves around these four steps:

Know God, Find Freedom, Discover Purpose, Make a Difference.

SUNDAY SERVICES

We consider reaching people who do not know God

personally one of our greatest responsibilities. Our
Sunday services are for people at all stages in their
spiritual journey but are primarily geared toward those
who do not have a genuine relationship with God.

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 Sunday Services:

Our Sunday services focus on four values:

01 CELEBRATION
We believe church should be enjoyable.
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“I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go into the house
of the Lord.’”
Psalm 122:1 NKJV

“The kind of worshipers the Father seeks…worship in the Spirit

and in truth.”
John 4:23-24

02 INSPIRATION
We believe church should be a place where people experience
God’s presence.
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“But...when some unbelievers or ordinary people come in, they

will be convinced of their sin by what they hear. They will be
judged by all they hear, their secret thoughts will be brought into
the open, and they will bow down and worship God, confessing,
‘Truly God is here among you!’”
1 Corinthians 14:24-25 GNT

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 Sunday Services:

Our Sunday services focus on four values:

03 PREPARATION
We believe church should be a place where people learn how the
Bible applies to their daily lives.
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“So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the

evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for
works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.”
Ephesians 4:11-12

04 SALVATION
We believe church should be a place where people can accept
Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
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“‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’ But
how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him?
And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about
him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells
them?”
Romans 10:13-14 NLT

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 How to share Christ with others:
One of our primary purposes is to reach people far from God.
Every one of us can do our part by following these four principles:

01 Accept the personal RESPONSIBILITY

02 Build a personal RELATIONSHIP

03 Share your personal STORY

04 Give a personal INVITATION

We share Christ in our city, our nation and our world.

Jesus gave His Church a mandate to reach the world in three

areas:
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“You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and

Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Acts 1:8

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01 “In Jerusalem” OUR CITIES
“Real religion, the kind that passes muster before God the Father,
is this: Reach out to the homeless and loveless in their plight.”
James 1:27 Message

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The primary way we reach our city is through our monthly

I Love My City projects and weekly Sunday gatherings.

02 “In Judea and Samaria” OUR NATION

“Whatever a person is like, I try to find common ground with
him so that he will let me tell him about Christ and let Christ
save him.”
1 Corinthians 9:22 TLB

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We are committed to supporting other church plants nationwide.

The annual VOUS Conference hosts thousands of delegates from

across the country and is televised around the world.

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03 “To the ends of the earth” OUR WORLD
“Jesus said to His followers, ‘Go everywhere in the world, and tell
the Good News to everyone.’”
Mark 16:15 NCV

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VOUS Church strategically invests a portion of its resources in

missions works all around the world with a focus on unreached
people groups, children and church planting.

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 How you can join us:

01 PRAY
Pray for each of these areas that we might reach people with
the Good News of Jesus.
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“Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the

workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore,
to send out workers into his harvest field.’”
Matthew 9:37-38

02 GO
Go to these areas to serve others and show them God’s love.
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“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send?
And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’ He said,
‘Go and tell this people...’”
Isaiah 6:8-9

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 How you can join us:

03 GIVE
Give your time and resources to reach people for Christ.
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“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths

and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But
store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and
vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and
steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Matthew 6:19-21

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stepTwo

VOUS CREWS

We believe real life change happens in the context of

authentic relationships, which is why we are a church
made up of small groups. In the Bible, they worshiped in
the temple, but personal ministry happened “house to
house.”

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“You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything

that would be helpful to you but have taught you publicly
and from house to house.”
Acts 20:20

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 VOUS Crews provide
three things:

01 A place to CONNECT with others.

“Yes, whatever a person is like, I try to find common ground with

him so he will let me tell him about Christ and let Christ save him.”
1 Corinthians 9:22 TLB

02 A place to PROTECT each others.

“We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us.
So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters.”
1 John 3:16 NLT

03 A place to GROW together.

“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”

Proverbs 27:17

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How VOUS
Crews work:
A VOUS Crew is an intentional gathering of people who
meet regularly.

Since God designed us for relationships, we believe it is

through the connections made in small groups that God
will help us grow.

VOUS Crews are small gatherings of 10-15 people who

meet at different cafe’s around Miami to hang, eat and talk
about life.

VOUS Crews are also where we pray for each other and
support each other. These gatherings take place every
other week.

We would love for you to join us at any of our Crews – simply

check out the schedule, choose a Crew, and sign up online.

Visit: vouschurch.com

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 Two things you should
know about Crews:

01 We have three seasons every year.

Life flows in seasons, and we want to make it easy for you to be in

the right Crew for you in each season. New Crews start and stop
three times a year in a cycle we refer to as “seasons.” Our Crew
seasons are:

SZN 1 — January to March

SZN 2 — May to July
SZN 3 — September to November

02 You can join a Crew.

We would love for you to get connected in a Crew.

To find the a Crew for you, simply visit vouschurch.com

or visit the Connect Corner.

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stepTwo

GROWTH TRACK

The VOUS Growth Track offers information and

experiences designed to help you discover and develop
your redemptive purpose and live the full life God
wants for you. Our process is made up of four steps,
which guide you to follow Jesus, connect to the church,
discover your purpose and serve others.

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“Let us move beyond the elementary teachings about

Christ and be taken forward to maturity.”
Hebrews 6:1

“I have come that they may have life, and have it to t

he full.”
John 10:10

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 The VOUS
Growth Track:

01 stepOne FOLLOW
This step explains the spiritual journey that God has for each of us
and invites you to follow Jesus personally and publicly. Step One
happens the first Sunday of every month.

02 stepTwo CONNECT
This step is a basic introduction to the ministry of VOUS Church and
offers you the opportunity to become a part of our church and joining a
VOUS Crew. stepTwo happens the second Sunday of every month.

03 stepThree DISCOVER
This step guides you through a discovery of your personality and gifts,
which point you to your purpose in life. Step Three happens the third
Sunday of every month.

04 stepFour SERVE
This step offers you the opportunity to become part of team by
connecting with the team of your choice and learning how you can
serve others by using your gifts and living out your purpose. Step Four
happens the fourth Sunday of every month. The big-picture goal of the
Growth Track is to see every person living God’s ultimate purpose for
their life, which is to share His love and make an eternal difference in
the life of another person. Joining team is the fourth step toward this
goal and marks your completion of the Growth Track.

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stepTwo

TEAM

All of us were created by God to make a difference in the life

of another person. God has a place for you where your unique
abilities and passions can impact the lives of others. We believe
your life will never make sense until you find, develop and fulfill
that purpose.

