LIFE Class Book by Canaan Iuli

LOVING RELATIONSHIPS IM PACTING MINISTRY FAITHFUL STE WARDSH IP E VANGELIZING THE LOST

THE LIFE CLASS

WELCOME Welcome to Rock Church! Thank you for taking the time to invest in your faith and to become part of the mission and vision of the Rock church. The LIFE Class is taught by Pastor Miles McPherson and the Rock Church Leadership Team. These classes will equip you to fultill Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biblical calling for your personal

transformation

ministry,

stewardship,

within and

relationships,

evangelism.

The

outcome of this course will develop you to be an informed and comitted team member who attends a Group. You will be challanged to establish a covenant to belong to the Rock Church family, to become involved in a Group and to fulfill the vision of establishing Pervasive Hope; every

person

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every street and ministry

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stewardship commitment.

Pl ea se plan on bringing this workbook to ea ch of your LIFE Cla sses to con tinue to t rack your prog ress.

OVERVIEW The LIFE Class involves completing four classes, which are titled:

• Loving Relationships

• Faithful Stewardship

• Impacting Ministry

• Evangelizing the Lost

LIFE Class Overview

Objectives

Action Steps

LOVING RELATIONSHIPS

IMPACTING MINISTRY

FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP

EVANGELIZING THE LOST

JOIN THE TEAM

Learn Rock Church mission & importance of relationships

Learn your DESIGN for ministry

Learn Biblical stewardship & personal responsibility

Learn how to share the Gospel

Learn the ministry opportunities at the Rock

Join a Group

Take assessments for personal ministry alignment

Commit to a plan for Biblical generosity

Begin to share faith

Complete the team member checklist & join a ministry team

CLASS “L” - LOVING RELATIONSHIPS: The objective for this class is for participants to understand the history, mission, and vision of Rock Church. You will be given the opportunity to connect with community by joining a Group and learn about your strengths and God-given gifts.

CLASS “I” - IMPACTING MINISTRY: The goal for this LIFE Class is for you to begin to discover your God-given DESIGN so that you can live out your God-given identity to serve in ministry. You will discover and learn about your emotional maturity, inclination for ministry, and natural affinity.

CLASS “F” - FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP: In this class you will look at what it means to be a good steward of your time, talent, and treasure as you begin to impact our church, city, and the world. You will discover your disposition and how you are wired to approach life.

CLASS “E” - EVANGELIZING THE LOST: The purpose of this class is to help you gain an understanding of who we are as a church in bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to others. You will also learn how to effectively share your testimony.

In each class there will be opportunities for you to discover your various strengths and giftings that will further equip you to serve effectively in ministry. Each week you will transfer your answers to pages 4 and 5 in this workbook until you have your complete God-given DESIGN.

LIFE CLASS ATTENDANCE RECORD As you complete each class, write the date attended and peel off the corresponding sticker to attach to your Team Member card until all 4 classes are completed.

CLASS “L” - LOVING RELATIONSHIPS: Da te Co mpleted ____________________

CLASS “I” - IMPACTING MINISTRY: Da te Co mpleted ______________________

CLASS “F” - FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP:

CLASS “E” - EVANGELIZING THE LOST:

Da te Co mpleted

Da te Co mpleted ______________________

MEMBERSHIP CARD GOES HERE

We Would Love To Assist You With Ministry Suggestions Based On Your DESIGN

YOUR PERSONAL GOD-GIVEN DESIGN Personal Copy

1. Navigate To sdrock.com /design 2. Click Log In/sign Up To Create Your Account 3. Feel Free To Contact Us With Any Questions: lifeclass@sdrock.com

Each week after your assessments, transfer your answers to this page until you have your complete God-given DESIGN.

Results from page 67 in the “Class F” section

Results from page 53 in the “Class I” section

DISPOSITION

Results from page 46 in the “Class I” section

(Letters)

NATURAL AFFINITY/ABILITY

EMOTIONAL MATURITY

(Quadrant)

PEOPLE:

SELF-AWARENESS: SELF-MANAGEMENT:

ISSUES:

MOTIVATION: SOCIAL AWARENESS:

ABILITIES:

SOCIAL MANAGEMENT: Total Score:

YOUR NAME (FIRST & LAST)

GIFTS

STRENGTHS

INCLINATION FOR MINISTRY

Results from your online test

Results from your online test Results from page 50 in the “Class I” section

YOUR PERSONAL GOD-GIVEN DESIGN

Turn This In When Complete

Email: Each week after your assessments, transfer your answers to this page until you have your complete God-given DESIGN.

Results from page 67 in the “Class F” section

Results from page 53 in the “Class I” section

DISPOSITION

Results from page 46 in the “Class I” section

(Letters)

NATURAL AFFINITY/ABILITY

EMOTIONAL MATURITY

(Quadrant)

PEOPLE:

SELF-AWARENESS: SELF-MANAGEMENT:

ISSUES:

MOTIVATION: SOCIAL AWARENESS:

ABILITIES:

SOCIAL MANAGEMENT: Total Score:

YOUR NAME (FIRST & LAST)

GIFTS

STRENGTHS

INCLINATION FOR MINISTRY

Results from your online test

Results from your online test Results from page 50 in the “Class I” section

I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. +++ PSALM 139:14

JOINING THE TEAM

ROCK CHURCH TEAM MEMBER CHECKLIST

To become an approved team member at Rock Church you will need to complete the following items. Check off each item as you complete it.

Membership Covenant (Pg. 9)

Honor Code (Pg. 13)

Ministry Application

Background Check (Pg. 17)

(Text “MINISTRYAPP” to 95577 to receive)

(The General Release form is provided)

Ministry Opportunities Form (Pg. 21)

Photo

(See team member for assistance)

MEMBERSHIP COVENANT

( T U R N I N)

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

I COMMIT TO LOVING RELATIONSHIPS IN THE CHURCH: • • •

By growing in a loving relationship with Jesus Christ. By acting in grace toward other members. By following the leadership of Pastor Miles McPherson and the pastoral team.

“Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.” (Romans 14:19 ESV)

I COMMIT TO IMPACTING MINISTRY: • • •

By discovering my gifts and talents. By being equipped and qualified to serve within my God-given DESIGN. By developing a servant’s heart.

“As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” (1 Peter 4:10 NKJV)

I COMMIT TO LIVING LIFE OF FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP: • • •

By serving God with my time, talent and treasure. By obeying God with a servant’s heart. By giving generously according to the scriptures.

“On every Lord’s Day each of you should put aside something from what you have earned during the week, and use it for this offering. The amount depends on how much the Lord has helped you earn. Don’t wait until I get there and then try to collect it all at once.” (1 Corinthians 16:2 LB)

I COMMIT TO EVANGELIZING THE LOST: • • •

By regularly sharing my faith and inviting the unchurched to know God and attend Rock Church. By warmly welcoming those who visit Rock Church. By praying for the growth of Rock Church.

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.’ Amen.” (Matthew 28:18-20 NKJV)

I COMMIT TO UPHOLD THE FOLLOWING FUNDAMENTALS OF THE FAITH: •The Bible: I believe that the Bible is the written Word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and completely truthful in all it affirms • God: I believe in one God, creator of all things, who has revealed Himself in three persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. • Jesus Christ: I believe that in Christ dwelt all the fullness of the Godhead bodily, that He was very God and very Man, and that He is our savior, the one perfect mediator between God and humanity. • The Holy Spirit: I believe that the ministry of the Holy Spirit is being manifested in the Church through the fruit of the Spirit. The gifts of the Holy Spirit are operative in the Church today in order for the Church to experience the fullness of God and are imparted by the Holy Spirit. • Christ’s Resurrection and Immanent Return: I believe in Jesus Christ’s sinless life, miracles, substitutionary death, bodily resurrection and His ascension into Heaven. He will return in power and glory to judge all people. • Justification: I believe that repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ results in justification whereby the believer, through faith in the atoning work of Jesus Christ, is accounted as righteous and made free from the guilt and the penalty of their sins.

THE ROCK CHURCH PASTORS’ COMMITMENT TO MEMBERS: • • • • •

We commit to love and serve you. We commit to help you discover your God-given DESIGN. We commit to encourage your growth in Jesus Christ. We commit to challenge you in fulfilling your calling as part of the Mission of Rock Church. We commit to your growth: receive a 10% discount to IMPACT195, a 10% discount at the Rockpile Christian Resource Center, and a 20% discount for Rock Financial Life upon completing all four classes. Rock Church Membership does not provide members with voting rights on ministry decisions, special privledges to meet at will with Pastor Miles McPherson or the Executive Leadershp Team, the right ot view the Rock Church financial records or the absolute right for ministry involvment without appropriate qualification.

WITHIN THESE AFFIRMATIONS, I AM COMMITTING TO BE A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY OF ROCK CHURCH. Signature: ___________________________________________________________

Date: _____________________________________________

Print Name: __________________________________________________________

Date of Birth: ___________ // ___________ // ___________

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MEMBERSHIP COVENANT

(PERSONAL COPY)

I COMMIT TO LOVING RELATIONSHIPS IN THE CHURCH: • • •

By growing in a loving relationship with Jesus Christ. By acting in grace toward other members. By following the leadership of Pastor Miles McPherson and the pastoral team.

“Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.” (Romans 14:19 ESV)

I COMMIT TO IMPACTING MINISTRY: • • •

By discovering my gifts and talents. By being equipped and qualified to serve within my God-given DESIGN. By developing a servant’s heart.

“As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” (1 Peter 4:10 NKJV)

I COMMIT TO LIVING LIFE OF FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP: • • •

By serving God with my time, talent and treasure. By obeying God with a servant’s heart. By giving generously according to the scriptures.

I COMMIT TO EVANGELIZING THE LOST: • • •

By regularly sharing my faith and inviting the unchurched to know God and attend Rock Church. By warmly welcoming those who visit Rock Church. By praying for the growth of Rock Church.

THE ROCK CHURCH PASTORS’ COMMITMENT TO MEMBERS: • • • • •

WITHIN THESE AFFIRMATIONS, I AM COMMITTING TO BE A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY OF ROCK CHURCH.

