You are SPECIAL

Discovering How God Designed You for His Purpose

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
 — Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
Why This Series?
You are not an accident.
God designed you with unique gifts, a distinct personality, meaningful experiences, specific abilities, passions, aspirations, and a leadership calling — all woven together to fulfill His purpose for your life.
You Are SPECIAL is a self-discovery journey to help you know yourself better, embrace God’s design, and find your place of meaningful service in the Body of Christ.
This journey will prepare you to make wise ministry choices in light of your season of life and responsibilities.
Session Overview
1. S – Spiritual Gifts: Empowered to Serve
Discover how the Holy Spirit gives you spiritual gifts to build up the church. Learn to identify and use your gifts for God’s glory.
2. P – Personality: How You’re Wired to Relate
Understand your natural tendencies and how your personality shapes your relationships, ministry style, and teamwork.
3. E – Experiences: Shaped by God’s Hand
Reflect on how God uses your life experiences — both joyful and painful — to form your character and equip you for ministry.
4. C – Capabilities: Your Talents and Skills
Identify the natural talents, learned skills, and unique abilities God has given you and how they can be used in service.
5. I – Interests: What Captures Your Heart
Explore your God-given passions and causes that stir your heart. Discover how your interests align with His mission.
6. A – Aspirations: Your Hopes and Dreams
Clarify your personal goals and dreams, and learn how to surrender them to God’s will for His greater purpose.
7. L – Leadership Calling: Embracing Your Influence
Recognize the influence God has given you and how to lead with humility and purpose — in your family, work, ministry, and community.
Your Next Step: The I-SERVE Assessment
After this series, take the I-SERVE Assessment to help you discern your ministry fit by reflecting on:
  • I – Interests now
  • S – Schedule now
  • E – Expectations for involvement
  • R – Rewards and returns
  • V – Vision for your future
  • E – Excitement in pursuing this ministry
This process will guide you toward choosing one or two ministry options that fit your life season and calling.
Who Is This For?
  • Every believer wanting to discover their God-given design
  • Life group members, ministry volunteers, or those seeking to serve
  • Anyone in RLCC desiring clarity in ministry and calling
You are God’s Masterpiece. You are SPECIAL.
Start discovering His purpose for you — and take your next step toward a fruitful life.