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Ministry Planning Worksheet: Day 2, Session 3

Ministry Planning Worksheet: A guide to help participants apply Christ-like compassion and humility in their ministry, including setting goals and taking actionable steps.

Instructions:

This worksheet is designed to help you reflect on how seeing the world through Christ’s eyes impacts your ministry plans. Use these prompts to consider how Christ’s compassion, humility, and love can guide your next steps in ministry.

1. How has seeing others through Christ’s eyes changed your perspective on the needs around you?:

  • Reflect on specific people or needs in your life or community that you now see differently. How has this session challenged your perspective?

2. Where is Christ calling you to show compassion and love?:

  • Identify an area of brokenness or need in your community. How is Christ calling you to serve those in need with compassion and love?

3. Scripture Insight:

  • Choose a scripture from today’s session that resonates with your ministry calling. Write it down and reflect on how it guides your actions in serving others.

Scripture Examples:

  • Matthew 9:36: “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.”

  • Philippians 2:5: “In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.”

  • 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 Compassionate Ministry:

  • Reflect on how your spiritual gifts or personal experiences can be used to serve others with Christ-like compassion. What unique resources has God given you for this calling?

5. Vision and Goals:

  • Write down a brief vision for your ministry based on Christ’s example of compassion and humility. What goals do you want to accomplish in this ministry? How will this vision reflect Christ’s love and grace?

Vision Statement:

6. Action Steps:

  • What is one practical step you can take this week to begin acting on Christ’s calling to serve with compassion and humility? Write down 1-2 actionable steps.

7. Prayer Focus:

  • Close your reflection with a prayer asking for God’s guidance in helping you serve with a heart of compassion, humility, and love, as Christ modeled for us.

8. Next Steps:

  • Share this plan with your small group and seek their feedback and support.
  • Continue reflecting on how Christ’s example is shaping your ministry, and revisit this worksheet regularly as you develop your ministry further.