Experience Reflection

Answer the questions below to gain deeper insight into how your life story has shaped your ministry potential.

1.    What are three joyful experiences that gave you energy or purpose? These are big impact event in terms of shaping who you are today. (Next to coming to Christ)

2.    What are three painful experiences you’ve lived through, and what did you learn from them?  How have these helped to shape you, but also have given you great compassion for others going through similar circumstances?

3.    What spiritual moments have most shaped your faith?

4.    In what jobs or roles did you feel most alive or effective?

5.    Have you received help, healing, or growth in a way that now fuels your desire to help others?

6.    What types of people or problems do you feel drawn to because of your own experiences?

7.    What’s a life lesson you often find yourself sharing with others

8.    What themes do you see repeating in your story (e.g., leadership, perseverance, compassion)?

What additional life experiences has God used to shape your perspective and heart?

•        Family background

•        Work or vocational experiences

•        Painful or redemptive experiences

•        Ministry or volunteer work