Discover Your S.H.A.P.E. For Serving Others
At Christ Community we believe that every Christ-follower is a minister, 
uniquely designed to serve, contribute to a team, and engage in meaningful relationships with other people. Every person plays a crucial role in God's purposes at Christ Community, not just those who are called "staff", or compensated for their ministry among us. As a matter of fact, we believe that those who are in staff positions are called to equip and release people to minister and not simply do works of ministry themselves (Ephesians 4:7-16).
The way we talk about it is that every person has been given a unique S.H.A.P.E. by God, and their fulfillment in life, ministry and relationships is greatly enhanced by them discovering this S.H.A.P.E., and finding opportunities for advancing God's kingdom that are good fits for them.
The acronym S.H.A.P.E. stands for ...
S piritual gifts are supernatural motivations given to every Christ-follower by God. Everyone doesn’t receive the same gift. We believe the Bible lists 23 spiritual gifts, of which you have at least one if you're a follower of Christ. Click HERE to learn more about these 23 spiritual gifts and their potential usage at Christ Community.
H eart or passion – those issues, needs or causes that create a fire in your soul; That which causes a “holy discontent” when you consider the ministry of the church or the needs of the world. How might God be opening doors of opportunity of kingdom impact for you by celebrating and pursuing this passion?
A bilities – are those 500-750 unique skills in your life’s toolbox.
Personality or personal style - your preferred style of doing things and relating to people.
E xperiences are those things in your life that God has allowed to occur for the purpose of developing you. God never wastes an experience, and wants to redeem even those painful experiences to authenticate a vital ministry.
Finding a Ministry That Fits Your S.H.A.P.E.
To find a place of ministry at Christ Community that fits your S.H.A.P.E., contact, it would be helpful for you to print and complete a copy of a Christ Community Serving Profile. This profile isn't designed to "button hole" you, but rather to help us help you find a place in ministry that fits your S.H.A.P.E. And if you aren't sure how to answer some questions, don't sweat it!
We're also in the process of developing a print and online catalog of FirstServe ministry opportunities especially designed for people who are experimenting with ministries they believe might be good fits for them.
For Further Equipping and Study
Uniquely You Workshop: Throughout the year, we offer a three-week (four hour) workshop entitled Uniquely You, designed to help people embrace their God-given S.H.A.P.E. Check out the Equipping U page on our website to find out more, including the next time it will be offered.
Taking the Uniquely You Online Assessment: At Christ Community we use the online and print resources of Uniquely You ministries to help people assess their spiritual gifts and personal style. To take this assessment online, click HERE. While it will take roughly 60 minutes and cost $12.00, we believe it's a great investment of your time. When you're done, you'll be able to save and print a PDF file of your profile for review. Remember: When taking the online assessment, be sure to order the "23 spiritual gifts and DISC" version.
Two Good Reads: The following two books are recommended reads on the topics of discovering your S.H.A.P.E., and team-based ministry. Click on the title to view and purchase each book.
S.H.A.P.E.: Finding and Fulfilling Your Unique Purpose in Life, by Erik Rees
Doing Church As a Team, by Wayne Cordeiro
