Vision - a SAFE Place to Be Loved, Grow, and Serve

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OASIS GROWTH TRACK:

Part 1 - Who we are:

Vision - a SAFE place to be loved, grow, and serve

Values - Life giving, missional, biblical, generous, FUN

Levels for volunteering:

1. SERVE

2. INFLUENCE

3. TEACH

Phrases you will hear:

1. Bradenton BRAD and Sarasota SALLY

2. We are a BRIDGE not a fortress

3. We are a CROCKPOT.

Accountability:

1. Fellowship with the Assemblies of God (AG)

2. Church council (staff, trustees, elders)

Membership:

Benefits -

1. Have a vote in the election of a future seniorpastor

2. Receive an annual financial statement

3. Have a votein any large propertypurchase or debt.

4. Be invited to any special membership meeting where important topics will be discussed.

Responsibilities-

1. Be supportive with your attendance and finances.

2. Find a place to serve at least once a month.

3. Be a champion for unity.(Sensitive to the convictions of others)

Part 2 – What we Believe

For a more extensive list, visit

10 highlights of what we believe:

Jesus is the ONLY way to the Father - John 14:6; Acts 4:12; John 3:16;
Heaven and a hell are REAL That motivates us to work harder and love deeper. Rom. 2:6-8, Matt. 25:46; Rom. 6:23
The bible is INSPIRED by God and authoritative in our lives 2 Tim. 3:15-17; 1 Thess. 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21
Jesus is coming BACK again. 1 Thess. 4:16,17; Romans 8:23; Titus 2:13; 1 Cor. 15:51,52
We have ALL sinned and fallen short. We are all in need of a savior. Rom. 3:23; Rom. 5:12-19
Through REPENTANCE we can access God’s grace and be made righteous 1 John 1:9; Acts 3:19; Rom. 6:23
We are to live as Jesus did, as his disciples…full of grace and TRUTH - 1 John 2:3-6; John 1:14
The Holy Spirit is active today and helps us GROW John 14:26; Acts 1:8; John 16:7-15
ALL the gifts are still for today and available to those who need them Rom 12; 1 Peter 4; 1 Cor 12; Eph. 4
Your ROOTS determine your fruits Ps. 1:3; Matt. 13:3-8; Matt. 7:15-2

What is a Christian?

Good Definition – Someone who loves God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength as well as loves their neighbor as themselves.

IMPORTANT - Jesus never asked us to be a Christian…He asks us to be disciples

The term “Christian” only appears 3 times in the bible. It is not defined.

There are 261 references to ‘disciple’ in the New Testament

Disciple = Learner, Pupil, Apprentice

Key moments in a disciple’s life:

1. Salvation

- Rom. 3:10;23 - "As it is written, 'There is none righteous, not even one’...For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."

- Rom. 6:23, "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."

- Rom. 5:8, "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."

- Rom. 10:9-10, "if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved…

2. Holy Spirit Empowerment

Acts 1:8 - But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

3. Committed to the disciplines

- Prayer

- Worship (Expressions include Singing, Serving, Tithing, etc.)

- At Oasis - 10-10-80

- Bible Reading

- Fasting

4. Lives like Jesus

1 John 2:3-6 NLT 3 And we can be sure that we know him if we obey his commandments. 4 If someone claims, “I know God,” but doesn’t obey God’s commandments, that person is a liar and is not living in the truth. 5 But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him. 6 Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.

1 John 4:7-9 7Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him.…

1 Peter 1:14-16 - 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”

John 1:14 NIV The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth…

Part 3 – Who you are

“As each one of us has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” – 1 Peter 4:10

