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
- P = Personality Discovery
Participants use our unique assessment to discover their personality based on the DISC assessment model of human behavior. Individuals from the Bible are looked at in terms of their personalities and how God interacted with them and used them to accomplish His purpose in their lives. This personality assessment also serves as a work assessment, leadership assessment and a personality assessment to ensure that all aspects of an individual's life are included within the analysis.
- L = Learning Spiritual Gifts
PLACE promotes a scripture-based, 16-gift model using our comprehensive 112-question spiritual gifts test. Additional Biblical teaching is offered on what spiritual gifts "are" and "are not", as well as insight as to how different spiritual gifts may manifest themselves in individuals based on their personality types.
- A = Abilities Awareness
Participants complete a unique assessment to discover the most effective environment for them to optimally serve in. An interesting analysis of the account of Moses and the exodus brings to life the various environments people thrive in.
- C = Connecting Passion with Ministry
PLACE's unique curriculum helps individuals identify their passion areas and discover how they best demonstrate their passions.
- E = Experiences in Life
Especially unique to everyone, this session allows individuals to explore the impact of their past experiences. By doing so, individuals not only begin seeing their purpose for life but God's purpose for them as well in serving Him and others.
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).