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“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good

works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
Ephesians 2:10

“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, my aim is to

finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me.”
Acts 20:24

“Now God gives us many kinds of special abilities…There are

different kinds of service to God [ministry]…All of you together
are the one body of Christ, and each one of you is a separate and
necessary part of it.”
Acts 20:24

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 At VOUS Church

01 Every servant leader is MINISTER

02 Every task is IMPORTANT

03 Every servant leader is a “10” in SOME AREA

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 Join the
VOUS Church
team
Join the VOUS Church Team at Growth Track stepFOUR

To join the VOUS Team, you need to complete Growth Track.

At Step Four, you will take the following steps to join the team:

01 Orientation

Attend, Growth Track Step Four, learn about the different teams
and how to get involved.

02 Application

Complete the team application and submit to a team leader

during Growth Track Step Four.

03 Conversation

Participate in a one-on-one conversation with one of our team

members to make a personal connection to the team.

04 Serve

Start serving to be trained and equipped to fulfill your purpose

on the VOUS Team!

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 Join the family:

01 Become part of VOUS Church family.

02 Join a VOUS Crew.

03 Complete the Growth Track.

04 Serve on the Team.

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 VOUS Church Covenant:
Having received Christ as my Lord and Savior and being in agreement
with the values and ideas presented in Growth Track stepTwo, I now
feel led by the Holy Spirit to unite with VOUS Church family. In doing so,
I commit myself to God and to the other members to do the following:

01 I will protect the unity of my church:

By acting in love toward other members.

By refusing to gossip.
By following the leaders.

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“So let us concentrate on the things which make for harmony, and
on the growth of one another’s character.”
Romans 14:19 PH

“Live in complete harmony with each other—each with the

attitude of Christ toward the other.”
Romans 15:5 TLB

“Have a sincere love for other believers, love one another

earnestly with all your heart.”
1 Peter 1:22 GNT

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths,
but only what is helpful for building others up according to their
needs.”
Ephesians 4:29

“Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority,

because they keep watch over you as those who must give an
account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for
that would be of no benefit to you.”
Hebrews 13:17

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02 I will share the responsibility of my church:

By praying for its growth and health.

By inviting the unchurched to attend.
By warmly welcoming those who visit.

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“To the church...we always thank God for all of you and
continually mention you in our prayers.”
1 Thessalonians 1:1-2

“Go out into the country…and urge anyone you find to come, so
that the house will be full.”
Luke 14:23 TLB

“So, warmly welcome each other into the church, just as Christ
has warmly welcomed you; then God will be glorified.”
1 Peter 1:22 GNT

03 I will serve the ministry of my church:

By discovering my gifts and talents.

By being equipped to serve by my pastors.
By developing a servant’s heart.

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“Serve one another with the particular gifts God has given each
of you.”
1 Peter 4:10 PH

“So Christ himself gave...pastors and teachers, to equip his people

for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.”
Ephesians 4:11-12

“Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also
for the interests of others. Let this mind be in you which was also
in Christ Jesus...taking the form of a bondservant.”
Philippians 2:4-5, 7 NKJV

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04 I will support the testimony of my church:

By attending church and VOUS Crews faithfully.

By living a godly life.
By giving regularly.

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“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to

fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.”
Acts 2:42

“Let us not neglect our meeting together...but encourage one

another.”
Hebrews 10:25 NLT

“But whatever happens, make sure that your everyday life is

worthy of the Gospel of Christ.”
Philippians 1:27 PH

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 Next Connect
steps
01 Join the Family of VOUS Church.
Being apart of VOUS Church is not about adding your name
to a roster; it’s about connecting with the people and the
vision of the church.

02 Join a VOUS Crew.

Browse our online directory of Crews at vouschurch.com.
Find the Crew for you, contact the leader and make plans to
try it out in person.

03 Complete all four steps of the Growth Track.

stepOne: Follow
stepTwo: Connect
stepThree: Discover
stepFour: Serve

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 Statement of faith:
Holy Bible

The Holy Bible, and only the Bible, is the authoritative Word of God. It alone
is the final authority in determining all doctrinal truths. In its original writing,
it is inspired, infallible and inerrant.
2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Proverbs 30:5; Romans 16:25-26

Trinity

There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy
Spirit. These three are coequal and co-eternal.
I John 5:7; Genesis 1:26; Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 9:6; Hebrews 3:7-11

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is God the Son, the second person of the Trinity. On earth,
Jesus was 100% God and 100% man. He is the only man ever to have lived
a sinless life. He was born of a virgin, performed miracles, died on the
cross for mankind and thus, atoned for our sins through the shedding of His
blood. He rose from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures,
ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will return again in power
and glory.
John 1:1,14, 20:28; I Timothy 3:16; Isaiah 9:6; Philippians 2:5-6; I Timothy 2:5

Virgin Birth

Jesus Christ was conceived by God the Father, through the Holy Spirit (the
third person of the Trinity) in the virgin Mary’s womb; therefore, He is the
Son of God.
Matthew 1:18, 25; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:27-35

Redemption

Man was created good and upright, but by voluntary transgression he fell;
his only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
Gen. 1:26-31, 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-21

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Regeneration

For anyone to know God, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely

essential.
John 6:44, 65; Matthew 19:28; Titus 3:5

Salvation

We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ: His death, burial,
and resurrection. Salvation is a gift from God, not a result of our good works
or of any human efforts.
Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 2:16, 3:8; Titus 3:5; Romans 10:9-10; Acts 16:31; Hebrews 9:22

Repentance

Repentance is the commitment to turn away from sin in every area of our
lives and to follow Christ, which allows us to receive His redemption and
to be regenerated by the Holy Spirit. Thus, through repentance we receive
forgiveness of sins and appropriate salvation.
Acts 2:21, 3:19; I John 1:9

Sanctification

Sanctification is the ongoing process of yielding to God’s Word and His

Spirit in order to complete the development of Christ’s character in us. It is
through the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God that the
Christian is enabled to live a Godly life
I Thessalonians 4:3, 5:23; II Corinthians 3:18, 6:14-18, II Thessalonians 2:1-3, Romans 8:29,
12:1-2, Hebrews 2:11

Jesus’ Blood

The Blood that Jesus Christ shed on the Cross of Calvary was sinless and is
100% sufficient to cleanse mankind of all sin. Jesus allowed Himself to be
punished for both our sinfulness and our sins, enabling all those who believe
to be free from the penalty of sin, which is death.
I John 1:7; Revelation 1:5, 5:9; Colossians 1:20; Romans 3:10-12, 23, 5:9; John 1:29

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Jesus Christ indwells all believers

Christians are people who have invited the Lord Jesus Christ to come and
live inside them by His Holy Spirit. They relinquish the authority of their
lives over to him thus making Jesus the Lord of their life as well as Savior.
They put their trust in what Jesus accomplished for them when He died,
was buried, and rose again from the dead.
John 1:12; John 14:17, 23; John 15:4; Romans 8:11; Revelation 3:20

