Ministries of Southside
PLACE
What is PLACE?
PLACE is an intentional process to connect church members into purpose-driven ministry including self-discovery, individualized ministry coaching and tracking from workshop to ministry placement. Through the PLACE process, people discover that God has created and gifted them with a unique capacity to serve others.
- The P in PLACE is for Personality Discovery. Participants use the unique assessments to discover their Personality based on the DISC model.
- The L represents Learning Spiritual Gifts. PLACE promotes a scripture-based, 16-gift model using our comprehensive 112 question assessment.
- The A stands for Abilities Awareness. Here, participants complete an assessment to discover the most effective environment for them to comfortably serve.
- The C is for Connecting Passion with Ministry. PLACE’s unique curriculum helps Christians identify their passions for ministries and people, and discover how they best demonstrate passion.
- The E in PLACE deals with Experiences of Life. This session allows individuals to explore the effects of their past experiences and how those experiences play a vital role in finding their place of service.
Why PLACE Works
PLACE is not just another church program. It is a process of self-discovery and service for all Christians. The PLACE Workshop is not just another seminar that sends you home excited with no real practical tools. PLACE Workshops equip you with the knowledge, tools and power you need to transform your church.
What makes PLACE different and effective is our step-by-step implementation process and resources. Through the PLACE process, participants discover that God created them with unique Personality, Spiritual Gifts, Abilities, Passions and Experiences. Discovering God’s purpose and plan for their lives helps members find their PLACE of service within the Body of Christ! PLACE is a biblically based and highly effective way of doing church!
Why is it Important?
Today more than any other time in history, people have more choices as to how to give their time. They find themselves asking, “Where do I fit in?” “Why am I here?” and “What can I do to make a lasting difference in my life and the lives of others?”
God created each of us for a purpose. “For we are God’s workmanship created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10. Part of his purpose for us is to edify the church and to serve in its ministries. “...to prepare God’s people for the works of service, so that the Body of Christ may be built up.” Ephesians 4:12. The PLACE process can help you discover how God has uniquely designed you, and it will help you realize His purpose for your life. You find your life as you give it away...but first you have to know what you have to give!