Belong & Discover

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Belong & Discover


Archaeo Church is passionate about helping people discover all that God has called them to be. We know that two of the most important days of your life are the day you are born, and the day you find out why! Once you discover that you belong to Jesus, you also understand that you belong to the Body of Christ. In other words, we BELONG to Jesus TOGETHER! That means – each and every one of us has been given unique gifts, personalities, strengths, and abilities, and we function best when we all work together to see “Kingdom Come”, here on earth.

We want to encourage you to grow from a spectator to a participator by helping you understand your GOD ASSIGNMENT (why you are here, what you are good at, and how you can serve the world around you).  

1 Corinthians 4:1-11 “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. 

Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.”  

Our goal today is for you to walk away with clarity in these two areas:

Identify your spiritual gifts

Recognize the unique ways God has empowered you to
contribute to His mission.  

Understand your personality & leadership style

Gain insight into how God has uniquely designed you to lead and serve.  

First, let's identify the difference
between natural gifts and spiritual gifts:

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Natural Gifts

These are talents and abilities we are born with or develop over time. They can include skills like singing, athleticism, problem-solving, leadership, or artistic creativity.   

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Spiritual Gifts

These are special abilities given by the Holy Spirit to build up the Church and carry out God’s mission on earth. These gifts are empowered by the Holy Spirit, not by natural ability or effort. E.g. - spiritual discernment, faith, healing & miracles, prophecy, etc.

God has uniquely equipped you with both spiritual gifts and natural gifts that He uses together as part of His intentional design for your life.

Second, let's identify the difference between the Fruits of the Spirit and the Gifts of the Spirit:

The Fruits of the Spirit and the Gifts of the Spirit are both concepts found in the New Testament of the Bible, but they refer to very different things:

Fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23)

Fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23)

The Fruits of the Spirit are character traits that develop in a person who is living in step with the Holy Spirit. They reflect a transformed, Christ-like life.  

The 9 Fruits of the Spirit: 

Love  
Joy  
Peace  
Patience  
Kindness  
Goodness  
Faithfulness  
Gentleness  
Self-control  

These are evidence of spiritual maturity and sanctification — they grow as a result of an ongoing relationship with God. This is the process of discipleship!

Gifts of the Spirit<br>(1 Corinthians 12:4–11, Romans 12:6–8, Ephesians 4:11)

Gifts of the Spirit
(1 Corinthians 12:4–11, Romans 12:6–8, Ephesians 4:11)

The Gifts of the Spirit are supernatural abilities given by the Holy Spirit to believers for the purpose of building up the Church and serving others.

Examples of Spiritual Gifts:

Word of wisdom  
Word of knowledge  
Faith  
Gifts of healing  
Working of miracles  
Prophecy  
Distinguishing between spirits  
Speaking in tongues  
Interpretation of tongues  
Serving  
Teaching  
Encouraging  
Giving  
Leading  
Showing mercy  

These gifts are distributed as the Spirit wills (1 Cor. 12:11) — not everyone gets every gift. They’re for ministry and service, not personal status.  

The Holy Spirit has gifted each one of us to do good works. The spiritual gifts assessment will help you identify the unique abilities God has given you through the Holy Spirit. Discovering your gifts helps you serve effectively, build up the Church, and fulfill God’s purposes for your life.

Take the Spiritual Gifts & D.I.S.C test here:

https://disc.arccr.co/arc

Interpreting your results:

Dominant: Understanding the dominant trait provides valuable insights into how you might approach your work and interact with others. 

Subtrait: Subtraits allow you to gain a deeper understanding of how your dominant trait interacts in various areas of your behavior and communication.  

D – We are direct and decisive. We are risk takers and problem solvers. We are more  concerned with completing tasks and winning than we are with gaining approval  from people. Though the internal drive tends to make us insensitive to those  around us, “D”s are not afraid to challenge the status quo, and we thrive when  developing new things. We need discipline to excel and respond to  direct confrontation. Our greatest fear is to be taken advantage of, and even  despite our possible weaknesses, which include an aversion to routine, a  tendency to overstep authority, an argumentative nature, and a habit of taking  on too much—we place a high value on time and use our innovative thinking to  accomplish difficult tasks and conquer challenges.  