Baptism in the Holy Spirit

Given at Pentecost, it is the promise of the Father, sent by Jesus after His
Ascension, to empower the Church to preach the Gospel throughout the
whole earth.
Joel 2:28-29; Matthew 3:11; Mark 16:17; Acts 1:5 ,2:1-4, 17, 38-39, 8:14-17, 10:38, 44-47,
11:15-17, 19:1-6

The gifts of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is manifested through a variety of spiritual gifts to build

and sanctify the church, demonstrate the validity of the resurrection,
and confirm the power of the Gospel. The Bible lists of these gifts are not
necessarily exhaustive, and the gifts may occur in various combinations. All
believers are commanded to earnestly desire the manifestation of the gifts
in their lives. These gifts always operate in harmony with the Scriptures and
should never be used in violation of Biblical parameters.
Hebrews 2:4; Romans 1:11, 12 :4-8; Ephesians 4:16; 1 Timothy 4:14; 2 Timothy 1:6-7; I
Corinthians 12:1-31, 14:1-40; I Peter 4:10

The Church

The church is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit,
with divine appointments for the fulfillment of Jesus’ Great Commission.
Every person who is born of the Spirit is an integral part of the church as a
member of the body of believers. There is a spiritual unity of all believers in
our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 1:22, 2:19-22; Hebrews 12:23; John 17:11, 20-23

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Sacraments

• Water Baptism: Following faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the new
convert is commanded by the Word of God to be baptized in water in
the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38; Mark 16:16; Acts 8:12, 36-38; 10:47-48

• The Lord’s Supper: A unique time of communion in the presence of

God when the elements of bread and grape juice (the Body and Blood
of the Lord Jesus Christ) are taken in remembrance of Jesus’ sacrifice
on the Cross.
Matthew 26:26-29; I Corinthians 10:16, 11:23-25

• Marriage: We believe marriage is defined in the Bible as a covenant,

a sacred bond between one man and one woman, instituted by and
publicly entered into before God.
Matthew 19:4-6

Healing of the sick

Healing of the sick is illustrated in the life and ministry of Jesus, and
included in the commission of Jesus to His disciples. It is given as a sign,
which is to follow believers. It is also a part of Jesus’ work on the Cross and
one of the gifts of the Spirit.
Psalm 103:2-3; Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 8:16-17; Mark 16:17-18; Acts 8:6-7; James 5:14-16;
1 Corinthians 12:9, 28; Romans 11:29

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God’s will for provision

It is the Father’s will for believers to become whole, healthy and successful
in all areas of life. But because of the fall, many may not receive the full
benefits of God’s will while on Earth. That fact, though, should never
prevent all believers from seeking the full benefits of Christ’s provision in
order to better serve others.

• Spiritual
John 3:3-11; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Romans 10:9-10

• Mental and Emotional

2 Timothy 1:7, 2:11; Philippians 4:7-8; Romans 12:2; Isaiah 26:3

• Physical
Isaiah 53:4,5; Matthew 8:17; I Peter 2:24

• Financial
Joshua 1:8; Malachi 3:10-11; Luke 6:38; 2 Corinthians 9:6-10; Deuteronomy 28:1-14;
Psalm 34:10, 84:11; Philippians 4:19

Resurrection

Jesus Christ was physically resurrected from the dead in a glorified body
three days after His death on the cross. In addition, both the saved and the
lost will be resurrected; those that are saved to the resurrection of life and
those that are lost to the resurrection of eternal separation.
Luke 24:16, 36, 39; John 2:19-21, 20:26-28, 21:4; Acts 24:15; I Corinthians 15:42, 44;
Philippians 1:21-23, 3:21

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Heaven

Heaven is the eternal dwelling place for all believers in the Gospel of Jesus
Christ.
Matthew 5:3, 12, 20, 6:20, 19:21, 25:34; John 17:24; 2 Corinthians 5:1; Hebrews 11:16;
I Peter 1:4

Hell

After living one life on earth, the unbelievers will be judged by God and sent
to Hell where they will be eternally separated from God.
Matthew 25:41; Mark 9:43-48; Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 14:9-11, 20:12-15, 21:8

Second Coming

Jesus Christ will physically and visibly return to earth for the second time
to establish His Kingdom. This will occur at a date undisclosed by the
Scriptures.
Matthew 24:30, 26:63-64; Acts 1:9-11; I Thessalonians 4:15-17; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8;
Revelation 1:7

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 Growth Track
stepThree: Discover

The best is yet to come

 What to expect
The VOUS Growth Track guides you to discover
your redemptive purpose and live the life God
created for you.

The Growth Track is made up of four steps that

equip you to follow Jesus, connect to the church,
discover your purpose, and serve others.

Pro Tip
Join in at any time!

Our hope for you

God created you for a specific purpose. Today,
we will help you discover how your design helps
reveal a path to fulfilling the purpose for which
God created you.

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 Three reference points of God’s
plan for your life

01 He made you PERSONALITY

“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my
mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully
made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

Psalm 139:13-14

02 He gifts you SPIRITUAL GIFTS

“However, he has given each one of us a special gift through the
generosity of Christ.”

Ephesians 4:7 NLT

03 He places you OPPORTUNITIES

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who
love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

Romans 8:28

“We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will...
so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every
way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of
God...and giving joyful thanks to the Father.”

Colossians 1:9-12

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Steps for
discovery
How to take the Personality Assessment:

01 Step One

Answer each question under sections 1-4 by circling the number

that best describes you. Allow yourself two to three minutes to
complete this step before moving on to other steps.

02 Step Two

Add the total of circled numbers for the five statements under
each section. Write each total on the indicated total line for each
section.

03 Step Three
Identify the group with the highest totaled number and the
second highest totaled number to discover your dominant
personality traits.

Box 1= “D” personality

Box 2= “I” personality

Box 3= “S” personality

Box 4= “C” personality

Write your dominant personality traits sequence in box at bottom

of page (DI, ID, SC, CD, etc.).

04 Step Four
Read the description of your most dominant personality trait
(D, I, S, C) and the description of your two highest personality
traits together (DI, ID, SC, CD. etc.)

