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With research beginning in 1997 and ministry launch in 1999, PLACE Ministries remains focused on assisting church ministries in helping its members understand who they are in Christ and how they can use their spiritual gifts to benefit others. 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 training to ministry placement. Through the PLACE process, people discover that God has created and gifted them with a unique capacity to serve others.
Why PLACE WorksPLACE 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 workshop training equips 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. Watch PLACE video
Why is PLACE Important? Today more than any other time in history, people are bombarded with multiple 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.
Believe in PLACE Ministries? While we focus on helping churches equip its membership to maximize their God-given skills and talent, we are a 501c3 non-profit organization. We generate our revenue from selling the resources on our site, as well as providing training and consulting services. From time to time, individuals and organizations that support PLACE's purpose have asked us how they can contribute financially to the cause. You can:
Questions?Please feel free to contact us at 877.463.2863.
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PLACE is a Bible-based, self-discovery process that helps pastors, church members, lay leaders and others realize their ideal PLACE of ministry in life and in the local church. PLACE was created out of a desire to help pastors design and maximize church ministries. It was also designed to equip Christians to serve in ministries that bring fulfillment in their Christian walk and help them carry out God's plan for their life. The PLACE acronym forms a five-step process that guides participants in developing an individualized PLACE profile. Note: Sometimes the various types of assessments are also referred to as a type of test, ie spiritual gifts test or assessment test). Understand the difference between an assessment vs. test
Upon completion of the five PLACE sessions, individuals have their life snapshot on their completed PLACE profile. They begin to see the scarlet thread that runs between the five elements assuring them that God has uniquely designed them and that he doesn't waste one single thing in our lives! He truly does cause all things to work together for good (Romans 8:28). |
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 Ginger McSwainCo-Founder Ginger continues to be involved in many aspects of the ministry since the birth of her and Jay's first child in September 2000 and their second child in 2002. Her 13 years of corporate experience prior to co-founding the ministry with Jay brings welcomed knowledge and perspective in the implementation of new projects and materials. She enjoys traveling, as well as representing the ministry at conventions, workshops and churches. Ginger facilitates our adult PLACE workshops and our PLACE Connection Coach training. She serves as both a PLACE Facilitator and PLACE Connection Coach in her local church. Ginger also loves to provide a loving and nurturing environment for her family and friends.  Kraig KelseyExecutive Director Kraig became the Executive Director of PLACE in December of 2000. He is a graduate of Southwest Baptist University and brings over 10 years of ministry and 8 years of corporate management experience. He leads our organization overseeing all areas of ministry and plays an important role in the development of our PLACE product line and marketing endeavors. Kraig is a "listening ear" to all our customers and enjoys learning how PLACE is being implemented across the nation and sharing innovative ideas and suggestions as they relate to our ministry. He facilitates our PLACE and student PLACE workshop training both on the road and in his local church where he also serves as a PLACE Connection Coach and Facilitator. His creative and positive attitude, as well as his shared passion for the ministries of PLACE, is truly a blessing to our team. Kraig, and his wife Missy, have been married for 24 years and have 3 sons Koby, Klay and Kyler.  Missy KelseyMinistry Assistant Missy is a Ministry Assistant leading in the fulfillment needs of our ministry. She maintains the product inventory and is responsible for all shipping. Missy also manages our customer contact information. In fact, you may have spoken to Missy when placing an order or checking on a shipment. She assists with all inquiries and assures all preparations for PLACE's national workshop training. Missy is the wife of Kraig (Executive Director) and the proud mother of their 3 sons. She enjoys reading and researching, along with being an active soccer mom.  Melissa BarnettMinistry Account Manager Melissa joined our ministry team in 2007 and comes with much experience in the accounting field. She manages and maintains the overall function of the ministry budget and is responsible for accounts payable and payroll. Melissa also balances product inventory and provides information to our Founders and Executive Director as they lead our ministry into the future.  Barbara ValeriotiOnline Database Specialist Barbara comes to PLACE Ministries with a client services and administration background in Human Resources and Training & Development. She guides our customers in utilizing Mobilyzr, our online church portal, and assists our churches in leveraging the value of the PLACE process with this tool. Barbara and her husband have been married 21 years with 2 children.
