FINDING YOUR LANE
We want to learn more about you. Our goal with this inventory is to discover what you are passionate about so you can serve in "your lane" here at Hope. We invite you to partner with us on this exciting mission we are called to at Hope.
Name
*
First Name
Last Name
Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Cell Phone
*
-
Area Code
Phone Number
E-mail
*
example@example.com
Best way to reach me
Email
Call
Text
Marital Status
Single
Engaged
Married
Separated
Divorced
Widowed
Other
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TIME
Devoting time to serving and investing in the Hope family and mission
Are you currently serving at Hope
Yes
No
Are you currently available to serve at Hope
Yes
No
If yes, when are you available to serve during the week?
Weekdays
Weeknights
Weekends on occasion
Sundays mornings
Other
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TREASURE
Contributing financial and material resources to the Hope family and mission
How do you feel about financially contributing to Hope Church? Please be honest. Many people have valid hesitations for giving to the church.
Eager and Willing
Willing, but Hesitant
Unwilling at the Moment
Unable at the Moment
Other
How do you feel about helping others financially?
Eager and Willing
Willing, but Skeptical
Unwilling at the Moment
Unable at the Moment
Other
How do you feel about sharing your resources (car, home, life, etc.) as a means of loving and helping others.
Eager and Willing
Willing with certain conditions
Unwilling at the Moment
Unable at the Moment
Other
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TALENT
Using your spiritual gifts, passions, professional skills, and even your personality to invest in the Hope family and advance mission in the community. Some of these questions are intentionally redundant. (Adapted from the S.H.A.P.E. material created by Saddleback Church).
Spiritual Gifts
God has equipped us with unique spiritual abilities to advance His mission. Check all of the spiritual gifts that you think you have.
Administration - the ability to organize and guide human activities that enable programs and events.
Discernment - the ability to know when a person or act is of God.
Encouragement - the ability to motivate with words of comfort or counsel, to believe and act on biblical truth.
Evangelism - the ability to communicate the Gospel effectively so that people respond in faith.
Faith - the ability to trust God in adverse circumstances with strong belief in the presence and power of God.
Giving - the unique ability to exercise financial insight as wise stewards of the resources God has provided.
Leadership - the ability to motivate and inspire others to work together to accomplish God's plans.
Mercy - the ability to identify joy or distress in others and offer God's comfort through words or action.
Service/Help - the ability to recognize and meet needs through prompt, cheerful, and practical assistance.
Shepherding - the ability to oversee the lives of others in order to nurture and care for their spiritual development.
Teaching - the ability to explain God's Word for maximum learning by others.
Other
Which do you prefer (Could be both)
Interactive - I enjoy engaging with others, facilitating discussions, leading, and teaching.
Behind the Scenes - I enjoy doing the necessary and important tasks that enable ministry programs and events.
Passions
We want to know what excites you! What passions has God has given you? What natural interests do you have? These might be related to service and ministry, or they could just be personal interests.
What do you really enjoy doing?
What are you passionate about?
If you knew you couldn't fail, where would you like to make a difference for the kingdom of God?
People - God calls us to love all people. However, there may be a segment of people you are specifically passionate about loving. Who would you like to impact for the kingdom of God?
Infants (Hope Nursery on Sundays)
Preschool (Hope Littles on Sundays)
Elementary (Hope Elementary on Sundays)
Youth (Hope Youth on Sundays and occasionally midweek)
Hurting - (Coming alongside those who are struggling with life or just need encouragement)
Elderly (Outreach to the elderly in Oak Park)
Marriage (Walking alongside of young marrieds and/or those married in need of encouragement)
Homeless (Building relationships with those who are homeless in our community)
Men (Investing in other men for accountability, discipleship, and/or just hanging out)
Women (Investing in other women for accountability, discipleship, and/or just hanging out)
Parenting (Connecting with other parents for encouragement)
Pre-Believers (Engaging those who don't yet know Jesus)
Young Adults and Singles (Connecting with those who are not married)
Unemployed (Walking alongside those who are between jobs or need career counseling)
Visitors (Welcome on Sundays and/or follow up during the week)
Other
Areas of Service - Where would you like to impact the kingdom of God?