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D 1. Total Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always

I am assertive, demanding and decisive. 1 2 3 4 5

I enjoy doing multiple tasks at once. 1 2 3 4 5
I thrive in a challenge-based environment. 1 2 3 4 5
I think about tasks above others or myself. 1 2 3 4 5
I am motivated by accomplishment and authority. 1 2 3 4 5

I 2. Total Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always

I enjoy influencing and inspiring other people. 1 2 3 4 5

I am optimistic about others. 1 2 3 4 5

I tend to be the life of the party. 1 2 3 4 5

I think about motivating people. 1 2 3 4 5

I am motivated by recognition and approval. 1 2 3 4 5

S 3. Total Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always

I thrive in consistent environments. 1 2 3 4 5

I prefer specifics over generalizations. 1 2 3 4 5

I enjoy small groups of people. 1 2 3 4 5

I prefer being a member of a team. 1 2 3 4 5

I am motivated by stability and support. 1 2 3 4 5

C 4. Total Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always

I typically avoid taking big risks. 1 2 3 4 5

I love tasks, order and details. 1 2 3 4 5

I am right most of the time. 1 2 3 4 5

I comply with clearly defined rules. 1 2 3 4 5
I am motivated by quality and correctness. 1 2 3 4 5

My Personality/Leadership Style:

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 EXTROVERT

D I
TASK PEOPLE

C S

INTROVERT

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;

your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

Psalm 139:14

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 D Direct and decisive; they are risk takers and problem solvers. They are
more concerned with completing tasks and winning than they are with
gaining approval from people. Though the internal drive tends to make them
insensitive to those around them, “D”s are not afraid to challenge the status
quo, and they thrive when it comes to developing new things. They need
discipline to excel, and they respond to direct confrontation. The greatest
fear of a “D” is to be taken advantage of, and even despite their possible
weaknesses—which include an aversion to routine, a tendency to overstep
authority, an argumentative nature, and a habit of taking on too much—they
place a high value on time and use their innovative thinking to accomplish
difficult tasks and conquer challenges.

D/I Curious concluders who place emphasis on the bottom line and work hard
to reach their goals. They are more determined than they are inspirational,
yet their high expectations and standards for themselves and those around
them typically cause them to make quite an impact, motivating others to
follow them. They have an array of interests and can become distracted by
taking on too many projects. They often need to focus, prioritize, and simply
slow down. Because “D/I”s thrive on activity and forward motion, they like to
accomplish tasks through a large number of people.
Joshua (Joshua 1), Noah (Genesis 6-9), Sarah (Genesis 16, 1 Peter 3:6)

D/S Achievers with an ability to persevere. They are more active than passive,
but they possess a kind of calm sensitivity and steadiness that makes them
good leaders. They seem to be people-oriented but can easily be dominant
and decisive when it comes to tasks and project planning. They strive to
accomplish goals with fierce determination that comes from strong internal
drive, but they could benefit from contemplative and conservative thinking
as well as spending more time focusing on relationships. Daniel (Daniel 1-6),
Job (Job 1:5, James 5:11), Martha (Luke 10:38-42)

D/C Challengers that can either be determined students or defiant critics. Being
in charge is important to them, yet they care little about what others think
as long as they get the job done. They have a great deal of foresight and
examine every avenue to find the best solution. They prefer to work alone.
Though they fear failure and the lack of influence, they are motivated by
challenges and can often be excellent administrators. They can benefit from
learning to relax and paying more attention to people. Malachi (Malachi 4),
Nathan (2 Samuel 12:1-13), Nahum (Nahum 1-3)

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 I Inspiring and impressive. Enthusiastic, optimistic, impulsive, and emotional—
they tend to be creative problem solvers and excellent encouragers. They
often have a large number of friends, but they can become more concerned
with approval and popularity than with getting results. An “I”s greatest
fear is rejection, but they thrive when it comes to motivating others. Their
positive sense of humor helps them negotiate conflicts. Though they can be
inattentive to details and poor listeners, they can be great peacemakers and
effective teammates when they control their feelings and minimize their urge
to entertain and be the center of attention. They value lots of human touch
and connection.

I/D Persuaders who are outgoing and energetic. They enjoy large groups and
use their power of in- fluence to attain respect and convince people to follow
their lead. Sometimes they can be viewed as fidgety and nervous, but it
comes from their need to be a part of challenges that have variety, freedom,
and mobility. “I/D”s could benefit from learning to look before they leap and
spending more time being studious and still. They make inspiring leaders and
know how to get results from and through people. John the Baptist (Luke 3),
Peter (Matthew 16 and 26, Acts 3), Rebekah (Genesis 24)

I/S Influential counselors who love people, and it’s no surprise that people love
them. They live to please and serve, and they tend to be good listeners.
Looking good and encouraging others is important to them, as is following
through and being obedient. They often lack in the area of organization and
can be more concerned with the people involved than they are with the
task at hand. However, they can be center stage or behind the scenes with
equal effectiveness, and they shine when it comes to influencing and helping
others. Barnabas (Acts 4, 9, 11-15), Elisha (1 Kings 19, 2 Kings 2-3), Nicodemus
(John 3, 7, 19)

I/C Inspiring yet cautious assessors who are excellent communicators through
the combination of concerned awareness and appreciation of people. They
excel in determining ways to improve production. They tend to be impatient
and critical, and they can also be overly persuasive and too consumed by the
desire to win. “I/C”s like to work inside the box, and they could benefit from
trying new things and caring less about what others think. This personality
type often possesses a gift for teaching; they are generally dependable when
it comes to paying attention to details and getting the job done. Miriam
(Exodus 15-21), Ezra (Ezra 7-8), Shunammite Woman (2 Kings 4:8-37)

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 S Steady and more reserved. They do not like change, and they thrive
in secure, non-threatening environments. They are often friendly and
understanding as well as good listeners and loyal workers who are happy
doing the same job consistently. With an incredible ability to forgive, reliable
and dependable “S”s tend to make the best friends. Their greatest fear,
however, is loss of security, and their possible weaknesses naturally include
not only resistance to change, but also difficulty adjusting to it. They can
also be too sensitive to criticism and unable to establish priorities. In order
to avoid being taken advantage of, “S”s need to be stronger and learn how to
say “no.” They also like to avoid the limelight, but when given an opportunity
to genuinely help others, they will gladly rise to the occasion. They feel most
valued when they have truly helped someone.

S/D Quiet leaders who can be counted on to get the job done. They perform
better in small groups and do not enjoy speaking in front of crowds. Though
they can be soft- and hard-hearted at the same time, they enjoy close
relationships with people, being careful not to dominate them. Challenges
motivate them, especially ones that allow them to take a systematic
approach. “S/D”s tend to be determined, persevering through time and
struggles. They benefit from encouragement and positive relationships.
Martha (Luke 10:38-42), Job (Job 1:5, James 5:11)

S/I Inspirational counselors who exhibit warmth and sensitivity. Tolerant and
forgiving, they have many friends because they accept and represent others
well. Their social nature and desire to be likable and flexible make them
inclined to be overly tolerant and non-confrontational. “S/I”s will benefit
from being more task-oriented and paying more attention to detail. Kind and
considerate, they include others and inspire people to follow them. Words
of affirmation go a long way with this personality type, and with the right
motivation, they can be excellent team players. Mary Magdalene (Luke 7:36-
47), Barnabas (Acts 4, 9, 11-15), Elisha (1 Kings 19, 2 Kings 2-13)

