301 - Roll Up Your Sleeves (Serve)

This is the third step in the discipleship process at Berean Bible Church.
We want to help you accomplish the 3 goals that have been set for this
discipleship step.

1. KNOW—my spiritual gifts and opportunities for service at BEREAN

2. BE—a person with a servant’s heart

3. DO— serve in an existing ministry or create one, and become a church

member (if desired)

Spiritual gifts are key ingredients to building an effective growing church.

It is very important for every Christian to identify their gifts, know the
significance of their gifts, and properly exercise their gifts for the church
to grow.

Table of Contents

1. Identifying Spiritual Gifts Page 3

2. Understanding Spiritual Gifts Page 7

3. Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Page 11

4. Developing a Servant’s Heart Page 21

5. Doing Your Part: Understanding Berean Page 25

6. Doing Your Part: Finding Your Best Fit Page 32

Appendix Page 38

Answer Key Page 40

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 ICON KEY

Watch our video on

www.bbctransform.org/growth301

Group Discussion

Bible Reading

Interview

Next Steps: Take Action

Instructions

The Growth Process has been written to be used in one-on-one

mentoring as well as group studies, such as Connect Groups. For a
group setting or a person who has been a Christian for a long time,
it is recommended that you complete one chapter at a time. Each
week, review your answers and spend time doing the group
discussions.
For some people, it may be helpful to look up verses with their
mentor and work through each answer together. This may mean
that it takes more than six weeks to2 complete. That’s fine; work at
the pace that is best for your learning and personal application.
 1. Identifying Spiritual Gifts
Watch session 1 video at
www.bbctransform.org/growth301

Barna Research (Barna Research Group, Ltd.; Oxnard, CA)

 80% of believers have heard of spiritual gifts but do not know

what their spiritual gift is.

 66% of believers, who have been taught about spiritual gifts,

have not been able to apply this to their everyday lives.

 Only 20% of believers are using their gifts in ministry-related

tasks.

 1% of adults and 9% of pastors claim they have the gift of

evangelism.

 The most common gift claimed by church-goers is the gift of

teaching (5%).

 The most common items mentioned as spiritual gifts which are

not biblical gifts are love, kindness, relationships, singing, and
listening.

 72% are happier when discovered gifts are applied to concrete

tasks in the church.

Based on this research, what problems face the local church as it

attempts to build up believers and reach into their communities?
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Two important facts to remember about spiritual gifts:

1. God has given every believer a spiritual gift so we can serve Him.
2. The use of your spiritual gift is essential to the proper function of the
body of Christ.

Find out what the Bible says about spiritual gifts by reading the
following passages.
List the spiritual gifts from each passage in the box below.

Romans 12:3-8 Ephesians 4:11-16 1 Cor. 12:4-11, 27-31

How many different spiritual gifts can you identify?________________

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 The spiritual gifts listed above can be divided into 3 categories.

Speaking gifts primarily involve the communication of biblical truth.

Service gifts are abilities to serve and to demonstrate Christian love in

practical ways.

Sign gifts were to authenticate the message and messengers in the early
church.
List the gifts under the appropriate division.

Speaking Gifts (9) Service Gifts (6) Sign Gifts (4)

Cessationism is the doctrine that certain spiritual gifts ceased with the
original twelve apostles. God still does miracles today, but Scripture is clear
that the Holy Spirit no longer needs to endow individuals with sign gifts to
facilitate the growth of the Church.

1 Cor. 13:8-13 Ephesians 2:18-22

The “sign gifts” and some of the “speaking gifts” were a temporary
revelation from God, but are no longer needed because we have complete
revelation called the _______.

These gifts were to authenticate the early church ________________

until the establishment of the church and the completion of the written
Word of God.
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 Temporary Gifts

God used these special

spiritual gifts to drive the
growth of the early
church. As the church
became established,
these sign gifts begin to
disappear.

For further information about temporary gifts please see the Appendix.
Also, a great book to read is “Strange Fire” by John MacArthur.

Permanent Gifts
List the 10 permanent gifts

What are the results of people knowing and using their gifts?
1.
2.
3.
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2. Understanding Spiritual Gifts
Watch session 2 video at
www.bbctransform.org/growth301

Now that you have identified various spiritual gifts, what does
the Bible teach about the purpose and use of those spiritual
gifts?

1. Gifts are given on the basis of ____________

(Eph. 4:7)

2. Spiritual gifts are distributed by the ____________________

(1 Cor. 12:11).