D/I – We are curious concluders who place emphasis on the bottom line and work  hard to reach our goals. We are more determined than we are inspirational,  yet our high expectations and standards for ourselves and those around  us typically cause us to make quite an impact, motivating others to follow  us. We have an array of interests and can become distracted by taking on  too many projects. We often need to focus, prioritize, and simply slow down.  Because we thrive on activity and forward motion, we like to accomplish tasks  through a large number of people.  Joshua (Joshua 1), Noah (Genesis 6-9), Sarah (Genesis 16, 1 Peter 3:6)  

D/S – We are achievers with an ability to persevere. We are more active than passive,  but possess a kind of calm sensitivity and steadiness that makes us good  leaders. We seem to be people-oriented but can easily be dominant and decisive  when it comes to tasks and project planning. We strive to accomplish goals  with fierce determination that comes from a strong internal drive, but we could  benefit from contemplative and conservative thinking as well as spending more  time focusing on relationships.  Daniel (Daniel 1-6), Job (Job 1:5, James 5:11), Martha (Luke 10:38-42)  

D/C – We are challengers that can either be determined students or defiant critics.  Being in charge is important to us, yet we care little about what others think  as long as we get the job done. We have a great deal of foresight and examine  every avenue to find the best solution. We prefer to work alone. Though we fear  failure and the lack of influence, we are motivated by challenges and can often be  excellent administrators. We could benefit from learning to relax and paying more  attention to people.  Malachi (Malachi 4), Nathan (2 Samuel 12:1-13), Nahum (Nahum 1-3)  

I – We are inspiring and impressive. Enthusiastic, optimistic, impulsive, and  emotional—we tend to be creative problem solvers and excellent encouragers.  We often have a large number of friends, but we can become more concerned  with approval and popularity than with getting results. Our greatest fear is  rejection, but we thrive when it comes to motivating others. Our positive sense  of humor helps us negotiate conflicts. Though we can be inattentive to details  and poor listeners, we can be great peacemakers and effective teammates when  we control our feelings and minimize our urge to entertain and be the center of  attention. We value lots of human touch and connection.  

I/D – We are persuaders who are outgoing and energetic. We enjoy large groups and  use our power of influence to attain respect and convince people to follow our  lead. Sometimes we can be viewed as fidgety and nervous, but it comes from  our need to be a part of challenges that have variety, freedom, and mobility.  We could benefit from learning to look before we leap and spending more time  being studious and still. We make inspiring leaders and know how to get results  from and through people.  John the Baptist (Luke 3), Peter (Matthew 16, 26; Acts 3), Rebekah (Genesis 24)  

I/S – We are influential counselors who love people, and it’s no surprise that people love  us. We live to please and serve, and tend to be good listeners. Looking good and  encouraging others are important to us, as is following through and being obedient.  We often lack in the area of organization and can be more concerned with the  people involved than we are with the task at hand. However, we can be center stage  or behind the scenes with equal effectiveness, and we shine when it comes to  influencing and helping others.  Barnabas (Acts 4, 9, 11-15), Elisha (1 Kings 19; 2 Kings 2-3), Nicodemus (John 3, 7, 19)  

I/C – We are inspiring yet cautious assessors who are excellent communicators  through the combination of concerned awareness and appreciation of people.  We excel in determining ways to improve production. We tend to be impatient,  critical, and can also be overly persuasive­ —too consumed by the desire to win.  We like to work inside the box, and we could benefit from trying new things and  caring less about what others think. This personality type often possesses a gift  for teaching; we are generally dependable when it comes to paying attention to  details and getting the job done.  Miriam (Exodus 15-21), Ezra (Ezra 7-8), Shunammite Woman (2 Kings 4:8-37)  

S – We are steady and more reserved. We do not like change and thrive in secure,  non-threatening environments. We are often friendly and understanding, as  well as good listeners and loyal workers who are happy doing the same job  consistently. With an incredible ability to forgive, reliable and dependable “S”s  tend to make the best friends. Our greatest fear, however, is loss of security,  and our possible weaknesses naturally include not only resistance to change,  but also difficulty adjusting to it. We can also be too sensitive to criticism and  unable to establish priorities. To avoid being taken advantage of, we  need to be stronger and learn how to say “no.” We also like to avoid the limelight,  but when given an opportunity to genuinely help others, we will gladly rise to the  occasion. We feel most valued when we have truly helped someone.  

S/D – We are quiet leaders who can be counted on to get the job done. We perform  better in small groups and do not enjoy speaking in front of crowds. Though we  can be soft- and hard-hearted at the same time, we enjoy close relationships  with people, being careful not to dominate them. Challenges motivate us,  especially ones that allow us to take a systematic approach. We tend to  be determined, persevering through time and struggles. We benefit from  encouragement and positive relationships.  Martha (Luke 10:38-42), Job (Job 1:5; James 5:11)  

S/I – We are inspirational counselors who exhibit warmth and sensitivity. Tolerant  and forgiving, we have many friends because we accept and represent others  well. Our social nature and desire to be likable and flexible make us inclined to  be overly tolerant and non-confrontational. We could benefit from being more  task-oriented and paying more attention to detail. Kind and considerate, we  include others and inspire people to follow us. Words of affirmation go a long  way with us, and with the right motivation, we can be excellent team players.  Mary Magdalene (Luke 7:36-47), Barnabas (Acts 4, 9, 11-15), Elisha (1 Kings 19; 2 Kings 2-13)  

