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Ministry Planning Worksheet: Day 2, Session 4

Ministry Planning Worksheet: A guide to help participants create actionable steps for living a service-centered life, including practical actions, accountability, and reflection on scripture.

Instructions:

This worksheet is designed to help you create a plan for living a service-centered life, focusing on practical steps you can take to serve others consistently. Use these prompts to guide your planning.

1. What does living a service-centered life mean to you?:

  • Reflect on what it means to integrate service into every aspect of your life. What is God calling you to do on a daily basis to serve others in His name?

2. How will you incorporate acts of service into your daily routine?:

  • Identify specific ways you can serve others in your family, workplace, church, or community. How can you make these actions part of your everyday life?

3. Scripture Insight:

  • Choose a scripture from today’s session that resonates with your desire to live a service-centered life. Write it down and reflect on how it will guide your actions.

Scripture Examples:

  • James 2:17: “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”

  • Colossians 3:23-24: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.”

  • Matthew 25:40: “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

4. Gifts and Talents for Service:

  • Reflect on your spiritual gifts, talents, or life experiences that can help you serve others effectively. How can you use these resources to bless those around you?

5. Practical Action Steps:

  • Write down 1-2 practical steps you can take this week to begin living a service-centered life. What specific actions will you take to serve someone in need?

6. Sustaining a Life of Service:

  • What habits, practices, or routines can you implement to ensure that service remains a consistent part of your life? How will you stay focused on living a service-centered life long-term?

7. Prayer Focus:

  • End your reflection with a prayer asking for the Holy Spirit’s guidance and strength as you seek to serve others in every area of your life. Ask for wisdom to integrate service into your daily routine and for opportunities to live out your faith through action.

8. Next Steps:

  • Share your plan with your small group or accountability partner to help you stay committed to living a service-centered life.
  • Revisit this worksheet regularly to assess your progress and make adjustments as needed.