Never / Rarely / Occasionally / True Sometimes / True Most of the Time / Always True
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1.) / I relate & measure everything I experience accordingly to God’s Word.
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2.) / Others seem to look to me for advice and help.
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3.) / I’m easily bothered by others’ lack of compassion.
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4.) / I don't take anything at face value.
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5.) / I can visualize the "big picture" of a major project.
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6.) / When others are in my home I like to wait on them hand and foot.
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7.) / I feel compelled to give financially to others.
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8.) / I will speak the truth whether or not it causes hurt feelings.
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9.) / I can organize and delegate people and resources easily.
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10.) / I feel compelled to share knowledge.
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11.) / Discouraged people are often encouraged by my words.
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12.) / I neglect my own work in order to help others.
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13.) / I easily identify tasks that need to get done and do them myself.
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14.) / I enjoy doing little things to help people.
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15) / My natural tendency is to step up and take control.
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16.) / I cheerfully give time and money, regardless of how much I have to give.
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17.) / I have compassion for all living creatures.
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18.) / I don't hesitate to give constructive criticism.
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19.) / People see me as a frank and outspoken person.
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20.) / People seem to learn easily from me.
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21.) / I can be described as responsible, charitable, and disciplined.
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22.) / I don't expect repayment for favors I do for others.
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23.) / Others tell me I am a good listener.
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24.) / Communicating the facts in a situation is something I do well.
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25.) / I am a task-oriented person.
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26.) / I find it easy to maintain an optimistic outlook.
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27.) / I will stand alone on something I believe in strongly.
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28.) / I will not confront others if I feel it may hurt them.
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29.) / I give well above my tithe to the Body of Christ.
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30.) / While I’m frugal in personal spending, I’m often led to give to others.
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31.) / I enjoy research as well as sharing what I find.
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32.) / I am compelled to comfort people who are hurting or suffering.
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33.) / Deadlines challenge me & I usually meet them on time.
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34.) / I can discern the motives of others fairly easily.
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35.) / I find strength from bearing other’s burdens.
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36.) / My use of knowledge may appear prideful.
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37.) / I can create order out of organizational chaos.
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38.) / I volunteer my time and talents to worthwhile causes.
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39.) / I’m moved with compassion to cry with others.
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40.) / I can select the best person for particular tasks.
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41.) / My focus on right and wrong may be read as being judgmental.
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42.) / I enjoy helping others develop a plan of action to deal with their concerns.
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Scoring Key

RATING SCALE 1-5

(1 Hardly Ever – 2 Not Usually – 3 Sometimes – 4 Usually – 5 Almost Always

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“Whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.” 1 Peter 4:11

Thoughts about your results

The key is to finding joy in serving is to find areas that best fit your gifting and live there. God made you unique and special. He is the one who gave you certain traits. Learning to use it for His kingdom produces the joy and fulfillment we all desire in our spiritual walk.
There are things as Christians we are all asked to do, whether we are good at them or not. Some examples include:
Serving – serve one another (Galatians 5:13)
Exhortation – encourage each other (Hebrews 10:25)
Giving – be a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:7)
Teaching – making disciples (Matthew 28:19)
Showing mercy – be kind (Ephesians 4:32)
Faith – trust God (2 Corinthians 5:7)
Evangelism – share what God has done in our lives (Acts 1:8)
No matter what your spiritual gifts are, the Christian virtue of love must accompany the exercise of those gifts; otherwise, they are useless. (1 Cor. 13:1-3)

PERCEIVER

The PERCEIVER’S JOY comes in REVEALING TRUTH and SEEING IT ACCEPTED

CHARACTERISTICS:

Serious
Introspective
Transparent
Moody
Deep Thinker
Intense
Verbalizes easily
Strong Conscience
Decisive
Thinks while talking
Feels deeply

BIG POSITIVES:

Truthful
Strong convictions
Obedient
See blind spots
Responsible

CAN BE:

Judgmental
Blunt
Intolerant
Forgets to praise
Overly confident
Prideful

BENEFITS TO THE ORGANIZATION:

Meets moral/spiritual needs
Declares the truth
Helps keep us centered on truth

SERVER

The SERVER’S JOY comes in HELPING OTHERS and BEING APPRECIATED

CHARACTERISTICS:

Meets practical needs
Works with hands
Detailed perfectionist
Enjoys hospitality
Likes immediate goals
Shows love through action
Needs to be appreciated
Follower
High energy
Behind the scenes
Has a good memory

BIG POSITIVES:

Helpful
Reliable
Sensitive
Obedient

CAN BE:

Interfering
Neglecting of their own needs
Perfectionist
Unable to delegate
Unwilling to be served

BENEFITS TO THE ORGANIZATION:

Meets practical needs
Gives “hands-on” support
Keeps the work of the organization moving