 Christina LeePLACE Representative Christina Lee is the Founder of Nehemiah Training and Consulting, a national training and consulting company that specializes in clergy, laity and corporate leadership training development and coaching. Nehemiah has experienced much success from using the PLACE tools. In addition to her commitment to Nehemiah Training and Consulting, Christina is on staff as the Director of Christian Education and Assimilation at her local church which serves more than 3,000 members. Christina has also studied Christian Apologetics at Southern Evangelical Seminary. She currently resides in North Carolina with her husband of more than 20 years and their five children.  Quentine LoftonField Representative Quentine works with many churches in the Southeastern section of Georgia. He is a PLACE facilitator and personal development/time management trainer. Quentine has over 25 years experience in several key positions including Vice President of sales for At-A-Glance, the leading manufacturer of planners in America. His unique interactive teaching approach takes you on a visual journey through the PLACE workshop training. He continues to visit and guide churches, as well as, facilitate PLACE workshops and other PLACE training. He and his wife Sharon have been married for 23 years. They have 5 grown children, 9 grand children and 2 great grand children.  Blake and Susan PaulPLACE Representatives Blake and Susan Paul have been involved as volunteers and staff members in ministry with the Assemblies of God for over 20 years. They have served in many areas including Youth Ministry, Teachers, Small Group Leaders, Executive Pastor and Coordinator of Volunteer Ministries. The Pauls have also been on staff of several churches ranging in size from 300 to 1000 members. Both have degrees in Education, with Blake also possessing a degree in Business Administration. Susan spent 15 years as a public school educator. Both Blake and Susan are involved in helping churches in areas of Business, Leadership, Team Building, Ministry Development and the implementation of PLACE. Both Blake and Susan are passionate about the use of PLACE as a God-given tool to help pastors and leaders discover the treasury of spiritual gifts that are sitting in each congregation. Blake and Susan have 2 boys, Caleb and Joshua. They are all actively involved within their local church.  Jim BakerPLACE Representative As Associate Pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, TN, Jim Baker is committed to developing and equipping the church to become all God has uniquely gifted and called her to be in order to make disciples of Jesus Christ. In his 35 years of experience in church ministry, he has determined to lead the church and implement its mission, vision and strategies by maximizing the human, financial, physical and spiritual resources. Jim is a graduate of Southwestern at Memphis, now Rhodes College, and Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. He is an accomplished author and speaker and is on the Board of Directors for PLACE Ministries.  Lisa BakerPLACE Representative Lisa Baker is the PLACE coordinator at Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, Tennessee. She regularly delivers PLACE workshop training and individually consults with participants helping them understand who they are and why they are here. Lisa leads people to discover church ministries in which they would be effective, but also guides them to determine how to be spiritually productive in their everyday lives. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, with an emphasis in painting, from the University of Memphis. Her more recent degree is that of PURPOSE from the school of life experiences and many years of personal study in the area of temperaments and gifting. Lisa is intrigued by the unique nesses of individuals. She is passionate about helping people understand the connections of how God has wired them, how He has shown up in their lives in the past and how He can use them for His glory.  John RushingPLACE Representative Holding a deep conviction that spiritual growth and ministry never ends in the lives of people, John is committed to an adult church ministry environment in which men and women experience the ongoing power of life change through Christ. John is the Pastor of Adult Ministries at Sugarcreek Baptist Church in Sugarland, TX. Authentic, Christ-honoring relationships with Jesus and with others demonstrate the abundant, full life Jesus talked about in John 10:10. John is also passionate in the concept that as we model authentic Christianity to those coming after us, we're still becoming fully-devoted followers of Jesus Christ today! John and his wife, Wanda, have two children, Amanda and Michael.  Jamie ParlerPLACE Representative Currently serving as a community pastor for North Side Baptist Church, Jamie is passionate about helping people and truly believes that God has a plan for every person who will seek Him. He used this passion to help bring PLACE Ministries to life for churches and ministries alike. Jamie stands firm in encouraging people and references Proverbs 3:5&6. “Don’t ever forget, that as a child of God, you are always in the palm of His hand. Trust Him and allow Him to direct to your path. He knows what He’s doing!”  Mark SealsPLACE Representative Spanning more than 20 years, Mark’s commitment to Christian education began in 1986 as a missionary at the World’s Fair in Vancouver, British Columbia. He has had the privilege of working with best-selling author of Experiencing God and Christian educator, Rev. Henry Blackaby, as well as campus minister at Georgia Institute of Technology, faculty member of the National Baptist Convention Congress of Christian Education, faculty member of the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia and special assistant to the president of the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia. Mark has been a pastor at Beulah Missionary Baptist Church for more than 17 years. He is supported in all he endeavors by his wife, Kimberley, and their four sons.  Jeremy FreemanPLACE Representative Jeremy Freeman was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, but has called Oklahoma home since his college days at Oklahoma Baptist University. Jeremy is the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in New Castle, Oklahoma. His main passion in ministry is to thoroughly study and preach the complete and perfect Word of God. Jeremy has made PLACE an important part of his church health in the last two churches he has served. He also speaks on behalf of PLACE Ministries at several conferences and events. |
