Directions
1. For each item, check the word you think best describes what you would prefer to do or be in most situations.
2. Do not answer according to what you feel is expected by a spouse, family member, employer, etc.
3. Select the behavior or perspective that would come naturally to you if you knew there were no restrictions on or consequences for your personal expression.
I. HOW ARE YOUR ORGANIZED?
1. While on
vacation I prefer to be spontaneous 1 2 3 4 5 follow a set plan
2. I prefer to set
guidelines that are general 1 2 3 4 5 specific
3. I prefer to leave my
options open 1 2 3 4 5 settle things now
¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬4. I prefer projects variety 1 2 3 4 5 routine
that have
5. I like to play it by ear 1 2 3 4 5 stick to a plan
6. I find routine boring 1 2 3 4 5 restful
7. I accomplish by working 1 2 3 4 5 by following a plan
tasks best it out as I go
______________

How are you Organized? O= Total

II. HOW ARE YOU ENERGIZED?
1. I’m more doing things 1 2 3 4 5 being with people
comfortable for people
2. When doing a focus on the goal 1 2 3 4 5 focus on relationships
task, I tend to
3. I get more advancing a 1 2 3 4 5 having a conversation
excited about cause
4. I feel I have gotten a job done 1 2 3 4 5 built a relationship
accomplished
something when I’ve
5. It is more important on time 1 2 3 4 5 when everyone gets there
to start a meeting
6. I’m more concerned meeting a 1 2 3 4 5 maintaining the team
with deadline
7. I place a higher action 1 2 3 4 5 communication
value on
______________

How are you Energized? E= Total

TABULATE YOR PROFILE:
1. On the grid put an X on the “O” scale that corresponds to your “O” total from above.
2. On the grid put an X on the “E” scale that corresponds to your “E” total from above.
3. Draw a vertical (up and down) line through the X marked on the “O”scale.
4. Draw a horizontal (left to right) line through the X marked on the “E” scale.
5. the X marked on the “E” scale.
5. Your Personal Style is indicated where the lines meet (see sample).

“E” SCALE
(TASK-ORIENTED)

7

10
Task/ Task/
Unstructured 14 Structured

18

7 10 14 18 21 24 28 32 35

24

28
People/ People/
Unstructured 32 Structured

35

“E” SCALE
(PEOPLE-ORIENTED)
Task/Unstructured-You like general guidelines, versatility, helping wherever needed, and tangible results.
Task/Structured- you like getting the job done, focusing on results, following an agenda, and appreciating clear direction.
People/Unstructured- you like spontaneous situations, are very conversational, you relate well to others, and tend to be flexible.
People/structured- you like defined relationships, feeling secure in familiar surroundings, project warmth, and enjoy familiar relationships.

An important part of discovering your destiny is understanding your passion. When you have a passion for an area of ministry, you are more enthusiastic and motivated to serve.

Making a statement of passion is not easy for everyone. Remember that this is just the beginning of the process of identifying and clarifying your passion. As you think, pray, and gain more ministry experience, your passion will become more clear over time.

Directions:
1. Prayerfully consider your answers to the questions.
2. Complete the assessment on your own.
3. there are no right or wrong answers.
4. Don’t be concerned about “whether” you can do it or “how” it can be done.
5. Complete the assessment as if you have no obstacles to fulfilling your heart’s desire.

Questions:
1. If I could snap my fingers and know that I couldn’t fail, what would I do?

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

2. At the end of my life, I’d love to be able to look back and know that I’d done something about:
________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

3. If I were to mention your name to a group of friends, what would they say you were really interested in or passionate about?
________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

4. What conversation would keep you talking late into the night?

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

5. What I would most like to do for others is:

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________
6. The people I would like to help the most are:
Infants Children Youth teen moms
Single parents college students divorced widowed
singles career women young marrieds refugees
parents empty nesters homeless unemployed
elderly disabled prisoners poor
hospitalized
Other: ___________________________________________________

7. The issues or causes I feel strongly about are:
Environment Child Care Homosexuality Discipleship
AIDS politics Violence Injustice
Racism Education Addictions International
economic Reaching the lost Technology health care
poverty family abortion hunger
literacy church
Others: ___________________________________________________

8. The following exercise may help you uncover a theme from your experience which will give you insight into your passion.

List the top five to seven positive experiences you’ve had in your life and briefly describe what you did and why it was meaningful to you. These experiences may have taken place at home, work, school, or during your free time. It may have been a clock you fixed or a dress you made. It may have been a puzzle you put together or an award you received. It may have been helping some friends move, building a house, winning an election, or giving to someone in need. Remember, these are experiences that you enjoyed doing and felt fulfilled.

9. I think the area where I could make the most significant contribution is: ___________

_______________________________________________________________________

If you need more help in identifying your passion, look for patterns in your answers. For example, can you see any themes? Does a particular age group keep coming up? Is there a need that keeps surfacing? Are you serving in a similar role in different areas? Can you prioritize your concerns?