3. Spiritual gifts are given to every ____________________

(1 Peter 4:10).

4. Spiritual gifts are given to ____________ others.

(1 Peter 4:10).

5. The gifts will _____________ according to the grace given to us.

(Rom. 12:6)

6. Each believer has at least ________ spiritual gift.

(1 Cor. 7:7).

7. Believers are not to ___________ their spiritual gift.

(1 Tim. 4:14)

8. All gifts have a _________________ role in the functioning, unity

and care of the Body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:20-26).

9. Spiritual gifts are to be used with an attitude of _________________

(1 Cor. 13:13)

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Definition of Spiritual Gifts
Based on the verses found on page 7, what are spiritual gifts?

Why Are Spiritual Gifts Given?

1 Corinthians 12:7: ____________________________________________.

Ephesians 4:11-16: ____________________________________________.

1 Peter 4:11: ________________________________.

The differences between a Natural Ability and a Spiritual Gift

Because God created man in His image, we are all born with certain
natural skills and abilities. Those abilities can be used for good or evil.
At our spiritual birth, God endows us with spiritual gifts that equip us to
serve the Body of Christ and honor Him.

Make a list of natural abilities and spiritual gifts to help show

the contrast between the two.

Natural Abilities Spiritual Gifts

What differences stand out to you between a natural ability and a spiritual
gift?
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Natural abilities are given by God at birth and spiritual gifts are given at
our “spiritual birth”. Can a natural ability be used by God in a spiritual
way? Yes or No

Explain:

List some of your natural abilities.

___________________________

___________________________

___________________________

___________________________

___________________________

How are you using your natural abilities to serve the Body and glorify God?

We not only should use our natural abilities to please God but also our
spiritual gifts to serve God and others. In the next session, we’ll do an
assessment that will help identify your spiritual gifts.

God has gifted you in unique ways

so that you can be an effective
part of the church!

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3. Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
Watch session 3 video at
www.bbctransform.org/growth301

Over 3,000 spiritual gift tests have been developed to allow a person to
evaluate their giftedness. This simplified test will provide a framework for
your discovery to begin.

INSTRUCTIONS: Read the Spiritual Gifts Test Questionnaire one

statement at a time. After reading a statement, determine your answer
based on the 0-2 scoring criteria below and enter it in the numbered box
that corresponds with the numbered statement.

SCORING CRITERIA: Select your score based on how the statement best
describes you:
0 = I am usually NOT this way.
1 = I am this way some of the time.
2 = I am this way most or all of the time.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60

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 Spiritual Gift Questionnaire

1. I like getting people organized and keeping things moving smoothly.

2. I enjoy sharing my counsel or being an encourager to others.
3. It is important to me that money I give to the church be used as
effectively as possible.
4. I am motivated more by meeting a need than by performing
a task.
5. I find it natural and easy to trust God to answer my prayers.
6. Those who are distressed or elated seem drawn to me.
7. I have confidence in God’s continuing provision and help, even in
difficult times.
8. I enjoy routine work for church that others find tedious.
9. I have a burden to disciple others so they can help one another.
10. I get excited about working on projects.
11. I finish projects and make decisions with great speed.
12. I feel that witnessing is the most important task given to Christians.
13. I give practical, step-by-step advice to those in need.
14. I watch my finances closely so that I can give freely to God's work.
15. I trust God in circumstances where success cannot be guaranteed by
human effort alone.
16. Often groups in which I am involved look to me for leadership.
17. I enjoy doing kind deeds for people who cannot or will not return
them.
18. I feel the need to protect those whom I disciple.
19. I have the ability to make difficult Scripture verses understandable.
20. I enjoy setting goals and then making plans to meet those goals.
21. I urgently feel that a decision for Christ must be made when I witness
to someone.
22. I am more interested in studying Bible passages for practical
applications than for deep theological truth.
23. It is fun for me to give freely because I love God.
24. I rapidly meet other people's need for help.
25. I have the ability to make decisions rapidly and stand by them.
26. I like encouraging those in hospitals and homes for the aged by
visiting them.
27. I like being asked to do jobs at church.