TEAM MEMBER HONOR CODE

( P E R S O N A L C O P Y)

“Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing stead fastly in prayer; distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.” (Romans 12:9-11 NKJV) As an essential part of the Rock Church 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 Rock Church. While serving the Body of Christ at Rock 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, Rock Church Team Members are to maintain a disciplined life of Bible reading, prayer, and fasting. You must also refrain from such things as:

PROFANITY “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” (Ephesians 4:29 NIV) “Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters; You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.” (James 1:19 NLT)

ILLEGAL GAMBLING “Wealth from gambling quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows.” (Proverbs 13:11 LB) “But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” (1 Timothy 6:9-10 NKJV)

DISHONEST GAIN “The people of the land have used oppressions, committed robbery, and mistreated the poor and needy; and they wrongfully oppress the stranger… Therefore I have poured out My indignation on them; I have consumed them with the fire of My wrath; and I have recompensed their deeds on their own heads,” says the Lord GOD.” (Ezekiel 22:29-31 NKJV)

ILLEGAL DRUGS “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NIV) “When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (Galatians 5:19-20 NLT)

PORNOGRAPHY “But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” (Matthew 5:28 NKJV)

SEXUAL IMMORALITY “ Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body.” (1 Corinthians 6:18 NIV)

INDULGING IN ‘MUCH WINE’ OR OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: DRUNKENNESS “Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.” (Ephesians 5:18 NIV) “What sorrow for those who get up early in the morning looking for a drink of alcohol and spend long evenings drinking wine to make themselves flaming drunk.” (Isaiah 5:11 NLT)

ALL BEHAVIORS WHICH MIGHT CAUSE CHRIST TO GRIEVE AND OTHERS TO STUMBLE “But when you follow your own wrong inclinations, your lives will produce these evil results: impure thoughts, eagerness for lustful pleasure, idolatry, spiritism (that is, encouraging the activity of demons), hatred and fighting, jealousy and anger, constant effort to get the best for yourself, complaints and criticisms, the feeling that everyone else is wrong except those in your own little group—and there will be wrong doctrine, 21 envy, murder, drunkenness, wild parties, and all that sort of thing. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (Galatians 5:19-21) “Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money.” (1 Timothy 3:2-3 NIV)

By providing an example in speech and action, we encourage others to grow in Christ and become servants-leaders themselves. This is a way of life measured by the heart and commitment of each Team Member in the Rock Church family. We should regard it as an essential part of our development, not as an obligation or restriction.

TEAM MEMBER HONOR CODE

(TURN IN)

PORNOGRAPHY “But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” (Matthew 5:28 NKJV)

SEXUAL IMMORALITY “ Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body.” (1 Corinthians 6:18 NIV)

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NOTICE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT [IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING] NOTICE REGARDING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

The Rock Church may obtain information about you from a consumer reporting agency for volunteer purposes. This Notice and Acknowledgment is to inform you that you may be the subject of a “consumer report” and/or an “investigative consumer report” which may include information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and/or living arrangements. These reports may be obtained by The Rock Church at any time after receipt of your authorization and, if you are accepted to volunteer, throughout your volunteer period. You have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of this notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report. Please be advised that the nature and scope of the most common form of investigative consumer report obtained with regard to applicants who volunteer with The Rock Church is an investigation into your education and/or employment history. If you have any questions about the type of report being requested, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator. The Rock Church typically utilizes the services of Clear Investigative Advantage LLC, 3000 Internet Blvd., Suite 610, Frisco, TX 75034 or other similar outside organizations in obtaining the consumer and/or investigative consumer reports. The scope of this notice and authorization is all-encompassing. Your authorization allows The Rock Church to obtain, from any outside organization, all manner of consumer reports and investigative consumer reports to the extent permitted by California law. You should carefully consider whether to exercise your right to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND AUTHORIZATION: I _____________________________________________ acknowledge receipt of the NOTICE REGARDING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION and SUMMARY OF YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT and certify that I have read and understand both of those documents. I hereby authorize the Rock Church to obtain a consumer report at any time after receipt of this authorization. To this end, I hereby authorize, without reservation, any law enforcement agency, administrator, state of federal agency, institution, school or university (public or private), information service bureau, employer, or insurance company, to furnish and all background information requested by the Rock Church, Clear Investigative Advantage, or outside organization acting on behalf of the Rock Church. I agree that a facsimile (“fax”) or photographic copy of this Authorization shall be as valid as the original. Team Member Signature: _______________________________________________________ Date: ___________________ Yes, I would like to receive a free copy of any investigative consumer report or consumer report obtained by The Rock Church in association with my volunteer work. TO CO M PL ET E O N L I NE , PL EASE V ISI T SD R O C K .CO M/ B AC KGR O U ND C H EC K

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MINISTRY TEAMS

TEAM DESCRIPTIONS:

ALTAR CALL: The Altar Call Ministry meets people who respond to the Gospel invitation on Sunday and other Rock Church events to encourage, pray for and assist them in utilizing Rock ministries to grow in their faith.

AWANA: AWANA is a parent - child midweek discipleship program that reaches kids for Christ through fun, scripture rich experiences that lead them to know, love, and serve Him.

CARE COUNSELORS: Care Counselors provide prompt biblical support for all who contact Rock Church for counseling needs. The Care Counseling Ministry provides a six-week certification and ongoing monthly enrichment trainings for the Care Counseling Team members.

COMMUNICATIONS GROUP: The Communications Group supports the internal and external communication of Rock Church. Working alongside ministries and departments, the Communications Group encompasses promotions, marketing, public relations, and graphic design.

FACILITIES: The Facilities team keeps the building looking fresh and inviting in order to enhance an environment of worship. This includes set-up and tear down of events and services, as well as our Portability Team.

FOLLOWâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;UP: The Followâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Up Ministry exists to encourage and assist all Rock Church guests in utilizing Rock Ministries, Rock Ministries, Groups, and The LIFE Class to further develop their relationship with Christ.

GROUP LEADER/CO-LEADER: Groups are weekly gatherings in homes, coffee shops, ministry team meetings and Outreach gatherings throughout San Diego County. An approved Group leader and co-leader will facilitate growth by by meeting regularly for Encouragement, Scripture, Prayer and Next-steps (ESPN).

GLOBAL MISSIONS: Come change the world with us! Serve on short-term trips, pray and connect with Rock Missionaries, volunteer and support from San Diego the work God is doing through Rock Church around the world.

LIFE CLASS TEAM: The LIFE Team helps make the LIFE Classes possible in order to bring followers of Jesus Christ into a deeper level of authentic spiritual growth in Loving Relationships, Impacting Ministry, Faithful Stewardship, and Evangelizing the Lost. Rock Church also provides other classes that offer dynamic training, biblical truth, and practical application so anyone can grow in their walk with God.

10. MARRIAGE COACH: The Marriage Ministry exists to ensure that premarital, married couples, and families are equipped with a strong biblical foundation so they may strengthen their relationship with Christ and each other. 11. MICROSITES: Microsites are mini campuses that meet on Sundays to connect in community, worship together, and watch Rock Church services live. 12. MINISTRY SUPPORT (ADMIN, DATA ENTRY): Use your gifts and talents to support ministry teams with in office or at home administrative support. This can include data entry, follow up, contacting vendors or research. 13. OUTREACH MINISTRIES: The purpose of the Outreach Ministries is to develop and send out specific forces of lay ministries, which engage every segment of society for the sake of culture transformation through evangelism and the work of the ministry. 14. PRAYER: Prayer teams gather throughout the week and during each service on Sunday to present the praises and petitions of our church and community before the Lord.

15. PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY: The Production Ministry exists to provide a Sunday service experience that facilitates an experience with God for every person that walks through the sanctuary doors. This is done through the creative use of lighting, video, and sound. You can become part of the team in the following ways: video director, producer, lyrics operator, camera operator, lighting, sound mix, monitor mix, stage manager, switcher or technical director, systems engineer, and editor. No previous experience required. 16. ROCK COMMUNITY CHAPLAINS: Rock Community Chaplains are trained to offer care to community members and/ or to the chaplain’s workplace co-workers and their families who may have personal and professional life challenges. Chaplains provide pastoral type services to those who are not connected to a church. 17. ROCK KIDS CARE: The purpose of Rock Kids Care is to offer a midweek ministry to children while parents attend Outreach ministries and special events by presenting the truth of God’s word through age appropriate resources. 18. ROCK KIDS: The purpose of the Rock Kids Ministry is to offer hope to all team members, children, and parents by presenting the truths of God’s Word through age appropriate resources. 19. ROCK FILMS: The Rock Films video team seeks to bring people to Jesus by telling authentic and inspirational stories through professional and creative filmmaking. You can become part of the team in the following ways: camera operator, editor, motion graphic designer, producer, director, writer, music composer, sound mixer, or as on-camera talent. Some Experience Required. 20. ROCK THRIFT: The Rock Thrift Store exists to serve and bring the light of Jesus to those in our community. Rock Thrift is a boutique shop in Point Loma and East County that carries a variety of new and used products and merchandise where all profits benefit the church and community outreach events. 21. ROCK YOUR CITY EVENTS: One-day service projects executed quarterly that maximize Rock Church’s Christian witness through meeting the most critical or acute needs of our community. 22. ROCKPILE BOOKSTORE: The Rockpile Bookstore exists to support the vision of the Rock Ministries by providing innovative, diverse, and inspirational resources to supplement the growth of Rock Church. 23. ROCK SAFETY MINISTRY:The Rock Safety Ministry serves as the eyes and ears of safety for the church by applying reasonable, basic safety measures to maximize the flow of ministry, worship, and teaching that takes place at all Rock Church facilities and events. 24. ROCK YOUTH: The Rock Junior/Senior High Ministry exists to save, equip, and send out students to spread hope and life through Jesus, in the city of San Diego and beyond. 25. SPECIAL EVENTS: The purpose of the Events Ministry is to partner with ministries and departments to provide support, structure and information sharing tools to create a seamless and successful event. Generally this team supports registration/ticketing, merchandise, greeting/ushering, and any other event support as needed. The Events Ministry helps to support strategic events at all Rock Church campuses as well as off-site venues as needed. 26. TEAM MEMBER ON-BOARDING: The purpose of Team Member On-boarding is to support LIFE Class attendees as they move into serving opportunities that God has perfectly equipped and designed them for. 27. TRAFFIC SAFETY TEAM: Be the first person to greet people and the last person to leave a Christ-like impression on all who attend Rock Church Sunday services while keeping everyone safe. 28. WELCOME TEAMS: Welcome Teams ensure that all guests of Rock Church experience a welcoming, comfortable, and distraction-free environment. Our vision is that the gospel is not only heard, but also experienced by everyone who comes to our church. Depending on the campus, the Welcome Teams can include Greeter Team, Usher Team, Info Desk Team, Sanctuary Hosts, Team Central, Guest Central, Coffee Team, and more! 29. WORSHIP: Rock Church Worship Team exists to help people encounter God through heartfelt worship and fresh Sunday experiences.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES AT ROCK CHURCH

Turn this in when you have prayerfully decided in which ministry to serve. To Assist You In Selecting A Ministry, Prayerfully Consider The Following: • What do you have a passion for?

• What are you gifted to do?

• What breaks your heart where you could make a difference?

• What are your natural strengths and inclinations? • How has God used you in the past where you have been effective?

CITY HEIGHTS

EAST COUNTY

POINT LOMA

SAN MARCOS

SAN YSIDRO

SUNDAY TEAMS:(Please choose ONLY ONE Sunday Team): Altar Call

Facilities

Rock Safety Ministry

LIFE Class Rock Youth

Prayer Team Traffic Safety

Production

Rock Kids

Welcome Teams

Worship

MID-WEEK TEAMS: AWANA

Care Counselor

Communications

Ministry Support (admin, data entry) Rock Youth

Rock Safety Ministry

Follow-Up

Rock Community Chaplains Special Events

Group Leader

Marriage Coach

Rock Films

Rock Kids Care

Team Member On-boarding

OUTREACH: Global Missions

Microsites

Outreach Ministry

Rock Your City Events

Sports Ministry

ROCK RESOURCE: Rockpile Bookstore - PL

Thrift Store – PL

Thrift Store – EC

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I AM ALREADY SERVING ON A TEAM: Please check here if you currently serve on a team and don’t wish to switch or to serve in an additional capacity. What is the ministry you are currently serving in? ___________________________________________________________________ Full Name: ______________________________________ Birthdate: ______ / ________/________ Email:__________________________________________ Phone # ( _______ ) ________- ________ I prefer communication via TEXT MESSAGES. (Message and data rates may apply.)