TEACHER

The TEACHER’S JOY comes in LEARNING and USING IT TO HELP PEOPLE

CHARACTERISTICS:

Stable
Cool, calm, collected
Reserved
Articulate
Neat
Punctual
Self-disciplined
Objective
Likes to read and study
Communicates well
Strong fact based convictions

BIG POSITIVES:

Intelligent
Diligent
Truthful
Considerate
Dependable

CAN BE:

Legalistic
Dogmatic
Opinionated
Easily sidetracked
Overly confident
Prideful

BENEFITS TO THE ORGANIZATION:

Meets mental needs
Researches and teaches
Keeps us studying and learning

ENCOURAGER

The ENCOURAGER’S JOY comes in GUIDING PEOPLE TO SUCCEED

CHARACTERISTICS:

Optimistic
Positive attitude
Cheerful
Compulsively encourages
Expresses self well
Good communicator
Relates well with all
Outgoing
Adaptable
Clears up conflict quickly
Stirs growth

BIG POSITIVES:

Friendly
Obedient
Loving
Uplifting
Happy

CAN BE:

Interrupting
Opinionated
Overly outspoken
Overly confident
Frustrated if action steps are ignored

BENEFITS TO THE ORGANIZATION:

Meets Psychological needs
Encourages personal progress
Helps us to apply and experience truth

GIVER

The GIVER’S JOY comes in MEETING GENUINE, MATERIAL NEEDS

CHARACTERISTICS:

Well-balanced personality
Support person
Quickly volunteers to help
Frugal
Enjoys making money
Saves money
Trustworthy
Wise and not gullible
Natural business ability
Friendly/hospitable
Gives to advance ministry

BIG POSITIVES:

Industrious
Honest
Generous
Thrifty

CAN BE:

Stingy
Controlling of finances
Overly frugal
Overly generous
Manipulative

BENEFITS TO THE ORGANIZATION:

Meets material needs
Shares material assistance
Ensures genuine needs are met

ADMINISTRATOR

The ADMINISTRATOR’S JOY comes in MOVING PEOPLE TO ACCOMPLISH A MISSION

CHARACTERISTICS:

Capable leader
Organizer
Communicates clearly
Project oriented
Delegates
Enthusiastic
Writes notes to self
Finisher
Loves challenges
Confident
Competitive

BIG POSITIVES:

Capable
Honest
Responsible
Big picture

CAN BE:

Domineering
Insensitive
Over zealous
Callous
Projects over people

BENEFITS TO THE ORGANIZATION:

Meets functional needs
Gives leadership and direction
Keeps us organized and increases vision

COMPASSIONATE

The COMPASSION PERSON’S JOY comes in RELIEVING EMOTIONAL PAIN TO BRING HEALING

CHARACTERISTICS:

Merciful and sensitive
Peacemaker
Indecisive
Good listener
Understanding
Easy going
Attracted to hurt people
Non-confrontational
Empathizes

BIG POSITIVES:

Loving
Caring
Helpful
Obedient

CAN BE:

Overly emotional
Indecisive
Easily hurt
Too accommodating
Overly empathetic

BENEFITS TO THE ORGANIZATION:

Meets emotional needs
Provides personal and emotional support
Helps keep us in right attitudes

Team Membership Application:

Complete Individually

I. Personal Contact/Info:Date: ______

Name: ______Cell Phone: ______Carrier (ie. ATT, Sprint) ______

Address: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip Code: ______

Email Address: ______

II. Qualifications of a Team Member:

Do you:

1. Professes Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior? Yes [ ] No [ ] Other [ ]

2. Desire to be in regular fellowship with other Members of Oasis Church Yes [ ] No [ ]

III. Responsibilities of a Team Member:

Please initial next to the following if you agree to commit:

I will commit to be supportive with my attendance and finances.

I do ______initial

I pledge to get involved; find a place to serve and be a part of the team.

I do ______initial

I promise to become a champion for unity in the body. To take ownership over the necessity

for treating each other as Christ would and finding resolve in a healthy manner.

I do ______initial

In order of preference, what are your top 2 areas of interest to serve in?

______
______

IV. Spiritual Gift Assessment:Please circle your TOP TWO results

Perceiver Server Teacher Encourager Giver Administrator Compassionate

Signature: ______Date: ______