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28. I deny myself in order to help weak or new Christians.
29. When there is no clear leader, people often turn to me for guidance.
30. I am drawn to unbelievers because I want to win them to Christ.
31. Teaching that can't be applied bothers me.
32. I am willing to do without in order to give money for God's kingdom.
33. I want to comfort Christians who are sick or in distress.
34. I like projects that require a hands-on approach.
35. I care more about relationships than tasks.
36. I like to see measurable results and finished projects.
37. I thrive on organizing people, ideas, and resources to improve the
efficiency of a ministry.
38. I have an overwhelming desire to share my faith with unbelievers.
39. I like assisting others in resolving difficult problems in their lives.
40. I notice when others have a material or financial need.
41. I am convinced of God’s daily presence and action in my life.
42. I like doing special things for people who are sick or having
difficulties.
43. I live with confidence because I know that God works daily in my life.
44. It drives me crazy when I see poor organization.
45. I find contentment studying God's Word & communicating my
understanding to others.
46. I enjoy meeting non-Christians, even total strangers.
47. I enjoy assisting others who are experiencing problems by
giving them practical advice.
48. Others have told me that I have assisted them in learning biblical
truth in a meaningful way.
49. I like helping others just because they need me, not because I
expect something in return.
50. I am regularly challenging others to trust God.
51. I have the ability to help groups of all sizes make decisions.
52. I am greatly concerned about comforting others.
53. I desire to care for the spiritual well-being of a group of
Christians over an extended time.
54. I prefer to compile my own teaching material rather than to
present another teacher's material.

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55. I trust God to meet all my needs so that I can give sacrificially of my
income.
56. I enjoy spending a lot of time studying the Bible so I can share its
truths with others.
57. I like being given the job of discipling a group of believers.
58. I am able to instruct others in the exact meaning of words
and passages in Scripture.
59. I tend to be a Type A perfectionist.
60. I want to spend time with unbelievers so I can share my faith.

Place your score (0-2) in the appropriate numbered question box

then add your total from each column.
A B C D E F G H I J
Q#11 Q#12 Q#2 Q#3 Q#4 Q#5 Q#6 Q#9 Q#19 Q#1

Q#16 Q#21 Q#13 Q#14 Q#8 Q#7 Q#17 Q#18 Q#45 Q#10

Q#20 Q#30 Q#22 Q#23 Q#24 Q#15 Q#26 Q#28 Q#48 Q#29

Q#25 Q#38 Q#31 Q#32 Q#27 Q#41 Q#33 Q#35 Q#54 Q#36

Q#37 Q#46 Q#39 Q#40 Q#34 Q#43 Q#42 Q#53 Q#56 Q#44

Q#51 Q#60 Q#47 Q#55 Q#49 Q#50 Q#52 Q#57 Q#58 Q#59

T
0
T
A
L

SCORE SCORE SCORE

A – Leadership ____ E—Helps ____ I - Teaching _____

B – Evangelism ____ F—Faith ____ J—Administration _____

C – Exhortation ____ G—Mercy ____

D– Giving ____ H—Shepherd ____

Write in your top three spiritual gifts: (please email this list to your
Campus Pastor)
____________________ ____________________ ____________________
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Definition of Gifts and Ministry Opportunities

The Gift of LEADERSHIP

Persons gifted in the area of leadership have the ability to set goals, be
visionary, and motivate others toward accomplishing set goals. They
have the ability to communicate effectively to groups of people.
_____________________________________________

*Turnover Church *Ministry Team Leader

*Leadership Team *Training for ministry
*Counting /Audit Team *Ministry Involvement
*Kitchen Ministry *Conferences/Retreats
*Dream Development *Connect Group

The Gift of EVANGELISM

Persons gifted in the area of evangelism have a strong desire
to share the gospel with non-believers in every situation
and by all possible means.
_____________________________________________

*Outreach events *Everyday life opportunities

*Mentoring *Missions trips
*Turnover Church *Teaching 201

The Gift of EXHORTATION

Persons gifted in the area of exhortation have the ability to encourage
others in the body of Christ by assessing people’s spiritual needs, ex-
plaining God’s truth, and challenging them to a course of action.
_____________________________________________

*Connect Group *Discipleship

*Counseling *One on One Mentoring
*Growth Process

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 The Gift of GIVING
Persons gifted in the area of giving have the ability to joyfully give material
goods, financial resources, skills, and abilities to accomplish the Lord’s
work and meet other’s needs.
_____________________________________________
*Café—baking *Missions
*Special Projects *Compassion Ministry