S/C Diplomatic and steady, as well as detail-oriented. Stable and contemplative,

they like to weigh the evidence and discover the facts to come to a logical
conclusion. More deliberate, they prefer to take their time, especially when
the decision involves others. Possible weaknesses include being highly
sensitive and unable to handle criticism, and they also need to be aware
of the way they treat others. Operating best in precise and cause-worthy
projects, the “S/C” can be a peacemaker; this makes them a loyal team
member and friend. Moses (Exodus 3, 4, 20, 32), John (John 19:26-27),
Eliezer (Genesis 24)

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 C Compliant and analytical. Careful and logical lines of thinking drive them
forward, and accuracy is a top priority. They hold high standards and value
systematic approaches to problem solving. Though they thrive when given
opportunities to find solutions, they tend to ignore the feelings of others and
can often be critical and downright crabby. Verbalizing feelings is difficult
for them, but when they are not bogged down in details and have clear-
cut boundaries, they can be big assets to the team by providing calculated
“reality checks.” The “C”s biggest fear is criticism, and their need for
perfection is often a weakness, as is their tendency to give in when in the
midst of an argument. However, they are thorough in all activities and can
bring a conscientious, even-tempered element to the team that will provide
solid grounding. They value being correct.

C/I Attentive to the details. They tend to impress others by doing things right
and stabilizing situations. Not considered aggressive or pushy, they enjoy
both large and small crowds. Though they work well with people, they
are sometimes too sensitive to what others think about them and their
work. They could benefit from being more assertive and self-motivated.
Often excellent judges of character, they easily trust those who meet their
standards. They are moved by genuine and enthusiastic approval as well as
concise and logical explanations. Miriam (Exodus 15-21, Numbers 12:1-15),
Ezra (Ezra 7, 8)

C/S Systematic and stable. They tend to do one thing at a time—and do it right.
Reserved and cautious, they would rather work behind the scenes to stay
on track; however, they seldom take risks or try new things and naturally
dislike sudden changes in their environments. Precisionists to the letter,
they painstakingly require accuracy and fear criticism, which they equate to
failure. Diligent workers, their motivation comes from serving others. Esther
(Esther 4), Zechariah (Luke 1), Joseph (Matthew 1:1-23)

C/D Cautious and determined designers who are consistently task-oriented and
very aware of problems. Sometimes viewed as insensitive, they do care
about individual people but have a difficult time showing it. They often feel
they are the only ones who can do the job the way it needs to be done, but
because of their administrative skills, they are able to bring plans for change
and improvements to fruition. “C/D”s have a tendency to be serious and
could benefit from being more optimistic and enthusiastic. Despite their
natural drive to achieve, they should concentrate on developing healthy
relationships and simply loving people. Bezalel (Exodus 35:30-36, 8, 37:1-9),
Jochebed (Exodus 1:22-2:4), Jethro (Exodus 2,18)

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stepThree

Each personality has strengths, and it is important to

understand how to balance your natural abilities with the
natural abilities of other people. The following information
will give you specific areas to focus on as you work with
others.

“D” personalities are dominant, direct, task-oriented, decisive,

organized, outgoing, outspoken

• Listen attentively to others

• Support other team members
• Invest in personal relationships
• Balance controlling and domineering tendencies
• Value the opinions, feelings and desires of others

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“I” personalities are influential, witty, easygoing, outgoing,
people-oriented

• Be aware of tasks that need to be accomplished

• Balance your emotions, words and actions
• Remember to consider details and facts
• Slow down your pace for others when necessary
• Listen attentively to others instead of only talking
• Choose thoughtful decision-making over impulsive
decision-making

“S” personalities are steady, stable, analytical, introverted, people-

oriented

• Take initiative
• Practice flexibility
• Approach confrontation constructively
• Be direct in your interactions when necessary
• Understand change can be healthy, and be willing to adapt
• Consider overall goals of your family or group, not just specific
procedures

“C” personalities are compliant, competent, task-oriented,

goal-oriented, introverted

• Be decisive when necessary

• Cultivate personal relationships
• Be open to others’ ideas and methods
• Balance your focus between facts and people
• Focus on doing the right things, not just doing things right
• Respond to helping others accomplish their goals

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus

for good works”.
Ephesians 2:10 NASB

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stepThree

“Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the

works I have been doing, and they will do even greater
things than these, because I am going to the Father.”
John 14:12

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 Discovering Spiritual Gifts:

01 The HOLY SPIRIT is God’s primary gift.

“I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He
may be with you...and will be in you.”
John 14:16-17

“I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I

do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will
send Him to you.”
John 16:7

02 God’s spirit works in us to PRODUCE FRUIT

and STEWARD GIFTS

“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love,
joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness,
and self-control.”
Galatians 5:22-23 NLT

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve
others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”
1 Peter 4:10

“Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit...try
to excel in those that build up the church.”
1 Corinthians 14:1,12

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03 Displaying his fruit and using his gifts result in greater works

through us to REACH OTHERS

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you;
and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and
Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Acts 1:8

“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with
power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may
dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being
rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all
the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and
deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses
knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the
fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably
more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at
work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus
throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”
Ephesians 3:16-20

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 How to take the
Spiritual Gifts Assessment:

01 Respond to the spiritual gifts statements by writing the number

that indicates how each statement describes you in the blanks:

1 - Almost never
2 - Sometimes
3 - Almost always

Allow yourself six minutes to answer all questions before moving

on to other steps.

Add each line left to right and place the totaled number in the
02 total column.

03 Identify your three highest totaled numbers with the

corresponding letter and the spiritual gift it represents
(listed on the pages following the assessment.)

04 Read about your gifts.

Connect with a team that complements your personality, highest

rated spiritual gifts and availability to serve.

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 Spiritual Gifts Statements

1. I like organizing services and 20. I get frustrated when people

events. knowingly sin.
2. I am interested in starting new 21. I enjoy serving behind the scenes.
churches. 22. I like creating outlines of the Bible.
3. I enjoy working with my hands. 23. God has used me to interpret what
4. I can tell when someone is someone speaking in tongues is
insincere. saying.
5. I pray daily for people who don’t 24. I enjoy the book of Proverbs more
know Jesus. than any other book in the Bible.
6. Encouraging others is a high 25. I am passionate about managing
priority in my life. details.
7. I trust God to provide for my daily 26. I like to help start new ministry
needs. projects.
8. I am passionate about financially 27. I consider myself a craftsman or
investing in the Kingdom of God. craftswoman.
9. I look for opportunities to pray for 28. I sense when situations are
the sick. spiritually unhealthy.
10. I enjoy doing little things that 29. I am greatly motivated by seeing
others typically do not enjoy. people who don’t know God be
11. I often have people over to my saved.
house. 30. I come across as loving and caring.
12. I enjoy spending hours in prayer 31. Asking God for a list of seemingly
for other people. impossible things is exciting to me.
13. Education is very important to me. 32. I find ways to give offerings above
14. I tend to motivate others to get my tithe.
involved. 33. I believe miraculous healing is
15. I hurt when I see others hurting. possible and still happens.
16. I believe God will use me to enact 34. Helping others is one of my
His miracles. greatest motivations.
17. I enjoy sharing the Gospel 35. Creating a warm and welcoming
with other people groups and environment is important to me.
nationalities. 36. I am burdened to pray for
18. I’ve devoted considerable time to situations affecting the world.
mastering my voice and/or musical 37. People come to me to learn more
instrument. about God and the Bible.
19. Caring for the hurting is one of my
highest priorities.

