Our retreat was very nice and really was a "retreat" at the conference center in the Piney Woods. Equal numbers of educators and youth ministers were there so there was good spectrum of experiences in ministry represented. Our retreat leader did a great job of mixing guided quiet time with group discussion and sharing. And PCIT, thank heavens, no ****ing church business OR "visioning" (sorry, Songbird!).
We did a "Spiritual Gifts" inventory. I hadn't done one since I was in elder training lo these many years ago. I can't remember what my gifts were then, but here are my top five today:
1. Administration
2. Teaching
3. Giving
4. Leadership
5. Wisdom
So...taking these all together I made the ADMINISTRATIVE decision to take LEADERSHIP in TEACHING the group the accumulated WISDOM of the RevGalBlogPals by GIVING each one a copy of "A Light Blazes in the Darkness" (the ones with the messed up covers but the perfect text inside--also showing my gift for STEWARDSHIP).
Everyone was very interested in the books and asked how more could be ordered. My inventory also said I was very task/scheduled oriented--so I went home happy that I fulfilled my goal of spreading the good word about our book to many church staff members in the presbytery.
Now I must go to prepare for discussion of Jeremiah (and what was he smoking?) for tonight and tomorrow's Bible in 90 Days groups.
We did a "Spiritual Gifts" inventory. I hadn't done one since I was in elder training lo these many years ago. I can't remember what my gifts were then, but here are my top five today:
1. Administration
2. Teaching
3. Giving
4. Leadership
5. Wisdom
So...taking these all together I made the ADMINISTRATIVE decision to take LEADERSHIP in TEACHING the group the accumulated WISDOM of the RevGalBlogPals by GIVING each one a copy of "A Light Blazes in the Darkness" (the ones with the messed up covers but the perfect text inside--also showing my gift for STEWARDSHIP).
Everyone was very interested in the books and asked how more could be ordered. My inventory also said I was very task/scheduled oriented--so I went home happy that I fulfilled my goal of spreading the good word about our book to many church staff members in the presbytery.
Now I must go to prepare for discussion of Jeremiah (and what was he smoking?) for tonight and tomorrow's Bible in 90 Days groups.
Good for you, Grace!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if there is a spiritual gifts inventory online. It would make for an interesting RevGals meme. If I remember correctly I think mine are preaching, teaching, leadership, wisdom, and tongues. Just kidding about that last one.
Well, shoot. Am I the inclusive visioning RevGal? Is it that obvious?
ReplyDeletelol to your post and the comments.
ReplyDeleteworth having insomnia for tonight (sigh. it's true I cannot get to sleep but I have laughed here and that's the silver lining)
prayers appreciated
Dear Songbird--SOMEONE has to be the inclusive visioning one in the group! You keep us in balance.
ReplyDeleteI am glad to see you have a vision for using your gifts.
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There is a pretty good inventory online at the Acts 17:11 website (scroll down to the bottom of the page.
ReplyDeleteY'all crack me up!
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