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A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. +++

JOHN 13:3 4

CLASS L

LOVING RELATIONSHIPS The objective for this class is for participants history,

understand

mission,

and

the

vision

Rock Church. Additionally, you will be given the opportunity to belong to

the

family

God

Church by joining a Group.

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OUR STORY

PERVASIVE HOPE The Mission of Rock Church: SAVE – EQUIP – SEND

The Vision of Rock Church:

God has guided Rock Church through major milestones and miracles in its short history. What began in an SDSU auditorium in February 2000 has grown into an army of soul winners around San Diego and the world. We are ONE church with MANY locations. We currently have ____ different campuses located at: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Our goal is to have a multisite campus in every major neighborhood in San Diego with hundreds of active Groups and ministries committed to bringing the hope of the gospel of Jesus Christ to all the world in fulfillment of the Great Commission – “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.’ Amen.” (Matthew 28:18-20 NKJV) We are excited to see how God will continue to use the people of Rock Church to impact San Diego and beyond.

For more details on the history of Rock Church, go to: SDROCK.COM/HISTORY

Text “Saved” to 52525 to connect your faith to follow up resources.

YOUR STORY In groups of two or three, share a brief update as to what brought you to Rock Church and your current journey in connection with God. NEW FRIENDS: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________

MISSION

LIVIN’ THE LIFE As part of God’s family we are enabled by God’s grace to fulfill our ultimate purpose.

God created me for His __________________ and ______________________. “You created everything, and it is for Your pleasure that they exist and were created.” (Revelation 4:11 NLT) “For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the humble with salvation.” (Psalm 149:4 ESV) “Long before He laid down earth’s foundations, He had us in mind, had settled upon us as the focus of His love.” (Eph.1:4 MSG) “For everything comes from God alone. Everything lives by His power, and everything is for His glory. To Him be glory evermore.” (Romans 11:36 LB)

God saved me to be a part of His ___________________. “[God’s] unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into His own family by bringing us to Himself through Jesus Christ. And this gave Him great pleasure.” (Ephesians 1:5 NLT) “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, ‘Abba, Father.’ The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.” (Romans 8:14-17 NKJV)

God created me to become like __________________. “From the very beginning God decided that those who came to Him—and all along He knew who would—should become like His Son.” (Romans 8:29 TLB) “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 3:18 ESV) “But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.” (Philippians 3:20-21 NIV)

God has empowered me to _____________God. “If you love Me, obey My commandments.” (John 14:15 NLT) “For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.” (1 John 5:3 NKJV)

God has equipped and gifted me to _________________________ and _______________________ God and others. “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:8-10 NKJV) “‘Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?’ Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.’” (Matthew 22:36-40 NIV)

God has entrusted me to share the ____________________ ___________________. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” (Acts 1:8 ESV) “Go into the world. Go everywhere and announce the Message of God’s good news to one and all.” (Mark 16:15 MSG)

LIFE TOGETHER APPLICATION: Who are the people currently in your life who would help you in a time of crisis?

God designed us to reflect Him in ______________________________________. “‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness.’” (Genesis 1:26 NKJV) “And the LORD God said, ‘It is not good that man should be alone.’” (Genesis 2:18 NKJV)

God ___________________________________our lives in the context of encouraging and accountable relationships. “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” (Hebrews 10:24-25 ESV) “See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.” (Hebrews 3:12-13 NIV)

God’s purpose for the Church is to experience life together within a loving _____________________________________. “And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.” (Acts 2:44-47 ESV) “Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Messiah.” (Acts 5:42 NIV) “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 NKJV)

Biblical community is a life of ___________________________ ___________________________. “Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.” (Romans 12:10-13 NKJV) “Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.” (Romans 13:8 ESV) (Also Romans 12:16, 14:13, 19, 15:5, 7, 14; 1 Corinthians 12:25; Galatians 5:13, 6:2; Ephesians 4:1-2, 32, 5:18-21; Colossians 3:9, 12-16; 1 Thessalonians 3:12, 4:18; Hebrews 3:13, 10:23-25; James 4:11, 5:9, 16; 1 Peter 1:22, 4:9, 5:5; 1 John 3:11, 23, 4:7-12; 2 John 1:5)

WHAT WE BELIEVE TOGETHER We believe in what is termed “The Apostles’ Creed” as embodying all the fundamental doctrines of orthodox evangelical Christianity. In addition to the fundamental doctrines of the faith we realize that there are of a number of variant nuances of interpretation and denominational emphases that polarize the Body of Christ toward diverse positions. As a nondenominational ministry, Rock Church is intentional in teaching the core doctrines of the Christian faith without fixating on discordant beliefs. In this regard we affirm the general statement as originated in the early church by St. Augustine, “In essentials, Unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity.” We draw upon our Statement of Faith and Christian Conduct for guidance in interpreting particular matters scripturally and with spiritual wisdom.

To review and download Rock Church’s “Statement of Faith” go to: WWW.SDROCK.COM/BELIEFS

MY COMMITMENT TO BE A MEMBER – Group Engagement The Bible teaches that God entered into a __________________________________________ with His people of faith. “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” (Genesis 12:2-3 NIV) “I will take you as My people, and I will be your God. Then you shall know that I am the LORD your God.” (Exodus 6:7 NKJV)

Within God’s covenant we are enabled by grace to keep His greatest ________________________________________. “And so I am giving a new commandment to you now—love each other just as much as I love you. Your strong love for each other will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” (John 13:34-35 TLV)

God’s commandments are to be lived out within His faithful ________________________________________________. “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.” (Romans 12:1-5 NKJV) “For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body… all were made to drink of one Spirit. For the body does not consist of one member but of many.” (1 Corinthians 12:12-14 ESV)

The result is that God’s community will fulfill together His great _____________________________________________. “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.’ Amen.” (Matthew 28:18-20 NIV)

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PERSONAL GROWTH ASSIGNMENTS

SERVE IN YOUR STRENGTHS STRENGTHS refer to what God made you _____________________ at in ______________________. • He has empowered you with a unique combination of strengths. • He gives you opportunities to use your strengths to serve others in ministry. • He then leads you to specific activities that you are uniquely gifted to do.

God made you great at _________________________ but not ___________________________. Learning your strengths will: • Help you find your God-given ministry in the church • Get you plugged into the right activity at church • Help you make your best contribution to the church

GREAT EFFORT FOCUSED ON IMPROVING YOUR WEAKNESSES WILL ONLY MAKE YOU MEDIOCRE! T H E RE I S ON LY A

C HA NC E T H AT YOU W I L L M E E T SOM E ON E W I T H T H E E X AC T SA M E C OM BI NAT ION AND ORDER OF STRENGTHS.

TAKING THE TEST 1. Navigate to GallupStrengthsCenter.com. 2. Click Sign In on the upper-right corner of the page. 3. Click Register Now on the left-hand side. 4. Enter Your Access Code then click Continue. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to create your account. Your access code is: ______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________ Please allow for 45 minutes of uninterrupted time to complete the assessment. This access code is valid for one entry only and expires after 30 days. Please do not copy or distribute this access code to another individual. For assistance with creating your account or completing the assessment, please contact Customer Support at 888-561-5270 (M-F). ***Also by applying this code you are entitled to a free copy of the StrengthsFinder 2.0 e-book, which will help you better understand your Strengths. To download the e-book, sign in to your account and click Download My E-Book on your dashboard.

TRANSFER YOUR ANSWERS TO PAGES 4 AND 5 TO DISCOVER YOUR GOD-GIVEN DESIGN After youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve taken your Strengths Finder Assessment, circle your top 5 strengths to find your strength quadrant.

EXECUTING

INFLUENCING

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

STRATEGIC THINKING

Achiever

Activator

Adaptability

Analytical

Arranger

Command

Connectedness

Context

Belief

Communication

Developer

Futuristic

Consistency

Competition

Empathy

Ideation

Deliberative

Maximizer

Harmony

Input

Discipline

Self-Assurance

Includer

Intellection

Focus

Significance

Individualization

Learner

Responsibility

Woo

Positivity

Strategic

Restorative

Relator

There are __________ strength themes that fall into ________ main categories: EXECUTING People with dominant strengths in this category know how to make things happen. When you need someone to implement a solution, these are the people who will work tirelessly to get it done. People with the strength to execute have the ability to “catch” an idea and make it a reality. INFLUENCING People with dominant strengths in this category help their team, group, and church reach a much broader audience. People with strengths in this domain are always selling the team’s ideas inside and outside the organization. When you need someone to take charge, speak up, and make sure your group is heard, look to someone with the strength to influence. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING People with dominant strengths in this category are the essential glue that holds a group together. Without these strengths, in many cases, the group is simply a bunch of individuals. In contrast, people with exceptional Relationship Building strengths have the unique ability to create groups and organizations that are much greater than the sum of their parts. STRATEGIC THINKING People with dominant strengths in this category are the ones who keep us all focused on what could be. They are constantly absorbing and analyzing information and helping the team make better decisions. People with strengths in this domain continually stretch our thinking for the future.

STRENGTHS DESCRIPTIONS

Achiever

People strong in the Achiever theme have a great deal of stamina and work hard. They take great satisfaction from being busy and productive.

Activator

People strong in the Activator theme can make things happen by turning thoughts into action. They are often impatient.

Adaptability

People strong in the Adaptability theme prefer to “go with the flow.” They tend to be “now” people who take things as they come and discover the future one day at a time.

Analytical

People strong in the Analytical theme search for reasons and causes. They have the ability to think about all the factors that might affect a situation.

Arranger

People strong in the Arranger theme can organize, but they also have a flexibility that complements this ability. They like to figure out how all of the pieces and resources can be arranged for maximum productivity.

Belief

People strong in the Belief theme have certain core values that are unchanging. Out of these values emerges a defined purpose for their life.

Command

People strong in the Command theme have presence. They can take control of a situation and make decisions.

Communication

People strong in the Communication theme generally find it easy to put their thoughts into words. They are good conversationalists and presenters.

Competition

People strong in the Competition theme measure their progress against the performance of others. They strive to win first place and revel in contests.

Connectedness

People strong in the Connectedness theme have faith in the links between all things. They believe there are few coincidences and that almost every event has a reason.

Consistency

People strong in the Consistency theme are keenly aware of the need to treat people the same. They try to treat everyone in the world fairly by setting up clear rules and adhering to them.

Context

People strong in the Context theme enjoy thinking about the past. They understand the present by researching its history.

Deliberative

People strong in the Deliberative theme are best described by the serious care they take in making decisions or choices. They anticipate the obstacles.

