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Ministry Planning Worksheet: Day 1, Session 2

Ministry Planning Worksheet: A comprehensive tool to help participants turn the Holy Spirit’s guidance into actionable ministry steps, reflecting on their gifts, vision, and goals.

Listening to the Holy Spirit Reflection Worksheet: A reflective tool for participants to explore how the Holy Spirit is guiding and convicting them in their life and ministry.

Instructions:

This worksheet is designed to help you reflect on the Holy Spirit’s guidance and turn your convictions into practical steps toward ministry. As you answer the following questions, pray for the Spirit to reveal specific areas of need and direct your actions.

1. How has the Holy Spirit spoken to you during today’s session?:

  • What did you sense during the session’s reflection time or small group discussion? Write down any key insights or convictions the Holy Spirit has revealed to you.

2. What specific area of ministry or service is the Holy Spirit guiding you toward?:

  • Reflect on the needs around you—family, community, church, or workplace. How is the Holy Spirit prompting you to serve?

3. Scripture Insight:

  • Choose a scripture from today’s session that resonated with your conviction. Write it down and reflect on how God’s Word is confirming or guiding your ministry calling.

Scripture Examples:

  • Romans 8:14: “For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.”

  • Galatians 5:16: “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.”

  • Acts 13:2: “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”

4. Gifts and Resources:

  • What spiritual gifts or talents has God given you that can be used to serve this ministry need?
  • What resources (time, people, finances) do you have that can help you fulfill this calling?

5. Vision and Goals:

  • Write down a brief vision for your ministry. What do you want to accomplish? How will this ministry meet the needs you’ve identified and reflect God’s love and truth?

Vision Statement:

6. Action Steps:

  • What are 1-2 practical steps you can take this week to begin acting on the conviction and calling the Holy Spirit has placed on your heart?

7. Prayer Focus:

  • End your reflection with a prayer asking for continued guidance and wisdom from the Holy Spirit as you pursue this calling.

Prayer:

8. Next Steps:

  • Share this plan with your small group and seek their input or support.
  • Spend time daily in prayer, asking the Holy Spirit to direct your steps and open opportunities to serve.
  • Revisit this worksheet over the coming weeks and adjust your plans as the Holy Spirit continues to guide you.