S/C – We are diplomatic and steady, as well as detail-oriented. Stable and  contemplative, we like to weigh the evidence and discover the facts to come to a  logical conclusion. More deliberate, we prefer to take our time, especially when  the decision involves others. Possible challenges include being highly sensitive, especially when faced with criticism, and we should be aware of how we interact  with others. Operating best in precise and cause-worthy projects, we can be a  peacemaker; this makes us a loyal team member and friend.  Moses (Exodus 3, 4, 20, 32), John (John 19:26-27), Eliezer (Genesis 24)  

C – We are compliant and analytical. Careful and logical lines of thinking drive  us forward, and accuracy is a top priority. We hold high standards and value  systematic approaches to problem-solving. Though we thrive when given  opportunities to find solutions, we tend to ignore the feelings of others and can  often be critical and downright crabby. Verbalizing feelings is difficult for us, but  when we are not bogged down in details and have clear-cut boundaries, we can  be big assets to the team by providing calculated “reality checks.” Our biggest  fear is criticism, and our need for perfection is often a weakness, as is our  tendency to give in when in the midst of an argument. However, we are thorough  in all activities and can bring a conscientious, even-tempered element to the  team that will provide solid grounding. We value being correct.  

C/I – We are attentive to the details. We tend to impress others by doing things right  and stabilizing situations. Not considered aggressive or pushy, we enjoy both  large and small crowds. Though we work well with people, we are sometimes  too sensitive to what others think about us and our work. We could benefit from  being more assertive and self-motivated. Often excellent judges of character,  we easily trust those who meet our standards. We are motivated by genuine and  enthusiastic approval as well as concise and logical explanations.  Miriam (Exodus 15-21; Numbers 12:1-15), Ezra (Ezra 7, 8)  

C/S – We are systematic and stable. We tend to do one thing at a time—and do it  right. Reserved and cautious, we would rather work behind the scenes to stay  on track. We seldom take risks or try new things and naturally dislike sudden  changes in our environments. Precisionists to the letter, we painstakingly require  accuracy and fear criticism, which we equate to failure. Diligent workers, our  motivation comes from serving others.  Esther (Esther 4), Zechariah (Luke 1), Joseph (Matthew 1:1-23)  

C/D – We are cautious and determined designers who are consistently task-oriented  and very aware of problems. Sometimes viewed as insensitive, we do care about  individual people but have a difficult time showing it. We often feel we are the  only ones who can do the job the way it needs to be done, but because of our  administrative skills, we are able to bring plans for change and improvements to  fruition. We have a tendency to be serious and could benefit from being more  optimistic and enthusiastic. Despite our natural drive to achieve, we should  concentrate on developing healthy relationships and simply loving people.  Bezalel (Exodus 35:30-35, 36:8, 37:1-9), Jochebed (Exodus 1:22-2:4), Jethro (Exodus 2, 18)  

Making the Most of Your Personality: 

  

<span style="color: var(--tertiary-color-bg);">Every personality has strengths and challenges. The following will give you specific areas to focus on to help you work well with others.</span>

Every personality has strengths and challenges. The following will give you specific areas to focus on to help you work well with others.

“D” personalities are dominant, direct, task-oriented, decisive, organized, outgoing, and outspoken. As you embrace these strengths, also make sure to:

  • Listen attentively to others.  
• Support other team members.  
• Invest in personal relationships.  
• Balance controlling and domineering tendencies.  
• Value the opinions, feelings, and desires of others.  

“I” personalities are influential, witty, easygoing, outgoing, and people-oriented. As you embrace these strengths, also make sure to:

  • Be aware of tasks that need to be accomplished.  
• Balance your emotions, words, and actions.  
• Remember to consider details and facts.  
• Slow down your pace for others when necessary.  
• Listen attentively to others instead of only talking.  
• Choose thoughtful over impulsive decision-making.  

“S” personalities are steady, stable, analytical, introverted, and people-oriented. As you embrace these strengths, also make sure to:

  • Take initiative.  
• Practice flexibility.  
• Approach confrontation constructively.  
• Be direct in your interactions when necessary.  
• Realize change can be healthy, and be willing to adapt.  
• Consider the overall goals of your family or group, not just specific  processes or procedures. 

“C” personalities are compliant, competent, goal-oriented, focused on tasks, and introverted. As you embrace these strengths, also make sure to:

  • Be decisive when necessary.  
• Cultivate personal relationships.  
• Be open to others’ ideas and methods.  
• Balance your focus between facts and people.  
• Focus on doing the right things, not just doing things right.  
• Help others accomplish their goals.  

Next Steps:

  Discovering your gifts is important, but the real transformation happens when you use them.  

  Participate in Friends and Family Groups: Build relationships and grow in community while learning from others. 

  Attend Step 3.