Developer

People strong in the Developer theme recognize and cultivate the potential in others. They spot the signs of each small improvement and derive satisfaction from these improvements.

Discipline

People strong in the Discipline theme enjoy routine and structure. Their world is best described by the order they create.

Empathy

People strong in the Empathy theme can sense the feelings of other people by imagining themselves in others’ lives or others’ situations.

Focus

People strong in the Focus theme can take a direction, follow through, and make the corrections necessary to stay on track. They prioritize, then act.

Futuristic

People strong in the Futuristic theme are inspired by the future and what could be. They inspire others with their visions of the future.

Harmony

People strong in the Harmony theme look for consensus. They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enjoy con flict; rather, they seek areas of agreement.

Ideation

People strong in the Ideation theme are fascinated by ideas. They are able to find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena.

Includer

People strong in the Includer theme are accepting of others. They show aware ness of those who feel left out, and make an effort to include them.

Individualization

People strong in the Individualization theme are intrigued with the unique quali ties of each person. They have a gift for figuring out how people who are different can work together productively.

Input

People strong in the Input theme have a craving to know more. Often they like to collect and archive all kinds of information.

Intellection

People strong in the Intellection theme are characterized by their intellectual ac tivity. They are introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions.

Learner

People strong in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. In particular, the process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them.

Maximizer

People strong in the Maximizer theme focus on strengths as a way to stimulate personal and group excellence. They seek to transform something strong into something superb.

Positivity

People strong in the Positivity theme have an enthusiasm that is contagious. They are upbeat and can get others excited about what they are going to do.

Relator

People who are strong in the Relator theme enjoy close relationships with others. They find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal.

Responsibility

People strong in the Responsibility theme take psychological ownership of what they say they will do. They are committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty.

Restorative

People strong in the Restorative theme are dept at dealing with problems. They are good at figuring out what is wrong and resolving it.

Self-Assurance

People strong in the Self-assurance theme feel confident in their ability to manage their own lives. They possess an inner compass that gives them confidence that their decisions are right.

Significance

People strong in the Significance theme want to be very important in the eyes of others. They are independent and want to be recognized.

Strategic

Woo

People strong in the Strategic theme create alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, they can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues. People strong in the Woo theme love the challenge of meeting new people and winning them over. they derive satisfaction from breaking the ice and making a connection with another person.

GET TO KNOW YOUR GIFTS SPIRITUAL GIFTS refer to what God has__________________________________ empowered you to do in life. Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: (1 Corinthians 12:1 NKJV)

SPIRITUAL GIFTS ARE NOT 1. Natural Aptitudes, Strengths, or Abilities. We all have natural abilities that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned from those around us regardless of Christian faith. Many times our natural abilities and strengths are redeemed by the Lord to become spiritual gifts. 2. Character Traits We are all called to have character and our gifts should produce the nature of Jesus Christ in each person. A person should not say he has the gift of peace when we are all encouraged to develop that characteristic. Spiritual gifts offer opportunities for us to exemplify Christ. 3. Titles or Positions Spiritual gifts often lead to titles or positions, but a person may have the gift without the role or the role without the gift. Regardless, we should serve whenever we are given the opportunity. Working in the area of your gifting will allow you to be the person that God has called you to be rather than just doing good things. 4. For Show Spiritual gifts are endowments given by God to His people for accomplishing His purpose on the earth. Spiritual gifts are given for the glory of God.

Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual giftsâ&#x20AC;Śtry to excel in gifts that build up the church (1 Corinthians 14:1-12 NIV)

HOW DO I RECEIVE SPIRITUAL GIFTS? A. Accept Jesus Christ as Lord of your life. B. Believe that God has given you spiritual gifts. C. Commit to learning about spiritual gifts. D. Diligently ask for the Lord to give you spiritual gifts.

TAKING THE TEST To take your Spiritual Gifts Assessment navigate to:

GIFTSTEST.COM

TRANSFER YOUR ANSWERS TO PAGES 4 AND 5 TO DISCOVER YOUR GOD-GIVEN DESIGN

GIFT DEFINITIONS AND SCRIPTURE REFERENCES ADMINISTRATION:

The following contains definitions of the Spiritual Gifts. While not meant to be complete or final, these definitions correspond to the gifts as expressed in the Spiritual Gifts Assessment.

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

multiple tasks and groups of people to accomplish these tasks. Luke 14:28-30; Acts 6:1-7; 1 Corinthians 12:28

APOSTLESHIP:

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

and ministries through planting, overseeing, and training. Acts 15:22-35; 1 Corinthians 12:28; 2 Corinthians 12:12; Galatians 2:7-10; Ephesians 4:11-14

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

DISCERNMENT:

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

falsehood, to distinguish between right and wrong motives, and the spiritual forces at work in situations. Matthew 16:21-23; Acts 5:1-11, 16:16-18; 1 Corinthians 12:10; 1 John 4:1-6

EVANGELISM:

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

the necessary steps to becoming a born-again Christian. Acts 8:5-6, 8:26-40, 14:21, 21:8; Ephesians 4:11-14

EXHORTATION:

The gift of exhortation is the divine strength or ability to strengthen, comfort,

or urge others to action through the written or spoken word and biblical truth. Acts 14:22; Romans 12:8; 1 Timothy 4:13; Hebrews 10:24-25

FAITH:

The gift of faith is the divine strength or ability to believe in God for unseen supernatural

results in every arena of life. Acts 11:22-24; Romans 4:18-21; 1 Corinthians 12:9; Hebrews 11

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. Mark 12:41-44; Romans 12:8; 2 Corinthians 8:1-7, 9:2-7 65

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, mental, and spiritual sickness. Acts 3:1-10, 9:32-35, 28:7-10; 1 Corinthians 12:9, 28

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 with the ability to often see the need before others do. Mark 15:40-41; Acts 9:36; Romans 16:1-2; 1 Corinthians 12:28

H OSP ITA LI TY:

The g i f t of ho spitality is the divin e stren gth or ability to cre ate warm ,

welco m in g e nv i ro nm ent s for ot he rs i n place s such as your hom e, office, or church. Acts 16: 14-1 5; Rom a ns 1 2:1 3 , 1 6 : 2 3 ; H eb rews 1 3 : 1- 2 ; 1 Pe te r 4 :9

INT E RCESS I O N :

The g i f t o f i nte rcession is th e divine stre ngth or ability to stand i n the

gap in prayer for s om e one, s o m e t hi ng, or some place, believing for profound re sults . Hebrews 7:25 ; Coloss ia ns 1 : 9 -12, 4 : 12-13 ; J am e s 5:1 4 -1 6

W ORD OF KN OW L ED G E:

The gift of the word of knowle dge is t he divin e st rength o r

abilit y to b r ing t rut h to a s i t uat i o n by supe rnatural revelation. This is ofte n accompani ed by a word f rom Go d . Act s 5: 1 -1 1 ; 1 Cori nt hi a ns 1 2:8; Coloss ians 2:2-3

LE A D ER SHI P:

The g i f t of l e ader ship is t he divine stren gth or ability to i nflue nce p eo pl e

at their level whi l e d i re ct i ng and fo cusin g the m on th e big picture, vis ion, or ide a. Romans 12 : 8 ; 1 Tim ot hy 3 :1 -1 3 , 5: 17 ; He b rews 1 3 : 17

ME RCY:

Th e g i f t of m e rcy i s t he divine stre n gth or ability to feel e mpathy and to care fo r

thos e wh o a re hurt i ng i n any way. M at th ew 9 :35-36 ; Mark 9 :41 ; Romans 1 2:8; 1 Thessaloni ans 5: 14

MI RAC L ES:

The g i f t o f m i racl e s is the divine stre ngth or ability to al ter the natural

ou tcom es of li fe i n a s upernat ural way throu gh praye r, faith, and divine direction. Acts 9: 36-42 , 19:1 1 -1 2, 20:7-1 2 ; Ro m ans 1 5: 18 -1 9 ; 1 Cor int hian s 1 2:1 0, 28

PASTO R / SHEPHER D:

The g i ft of pasto r/she phe rd is th e divine st re ngth or abi l i ty to

ca re fo r t h e p e rs o nal ne e d s of o t her s by nu rturi ng and mending life issue s. John 10: 1-18 ; Ephes ia ns 4:1 1 -14 ; 1 Ti m ot hy 3 : 1 -7 ; 1 Pe ter 5:1 -3

PROP H E CY:

The g i f t of p ro p hecy is t he divine st re ngth or ability to communicate Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

trut h a n d hea rt i n a way t hat c al l s p e o ple to a right relations hip with God. Acts 2:37-4 0, 7:51-53, 26 :24 - 29 ; 1 Co ri nt hi ans 14 : 1- 4 ; 1 The ss alon ians 1 :5

SERVI C E :

The g i f t of s e rv i ng i s t he divin e st re ngth or ability to do small or great t asks in

wo rk ing fo r the overal l g ood of t he body of C hr ist. Acts 6 :1 -7 ; Romans 1 2:7 ; G alatians 6: 10; 1 Ti mo t hy 1 :1 6 -1 8 ; Ti t us 3 : 14

TE AC H ING:

The g i f t o f te achi ng is the divin e stre ngth or ability to study and lear n from

th e s c rip t u res p ri m ari l y to b ri ng und erstanding an d depth to ot her C hristians. Acts 18 : 24-2 8 , 20:20- 21 ; 1 Co ri nt hi ans 12 : 28 ; E p he s i an s 4 :1 1 -1 4

TO NGU E S ( A N D I N T ER PR ETATI ON ):

The gift of ton gue s is the divine stre ngth

or a b ilit y to p ray i n a heavenl y l ang ua ge to e n courage your s pirit and to commune wi th God. Th e g if t o f to ng ue s i s of te n accom p anie d by inte rpre tation and should b e used appro priatel y. Act s 2:1 -1 3 ; 1 Cori nthi ans 1 2 : 1 0, 1 4 : 1-1 4

W ORD OF WI S D O M :

Th e g i f t of the word of wisdom is the divine st rength or abi l i ty to

u n d er st a nd and b ri ng cl ari t y to s i t uat i ons and circu mst ances often t hroug h applying the truths of Sc r ip t u re in a p ract i cal way. Act s 6 :3, 1 0; 1 Corin th ians 2:6 -1 3, 1 2:8

And Christ gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, unto the work of the ministering unto the building up of the body of Christ. +++ EPHESIANS 4:11-12

CLASS I

IMPACTING MINISTRY The goal for this LIFE Class is for you to begin to discover your God- given DESIGN so that you can live out your God-given identity to serve in ministry.

Here at Rock Church we are convinced that our lives should have an incredible impact on the world. Impacting Ministry is about making a difference together for the Kingdom of God. At Rock Church we believe: • Every member is a ____________________. • Every task is _________________________. • Each one of us is uniquely designed by God to ________________

____________ great!

• Having an impact begins by discovering how God ___________________ you.

You Made All The Delicate,

PSALM N LT

Inner Parts Of My Body And Knit

Together

Mother ’s Womb. Thank You For

Making

Wonderfully

Complex!