The Gift of HELPS

Persons gifted in the area of helps have the ability to perform
any task that is needed with joy, for the benefit of others,
without needed recognition.
_____________________________________________
*Servant Leader Team *Church Lock-up Team
*Sound Team *Parking /Security Team
*Counting Team *Greeters

The Gift of FAITH

Persons gifted in the area of faith have an extraordinary confidence in God
that is unshakable even in seemingly impossible situations, pain, ridicule,
apparent failure, the unknown, or enormous odds.
_____________________________________________
*Special Projects *Missions
* Giving *New Campus Launch

The Gift of MERCY

Persons gifted in the area of mercy have immediate compassion
for those who are suffering physically, spiritually, or emotionally. They are
able to reassure, strengthen, and affirm those who are discouraged.
_____________________________________________
*Counseling *Welcome Team
*Connect Group Care *Compassion Ministry

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 The Gift of SHEPHERDING
Persons gifted in the area of shepherding have the unique ability
to take responsibility for the long term spiritual growth
of a group of believers.
_____________________________________________
* Connect Group *Mentoring
*Mom’s group *Counseling

The Gift of TEACHING

Persons gifted in the area of teaching have the ability to explain God’s
truth so that others can understand and apply it in their lives.
_____________________________________________
*Children’s Ministry *LAUNCH (Youth Ministry)
*Men’s Ministry *Women’s Ministry
*Connect Group *Growth Process

The Gift of ADMINISTRATION

Persons gifted in the area of administration have the ability to organize
people, things, information, finances, etc. Often the mark of an adminis-
trator is the ability to accomplish things in a "fitting and orderly way.”
_____________________________________________

*Many ministry and project opportunities

To learn about more serving, please complete

a Connection Card and checkmark “Service
opportunities” or go to www.bbctransform.org/serve

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 Place an X by the valid methods you can use to determine your gifts:

Pray and ask God to confirm your gift.

Determine if it brings you joy and contentment.
Observe what others are doing and copy them.
Volunteer in a variety of ministry opportunities.
“Eeny, meeny miney, moe, this is my gift.”
Seek the opinions of others.
Verify your effectiveness.
List the gifts on a dart board and throw a dart.

How do I go about finding an area/ministry to serve in?

Prayerfully evaluate and write down what you know about each of the 5
areas. They can help you understand and move you in the right direction
of service.

Spiritual Gifts

How have you verified your spiritual gift(s)? What spiritual gift seems to
be used most often? How have others verified your spiritual gift?
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

Heart

What motivates you or really gets your passions flowing? What do you
love doing? Write it down.
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

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Abilities

List your current abilities. Are you creative? Are you organized? Can you
balance a checkbook? Name everything you can think of.

Personality

What kind of personality do you have? Are you introverted or extrovert-

ed? Do you like routine or variety? Are you self-controlled or expressive?
Are you cooperative or competitive?

Experience

What have you lived though? What trials or obstacles have you over-
come? (Don’t forget your work and educational experience, too. )

Check when completed

 Identify a ministry area at BEREAN and talk with the ministry

leader about possible opportunities to serve.
Date: _______________
Ministry:_____________________________________________
Ministry leader: ______________________________________________

 Assist in a particular ministry for 2 weeks.

Dates: ___________________ ______________________
Ministry: _____________________________________________________
Ministry leader: _______________________________________________
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 4.Developing a Servant’s Heart
Watch session 4 video at
www.bbctransform.org/growth301

Identify a few of the people in the Bible who are described as

servants.

Romans 1:1 ___________________ Romans 16:1 ________________

James 1:1 _________________ ___ 2 Peter 1:1 __________________
Ephesians 6:21 ________________ Jude 1 _____________________
Colossians 1:7 _____________ ___ Revelation 1:1 _______________

In Mark 10:45, what does Jesus say was his purpose in coming?

Jesus ______________ to be a servant, to ___________His followers to be

servants, and to ________________ what a servant is.

Since Jesus taught His followers to have a servant’s heart, should we, as
Christians, develop a servant’s heart? Yes No Not Sure

How can we develop a servant’s heart?

When you come to God as His servant, He first wants you to allow
Him to mold and shape you into the instrument of His choosing.
Then He can take your life and put it where He wills and work through it to
accomplish His purpose.

Study Acts 9:1-20; how did God work in the life of Paul and
Ananias?

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Servant’s heart checklist:

 Do I demonstrate unselfish humility in attitude and action?