Administration (Midweek - emailing, database, etc)
Audio/Visual (Sundays - setting up sound, balancing sound, running Propresenter)
Kids Ministry (Sundays - serving once a month as a volunteer or teacher)
Discipleship (Midweek - intentionally investing in others)
Event Hosting (Evenings - Opening up my home for gatherings)
Event Set Up (Weekends - Helping out with event logistics and set up)
Financial Planning (Midweek - Helping those who need help with stewardship and money management)
Greeting (Sundays - Welcoming visitors at Hope)
Helping those in Need (Midweek - Coming alongside of those who need assistance)
Helping Others Connect (Midweek - Connecting with those new to Hope)
Prayer (Sundays - Praying with others)
Family Gathering Leader (Midweek - I would like to learn how to lead a small group)
Service Projects (Brainstorming and implementing projects that reach the community)
Sharing the Gospel (Sharing the good news of Jesus with those who don't yet believe)
Singing (Sundays - Singing on a worship team)
Sports (Helping out with sporting events to reach the community)
Other
Professional Skills
You have been trained with professional skills that are useful for God's purposes. Consider how your training and vocation can be used for His kingdom.
What type of specialized training, education, degrees, or on-the-job skills have you acquired over the years?
Current Occupation
Current Employer
Currently Between Jobs
Yes
No
How have you used your abilities within or outside of Hope? Tell us about it. (organization, position, role, duration)
Abilities - How would you like to impact the kingdom of God?
Administration
Artistic
Audio/Visual
Computer Programming
Construction (House Repairs, etc)
Curriculum Development
Data Entry
Editing
Graphic Design
Greeting
Helping Others Connect
Hospitality
Hosting in My Home
Organization
Phone Calling
Photography
Planning
Play Instrument
Serve/Help
Office Projects
Teaching
Video Production
Web Blogs/Podcasting
Website/Web Design
Writing
Other
Personality
Check the boxes that describe your personality. Please indicate the number of boxes checked in that section. The designation with the most checked is most likely your dominant personality.
D (Dominance/Lion)
Self-confident
Accept Challenges
Make Quick Decisions
Demanding
Independent
Competitive
Focused
Practical
Great Negotiator
Risk Taker
Adventuresome
Direct Communicator
Total D
I (Influence/Otter)
Relate well to others
Motivator
Influential
Outgoing
Enthusiastic
Persuasive
Optimistic
Empathetic
Animated
Expressive
Popular
Talkative
Total "I"
C (Conscientious/Beaver)
Orderly
Value Organization
Detail Oriented
Set Standards
Cautious
Dependable
Respect Authority
Wise and Thoughtful
Conservative
Quality Conscious
Serious
Analytical
Theoretical
Perfectionist
Other
Total "C"
S (Steadiness/Gold Retriever)
Consistent
Predictable
Specialized Skills
Enjoy Stability
Sympathetic
Service Oriented
Loyal
Security Oriented
Appreciates Harmony
Simplistic
Flexible
Philosophical
Calm and Collected
Shy
Total "S"
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VALUES
These values describe who we are and who we are striving to be as a church community.
Be with God
All of us are on a journey with Jesus. None of us are perfect, but all of us are in process. How would you describe your walk with Jesus currently.
How would you describe your current walk with Jesus
Seeking - I'm still figuring out who Jesus is and what it means to have a personal relationship with Him.
Side-lined - I currently don't feel engaged in my walk with Jesus, but would like begin growing again.
New - I am a new or recently returning Christian with a desire to grow.
Growing - I have been growing in my relationship with Christ with a desire to continue.
Leading - I have been growing in my relationship with Christ and have experience leading others in ministry.
Other
Do you want to be invested in spiritually beyond just our Sunday Gatherings?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Live as Family
Most families enjoy spending time with one another. Our church family is not different. Just as our Father enjoys us, we enjoy spending time with one another. We want to help you get connected to the Hope family.
How do you enjoy connecting with others (Check all that apply)
One-on-one
Organized Small Group
Events
Play Dates
Dinner Dates
Hanging out informally
Would you like help getting connected with other people at Hope?
Yes
No
Not sure
Love like Jesus
Jesus became like us to reach us. We want to go to where people are - restaurants and coffee shops, at parks and on sidewalks, while we work and while we play. Think about who God has already put in your path to love in your 8-5 and your after 5.
LOVE LIKE JESUS (8-5) - God has a purpose for you at work! Please share briefly how you have been used by God or how you would like to be used in your workplace. Would you like encouragement and equipping in this area?
LOVE LIKE JESUS (after 5) - God intends to use you to love those in your community. Please share briefly how you have been used by God or how you would like to be used in your community (neighbors, parks, coffee shops, gym, etc). Would you like encouragement and equipping in this area?
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