Your

Workmanship Is Marvelous—How Well I Know It. You Watched Me As I Was Being Formed In The Utter Seclusion, As I Was Woven

Together

The

Dark

The

Womb. You Saw Me Before I Was Born, Every Day Of My Life Was Recorded In Your Book. Every Moment Was Laid Out Before A Single Day Had Passed.

WHAT IS DESIGN? D

_____________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

S ____________________________________________________________ I ____________________________________________________________ G ___________________________________________________________ N ___________________________________________________________

â&#x20AC;&#x153;For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.â&#x20AC;? (Ephesians 2:10 NASB)

You are ________________

to fulfill a _______________.

Before you were born, God saw your entire life. Before you were born, God fashioned you for a purpose. Before you were born, God singled you out to make a difference. Before you were born, God gave you a unique ____________________.

EMBRACE EMOTIONAL MATURITY EMOTIONAL MATURITY refers to how your ___________________ affect your _____________. Maturity is a whole emotional life that has grown out of a fully developed understanding of who you are as a child of God, created in His image. • It is the shalom of the Old Testament. • It is the freedom that is experienced from knowing the truth (John 8:32). • It is the fruit of the Spirit in your life (Gal. 5:22). • It is love abounding in knowledge and all discernment (Phil. 1:9). • It is the joy inexpressible and full of glory (1 Peter 1:8). • It is the peace of God that surpasses understanding (Phil. 4:6-7).

EMOTIONAL MATURITY is the ability to ___________________ and ____________________ emotions in yourself and others and your ability to use this awareness to manage your behavior and relationships effectively.

MAJOR COMPONENTS OF EMOTIONAL MATURITY 1. Understanding our own ________________ (self-awareness). 2. Managing our own ____________________(self-management). 3. Degree of personal _____________ and resilience (motivation). 4. Understanding the _____________________________ of _______________________ (social awareness). 5. Managing our relationships in _____________________ (social management).

You will now take an emotional

When you are finished, fold the page on the dotted line

maturity assessment.

to reveal the scoring page on the reverse side. The test should be just to the left of the scoring key. Transfer

Take 5 minutes and read each statement on

whatever number you circled into the empty white box

the following page and circle the number

on the corresponding line. Then tally up the total for

that best describes you. Remember to

each column. (This will be a number ranging from 5-25.)

answer how you actually are, not how you

Then take the number from each column and record it

would like to be.

in the score box.

EMOTIONAL MATURITY ASSESMENT Circle the number to the right that most accurately describes you:

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

I know what emotions I am feeling and why

I manage my impulsive feelings and distressing emotions well

I set challenging goals and take calculated risks

I am attentive to emotional cues and listen well

I am skilled at winning people over

I realize the links between my feelings and what I think, say, and do

I stay composed, positive, and calm even in trying moments

I readily make sacrifices to meet a larger goal

I show sensitivity and understand othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; perspectives

I listen well and seek mutual understanding

I am aware of my strengths and weaknesses

I quickly admit my own mistakes

I find a sense of purpose in the larger mission

I help out based on understanding othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs and feelings

I handle difficult people and situations with diplomacy and tact

I am open to candid feedback and new perspectives

I meet my commitments and keep my promises

I operate from hope of success rather than fear of failure

I respect and relate well to people from varied backgrounds

I step forward to lead as needed, regardless of position

I present myself with the confidence of knowing who I am in Christ

I seek out fresh ideas from a wide variety of sources

I am ready to seize new opportunities

I accurately read key power relationships

I make and maintain personal friendships among work associates

EMOTIONAL MATURITY RESULTS

OVERALL: If you scored above 100, you have high emotional intelligence in a ministry contex. A score of 60 to 100 means you have a good platform of EQ from which to develop your ministry capacity. A score below 50 indicates that you have opportunity for growth.

SUB-SCALES:

For each of the 5 components

of EQ (self-awareness, managing emotions, motivating oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s self, empathy, and social skill), a score above 20 is considered high, while a score below 12 is low.

Score A

Self-Awareness

Self-Management

Motivation

Social Awareness

Social Management Total:

TRANSFER YOUR ANSWERS TO PAGES 4 AND 5 TO DISCOVER YOUR GOD-GIVEN DESIGN

Total:

MOVING TOWARDS MATURITY EMOTIONAL MATURITY is dynamic, not _______________! This means that you can improve and grow in your emotional maturity. But you need to have a strategy for improving. Emotional intelligence does not improve over night. “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete (mature), thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17 NKJV) “Solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil.” (Hebrews 5:14 NASB) “But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete (mature), lacking nothing.” (James 1:4 NKJV) “But you have not so learned Christ, if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.” (Ephesians 4:20-24 NKJV)

1. Learn Christ: Self-awareness comes from ______________________ - ________________________. • Emotional Awareness (Proverbs 2:2) • Accurate Self-Assessment (1 Corinthians 11:31) • “In Christ” Confidence (2 Corinthians 3:4) 2. Put off the old man: Self-regulation comes through the Holy Spirit’s ____________________________. • Self-Control (Galatians 5:23) • Conscientiousness (Galatians 5:22) 3. Be renewed in the spirit of your mind: God changes our _____________________ from self-gratification to God–glorification. • Desire for true servanthood (Matthew 20:26). • Commitment • Initiative and Optimism (Philippians 4:8) 4. Put on the ____________

____________ :

• Develop our social awareness (other’s centered approach) and relational management (other’s service approach) • Empathy develops as we start loving people more than ourselves • Developing Others • Service Orientation • Social skills increase as we mature spiritually • Communication • Conflict Management • Collaboration and Cooperation

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. +++ 2 CORINTHIANS 5:17

IDENTIFY YOUR INCLINATION INCLINATION refers to how you tend to __________________ ministry. We all have a type of ministry that we lean towards. “And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.” (Ephesians 4:11-12 NKJV)

You will now take an Inclinations Assessment. Using the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 RANK the following statements by what best describes you. 1 representing what least describes you and 4 being what most describes you. Place numbers by rank in the white box USING EACH NUMBER ONLY ONCE PER QUESTION, then move on to the next question and repeat the process. Remember, this is designed to assess your inclinations – there are no right or wrong answers.

More often than not I: Get energized talking to new people Get restless when my routine doesn’t change often enough Feel responsible to follow the rules Get satisfaction from personally helping someone in need

I view myself as: Constantly dreaming up new ideas and projects Standing up for what is right even if it’s unpopular Seeing insights in the Bible most others don’t Always talking about my faith with others

I am bothered by: People that cut corners People that see obstacles instead of opportunities People that aren’t honest with themselves People that don’t want to talk

I want to be free to: Help others grow in Christ Engage in conversations about faith Do what I know is right Accomplish what I can envision

I am: Very persuasive in conversations Unflinchingly loyal Comfortable with uncertainty Invested in the people around me

50 6.

My passion is:

A B C

Understanding the Bible Preaching the Gospel Holy Living Missions 7.

I feel the most comfortable: When there are established procedures When there is freedom to fail Talking about Jesus Giving biblical counsel

The quality I admire most in myself is: Boldness in conversations Strength of conviction Compassion for others An entrepreneurial spirit

I want to be remembered as someone who: Was on the cutting edge, pushing the envelope Caused people to be more like Jesus Saved souls for the kingdom Protected the community from apathy and corruption

10. I am good at seeing: The reality that most others ignore or are ignorant of What is possible The issues that others are struggling with Everyday divine appointments 11. I get excited about: Seeing breakthroughs in believerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standards being kept Doing something or going somewhere new for God People coming to know Jesus as their savior

Total from both pages:

WHEN COMPLETE, TRANSFER YOUR ANSWERS TO PAGES 4 AND 5 TO DISCOVER YOUR GOD-GIVEN DESIGN.

(APOSTLE)

(PROPHET)

(EVANGELIST)

(PASTOR/TEACHER)

= =

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INCLINATION

Jesus gave __________________________ a role that they are inclined to fulfill within the church. 1. Apostle = __________________________ / Entrepreneur 2. Prophet =

____________________________ / Preserver

3. Evangelist =

__________________________ / Persuader

4. Pastor/Teacher = _______________________ / Trainer

“...until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.” (Ephesians 4:13 NIV)

Jesus gave each of us a role in order to help everyone __________________and __________________. • Jesus wants us to grow in our faith. • Jesus wants us to grow in our knowledge of Him. • Jesus wants us to mature in our character.

“From Him [Jesus] the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.” (Ephesians 4:16 NIV)

Within our roles, each of us has a good _____________________to do.

INNOVATOR/ENTREPRENEUR

(APOSTLE)

They tend to pioneer new things. They start movements, build systems and love to be involved in new ventures. They love to extend the gospel. They are always thinking about the future, removing barriers, establishing the church in new contexts, and developing leaders.

IMPACT OF THE INNOVATOR/ENTREPRENEUR • New ministries start • Leaders get developed • Missions remain central to the vision of the church

PROTECTOR/PRESERVER

(PROPHET)

They are particularly attuned to God and His truth for today. They tend to have high standards and expect others to live up to those standards. They often bring correction and challenge when they believe that those standards are not being met. They insist that the community obey what God has commanded in His Word.

IMPACT OF THE PROTECTOR/PRESERVER • Obedience to God’s Word and faithfulness to Him • Counter-cultural action and social justice are fostered • Holiness remains central to the culture of the church

RECRUITER/PERSUADER

(EVANGELIST)

They recruit others to the cause. These people tend to be natural and infectious communicators of the Gospel message. They call for a personal response to God’s redemption in Christ, and also draw believers to engage the wider mission, growing the church. While they tend to be focused on reaching those outside the church, they are also great at enlisting others within the ministry of the church.

IMPACT OF THE RECRUITER/PERSUADER • People respond to God’s personal call • Numerical growth of the church • The gospel remains central to the message of the church

NURTURER/TRAINER

(PASTOR/TEACHER)

Pastors develop and protect. They are the caregivers of the community. They focus on the spiritual maturity of God’s people while cultivating a loving and spiritually mature network of relationships. Teachers understand and explain. They are the communicators of God’s truth and wisdom that help others remain biblically grounded and faithful to biblical doctrine.

IMPACT OF THE PASTOR/TEACHER • People are nurtured in their understanding and faith in God • Loving relationships and sense of community • Worship and prayer stay central to the practice of the church

NOTICE YOUR NATURAL ABILITY/AFFINITY NATURAL ABILITY/AFFINITY refer to what God has given you ________________ and/or __________________ to do in life. Directions: Read through the lists and check the box that you feel applies to you the most. The people I would like to serve most are: (check one) Children

Homeless

Prisoners

Women

College Students

Hospitalized

Single Parents

Young-Married

Disabled

Infants

Singles

Youth

Divorced

Men

Teen Moms

Poor

Elderly

Military/Veterans

Unemployed

Other:

Empty-Nesters

Parents

Widowed

The issue or cause I feel most strongly about are: (check one) Abuse/Violence

Disabilities

Health/Fitness

Policy/Politics

Alcoholism

Divorce

HIV/AIDS

Poverty/Hunger

At-Risk Children

Drug Abuse

Homelessness

Sanctity Of Life

Body Image

Education

Injustice Issues

Sexuality

Compulsive Behavior

Environment

Law/justice System

Spiritual Apathy

Deafness

Ethics

Marriage/Family

Other:

Discipleship

Finances

Parenting

The ability I excel at and love excercising: (check one) Administration

Filming

Mentoring

Serving

Building/Construction

Encouraging

Motivating

Singing

Coaching

Editing Video

Music

Strategizing

Communication

Handyman

Organizing

Teaching

Cooking/Baking

Landscaping

Photography

Welcoming

Counseling

Leading

Planning

Writing

Decoration

Managing

Recruiting

Other:

TRANSFER YOUR ANSWERS TO PAGES 4 AND 5 TO DISCOVER YOUR GOD-GIVEN DESIGN.