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We at PLACE Ministries join different ministries and church denominations in helping its partners' members realize their unique spiritual gifts inventory, along with offer ministry education and volunteer training. Each partner listed below benefits from the PLACE process. Church Denomination Partners
Ministry Partnerships
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For 10 years, we have been helping individuals and church ministries go through a self-discovery process to define their spiritual gifts and life ministry. We also hold workshop training to leverage each individual's God-given skills and talents. It is our pleasure and honor to come along individuals and church ministries to help them define their skills and talents. We know it enriches each individual's life, as well as those all around them. But don't just take our word for it, read for yourself. Below you'll find a sampling of testimonials discussing the difference we've been able to make in their personal life or church ministry. "Lots of people have told me that they wanted to take this PLACE class as a means of being able to better position themselves in the marketplace. It's been very enlightening to see how these principles have been reaching them. I've seen how many people are a lot more confident when they are in their right spot. It's a win-win-win for the individual, the church and the Body of Christ as a whole." "We had 450 church members volunteer for church ministry following our first PLACE Ministries workshop! Using PLACE resources gives me the ability to correctly match church ministry opportunities with each person's unique personality, skills, passions and life experiences resulting in more effective ministry and happier volunteers." "After much research, I found PLACE Ministries to be a good 'fit' for us in so many ways. We have hosted 3 workshops in the past 7 months and 'placed' over 130 people in our church ministries. How exciting to see people for the first time in their lives to succeed and be fulfilled because of the discovery process of PLACE." "I am delighted to recommend PLACE Ministries. All too often congregations overlook the importance of enabling their members to know and use their spiritual gifts. PLACE addresses this issue by providing a wide array of excellent resources." "We have conducted 2 PLACE workshops thus far and have 4 more scheduled this year." "Our church has found that PLACE Ministries resources changes lives by helping people discover who they are in Christ. We are thankful for the power of these resources." "I've seen and used lots of gift assessment tools and feel this is one of the better ones." "PLACE workshops provide the process that enables church ministry leaders to effectively match ministry volunteers to ministry opportunity. We have used PLACE for several years." "I had taken several different types of a personality assessment and spiritual gifts inventory tests prior to attending the PLACE workshop. PLACE is the FIRST to actually help me understand the connection between my personality characteristics, abilities, passions and life experiences, and how it better equips me for more effective ministry." "PLACE Ministries and Jay McSwain are making a profound impact on the ministry of First Baptist Church. We are fully embracing the PLACE program for connecting people to church ministry and we greatly appreciate the integrated approach of PLACE to examine a person in a multifaceted manner before providing feedback and ministry direction." "It is essential as members of the body of Christ that we find our PLACE in Him (Jesus). PLACE Ministries is a vital part of that process in helping us achieve our purpose." "I have found the JOY that only comes with knowing and serving HIM through serving others in the PLACE ministry. I'm re-energized and blessed every weekend when I walk through the doors of Springcreek and see so many faces filled with the joy and peace of making a difference in someone's life. If God were ever to move us from Springcreek, my ministry would be to facilitate PLACE workshops wherever He might choose to send us. I just can't imagine serving in any other capacity. PLACE is that important to me." "My concern is for seeing individuals use their God-given gifts and talents to minister in the local church, on their jobs, in their communities in a focused and intentional manner, with all deliberate speed, without excuse. As an educator, PLACE is the tool that has addressed many of the reservations to serve from a Biblical standpoint. PLACE creates for the individual a level of confidence and self assurance that may have been lacking, but needed, in order to do ministry. |
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Introducing the PLACE program to your church requires a clear understanding of your members and their needs today – and a vision for what you believe you and your membership can achieve in the future. The PLACE program also requires your dedicated commitment to planning, implementing and leveraging of the insight obtained. In an effort to better assist you, we've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions and provided the answers below. Have a question that is not on the list? Let us know; we're here to help.