What do these verses teach about humility?
Mark 10:32-45 ________________________________________________
John 13:1-17 _________________________________________________
Philippians 2:3-4 ______________________________________________

What hinders me from demonstrating unselfish humility?

 Do I live a life of total commitment to the Lord?

What do each of these verses say about commitment?
Luke 16:13 ___________________________________________________
Romans 1:9 __________________________________________________
1 Corinthians 4:2 ______________________________________________

List three areas in which I need to show more commitment:

 Do I seek Obedience to God’s Word (no compromise)?

What are the dangers of disobedience in each passage?
Galatians 1:6-10_______________ _______________________________
2 Timothy 2:15-17a ____________ _______________________________
John 12:42-43 _______________ ________________________________

How can I prevent compromising my obedience to God’s Word?

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 Do I show compassion and love toward others?
* Sympathy is when you say, “I’m sorry you are hurt.”
* Empathy is when you say, “I hurt with you.”
* Compassion is when you say “I’ll do anything I can to stop your
hurt.”

What do the following verses teach about compassion?

Matthew 15:32-38 ____________________________________________
2 Cor. 1:3-4 _________________________________________________
Colossians 3:12 _______________________________________________

How can I be more compassionate and loving toward others?

Write out a definition for a servant in your own words:

Action Item: In what area(s) do I need to improve in order to develop a

servant’s heart?

“So then, while we have opportunity,

let us do good to all people. And
especially to those who are of the
household of God.” Galatians 6:10

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5. Doing Your Part: Understanding Berean
Watch session 5 video at
www.bbctransform.org/growth301

Choosing the name Berean Bible Church was inspired by the passage
found in Acts 17:11-12, “Now the Bereans were of more noble character
than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great
eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said
was true. Many of the Jews believed, as did also a number of prominent
Greek men and women.”
Look up the following verses to find the purposes of the local
church:

Matthew 28:18-20 ____________________________________________

Hebrews 10:25 _______________________________________________

2 Timothy 4:2 ________________________________________________

1 Corinthians 11:23-26 _________________________________________

Acts 2:42 ____________________________________________________

Acts 1:8 _____________________________________________________

Based on these verses, our Mission Statement at Berean Bible Church is:
“MORE AND BETTER JESUS FOLLOWERS”
Are there things that many churches do which are not part of the
biblical purposes of the church?
According to these verses, are there things we should be doing
but we’re not?

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 Berean Bible Church
“Our Story”
We started as a Bible study group of 17 people who met in a home for
the first time in 1966. They came from many denominations, some from positions
of leadership. But the love of God’s Word was so strong, their differences seemed
to melt away. With hearts filled to overflowing with love for Jesus, the Bible, and
each other, the group grew steadily to the point where creation of a new church
was soon viable.
In July of 1968, 50 people gathered in a home to attend the first service of the
newly formed Berean Bible Church. In November that same year, 31 people were
accepted into charter membership. The denominational background of early
members and others who attended regularly was notably diverse (Baptist,
Congregational, Methodist, Episcopal, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Catholic, Christian
Missionary Alliance, and others). It remains non-denominational to this day.
In the early years, worship gatherings were held in a former automobile
dealership building in the town of Greene, NY. By 1970 it became apparent larger
facilities would be needed to accommodate our fast growing congregation. Land
was purchased south of Greene and the new worship center (now our Kids
Zone) was completed in 1972. A family center gym was added in 1983 to meet
the needs of our growing church, which included many young families. In 1993,
another building project added an expanded foyer, nursery, additional classrooms
and restrooms, and provisions for handicap access to the complete facility.
To help accommodate our growing church family and reach more people for
Jesus, we added a 17,000+ square foot new worship center, foyer & nursery area
to our Greene campus in 2014. In 2016, Berean opened a second campus in
Cincinnatus and within weeks outgrew the space and went to two Sunday worship
gatherings at each campus. Because of the incredible generosity of God’s people,
this new campus opened debt-free. In 2017 we were thrilled to baptize 79 new
followers of Jesus and to begin monthly worship gatherings in Bainbridge, with
the goal of launching weekly worship by September, 2018. Berean is now a
regional multi-site church making an impact across multiple counties and seeing
lives transformed by Christ. 2018 is Berean’s 50th year of ministry, and God
continues to grow our church both in numbers and in depth, a testament to the
power of the truth!
Today, the desire to study and know God’s Word is just as strong at BBC. We
thank God for the gifted teachers He has blessed us with over the years. We
thank God for bringing us through the various challenges we faced as a body of
believers. Those challenging times allowed us to be humbled, brought
repentance and forgiveness, and taught us to rely on God’s strength and
sovereignty. We praise God for the present leadership who are passionate in
communicating the Word of God so people 26 can experience personal life change.
 What stands out to you from Berean’s history?