We want to ensure youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re growing in your relationship with Jesus Christ. These simple steps we haev identified as Growth Pathways. These Pathways are in our Groups, our LIFE Class, and while serving others on a Ministry Team.

Your Next Step

3. Have You Joined A Group?

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. +++

H E B R EWS 10 : 24

As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s varied grace. +++ 1 PETER 4:10

CLASS F

FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP In this class you will look at what it means to be a good steward of your time, talent, and treasure as your begin to impact our church, city, and the world.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A STEWARD? STEWARDSHIP is using our God given resources to __________________ and ____________more of Him in our daily lives. God owns__________________________ and He gives us________________________________we have. “The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.” (Haggai 2:8 NLT) “And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth.” (Deuteronomy 8:18 NKJV) “For promotion comes neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: He puts down one, and sets up another.” (Psalm 75:6-7 KJV) “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights.” (James 1:17 NKJV)

God gives us everything we have so that we can _________ Him fully. “God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.” (1 Timothy 6:17 ASV) God designed us to be___________________________________, not _________________________________________. “Let love be genuine … Contribute to the needs of the saints.” (Romans 12:9a & 13 ESV) God doesn’t bless us to increase our standard of _______; He blesses us to increase our standard of_____________________! “Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35b NKJV)

WHAT HAS GOD GIVEN US TO BE STEWARDS OVER? There are three main things that God gives to us that we are to steward for Him. 1.____________________________ 2.____________________________ 3.____________________________

TIME

You can’t ___________ it, you can only ____________it. “The days of our lives are seventy years; and if by reason of strength they are eighty years … So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” (Psalm 90:10a, 12 NKJV) Shade in the number of days that you have used up so far:

10 (3,605)

20 (7300)

30 (10,950)

40 (14,600)

50 (18,250)

60 (21,900)

70 (25,550)

80 (29,200)

God gives us a limited amount of__________________________ in order to acquire__________________________. “The only foundation you can lay is Jesus. You can build with gold, silver, and precious stones, or with wood, hay and stubble. Your life passes through the fire of judgment one day and it will be revealed what you acquired with your time.” (1 Corinthians 3:11-15 paraphrased) “This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” (John 17:3 NKJV)

TALENT

You can’t ___________ it, you can only ___________it. “A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other … It is the one and only Spirit who distributes all these gifts. He alone decides which gift each person should have.” (1 Corinthians 12:7 & 11 NLT) “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” (1 Peter 4:10 ESV)

God gives each one of us gifts, talents, and ________________________. God gives us talent, not to show how great we are, but to show how gracious He is.

What can I do? Be a part of a ________________________

________________________.

“Therefore be careful how you walk, not as the unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil.” (Ephesians 4:15-15 NASB)

DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME OR HIDE YOUR TALENT.

TREASURE

You can’t ____________ it, you can only ____________it. “Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.” (2 Corinthians 9:6-8 NLT) We ____________ what we sow – so let’s return to God generously! God loves a cheerful giver – so let’s return to God purposefully!

SIX BENEFITS OF GIVING 1. Giving makes me become more like _________. “God so loved the world that He gave his only Son.” (John 3:16 ESV)

2. Giving draws me closer to God. “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:21 NKJV)

3. Giving is the antidote to ________________________. “Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to be generous and willing to share. In this way they may take hold of the life that is truly life.” (1 Timothy 6:17-19 NIV)

4. Giving strengthens my faith. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding… Honor the Lord by giving him the first part of your income, and he will fill your barns to overflowing.” (Proverbs 3:5, 9-10 LB)

5. Giving is an investment in ____________________. “Give happily to those in need, and always be ready to share whatever God has given you. By doing this you will be storing up real treasure for yourselves in heaven - it is the only safe investment for eternity!” (1 Timothy 6:18-19 LB)

6. Giving blesses me in return. “He who is generous will be blessed.” (Proverbs 22:9 NASB)

NEXT STEP Pledge to be a regular __________________________________ at Rock Church. With a grateful heart for God’s faithfulness and as an expression of my Christian stewardship, I purpose in my heart to put God first in my life by committing to financially support His work through my church.

How much I will give

How often I will give

☐

Every week

☐

Every month

☐

Every year

How will I plan on giving my tithe ☐

Online Giving (reoccurring) or (one time gift)

☐

With a check at my local campus on Sundays

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With cash at my local campus on Sundays

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Text to give

☐

Other

TEXT TO 59769 TO GIVE: CITY HEIGHTS: “CHROCK” <space> Donation Amount EAST COUNTY: “ECROCK” <space> Donation Amount POINT LOMA: “SDROCK” <space> Donation Amount

EXAMPLE: SDROCK 50

NORTH COUNTY: “NCROCK” <space> Donation Amount SAN YSIDRO: “SYROCK” <space> Donation Amount

AUTOMATE THE IMPORTANT By setting up a weekly or monthly giving plan online.

SDROCK.COM/GIVE

STILL UNSURE ABOUT TITHING?

C H A L L E NGE If you haven’t started tithing yet, we want to extend the 90–Day Tithing Challenge to you. The Bible says the purpose of tithing is to teach us always to put God first in our lives so that we can fully enjoy Him and His goodness (Deuteronomy 14:22-23). Tithing is both a reminder that God is the supplier of everything we have and an act of faith to continue relying on His faithfulness to us. The questions we need to ask ourselves are, “Do we believe that God is wise and good?” and “Do we trust Him?” The answers to these two fundamental questions lie behind the act of giving. If God is wise, then we should listen to what He says about financial stewardship. If we trust Him, then we should trust Him with all aspects of our life, including our finances. So go ahead. Accept God’s invitation to put Him to the test. Start tithing faithfully and watch what He does in and through your life. Here's our promise...Commit to a percentage for 90 days, and at the end of that time period, if you feel like God didn't hold true to His promise of blessing, we will refund 100% of everything you gave during the 90 days. No questions asked. That's how confident we are that God will honor your step of obedience.

F I L L T H I S O U T A N D T U R N I T I N A S Y O U L E AV E

I’M TAKING THE

9 0 D AY T I T H E C H A L L E N G E !

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ City: _____________________________________ State: _____________ Zip: ______________________ Phone: __________________________________________________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________________________________________________

YOUR 90-DAY TITHE CHALLENGE STARTS TODAY! Today’s Date: ______________________________ Signature: _____________________________________________________ (I agree to the terms stated on this page.) Must be received by Rock Church Stewardship department in order to be a valid registration.

TERMS 1. I would like to test God’s faithfulness by participating in a 90-Day Tithe Challenge (the “Challenge”) with Rock Church (the “Rock”). I agree to contribute a tithe equal to 10% of my household income to the Rock for a period of three months or 90 days. I confirm that my household qualifies for participation in the Challenge because my household has not been tithing to the Rock for the past six months. 2. I agree to fill out the form on this page with my personal information OR fill out the online form for the Challenge. The day the Rock receives the form will be considered the first day of my Challenge. 3. I understand that my tithes may only be paid by check, credit card, or bank transfer (cash gifts are not eligible for the Challenge.) 4. If, at the end of the Challenge period, I am not convinced of God’s faithfulness to bless my life as a result of my obedience to His Word, I am entitled to request a refund of the full amount of my tithes made during the Challenge period. In order to request a refund, I must fill out and submit a refund form no later than the 30th day after my Challenge period has ended. Refund forms can be requested from the Stewardship Office at giving@sdrockcom or 619.764.5265. 5. I understand that if I start the Challenge after September 1 in a calendar year, and if I want to receive a refund of the tithes I contributed for that calendar year, I must submit the refund form to the Stewardship Office by December 31 of that same calendar year.

But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all su ciency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. +++ 2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-8

PERSONAL GROWTH ASSIGNMENTS

DISCOVER YOUR DISPOSITION DISPOSITION refers to how you are wired to ________________

__________________.

Our approach to life (disposition) can be determined from two basic things: What we say and what we do. WHAT WE SAY – “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks” (Matthew 12:34 NKJV) People naturally talk about what they are most interested in, and if you listen carefully, you find two broad, but distinct areas of subject matter. ___________________ ___________________ people talk primarily about the world of everyday reality: facts and figures, work and play, home and family, news, sports, and weather -- all the who-what-when-where-and how much of life. They focus on facts. ___________________ ___________________ people talk primarily about the world of ideas: theories and conjectures, dreams and philosophies, beliefs and fantasies -- all the why’s, if’s, and whatmight- be’s of life. They focus on ideas. WHAT WE DO – “Even a child is known by his deeds, whether what he does is pure and right.” (Proverbs 20:11 NKJV) Everyone is trying to accomplish their goals, and if you watch closely how people go about their business, you see that there are two fundamentally opposite types of action. ___________________ ___________________ people act primarily in a pragmatic way, that is, they do what gets results. Only afterwards do they check to see if they are observing the rules or going through proper channels. They instinctively do what works. ___________________ ___________________ people act primarily in a cooperative or socially acceptable manner and follow agreed upon social rules. Only later do they concern themselves with the effectiveness of their actions. They do what’s correct.

DISPOSITION ASSESSMENT TOOL INSTRUCTIONS: Read each statement. Determine which statement best describes you, even if it is just a little better. Place an “x” in column A or B depending on which statement you chose. At the end of each section, total the number of answers in each column.

HINT: Try to answer as you really are, not how you wish to be, or have to be at work. We are looking for your natural tendencies, not necessarily your experiences. Your first answer is usually your best – don’t overthink the statements.

66 WHAT ENERGIZES YOU? Have High Energy

Have quiet energy

Talk more than listen

Listen more than talk

Think out loud

Think quietly inside your head

Act, then think

Think, then act

Like to be around people a lot

Feel comfortable being alone

Prefer a public role

Prefer to work â&#x20AC;&#x153;behind the scenesâ&#x20AC;?

