Course for Personal and Spiritual Growth
What is the church, really? At least one answer to that question is this: the church is the body of Christ on earth. Paul wrote, “Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it” (1 Corinthians 12:27).
The Holy Spirit has given each of us unique gifts to carry out God’s work in the world. It is not necessarily easy, however, to discover our gifts or to develop and use them effectively. That’s why our congregation is offering the course Discovering God’s Vision for Your Life: You and Your Spiritual Gifts.
Where do you fit into God’s body, the church? The answer lies in the unique gifts God has given you. This course will provide a renewed understanding of who God created you to be and God’s design for Christian community. Participants will find clues to their spiritual gifts in the Haugk Spiritual Gifts Inventory and other gifts discovery activities. They will then explore opportunities to further develop and use their gifts in the congregation and community.
Pastor Jim Kreft will teach the class. Sessions will be a fast-paced combination of lecture, discussion, and experiential activities that will explore such topics as the following:
- The Deep Spirituality of Spiritual Gifts
- Dependence → Independence → Interdependence
- Ministry vs. Volunteerism
- Gifts, Offices, Functions, and Fruit of the Spirit
- Spiritual Gifts and Burnout Prevention
When we first offered the course we offered it over a period of eight straight weeks. This schedule made it difficult for some Pilgrims to put into their schedule. To better meet the needs of busy Pilgrims we’ve scheduled a two-part Saturday retreat setting instead. We’ll offer the course on Saturday, November 15th, from 9:00 AM until 3:15 PM and on Saturday, November 22nd, from 9:00 AM until 3:15 PM.
There will be a registration fee to cover the cost of materials, refreshments, and meals. Each session will build upon the previous sessions so faithful attendance is necessary. Registration indicates a participant’s commitment to attend all the sessions.
If you plan to attend or would like further information about the course, please speak to Pastor Jim Kreft (301-229-2800 or pjk@pilgrimbethesda.org).
Discovering God’s Vision for Your Life: You and Your Spiritual Gifts will help you more fully understand God’s call to ministry and help you live your faith more effectively and completely. Be part of this exciting opportunity for personal and spiritual growth!