Information at your fingertips

www.bbctransform.org/about-berean
Answer the following questions by using our website

What is our denomination?

What are the three methods we use to develop “More and Better Jesus
Followers?

1.
2.
3.

What is the three-fold mission of the Church?

1.

2.

3.
What are our 5 Core Values?
1.
2.
3.
4.
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 What do we Believe?
On our Homepage, click on “Resources.” In the menu that appears, click on
the link “Policies and Forms,” then click on “Berean’s Statement of Faith and
Constitution.” Please carefully read this document before answering these
questions.

Do you agree with the mission of Berean Bible Church?

YES NO UNSURE

Is there anything in the Doctrinal Statement that you do not understand?

If so, please list it here and discuss it with your mentor:

Is there anything in the Doctrinal Statement that you disagree with?

If so, please list it here and briefly explain:

Do you understand and agree with the Berean’s organization and

governance? YES NO UNSURE

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 The Leadership at Berean Bible Church
We believe the Bible teaches and Jesus demonstrated a model of shared,
servant leadership. There are several words that our English Bibles seem to
use interchangeably: elder, pastor, shepherd, and overseer. At Berean, an
Elder oversees the spiritual life and direction of the church. They have
executive authority over all matters of the church. Pastors serve as spiritual
leaders of the church and implement the vision of the Elders. Although
some Pastors are Elders and some Elders are Pastors, they are not identical
positions at Berean.

The term Elders is used in the plural, signifying “shared”

leadership. Read these verses:
Acts 14:23 Acts 20:17, 28 Philippians 1:1 James 5:14

How do these verses demonstrate the “plurality of elders”?

Why do you think Paul teaches the church to have multiple

elders?

Explain the role of the Pastor based on the following verses:

Ephesians 4:11-13 & 1 Peter 5:1-4

Interview a Pastor or an Elder. Ask them:

What is the difference between a Pastor and an Elder here
at Berean?

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 Our Elders
The elders primary role is to direct, implement, vision-cast, and equip
the body of Christ.

Match the above responsibility with the definition below.

______________________ God-sized plans for growth of God’s church
______________________ competent and Spirit-led leaders
______________________ the church constitution and policies
______________________ the spiritual direction of the church

Our Pastors
The pastors at Berean Bible Church minister within their spiritual
gifting. This allows each individual pastor to work within their strength
and passion. One may primarily be responsible for teaching, while
another is more of a shepherd to us. But they work together as a team
to fulfilling God’s commands for the church and the responsibilities of
overseeing the spiritual growth of our people.

Their commitment is to equip believers for spiritual maturity and

service.
How can our pastors assist you in your spiritual growth and service?

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 6. Doing Your Part: Finding Your Best Fit
Going through this 301 study, hopefully you’ve discovered
your spiritual gifts and more fully recognize your natural
abilities.
In session 3, you compared your spiritual gift assessment
results to a list of various ministry opportunities at Berean.
Now let’s consider how all of that comes together to form a healthy church.

Read Ephesians 4: 1-16

What are the two reasons that God has gifted each of us differently (v.12)?
1.
2.
What is the ultimate goal for every believer (v.13)?
__________________________________________
How does verse 16 describe the Body of Christ?
__________________________________________

What happens when a part of “the Body” isn’t working properly?

Your fit into the various ministry roles should be determined by your
understanding of God’s work in you as well as the input of other believers
and their perception of God’s gifting in you.
As you consider your role at Berean, there are several categories of service
that you should examine. Let’s take a look at several options: Leadership
Teams, Connect Group Leaders, Growth Process Mentors and Service
Opportunities.

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 Berean Leadership Teams

Read the following passages about servant leadership.

John 13:1-20 Philippians 2:1-8

What are the ways that Jesus demonstrated servant leadership to us?

How does the Biblical concept of leadership differ from what we

normally see in the culture around us?

Read the following verses to see the qualifications for servant

leaders.
1 Timothy 3:1-13 Titus 1:1-9

List the qualifications:

In what ways are you qualified or not qualified to be a servant leader?

If you are not qualified to be a servant leader, can you still serve in
the church? In what ways?