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38. I prefer to take the lead whenever 59. I tend to make total strangers feel
possible. at home.
39. I’m very sensitive to sad stories. 60. People often ask me to pray for
40. Miracles often happen when I’m them.
nearby. 61. I enjoy knowing Biblical details and
41. The idea of living in another helping others understand them,
country to benefit the Gospel is too.
exciting to me. 62. I delegate responsibilities to
42. I desire to serve the church accomplish tasks.
through worship. 63. I am motivated to help people in
43. I enjoy connecting, caring for, and need.
coaching others. 64. I have a constant hunger to see
44. Confronting someone about a sin God’s miraculous power.
in their life is important to me. 65. I focus a lot on reaching the world
45. It bothers me when people sit for Christ.
around and do nothing. 66. I gain my deepest satisfaction
46. I share Biblical truth with others to through leading others in vocal or
help them grow. instrumental worship.
47. I pray in tongues daily. 67. I enjoy helping people who are
48. When I study Scripture, I receive going through a difficult time.
unique insights from God. 68. I enjoy hearing passionate and
49. Creating a task list is easy and clear preaching of God’s Word.
enjoyable for me. 69. I like to do small things that others
50. I am attracted to ministries that overlook.
start new churches. 70. I prefer to teach and study the
51. Building something with my hands Bible topically rather than verse
is very satisfying to me. by verse.
52. I can pinpoint issues or problems 71. Praying in tongues is encouraging
quickly. and important to me.
53. Sharing the Gospel with someone I 72. When faced with difficulty, I tend
do not know is exciting and natural to make wise decisions.
for me.
54. I look for ways to encourage other
people.
55. I trust that God has my back in
every situation.
56. I want to make more money so
that I can give more.
57. God has used me to bring healing
to those who are sick.
58. Being a part of the process is
fulfilling to me.

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stepThree

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 1 Almost Never 2 Sometimes 3 Almost Always

TOTAL GIFT

1. 25. 49. A.

2. 26. 50. B.

3. 27. 51. C.

4. 28. 52. D.

5. 29. 53. E.

6. 30. 54. F.

7. 31. 55. G.

8. 32. 56. H.

9. 33. 57. I.

10. 34. 58. J.

11. 35. 59. K.

12. 36. 60. L.

13. 37. 61. M.

14. 38. 62. N.

15. 39. 63. O.

16. 40. 64. P.

17. 41. 65. Q.

18. 42. 66. R.

19. 43. 67. S.

20. 44. 68. T.

21. 45. 69. U.

22. 46. 70. V.

23. 47. 71. W.

24. 48. 72. X.

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 Now that you’ve identified your primary spiritual gifts, we
want to help you use those gifts to live out God’s purpose for
your life. On the following pages, you will find definitions of
each spiritual gift and supporting Scriptures that will help you
understand more about your gifts.

We believe God has a place for every person in ministry, so

you will also find a list of teams that are recommended fit for
your spiritual gift.

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A. Administration

The gift of administration is the divine strength or ability to organize

multiple tasks and groups of people to accomplish these tasks.

+ Teams: A-Team, Load in/Load out, Production, Growth Track

Luke 14:28-30; Acts 6:1-7; 1 Corinthians 12:28

B. Apostleship

The gift of apostleship is the divine strength or ability to pioneer new

churches and ministries through planting, overseeing and training.

+ Teams: Growth Track, VOUS Crew Leadership

Acts 15:22-35; 1 Corinthians 12:28; 2 Corinthians 12:12; Galatians 2:7-10;

Ephesians 4:11-14

C. Craftsmanship

The gift of craftsmanship is the divine strength or ability to plan, build

and work with your hands in construction environments to accomplish
multiple ministry applications.

+ Teams: VOUS Kids, Load-in/Load-out, Production, Environments

Exodus 30:22, 31:3-11; 2 Chronicles 34:9-13; Acts 18:2-3

D. Discernment

The gift of discernment is the divine strength or ability to spiritually

identify falsehood and to distinguish between right and wrong motives
and situations.

+ Teams: Growth Track, VOUS Kids, Venue Control, Hosts, VOUS Crew
Leadership

Matthew 16:21-23; Acts 5:1-11, 16:16-18; 1 Corinthians 12:10; 1 John 4:1-6

E. Evangelism

The gift of evangelism is the divine strength or ability to help non-

Christians take the necessary steps to becoming Christ followers.

+ Teams: VOUS Crew Leadership, I Love My City, Connect Corner

Acts 8:5-6, 8:26-40, 14:21, 21:8; Ephesians 4:11-14

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 F. Exhortation

The gift of exhortation is the divine strength or ability to encourage

others through the written or spoken word and Biblical truth.

+ Teams: Growth Track, Hosts, Connect Corner, Kids, Parking Team,

VOUS Crew Leadership, Welcome Team

Acts 14:22; Romans 12:8; 1 Timothy 4:13; Hebrews 10:24-25

G. Faith

The gift of faith is the divine strength or ability to believe in God for
unseen supernatural results in every arena of life.

+ All Teams

Acts 11:22-24; Romans 4:18-21; 1 Corinthians 12:9; Hebrews 11

H. Giving

The gift of giving is the divine strength or ability to produce wealth and to
give by tithes and offerings for the purpose of advancing the Kingdom of
God on earth.

+ All Teams
Mark 12:41-44; Romans 12:8; 2 Corinthians 8:1-7, 9:2-7

I. Healing

The gift of healing is the divine strength or ability to act as an

intermediary in faith, prayer and by the laying-on of hands for the healing
of physical and mental illnesses.

+ All Teams

Acts 3:1-10, 9:32-35, 28:7-10; 1 Corinthians 12:9, 28

J. Helps

The gift of helps is the divine strength or ability to work in a supportive

role for the accomplishment of tasks in Christian ministry.

+ All Teams

Mark 15:40-41; Acts 9:36; Romans 16:1-2; 1 Corinthians 12:28

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K. Hospitality

The gift of hospitality is the divine strength or ability to create warm,

welcoming environments for others in places such as your home, office or
church.

+ Teams: Growth Track, Connect Corner, Parking, Hosts, Welcome

Acts 16:14-15; Romans 12:13, 16:23; Hebrews 13:1-2; 1 Peter 4:9

L. Intercession

The gift of intercession is the divine strength or ability to stand in the gap
in prayer for someone, something or someplace, believing for profound
results.

