RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Available at Seeds Bookstore. Coming soon - online bookstore.

  • The Volunteer Revolution by Bill Hybels – Learn how attracting, connecting, training and commending volunteers will help the church to bring meaning into the lives of its members and more glory to God the Father. A great read for volunteer and leader alike.
  • S.H.A.P.E./Finding and Fulfilling Your Unique Purpose in Life by Eric Rees – Uncover your God-given S.H.A.P.E.—your unique blend of Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences—and apply it in ways that bring confidence, freedom, clarity and significance.
  • Improving Your Serve by Chuck Swindoll – Learn the important aspects of authentic servanthood, such as: what it takes to serve unselfishly, why a servant has such a powerful influence, and what challenges and rewards a servant can expect.
  • What You Do Best in the Body of Christ by Bruce Bugbee – Have you found fulfillment in life? Are you both fruitful and fulfilled in a meaningful place of service? Discover your God-given design and the role He created for you in and through the local church.
  • Discover Your Spiritual Gifts by C. Peter Wagner – Like every believer, you received gifts from the Holy Spirit at the time of your new birth. Discover more through this self-guided questionnaire and the explanations of the 28 gifts identified in the Bible.
RECOMMENDED WEB LINKS
  • Spiritual Gifts Questionnaire – A 90 question (15 minutes) survey that will help you understand your spiritual gifting.
  • S.H.A.P.E. Discovery – Learn more ways to sharpen and strengthen the potential God put within you, the skills and talents you have to offer, the characteristics that make you truly unique, the life experiences you’ve had—your unique “shape.” Combined with the book, you will have access to an online assessment that will launch an amazing discovery process.
  • Church Leadership – Grow as both a disciple and leader through the legacy and influence of Francis Schaeffer, with new research and findings.
  • Leadership Network  - Multiply your leadership impact through the latest innovative research.
  • Stephen Ministries – Training and resources to help equip individuals for ministry and leadership in daily life.
RECOMMENDED OPPORTUNITIES
  • CLASS 301: Discovering My Ministry - A study of your unique SHAPE and how to best use it for serving God. Contact Holly.Elliott@findgrace.org for more information.
  • Volunteer – Get plugged in to volunteer service at Grace Community Church. Contact Holly.Elliott@findgrace.org for more information.
  • Start a new ministry – With proper direction, you can begin a ministry at Grace. Contact Holly.Elliott@findgrace.org for more information.
  • Leadership Summit – The premier leadership training conference each August from Willow Creek.
  • Small Group Leadership – Training and support are provided. Allow God to use you in a small group. Contact Kyung.Lee@findgrace.org for more information about becoming a group leader.