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 Who can be a part of a leadership team?

Servant Leaders Team

The Servant Leaders shall consist of a minimum of three (3) men and each
man shall be selected and trained by the Board of Servant Leaders and
approved by the Board of Elders. Servant Leader members assist the Elder
Board in the caring and serving ministries of the church with the help of
many volunteers.

Steward Team

The Board of Stewards shall consist of a minimum of three (3) members and
each person shall be selected by Elder Board and elected individually by
majority vote of the membership. Stewards shall serve three year terms and
may be re-elected indefinitely. The Board of Stewards shall perform the
functions of Trustees in compliance with the laws of the State of New York.

Building and Grounds Team

The Building & Grounds Team shall consist of a minimum of three (3)
members and each person shall be selected and trained by the Building
& Grounds Team and approved by the Elder Board. Building & Grounds
members care for the facility at BEREAN with the help of many volunteers.
Write in the name of the Leadership team that best matches the list of
responsibilities and tasks:

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 Other Leadership Opportunities

Connect Group Leaders/Hosts— If you are comfortable leading

Biblical discussions and have the gift of leadership, exhortation or
teaching, then being a Connect Group leader may be a great fit for
you. If you are not comfortable leading a group, but would enjoy
hosting a group, you may have the gift of helps or hospitality.

Growth Process Mentors—As you have been challenged and

blessed by going through the Growth Process, you are getting
equipped to lead someone else. If you have the gift of exhortation
or shepherding, this may be your best fit.

Family Ministry Leaders—There are so many opportunities to lead

and serve, no matter what your spiritual gift is we can find a spot for
you.

Volunteer Service Opportunities

Guest Services— Do you enjoy meeting new people? Are you willing
to serve in the background? People with the gift of helps, faith mer-
cy or giving can fit well here.

Tech Team—If you have computer skills or sound/video experience,

this is a great way to use your natural abilities and the spiritual gift
of helps.

Music Team—Music is such a powerful expression of our worship

to God. If you have musical ability, God has given you that natural
ability to honor Him.

And so much more! Review the many opportunities on pages 15-

17.

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 Desiring to become a member?
What does “church membership" mean?

“Church membership is a means in which believers express their

personal commitment and accountability to a particular local church,
its leadership, and its mission.”

What are the 3 areas of commitment and accountability?

1.

2.

3.

By completing 301, you have now answered the questions:

What is Berean Bible Church?

What does Berean believe?
Who are the leaders and what do they do?
What does Berean hope to accomplish?

The last question that you need to answer is: “Do I want to personally
commit myself and be held accountable as part of the family at Berean
Bible Church?”

What do I have to do?

To become a member you must complete the Growth Process, which
consists of 101—Life Change, 201—How to Share Your Faith, 301—
Rolling Up Your Sleeves, and 401– Mentoring (taking another person
through one of the Growth Process books.)

Upon completing the Growth Process, you would then meet with the
elder board for an interview and the elders would vote to approve
your request for membership.

What’s stopping you from being a member of Berean?

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 NEXT STEPS:

Dear Leader:
Thank you for investing your time into helping make more and
better Jesus followers! Please take a picture of the 301 graduate(s)
with their 301 booklet and send it to [email protected]

Dear Learner:
Congratulations on completing 301—Rolling Up Your Sleeves!
Please let us know about the impact this study had on your life by
sending a brief email to [email protected] It is our prayer that
you have and will continue growing to be a better Jesus follower.

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 Appendix
Definition for the temporary spiritual gifts.

Gift of apostle (foundational gift) – A gift distributed to special men

who were personally chosen by Christ and whose ministry was
authenticated by sign gifts with the goal of founding the church.

Gift of prophecy – The prophet had a supernatural gift whereby he was

able “to reveal to his listeners’ new truth from God.” His function as a
spokesman for God included foretelling (prediction) and forth-telling
(preaching), on the basis of possessing supernatural knowledge.

Gift of discerning spirits – The God-given ability to distinguish between

the true and false sources of supernatural revelation in oral form during
the period of the early church.

Gift of miracles – The God -given capacity to perform special signs or

miracles to authenticate an apostle’s ministry and message.

Gift of healing – The God -given capacity to instantly and completely

restore a person’s health, without reversal, with the purpose of validating
the messenger and message.

Gift of tongues – The God-given capacity to speak in a known language

which was previously unknown by the speaker.

