The first stage in “Test Driving a Ministry” is about finding the right fit. You want to find a ministry that matches your unique SHAPE—spiritual gifts, heart, abilities, personality, and experiences. The tools below are designed to help you discover the perfect fit in ministry.

RICK’S PICKS—A list of the top entry-level ministry opportunities available for members and regular attenders. These ministries require little preparation and are a great way to test the ministry road at Grace. Rick’s Picks are featured in a brochure on the 301 Table in the lobby.  Download the Brochure Here!

MINISTRY SURVEY--A tool designed to help you see the great variety of ministry needs here at Grace and identify the area most suited to your SHAPE. Surveys are distributed each spring in the morning worship and are also available in Class 101, Class 301, and the 301 lobby table.    Download a Copy Here!

MINISTRY CATALOG--This annual publication is an exhaustive catalog of every ministry opportunity available through Grace.  It includes the purpose, activities, and contact person for each ministry. Simply find a ministry of interest and give the leader a call to sign up.  Download a Copy Here!

JOHN’S JOBS FOR SMALL GROUPS--A list of the top ministry opportunities available for your small group to serve in ministry together.

VOLUNTEER CENTRAL--Have time during the day? If so, serve a few hours with Volunteer Central. This ministry is located within the church office and open for volunteers who love to serve behind the scenes and play a vital role in the success of Grace.  Included in this ministry are Ministry-In-A-Box (projects that can be taken home for completion) and Virtual Volunteer (projects that can be completed on a home computer at your convenience).

The second stage in “Test Driving a Ministry” is finding help with your journey of SHAPE discovery.  This stage of ministry exploration explores the various tools that SHAPE Coaches use to help you find the right ministry match here at Grace.

CLASS 301: DISCOVERING MINISTRY--An exciting, fast-paced Sunday evening seminar (3 hours) designed to help you discover your unique place of ministry at Grace with the help of a trained SHAPE Coach.  In Class 301, you will explore how your S.H.A.P.E. (Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality and Experiences) reveals your serving sweet spot.  Click Here to Register!

40 Days of S.H.A.P.E.--Erik Rees’ book, S.H.A.P.E.: Finding & Fulfilling Your Unique Purpose for Life, is the perfect follow-up for Class 301. This study further elaborates upon the principles taught in Class 301: Discovering Ministry. The study is offered through Life Changer University. Every participant of Class 301 is given a free copy of this book.  

SHAPE COACHES--SHAPE Coaches are committed to helping you find your serving sweet spot through personal interviews, called a SHAPE Discovery Session.  These coaching sessions are schedule through Grace’s Life Purpose Coaching Center.  Download a SHAPE Coach Flyer!

SHAPE DISCOVERY SESSION--A SHAPE Discovery Session is a two-hour interview facilitated by a trained SHAPE Coach.  The purpose of this meeting is to guide you in finding your sweet spot of ministry and to match your SHAPE to a primary place of ministry at Grace Community Church.  Watch the video below to see what a SDS is NOT!

The third stage of “Test Driving a Ministry” is finding a Ministry Team that best fits your personal S.H.A.P.E. and vision for ministry involvement at Grace. This is where the rubber hits the road in terms of ministry involvement.

PRIMARY & SECONDARY MINISTRIES--The goal of Class 301 centers on helping you find a primary ministry based upon your SHAPE and a secondary ministry based upon the needs of the church.  Your SHAPE Coach is committed to exploring all options until you find your serving sweet spot. We are committed to your long-term ministry and life contribution.

LAUNCHING NEW MINISTRIES WORKSHOP--Grace Community Church has many ministries that have been started by members just like you.  If you cannot find a ministry that matches your sweet spot, let’s start a new one.  This workshop introduces you to an intentional process for launching a successful ministry.

T.E.A.M. MINISTRY--Designed to help Discovery Class Graduates take their personal ministry and the ministry of Grace Community Church to a new level. The agenda for the T.E.A.M. Ministry meeting focuses upon Training (practical training to help you develop your skills), Equipping (providing ministry tools and resources), Affirming (recognizing people for their success in ministry) and Ministering (previewing future ministry opportunities).

SERVING GOD TOGETHER SMALL GROUP STUDY--How has God shaped your small group for ministry? This eight-week small group study inspires and challenges your group to transition from being spectators to Christ-centered participants, serving the Lord together.

The final stage of “Test Driving a Ministry” is all about coaching. It is at this level of ministry development that we are either being coached for ministry leadership or are actively coaching our successor.

S.H.A.P.E. SMALL GROUP STUDY—Do you recognize potential leaders within your small group?  Need a resource to help develop those ministry leaders? During this six-week study, participants will explore fully each aspect of their SHAPE through weekly reading of the S.H.A.P.E. book and DVD-based teaching by Erik Rees.

S.H.A.P.E. SEMINARS--If you desire to grow in your ministry leadership, S.H.A.P.E. Seminars will help you better understand each aspect of your unique S.H.A.P.E.  These in depth seminars are offered throughout the year focusing upon unpacking the various aspects of your unique S.H.A.P.E. for ministry.

FOCUSUNLEASHED™ WEEKEND--If you are tired of spending your life dabbling in various ministries trying to find your sweet spot, it is time for a FocusUnleashed™ Weekend.  This experience guides you through a survey of your past, an assessment of your present values, and the discovery of God’s vision for your future.  Emphasis is placed upon tools to equip you to fulfill your personal calling through accountability and mentoring.  

LIFE PURPOSE COACHING & LIFE PLAN FACILITATION — The Grace Ministry Team is committed to helping you fulfill God’s unique personal calling.  We desire for you to hear God say, “Well done, good and faithful servant” at the end of your journey.  The Grace Ministry Team has partnered with Life Purpose Coaching Centers, International® to offer ten-week Life Purpose Coaching and two-day intensive Life Plan Facilitations by LPCCI certified Life Purpose Coaches and Facilitators. Contact Grace’s Life Purpose Coaching Center for more information.