Can sometimes be easily distracted

Have good powers of concentration

Prefer to do lots of things at once

Prefer to focus on one thing at a time

Outgoing and enthusiastic

Self contained and reserved (I) Total:

(E) Total:

WHAT KIND OF INFORMATION DO YOU NATURALLY NOTICE AND REMEMBER? Live in the here and now

Think about future implications

Trust actual experience

Trust gut instincts

Like to use established skills

Prefer to learn new skills

Like step by step instructions

Like to figure things out for themselves

Work at a steady pace

Work in bursts of energy

Focus on details and specifics

Focus on big picture & possibilities

Admire practical solutions

Admire creative ideas

Notice details & remember facts

Notice anything new or different

Am practical - see what is

Am inventive - see what could be (S) Total:

(N) Total:

HOW DO YOU MAKE DECISIONS OR COME TO CONCLUSIONS? Make decisions based on facts and data

Decide based on values and feelings

Appear cool and reserved

Appear warm and friendly

Am most convinced by rational arguments

Am most convinced by how I feel

Am honest and direct

Am diplomatic and tactful

Value honesty and fairness

Value harmony and compassion

Take few things personally

Take many things personally

Am good at seeing flaws

Am quick to compliment others

Am motivated by achievement

Am motivated by appreciation

Argue or debate issues for fun

Avoid arguments and conflicts (T) Total:

(F) Total:

IN WHAT ENVIRONMENT ARE YOU MOST COMFORTABLE? Like to have things settled

Like to keep their options open

Take responsibilities seriously

Playful and casual

Pay attention to time, am usually prompt

Am less aware of time and may run late

Prefer to finish projects

Prefer to start projects

Work first play later

Play first, work later

Seek closure

May have difficulty making decisions

See the need for most rules

Question the need for many rules

Like to make and stick with plans

Like to keep plans flexible

Find comfort in schedules

Want the freedom to be spontaneous (J) Total:

(P) Total:

67 Now that you are done, total the number of “x’s” in each column. (This will be a numerical value between 0 - 9.) Write your numbers below in the corresponding boxes and circle the letter in each pair with the highest number. E

MY PERSONALITY TYPE: ___________________________________________________

TRANSFER YOUR ANSWERS TO PAGES 4 AND 5 TO DISCOVER YOUR GOD-GIVEN DESIGN GUARDIANS ESTJ - SUPERVISOR Practical, realistic, matter-of-fact. Decisive, quickly move to implement decisions. Organize projects and people to get things done, focus on getting results in the most efficient way possible. Take care of routine details. Have a clear set of logical standards, systematically follow them and want others to also. Forceful in implementing their plans.

ISTJ - INSPECTOR Quiet, serious, earn success by thoroughness and dependability. Practical, matter-of-fact, realistic, and responsible. Decide logically what should be done and work toward it steadily, regardless of distractions. Take pleasure in making everything orderly and organized – their work, their home, their life. Value traditions and loyalty.

ESFJ - PROVIDER Warmhearted, conscientious, and cooperative. Want harmony in their environment, work with determination to establish it. Like to work with others to complete tasks accurately and on time. Loyal, follow through even in small matters. Notice what others need in their day-by-day lives and try to provide it. Want to be appreciated for who they are and for what they contribute.

ISFJ - PROTECTOR Quiet, friendly, responsible, and conscientious. Committed and steady in meeting their obligations. Thorough, painstaking, and accurate. Loyal, considerate, notice and remember specifics about people who are important to them, concerned with how others feel. Strive to create an orderly and harmonious environment at work and at home.

ARTISANS ESTP - PROMOTER Flexible and tolerant, they take a pragmatic approach focused on immediate results. Theories and conceptual explanations bore them â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they want to act energetically to solve the problem. Focus on the here-and-now, spontaneous, enjoy each moment that they can be active with others. Enjoy material comforts and style. Learn best through doing.

ISTP - CRAFTER Tolerant and flexible, quiet observers until a problem appears, then act quickly to find workable solutions. Analyze what makes things work and readily get through large amounts of data to isolate the core of practical problems. Interested in cause and effect, organize facts using logical principles, value efficiency.

ESFP - PERFORMER Outgoing, friendly, and accepting. Exuberant lovers of life, people, and material comforts. Enjoy working with others to make things happen. Bring common sense and a realistic approach to their work, and make work fun. Flexible and spontaneous, adapt readily to new people and environments. Learn best by trying a new skill with other people.

ISFP - COMPOSER Quiet, friendly, sensitive, and kind. Enjoy the present moment, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on around them. Like to have their own space and to work within their own time frame. Loyal and committed to their values and to people who are important to them. Dislike disagreements and conflicts, do not force their opinions or values on others.

IDEALISTS ENFJ - TEACHER Warm, empathetic, responsive, and responsible. Highly attuned to the emotions, needs, and motivations of others. Find potential in everyone, want to help others fulfill their potential. May act as catalysts for individual and group growth. Loyal, responsive to praise and criticism. Sociable, facilitate others in a group, and provide inspiring leadership.

INFJ - COUNSELOR Seek meaning and connection in ideas, relationships, and material possessions. Want to understand what motivates people and are insightful about others. Conscientious and committed to their firm values. Develop a clear vision about how best to serve the common good. Organized and decisive in implementing their vision.

ENFP - CHAMPION Warmly enthusiastic and imaginative. See life as full of possibilities. Make connections between events and information very quickly, and confidently proceed based on the patterns they see. Want a lot of affirmation from others, and readily give appreciation and support. Spontaneous and flexible, often rely on their ability to improvise and their verbal fluency.

INFP - HEALER Idealistic, loyal to their values and to people who are important to them. Want an external life that is congruent with their values. Curious, quick to see possibilities, can be catalysts for implementing ideas. Seek to understand people and to help them fulfill their potential. Adaptable, flexible, and accepting unless a value is threatened.

RATIONALISTS ENTJ - FIELDMARSHAL Frank, decisive, assume leadership readily. Quickly see illogical and inefficient procedures and policies, develop and implement comprehensive systems to solve organizational problems. Enjoy long-term planning and goal setting. Usually well informed, well read, enjoy expanding their knowledge and passing it on to others. Forceful in presenting their ideas.

INTJ - MASTERMIND Have original minds and great drive for implementing their ideas and achieving their goals. Quickly see patterns in external events and develop long-range explanatory perspectives. When committed, organize a job and carry it through. Skeptical and independent, have high standards of competence and performance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for themselves and others.

ENTP - INVENTOR Quick, ingenious, stimulating, alert, and outspoken. Resourceful in solving new and challenging problems. Adept at generating conceptual possibilities and then analyzing them strategically. Good at reading other people. Bored by routine, will seldom do the same thing the same way, apt to turn to one new interest after another.

INTP - ARCHITECT Seek to develop logical explanations for everything that interests them. Theoretical and abstract, interested more in ideas than in social interaction. Quiet, contained, flexible, and adaptable. Have unusual ability to focus in depth to solve problems in their area of interest. Skeptical, sometimes critical, always analytical.

EXAMINING THE FOUR PERSONALITY TYPES

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; (Psalm 139:14 NIV)

GUARDIANS As reality based and relationship focused, Guardians speak mostly of their duties and responsibilities, of what they can keep an eye on and take good care of. They’re careful to obey the laws, follow the rules, and respect the rights of others.

Guardians are the cornerstones of society, for they are the temperament given to serving and preserving our most important social institutions. Guardians have natural talent in managing goods and services—from supervision to maintenance and supply. They use all their skills to keep things running smoothly in their families, communities, schools, churches, hospitals, and businesses.

ALL GUARDIANS SHARE THE FOLLOWING CORE CHARACTERISTICS: • Guardians pride themselves on being dependable, helpful, and hard-working. • Guardians make loyal mates, responsible parents, and stabilizing leaders. • Guardians tend to be dutiful, cautious, humble, and focused on credentials and traditions. • Guardians are concerned citizens who trust authority, join groups, seek security, prize gratitude, and dream of justice.

ARTISANS As reality based and results focused, Artisans speak mostly about what they see right in front of them and about what they can get their hands on. They will do whatever works, whatever gives them a quick, effective payoff, even if they have to bend the rules.

Artisans are the temperament with a natural ability to excel in any of the arts; not only the fine arts such as painting and sculpting, or the performing arts such as music, theater, and dance, but also the athletic, military, political, mechanical, and industrial arts, as well as the “art of the deal” in business.

ALL ARTISANS SHARE THE FOLLOWING CORE CHARACTERISTICS: • Artisans tend to be fun-loving, optimistic, realistic, and focused on the here and now. • Artisans pride themselves in being unconventional, bold, and spontaneous. • Artisans make playful mates, creative parents, and troubleshooting leaders. • Artisans are excitable, trust their impulses, want to make a splash, seek stimulation, prize freedom, and dream of mastering action skills.

IDEALISTS As possibility based and relationship focused, Idealists speak mostly of what they hope for and imagine what might be possible for people. They want to act in good conscience, always trying to reach their goals without compromising their personal code of ethics.

Idealists are passionately concerned with personal growth and development. They strive to discover who they are and how they can become their best. This quest for knowledge and improvement drives their imagination. And they want to help others make the journey. Idealists are naturally drawn to working with people; whether in education or counseling, social services, or personnel work, journalism, or the ministry, they are gifted at helping others find their way in life, often inspiring them to grow as individuals and fulfill

their potential. ALL IDEALISTS SHARE THE FOLLOWING CORE CHARACTERISTICS: • Idealists are enthusiastic, they trust their intuition, yearn for romance, prize meaningful relationships, and dream of attaining wisdom. • Idealists pride themselves on being loving, kindhearted, and authentic. • Idealists tend to be giving, trusting, spiritual, and they are focused on personal journeys and human potentials. • Idealists make intense mates, nurturing parents, and inspirational leaders.

RATIONALISTS As possibility based and results focused, Rationalists speak mostly of what new problems intrigue them and what new solutions they envision. They are always pragmatic and act as efficiently as possible to achieve their objectives, ignoring arbitrary rules and conventions if need be. Rationalists are the problem-solving temperament, particularly if the problem has to do with the many complex systems that make up the world around us. Rationalists might tackle problems in organic systems such as plants and animals, or in mechanical systems such as railroads and computers. They may also tackle problems in social systems such as families and companies and governments. Whatever systems fire their curiosity, Rationalists will analyze them to understand how they work, so they can figure out how to make

them work better. ALL RATIONALISTS SHARE THE FOLLOWING CORE CHARACTERISTICS: • Rationalists tend to be pragmatic, skeptical, self-contained, and focused on problem-solving and systems analysis. • Rationalists pride themselves on being ingenious, independent, and strong-willed. • Rationalists make reasonable mates, individualizing parents, and strategic leaders. • Rationalists are even-tempered, they trust logic, yearn for achievement, seek knowledge, prize technology, and dream of understanding how the world works.

WHAT WE SAY RELATIONSHIP ORIENTED RESULT ORIENTED

WHAT WE DO

REALITY FOCUSED

GUARDIANS

IDEALISTS

ARTISANS

RATIONALISTS

Within each personality type, we share two borders and one opposite.

Differences are often seen as a source of __________________________ , but in reality they are an opportunity to __________________________. “By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.” (1 John 3:16 NKJV)

POSSIBILITY FOCUSED

DISPOSITION IS NOT A DIAGNOSIS AND A PRESCRIPTION ON HOW TO LIVE YOUR LIFE, BUT AN INSIGHT AND AN INVITATION TO UNDERSTANDING YOURSELF AND OTHERS.

