Transcript Teamwork Presentation - Home Missions Division

“FITLY FRAMED”
Session #2
Discovering Your
Passion
This series was written by the
General Home Missions Director,
Rev. Carlton L. Coon, Sr.
BIBLE PERSPECTIVE
 “Now
therefore ye are no more strangers
and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with
the saints, and of the household of God;
{20} And are built upon the foundation of
the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ
himself being the chief corner stone; {21}
In whom all the building fitly framed
together groweth unto an holy temple in
the Lord: {22} In whom ye also are
builded together for an habitation of God
through the Spirit.” Ephesians 2:19-22
FOUR OBJECTIVES OF LESSON ONE
1.
2.
3.
4.
Identify the goal of the “Fitly
Framed” series.
Identify the processes that will
be used in “Fitly Framed.”
Provide you with two reasons
why you should serve.
Describe how we should serve.
TWO FOLD PURPOSE FOR SERVING
 If
you remember, our two-fold
purpose for serving is to glorify
God and to edify others.
 Everything we do in ministry must
pass the test of: Does this glorify
God and edify others?
WHERE’S YOUR PASSION?
 Today
you will be exposed to the first
element in this process: passion
(which can also be called “burden,”
“dream,” “vision,” and “call”).
 Passion is the God-given desire that
compels us to make a difference. The
question “Where should I serve?” is
answered by knowing our passion.
 We will define passion and list its key
characteristics.
THREE IMPORTANT THINGS
Passion is God-given.
2. There is no right or wrong passion.
3. Passion answers the “WHERE”
question (where do I serve?).
 Have you ever asked yourself the
question, “Where should I serve?”
The answer is found in your passion,
dream, burden, vision, or call.
1.
WHERE SHOULD I SERVE?
 Passion
is the God-given desire that
compels us to make a difference in a
particular ministry.
 It gives motivation and energy. The
fact that each of us cares deeply
about some things more than others
is by design.
 If all of us had the same passion
(issues or people), many needs would
go unmet.
PSALM 37:3-5 NRSV
 “Trust
in the LORD, and do good;
so you will live in the land, and
enjoy security. {4} Take delight in
the LORD, and he will give you the
desires of your heart. {5} Commit
your way to the LORD; trust in him,
and he will act.”
 Note that it is “your way” that is
committed to the Lord.
 Each of us has a deep desire or
longing to make a difference.
APOSTLE PAUL’S INSIGHT
 The
Apostle Paul came to understand
that his passion to preach to the
Gentiles was not of his own choosing,
but was God given:
 “But when it pleased God, who
separated me from my mother's
womb, and called me by his grace, To
reveal his Son in me, that I might
preach him among the heathen;
immediately I conferred not with
flesh and blood:” (Gal 1:15-16 KJV)
“MAKING A DIFFERENCE
 When
you are impassioned or excited
about where you are serving or who
you are serving, then you will have
the motivation and a sense of
fulfillment that you are making a
difference for the kingdom.
 You may find it helpful to think of
passion as an arena or context for
where you would like to make a
difference.
STOP SUPPRESSING IT!
 Passion
may be suppressed by
outside influences, or you may
suppress it yourself for whatever
reason.
 In “Fitly Framed” you have
permission to simply identify or name
your passion. Put aside for a time the
restrictions you may feel from having
kids, lots of bills, or other duties or
responsibilities.
 Take the “Passion Evaluation.”
DISCOVERING
 Discovering
one’s passion is not
easy for everyone. Remember that
this is just the beginning of the
process of identifying and
clarifying what you are passionate
about. As you think, pray, and gain
more experience, your passion will
become clearer.
IDENTIFYING YOUR PASSION
 Passion
Clarification Parable
 If possible complete the following:
I have a passion for _______________.
 Form groups of three or four and
discuss your passion with the
others in the group (no family
members allowed in your group).
SUMMARY
 Passion
is the God-given desire that compels
us to make a difference in a particular
ministry.
 There is no right or wrong passion.
 Passion answers the “where” question (where
should I serve?).
 Your Passion Evaluation and the huddle time
should have helped clarify your passion. We
are all at different places in our journey and
understanding. That’s okay. Continue to pray
for God’s wisdom and insight about your
passion.