Interpretation of tongues – The God-given capacity to interpret/translate

a language previously unknown by the interpreter.

Word of wisdom – The God-given capacity to receive special revelation

from God and apply the truth to people’s lives.

Word of knowledge - The God-given capacity to receive special

revelation from God and communicate the truth.

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 Some Charismatics/Pentecostals view the word of knowledge and
word of wisdom spiritual gifts as the Holy Spirit speaking from one believer
to another, giving revelation regarding a decision or situation. Those who
use these gifts in that way will often say something to the effect of, “I have
a word from the Lord for you.” In doing so, they claim to be speaking on
behalf of God, and claim that their words are to be strictly obeyed.

This understanding of the word of knowledge and word of wisdom

gifts comes dangerously close to denying the doctrine of the sufficiency of
Scripture. If God continues to reveal His will and wisdom through special
revelation to individuals, then can His Word truly be sufficient to make us
“complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17)?

Has God truly given us everything we need for life and godliness
(2 Peter 1:3), if we require other individuals to give us special revelation
from God? This is not to say that God never uses another person to speak to
us, but if we often need direct messages from God through other people in
order to live our lives, is God’s Word truly sufficient, as it declares itself to
be?

FURTHER READING:

“Ministering Through Spiritual Gifts: Recognizing Your Personal Gifts and

use Them to Further the Kingdom” by Charles Stanley

“Strange Fire: The Danger of Offending the Holy Spirit with Counterfeit
Worship” by John MacArthur

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 Answer Key

1. Identifying Spiritual Gifts

Pg.4
Spiritual Gifts by passage
Rom. 12 Eph. 4 I Cor. 12
Prophecy Apostles Wisdom
Service Prophets Knowledge
Teaching Evangelists Faith
Exhortation Shepherd Healing
Giving Teacher Miracles
Leadership Prophecy
Mercy Discerning Spirits
Faith Tongues
Interpret tongues
Apostles
Teaching
Administration
Helps
How many different? 19

Pg. 5
Speaking Gifts (9) Service Gifts (6) Sign Gifts (4)
Apostle Administration Miracles
Prophecy Helps/Service Healings
Evangelist Giving Tongues
Teaching Mercy Interpret tongues
Shepherding Faith
Exhortation Leadership
Word of Wisdom
Word of Knowledge
Discerning Spirits

Complete revelation called the Bible.

to authenticate the early church message

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 Answer Key

1. Identifying Spiritual Gifts (con’t)

Pg.6
10 Permanent Gifts - Leadership, Evangelist, Exhortation, Giving,
Teaching, Administration, Mercy, Shepherd, Service and Faith

Results
1) Maturity and Christlikeness
2) Doctrinal stability
3) Teamwork

2. Understanding Spiritual Gifts

Pg.7
1. Grace 2. Holy Spirit 3. believer 4. serve
5. differ 6. one 7. neglect 8. equal 9. love

Pg.8
1 Cor. 12—so believers can serve one another
Eph. 4—for the church to be built up in unity and maturity
1 Peter 4—so that God is glorified

3. Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts

Pg.18
Pray and ask God to confirm your gift
Determine if it brings you joy and contentment
Volunteer in a variety of ministry opportunities
Seek the opinion of others
Verify your effectiveness

4. Developing a Servant’s Heart

Pg.21
Paul Phoebe
James Peter
Tychicus Jude
Epaphras John
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4. Developing a Servant’s Heart (con’t)
Pg.21
came, teach, model
YES!

5. Doing Your Part: Understanding Berean

Pg.25
Matt. 28—make disciples, teach, baptize
Heb. 10—meet and encourage
2 Tim. 4—preach the Word
I Cor. 11—observe the Lord’s Supper
Acts 2— fellowship and prayer
Acts 1—Missions

Pg.27
Independent Bible; non-denominational

1. Worship Gatherings
2. Connect Groups
3. Growth Process

1. Worship
2. Discipleship
3. Evangelism

1. Gospel centered
2. Kingdom minded
3. Team led
4. Servant hearted
5. People-equipping

Pg.31
1. Vision-casting 2. Equipping 3. Implementing 4. Directing

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6. Doing Your Part: Finding Your Best Fit
Pg.32
1. to equip believers for service
2. To build up the church

Maturity, Christlikeness
Many parts, working together in unity, growing in love

Pg.34
Stewards Buildings & Grounds Servant Leader

Pg.36
1. Local Church
2. Leadership
3. Mission

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