+ Teams: VOUS Crew Leadership, Connect Corner, Growth Track

Hebrews 7:25; Colossians 1:9-12, 4:12-13; James 5:14-16

M. Knowledge

The gift of knowledge is the divine strength or ability to understand and

to bring clarity to situations and circumstances often accompanied by a
word from God.

+ All Teams

Acts 5:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:8; Colossians 2:2-3

N. Leadership

The gift of leadership is the divine strength or ability to influence people

at their level while directing and focusing them on the big picture, vision
or idea.

+ All Teams

Romans 12:8; 1 Timothy 3:1-13, 5:17; Hebrews 13:17

O. Mercy

The gift of mercy is the divine strength or ability to feel empathy and to
care for those who are hurting in any way.

+ Teams: VOUS Crew Leadership, Connect Corner, I Love My City

Matthew 9:35-36; Mark 9:41; Romans 12:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:14

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 P. Miracles

The gift of miracles is the divine strength or ability to alter the natural
outcomes of life in a supernatural way through prayer, faith and divine
direction.

+ All Teams
Acts 9:36-42, 19:11-12, 20:7-12; Romans 15:18-19; 1 Corinthians 12:10, 28

Q. Missionary

The missionary gift is the divine strength or ability to reach others outside
of your culture and nationality, while in most cases living in that culture or
nation.

+ Teams: I Love My City, VOUS Crew Leadership

Acts 8:4, 13:2-3, 22:21; Romans 10:15

R. Music / Worship

The gift of music/worship is the divine strength or ability to sing, dance

or play an instrument primarily for the purpose of helping others worship
God.

+ Teams: Worship, VOUS Kids

Deuteronomy 31:22; 1 Samuel 16:16; 1 Chronicles 16:41-42; 2 Chronicles 5:12-13,

34:12 Psalm 150

S. Pastor / Shepherd

The gift of pastor/shepherd is the divine strength or ability to care for the
personal needs of others by nurturing and mending life issues.

+ Teams: Growth Track, VOUS Kids, VOUS Crew Leadership

John 10:1-18; Ephesians 4:11-14; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; 1 Peter 5:1-3

T. Prophecy

The gift of prophecy is the divine strength or ability to boldly speak and
bring clarity to scriptural and doctrinal truth, in some cases foretelling
God’s plan.

+ All Teams

Acts 2:37-40, 7:51-53, 26:24-29; 1 Corinthians 14:1-4; 1 Thessalonians 1:5

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stepThree

U. Service

The gift of serving is the divine strength or ability to do small or great

tasks in working for the overall good of the body of Christ.

+ All Teams

Acts 6:1-7; Romans 12:7; Galatians 6:10; 1 Timothy 1:16-18; Titus 3:14

V. Teaching

The gift of teaching is the divine strength or ability to study and learn
from the Scriptures primarily to bring understanding and growth to other
Christians.

+ Teams: Growth Track, VOUS Crew Leadership

Acts 18:24-28, 20:20-21; 1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11-14

W. Tongues (and Interpretation)

The gift of tongues is the divine strength or ability to pray in a heavenly

language to encourage your spirit and to commune with God. The gift
of tongues is often accompanied by interpretation and should be used
appropriately.

+ All Teams

Acts 2:1-13; 1 Corinthians 12:10, 14:1-14

X. Wisdom

The gift of wisdom is the divine strength or ability to apply the truths
of Scripture in a practical way, producing a fruitful outcome and the
character of Jesus Christ.

+ All Teams

Acts 6:3,10; 1 Corinthians 2:6-13, 12:8

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 Next Discover
steps
01 Use your gifts to make a difference.
Now that you know more about how God designed you, you
can use those gifts to start making a positive impact in your
everyday life and through VOUS Church. To find out more
about serving opportunities at VOUS, come to Growth Track
Step Four.

02 Complete all four steps of the Growth Track.

stepOne: Follow
stepTwo: Connect
stepThree: Discover
stepFour: Serve

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 Growth Track
stepFour: Serve

The best is yet to come

 Our hope for you
Our hope is to provide you with clear next steps
to connect you with a team where you can use the
gifts God has given you to serve others and make
a difference.

Pro Tip
Join in at any time!
 As a follower of Jesus, I make a
difference when I:

01 CONNECT

with NEW people.

People matter to God, so they matter to us.

“Welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory
of God.”
Romans 15:7 ESV

02 BUILD relationships

with my TEAM

Real life change happens and leaders are developed when we

take a step towards intentional relationships.

“I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel

from the first day until now.”
Philippians 1:4-5

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03 EMPOWER others.

We are a people of purpose, working together on purpose.

“He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone

with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in
Christ.”
Colossians 1:28

04 CELEBRATE the wins.

There is nothing more powerful than a life changed by Christ.

“In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of
the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
Luke 15:10

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stepFour

To Begin
Serving
01 Orientation

Attend, Growth Track stepFOUR, learn about the different

teams and how to get involved.

02 Application

Complete the team application and submit to a team leader

during Growth Track stepFOUR.

03 Conversation

Participate in a one-on-one conversation with one of our

team leaders at your orientation session to make a personal
connection to the team.

04 Serve

Start serving to be trained and equipped to fulfill your

purpose on the VOUS Team!

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 Team Leadership Requirements

01 Qualifications and Leadership Commitment

“The same goes for those who want to be servants in the church:
serious, not deceitful, not too free with the bottle, not in it for
what they can get out of it. They must be reverent before the
mystery of the faith, not using their position to try to run things.
Let them prove themselves first. If they show they can do it,
take them on. No exceptions are to be made for women— same
qualifications: serious, dependable, not sharp-tongued, not
overfond of wine. Servants in the church are to be committed
to their spouses, attentive to their own children, and diligent in
looking after their own affairs. Those who do this servant work will
come to be highly respected, a real credit to this Jesus-faith.”
1 Timothy 3:8-13 The Message

Team:

• Is sincere, worthy of respect and of a good reputation

• Tithes regularly to VOUS Church
• Has a genuine desire to serve and minister to other people
• Leads, motivates, and teaches other people
• Creates positive group dynamics and resolves conflict within
the group

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02 Leadership Honor Code Commitment

As an essential part of the VOUS Church Leadership family, you

have a responsibility to develop and exhibit mature Christian
behavior. This should be the basic premise of your desire to
participate in a servant-leader position here at VOUS Church.

While serving the Body of Christ as a servant-leader at VOUS

Church, you pledge to present a good appearance at all times. In
both attire and behavior, you should strive to demonstrate Biblical
standards in all situations.

As Christians, the way we present ourselves to others is of vital

importance to the way others perceive Christ. Our conduct should
never be an embarrassment to Christ, but should exemplify the
best qualities of a mature believer and servant-leader.