10. Based on my answers to the above questions, I sense I have a passion for:

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Many who heard Pastor Duane’s sermon asked me to post the 17 things that he talked about on Wednesday night. 17 areas that may have caused us to lose our connection with God.
1) YOU ENTERED A RELATIONSHIP YOU HAD NO BUSINESS BEING IN DATING, FRIENDS.
2) SHIFTED A STANDARD THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN SET IN STONE – COMPROMISING BACK UP ON INTEGRITY
3) PARTICIPATING IN CONVERSATIONS YOU KNEW DID NOT GLORY GOD
-TALKING ABOUT OTHERS BEHIND THEIR BACK
4) STOP SPENDING PERSONAL TIME WITH THE LORD
-BIBLE, PRAY, FAST
-FASTING KEEPS YOUR AXE SHARP
-WHERE DID IT FALL?
5) LAZY ABOUT ATTENDING CHURCH
-ONCE A MONTH
-WHEN WEATHERS BAD
6) CONVINCED YOURSELF YOUR SECRET WAS NOT HURTING ANYONE
-NOT A ROCK NOR AN ISLAND
7) WHEN YOU SAID NO TO SOMETHING SACRIFICIAL GOD ASKED YOU TO DO?
-1/10, OFFERING, BIBLE SCHOOL, FAST, WITNESS, MISSIONS TRIP
-CHURCH ATTENDANCE
STOP WALK BY FAITH, AND START WALKING BY SIGHT
9) GOT BITTER AND STAYED BITTER
-WON’T FORGIVE
-NOW – NO POWER IN YOUR LIFE
-UNFORGIVING HEART
10) MADE A BIG DECISION WITHOUT CONSULTING GOD
-ASK EVERYONE ELSE
11) STOP FIGHTING AN ADDICTION OR TEMPTATION
-SURRENDERED, GAVE IN
-I WILL ALWAYS BE LIKE THIS
12) TEENS – REBELLED AGAINST A GOD-GIVEN AUTHORITY
-NO DIVINE FAVOR WHEN IN REBELLION – PARENTS
13) YOU LOSE IT BECAUSE YOU BELIEVE THE DEVILS LIE THAT THERE IS NO
GRACE (FORGIVENESS) FOR YOU
-GOD DID NOT LOVE YOU ANYMORE
14) LOST IT, TAKE GRACE FOR GRANTED
-CHEAP – SIN DOES NOT MATTER
-GRACE – THE POWER TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE FROM THE INSIDE OUT
15) MADE SOME AMBITION AN IDOL
-SEEKING THINGS 1ST AND NOT GOD
16) SOME LOST IT – LIVING IN THE PAST
-PAST GLORY & VICTORY

We have been examining for the last month the important questions that the people in the Christmas story asked in their life. Mary’s question was “Do I accept God’s destiny for my life.” Joseph’s question was “Do I obey God when life doesn’t make sense?” The wise men’s question was “What gift will I bring to the King?” The innkeeper’s question was “Do I make room for the King?” These are all important questions that we need to ask ourselves. It is the end of the year and there are a bunch of questions we should be asking ourselves: How did I do this year? How did I do this year in relation to my job? to my family? to my walk with God? Have I grown this year? Have I stretched myself this year? Did I do anything this year that had eternal value? Am I going anywhere in life? Do I know my destination and did I make headway getting to it? What books did I read this year? Who did I spend time with this year? Where did I waste the treasures of my life (time, energy, money)? whose life did I enrich this year? Who did I disappoint? What are my goals for this year? What can I do different this year so as to not repeat my past mistakes?
It is indeed the questions that we ask, and the answers that we give that can change the course and quality of our lives. What questions are you asking this year?

Proverbs 27:23-24 “Riches can disappear fast… ?] so watch your business interests closely. Know the state of your flocks and herds.”
The only way to make sure you money doesn’t walk away and disappear is to have a budget! The first step is to track your money over a month’s period to see where it is going. You would be surprised what you spend on. Here is an expense report to help you on your way to budgeting: (cut and paste it or email me @ washingtoncommunity@msn.com and I will send you the file!)
Expense Sheet/ Monthly Cash-Flow Plan
Category Budgeted $ Subtotal % Take-Home Pay
Tithes & Charitable Giving ___________
$________ _______________
SAVINGS
Emergency Fund ___________
Retirement Fund ___________
College Fund ___________
$________ _______________
HOUSING
First Mortgage ___________
Second Mortgage ___________
Real Estate Taxes ___________
Homeowner’s Insurance ___________
Home Repairs ___________
Replace Furniture ___________
Other ___________ ___________
$________ _______________
UTILITIES
Electricity ____________
Water ____________
Gas ____________
Phone ____________
Trash ____________
Cable ____________
Internet service ____________
$________ _______________
FOOD
Grocery ____________
Restaurants ____________
$________ _______________
TRANSPORTATION
Car Payment ____________
Car Payment ____________
Gas & Oil ____________
Repairs and Tires ____________
Car Insurance ____________
License and Taxes ____________
Car Replacement ____________
$________ _______________
CLOTHING
Children ____________
Adults ____________
Cleaning/Laundry ____________
(Clothing subtotal) $________ _______________
MEDICAL/HEALTH
Disability Insurance ____________
Category Budgeted $ Subtotal % Take-Home Pay
Health Insurance ____________
Doctor Bills ____________
Dentist ____________
Optometrist ____________
Drugs ____________
Other ___________ ____________
$________ _______________
PERSONAL
Life Insurance ____________
Child Care ____________
Baby-sitter ____________
Toiletries ____________
Cosmetics ____________
Hair Care ____________
Education/Adult ____________
School Tuition ____________
School Supplies ____________
Child Support ____________
Alimony ____________
Subscriptions ____________
Organization Dues ____________
Gifts (Christmas, etc) ____________
Miscellaneous ____________
$________ _______________
BLOW ____________
$________ _______________
RECREATION
Entertainment ____________
Vacation ____________
$________ _______________
DEBTS
Visa 1 ____________
Visa 2 ____________
Mastercard 1 ____________
Mastercard 2 ____________
American Express ____________
Gas Card ____________
Dept. Store Card ____________
Finance Company ____________
Credit Line ____________
Other____________
$________ _______________
GRAND TOTAL ____________
- TOTAL INCOME ____________
Leftover (hopefully positive number here!) ____________