QuestionsHow did PLACE begin and how was the curriculum developed?
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With research ing its members understand who they are in Christ and how they can use their spiritual gifts to benefit others.
What is Place? PLACE is an intentional process to connect church members into purpose-driven ministry including self discovery, individualized ministry them with a unique capacity to serve others. Why PLACE Works
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 workshop training equips 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. Watch PLACE video Why is PLACE Important?
Why Place is important? Today more than any other time in history, people are bombarded with multiple 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.
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With research beginning in 1997 and ministry launch in 1999, PLACE Ministries remains focused on assisting church ministries in who they are in Christ and how they can use their spiritual gifts to benefit others.
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 training to ministry placement. Through the PLACE process, people discover that God has created and gifted them with a unique capacity to serve others. Why PLACE Works
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 workshop training equips 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. Watch PLACE video Why is PLACE Important?
Why Place is important? Today more than 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.
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With research beginning in 1997 and ministry launch in 1999, PLACE Ministries remains focused on assisting church ministries in understand who they are in Christ and how they can use their spiritual gifts to benefit others.
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 training to ministry placement. Through the PLACE process, people discover that God hasthem with a unique capacity to serve others. Why PLACE Works
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 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-effective way of doing church. Watch PLACE video Why is PLACE Important?
Why PLACE is important? Today more than any other time in history, people are bombarded with multiple 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.
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With research beginning in 1997 and ministry launch in 1999, PLACE Ministries remains focused on assisting church ministries in helping its members understand who they are in Christ and how they can use their spiritual gifts to benefit others.
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 training to ministry placement. Through the PLACE process, people discover that God has created and gifted them with a unique capacity to serve others. Why PLACE Works
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 workshop training equips 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. Watch PLACE video Why is PLACE Important?
Why Place is important? Today more than any other time in history, people are bombarded with multiple 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.
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With research beginning in 1997 and ministry launch in 1999, PLACE Ministries remains focused on assisting church ministries in helping its members understand who they are in Christ and how they can use their spiritual gifts to benefit others.
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 training to ministry placement. Through the PLACE process, people discover that God has created and gifted them with a unique capacity to serve others. Why PLACE Works
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 workshop training equips 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. Watch PLACE video Why is PLACE Important?
Why Place is important? Today more than any other time in history, people are 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.
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With research beginning in 1997 and ministry launch in 1999, PLACE Ministries remains focused on assisting church ministries in helping its members understand who they are in Christ and how they can use their spiritual gifts to benefit others.
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 training to ministry placement. Through the PLACE process, people discover that God has created and gifted them with a unique capacity to serve others.
Why PLACE WorksPLACE 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 workshop training equips 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. Watch PLACE video Why is PLACE Important?
Why Place is important? Today more than any other time in history, people are 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.
With research beginning in 1997 and ministry launch in 1999, PLACE Ministries remains focused on assisting church ministries in helping its members understand who they are in Christ and how they can use their spiritual gifts to benefit others.
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 training to ministry placement. Through the PLACE process, people discover that God has created and gifted them with a unique capacity to serve others. Why PLACE Works
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 workshop training equips 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. Watch PLACE video Why is PLACE Important?
Why PLACE is Important Today more than any other time in history, people are 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.
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