Exemplifying the highest moral commitment, VOUS Church

leaders are to maintain a disciplined life of Bible reading, prayer
and fasting. You must also refrain from such things as:

• Profanity • Pornography
• Dishonest gain • Sexual immorality
• Indulging in much wine or • All behaviors which might
other alcoholic beverages cause Christ to grieve and
• Illegal drugs others to stumble

By providing an example in speech and action, we encourage

others to grow in Christ and become servant-leaders themselves.
This is a way of life measured by the heart and commitment of
each leader in the VOUS Church family. We should regard it as
an essential part of our development, not as an imposition or
restriction.

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03 Abuse Policy Acknowledgment

I understand that VOUS Church is a safe place for children and

vulnerable adults and that VOUS complies with all Federal and
State laws regarding reporting suspected child abuse. As a part
of the VOUS Team, I understand that suspected abuse is to be
reported to the team leader who oversees the area in which I
serve. I also understand the 4 types of abuse defined below:

• Physical: a physical act directed at a child or vulnerable adult

that causes injury.

• Sexual: contact or interactions between a child and an

adult, or another child, when the child is being used for
sexual stimulation of the perpetrator or another person. This
includes exploitation through photographs, videos or other
communication methods.

• Emotional: acts or omissions by the parent or other caregivers

that have caused, or could cause, serious behavioral,
cognitive, emotional or mental disorders.

• Neglect: failure to provide for the child or vulnerable adult’s

basic needs. This includes adequate adult supervision, medical
attention, housing, food and clothing. Most cases of physical
neglect involve inadequate adult supervision that has caused
harm to the child or vulnerable adult or places them in danger
of such harm.

I understand it is not my responsibility to investigate and in no

instance will I confront a parent or caregiver if abuse is suspected.
As a part of the VOUS Team, I agree to comply with this policy and
report any suspected abuse to the team leader who oversees the
area in which I serve.

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 Team Descriptions

Creative

These teams work together closely to expressively lift up the name

of Jesus.

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Design: This team weaves shape, color, texture, and text into designs
that both serve a function and stand alone as individual expressions of
collective creativity.
Blog: A testament to the power of the written word, this team shares
helpful content and heartfelt stories through devotionals, interviews,
How-Tos, event recaps, and more.
Communications: This team manages our digital conversations to keep
our internal and external VOUS community informed and involved.
Social Media: Through Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat,
and Periscope, this team forms a digital expression of the in-person
experience of our church.
Environments: From dreaming to designing, installing to breakdown
(Load in to Load out) the environments team serves to make VOUS
spaces and events inviting and inspiring. Here are some skills that are
useful on this team: building, carpentry, using power tools and interior
designers.
Film: This team of directors, producers, videographers, and editors
capture and communicate stories through the power of film on a wide
array of projects in varied settings.
Photo: This team of photographers, editors, and photo curators skillfully
capture our weekend services, biweekly small groups, and special
events and express their creativity through scheduled shoots and
creative assignments.
Web: This team of web designers and developers creates opportunities
for online connection within our community and with those beyond our
four walls.

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 Production

These teams work behind the scenes to perfect our programming and
streamline our services.

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Audio: From our live experiences to studio projects and video

production, this team works to mix and master audio.

Broadcast: This team records and displays all live content at VOUS
Church. From Sundays to special events, this team films and displays
content that will be shown live on our screens and later on our social
media platforms.

Lights: Working in spaces as varied as storied theaters, production

studios, and middle school classrooms, our lighting engineers illuminate
the spaces around us and the subjects that fill them.

Stage: This behind-the-scenes team, concealed beneath the cover of

black attire, silently shifts our stage elements and assists our Worship
Team, MCs, and speakers as they enter and exit our stages.

Translation: Allows non-English speaking guests to engage and

participate in our services by connecting with them and providing
Spanish translation. This team is also looking for Portuguese and Creole
translators.

Stage Design: A division of Environments, this team focuses specifically

on our staging. This team helps design and build each installation for
Sunday services and midweek events.

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 Worship

Worship: Across varied contexts, settings, and gatherings, this team

of vocalists and instrumentalists use their gifts to lead our church in
worship.
Dance: Through graceful movement and expressive choreography, this
team brings rhythm to our VOUS Kids services and special events.

VOUS Kids

Creates an environment where children are consistently exposed to the

real love of Jesus. They intentionally invest in the lives of our children
through worship, videos, skits, small groups, games and more. VOUS
Kids is not babysitting, it’s leadership development VOUS Kids Areas:

Registration | Check-In

Dreamers | 6 months - 24 months

Heroes | 2 years - 4 years

Legends | 5 years - 11 years

VOUS Buddies | Special Needs Ministry

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 Operations

These team works diligently to maintain a spirit of excellence in every

area of our church.

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Guest Experience
• Guest Relations: Provides an overall excellent guest experience.
Hospitality and people are their heart. They set the atmosphere by
ensuring guests have a space to feel at home by “effortlessly” hosting
guests to their seats and setting the tone with their smiles & energy.
• Hosts: Prepares people for a positive worship experience by
welcoming and assisting them to a seat, facilitating the offering and
maintaining a distraction-free environment.
• Venue Control: Provides the security and safety of our church.
First Impressions
• Connect Corner: Creates an atmosphere for connecting guests to
the life of the church.
• Parking: Welcomes guests and is the first friendly face as people
pull into our church. They seamlessly facilitate the organization of
our parking lot as people enter.
• Welcome: Loves people and makes them feel at home here at
VOUS Church. They welcome guests with a smile, encouragement,
and a personal touch so that hearts are open to the Gospel message.
Next Steps
• A-Team (Administration) - Utilizes the gifts of administration and
organization to keep people connected and accounted for through:
check-in, data entry and follow up.
• Growth Track: Creates an environment to help facilitate people on
their next steps as they journey with God.
• Resource Corner: Provides resources for people to continue their
journey with Christ through books and bibles. They also set up pop-
up stores for special events and VOUS merch.
Facilities
• Load In/Load Out: Facilitates the experience by setting up before
service and taking down after service.

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 VOUS Care

I Love My City: Facilitates serving opportunities through I Love My

City projects and other community events, both local and global. VOUS
Church partners with different organizations to serve our city.
Prayer Team: Provides intercessory prayer for services, teams and
events at VOUS Church.
VOUS Care Classes: Creates an environment to help facilitate our
ongoing collection of classes that help navigate people through the
different seasons of life.
VOUS Foster Care: Exists to recruit, equip and encourage families
who are feeling the call to foster as well as provide security and love to
children who are in need of a place to call home.

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stepFour

Next Serve
steps
01 Upon completion of all four steps, a team leader from
the team orientation you attended at stepFOUR will
follow up with you to take next steps for serving on the
VOUS Team.

02 Invite others to discover their purpose by going through

Growth Track.

12 — Growth Track
The best is yet to come