Love each other with genuine in honoring each other. +++ ROMANS 12:10

For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. +++ JOHN 3:17

CLASS E

EVANGELIZING THE LOST The purpose of this class is to help you gain an understanding of who we are as a church in bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to others. You will also learn how to effectively share your testimony.

WHY WE EXIST AS A CHURCH “He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe…Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed His word by the signs that accompanied it.” (Mark 16:15-20 NIV) Our hope is that today you will understand the heart of who we are as a church and that together we can embrace a God given vision for both our lives and our church.

The vision statement of Rock Church is derived from the final words of Jesus to His followers. These words are known as the Great Commission. ROCK CHURCH EXISTS TO ESTABLISH PERVASIVE HOPE; EVERY STREET AND EVERY PERSON. Practically, that means that for every way a person can be lost we will provide a way for them to be found in the very place that they ended up. We are committed to reach people with the life giving message of Jesus that they might become fully devoted followers of Christ.

THE GOSPEL HOPE The Gospel of Jesus Christ: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

“For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes…” (Romans 1:16 NKJV) “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” (John 3:16-17 NKJV) (Also note: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4) For more information go to: SDROCK.COM/KNOWGOD

The “BAD NEWS” • All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23) • The penalty of sin is death. (Romans 6:23)

The “GOOD NEWS” • Jesus Christ died for us on the cross so our sins would be forgiven. (Romans 5:8) • If you confess your sins, and believe Jesus is God and has been raised from the dead, your sins will be forgiven and you will have a new life in Jesus Christ. (Romans 10:8-10)

THE ABC’S OF THE GOSPEL A _____________________ B ____________________ C _____________________ D _____________________

Text “Saved” to 52525 to connect your faith to follow up resources. BAPTISM: A very important first step in discipleship is to get baptized. Baptism is an opportunity for you to make a public declaration of your faith in Jesus Christ. Rock Church is pleased to celebrate with you and provides a number of options to be baptized. “And now, why delay? Go and be baptized and be cleansed from your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.” (Acts 22:16 TLB) Note: You can get baptized in your Group, ask your Group Leader for more details. To view upcoming baptism opportunities at Rock Church go to: SDROCK.COM/BAPTISM Next campus baptism date is__________________________________________________ . COMMUNION: Communion, also known as the Lord’s Supper or Eucharist, is another special ordinance (or sacrament) given by Jesus to the church (Matthew 26:26-29) When Jesus said, “Take, eat; this is my body” and “Drink of it, all of you, for this is My blood” He was speaking metaphorically to His disciples (vv. 26–27). Communion is a sacrament only to be partaken of by Christians. Non-believers are encouraged not to take communion, as the Bible warns that those who take communion in an unworthy manner will be guilty of disrespecting Jesus and therefore bring judgment upon them. (1 Corinthians 11:23-30)

WHAT IS EVANGELISM? The word “evangelism” means bringing _____________

___________________.

Evangelism is taking the opportunity to share the Good News you know about Jesus with others. Evangelism is both the ___________ we say and the _________________we do. “My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.” (1 John 3:18 NKJV) Evangelism is to be done in the power of the Holy Spirit. “And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power.” (1 Corinthians 2:4 NKJV) “The apostles stayed there a long time, preaching boldly about the grace of the Lord. And the Lord proved their message was true by giving them power to do miraculous signs and wonders.” (Acts 14:3 NLT)

WHY DO WE EVANGELIZE? God wants to see the world _________________________ and ___________________________. “God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” (John 3:17 NKJV) God desires a loving relationship with every human being. “God our Savior … wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth.” (1 Timothy 2:4 NLT) Sharing the gospel is a powerful way to _________________________ people. “We work hard to persuade others … for Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all.” (2 Corinthians 5:16 NLT) Jesus commands and commissions us to go and do it. “Go and make disciples of all nations.” (Matthew 28:19 NLT)

WHAT ARE MY NEXT STEPS? 1. Invite your ___________________________ friends to Sunday services at Rock Church. Weekend Services at Rock Church are about three things: •______________________________ - it’s why we will always have an altar call. “Anyone who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved. But how shall they ask 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 10:13-15 LB) •_______________________________ - it’s why we will always have Spirit-filled worship. “…the Father seeks worshippers… and his worshippers must worship in spirit and in truth.” (John 4:23-24 NIV) •_______________________________ - it’s why we will always seek to have a God encounter. “…Unbelievers or people who don’t understand these things come into your meeting, they will be convicted of sin and judged by what you say. As they listen, their secret thoughts will be exposed, and they will fall to their knees and worship God, declaring, “God is truly here among you.” (1 Corinthians 14:24-25 NIV)

TEXT “INVITE” TO 52525

79 2. Get involved in an ___________________ ________________________.

The purpose of the Outreach Ministries is to develop and send out ordinary people who will engage every segment of society for the sake of culture transformation through evangelism and the work of the ministry.

The real blessing in life is service to others. You don’t need to be “perfect” to be used by God. You just need to ___________

____________.

Pray about and try more than one ministry. Once you find a ministry, stick with it for a while. You don’t need to commit forever, but should ____________________________ long enough to________________________________. If you have an idea for a ministry we’d love to help you start it. Outreach Ministries won’t look and feel like Sunday service.

3. Get involved in _______________________ __________________________. “You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8 NIV) “Jesus said to His followers, ‘Go everywhere in the world, and tell the Good News to everyone.’” (Mark 16:15 NCV) To view upcoming trips and learn how to be involved, visit SDROCK.COM/GLOBALOUTREACH

WHAT CAN I DO? 1.________________________ “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 NIV)

2.________________________ “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust 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 NKJV)

3.________________________ “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 NKJV)

Gospel Central is an app that allows people to discover, watch, and share candid stories about how the power of the gospel changed their lives. A clear gospel presentation will be available at the end of the each testimony that gives the viewer an opportunity to accept Jesus as their Savior on the spot. gospelcentral.us

MY STORY I WAS… My name is _____________________________________ and I grew up in _____________________________________. Before giving my heart to God, my life/heart was ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________. I believed I would be happy if ____________________________________________________. For example, it wouldn’t be uncommon for me to ____________________________________________________ try to fill the emptiness in my heart. After awhile, my behavior began to make me feel ____________________________________________________, and it wasn’t working for me.

THEN JESUS... At this point in my life, my belief about God was ____________________________________________________. But it wasn’t until I heard (or experienced) ____________________________________________________ that I began to consider trusting God with my life. I finally decided that I wanted to receive Jesus as my Savior, so when I was ____________________________________________________

proceeded

______________________________

______________________. Afterwards, I didn’t view ____________________________________________________ as my ultimate source of happiness anymore. I now know that the only way to finally receive joy and contentment is ____________________________________________________.

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SAMPLE STORY I WAS... My name is Miles McPherson and I grew up in Long Island, New York. Before giving my heart to God, my life/heart was empty and lost, searching for purpose. I believed I would be happy if I was good at football, got high on drugs, and dated girls. For example, it wouldn’t be uncommon for me to get high every day and workout five to six days a week to try to fill the emptiness in my heart. After awhile, my behavior began to make me feel hopeless and lost, and that wasn’t working for me.

THEN JESUS... At this point in my life, my belief about God was that He loved me, but I only understood it in the context of religion. But it wasn’t until I heard (or experienced) the gospel and that Jesus wanted to have a relationship with me that I began to consider trusting God with my life. I finally decided that I wanted to receive Jesus as my Savior, so when I was lying on my couch at five in the morning, I proceeded to pray and ask Him to forgive me. Afterwards, I didn’t view drugs, football, and dating as my ultimate source of happiness anymore. I now know that the only way to finally receive joy and contentment is by obeying Jesus with all my heart.

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 NKJV

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

Experience a daily, minute-long dose of encouragement and a challenging and thought - provoking message from pastor, speaker and author Miles McPherson. His clever and often hilarious approach to spiritual topics will keep you engaged and awaiting each day’s unique installment. milesaminute.com

The First Mile is a short video series from Miles McPherson. These engaging messages are designed to support you in your first days as a follower of Christ by providing practical tools, encouragement, and simple next steps. It’s your introduction to a life with Jesus. firstmile.church

Life transformation is at the heart of the School of Ministry. We believe Jesus created the model for us to follow—life transformation happens through life transmission—Jesus spent time with his disciples, transferring His life to them. They learned as much, if not more, from watching Him live as from His sermons. The School of Ministry has adopted Jesus’ method. Come, and your life will be changed. i195.org

LIFE DISCIPLESHIP PATHWAY EXPLORING CHRIST

GROWING IN CHRIST

CLOSE TO CHRIST

CHRIST-CENTERED

☐ Attend church occasionally

☐ Attend church regularly

☐ Serving at church

☐ Leadership role at church

☐ Faith influenced by friends/family

☐ Has mentor/discipling relationships

☐ Mentoring/discipling others

☐ Those discipled are mentoring others

☐ Exploring the scriptures

☐ Occasionally reading the Bible

☐ Studying the scriptures/praying

☐ Teaching others the scriptures & prayer

☐ Is baptized

☐ Encourages others to be baptized

☐ Baptizes others led to Christ

☐ LIFE Classes attended

☐ LIFE Classes completed

☐ Leading others to complete LIFE Classes

☐ Attend Group

☐ Serve at a Group

☐ Leadership role in a Group

☐ Participate in a ministry

☐ Regularly serving in a ministry

☐ Leadership role in a ministry

☐ Gives to the church

☐ Tithes regularly

☐ Tithes and gives generously above tithes

☐ Shares testimony

☐ Evangelizes occasionally

☐ Intentionally seeks to share the gospel

☐ Engages daily in spiritual disciplines

☐ Influences others for spiritual disciplines

LIFE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES • Know God - SDROCK.COM/KNOWGOD • Bible Reading plan - SDROCK.COM/BIBLE • Suggested enrichment readings - SDROCK.COM/ROCKPILE • Groups - SDROCK.COM/GROUPS • Ministry Involvement - SDROCK.COM/MINISTRIES/OUTREACH • Stewardship - SDROCK.COM/STEWARDSHIP • How to share your faith - SDROCK.COM/GOSPELCENTRAL • Miles-A-Minute - MILESAMINUTE.COM • Sermon archives - SDROCK.COM/MESSAGES • Discipleship/Mentoring opportunities - SDROCK.COM/MINISTRIES/MENS SDROCK.COM/MINISTRIES/WOMENS SDROCK.COM/MINISTRIES/YOUTH SDROCK.COM/MINISTRIES/YOUNGADULT SDROCK.COM/MINISTRIES/COLLEGE

And then he told them, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. +++ MARK 16:15

What A Blessing To Have You On The Rock Church Team. It Is Our Prayer That You Will Continue To Go In Your Calling As You Grow In Your Relationship With Jesus Christ In A Group. We Would Love To Hear From You About Your Experience And Commitments Made Through Attending The LIFE Class. Please Look For Our Survey That Will Be Sent Out To Everyone That Has Completed All Four LIFE Classes And Has Turned In Their Membership Covenant And Honor Code. -LIFE Class Team