God’s way of balancing the church
Prophet – “Do you hear what God is saying to the Church?”
- Do you often feel burdened when the Church or individuals stray from God’s ways?
- Do you sense or discern God’s voice, especially through Scripture or in prayer, with clarity and urgency?
- Are you deeply moved to call people back to holiness, truth, and intimacy with God?
- Do people seek you out when they’re looking for spiritual insight or direction?
- Do you often see beneath the surface of situations, perceiving spiritual roots others may miss?
- Are you willing to speak truth even when it’s uncomfortable or unpopular?
- Do you experience vivid dreams, impressions, or a strong inner sense that proves to be spiritually significant?
- Do you long for the Church to align with God’s original intention?
- Are you more focused on obedience and purity than on success or results?
- Do you often feel like an intercessor or watchman on the wall?
Evangelist – “Do you burn for people to know Jesus?”
- Do you feel a deep compassion for people who don’t know Christ?
- Is it easy and natural for you to talk to strangers about Jesus?
- Do you look for opportunities to share the Gospel wherever you go?
- Do you get energized when someone turns to Jesus or takes steps toward faith?
- Are you often thinking of creative ways to present the Good News?
- Do you feel called to cross social or cultural barriers to reach others?
- Do you enjoy equipping others to share their faith?
- Do you see the value in the one lost sheep more than the comfort of the ninety-nine?
- Are you moved emotionally when you think about eternal destinies?
- Do people respond to your words with openness, curiosity, or conviction?
Shepard – “Do you carry people in your heart?”
- Do you feel responsible for the well-being of others, spiritually and emotionally?
- Do you naturally want to care for and walk alongside those who are hurting or struggling?
- Do people often turn to you for comfort, prayer, or encouragement?
- Are you grieved when someone drifts away from community or the faith?
- Do you desire to see others healed, not just in body, but in soul and relationship?
- Are you good at creating a sense of belonging and safety for others?
- Do you patiently help people grow, even if it’s slow and messy?
- Are you more drawn to helping individuals than standing on a stage?
- Do you carry the burdens of others in prayer regularly?
- Do you love walking with people through all seasons—not just when they’re strong, but when they’re broken?
Teacher – “Do you love helping people understand God’s truth?”
- Do you get excited by Scripture and long to understand it more deeply?
- Are you energized by explaining spiritual truths in a clear, practical way?
- Do you often break down complex ideas into simple, life-giving truths?
- Do others say they learn a lot from how you speak or write about faith?
- Are you burdened when you see believers led astray by false teaching or shallow understanding?
- Do you find yourself constantly making connections between different parts of the Bible?
- Are you a lifelong learner with a hunger to grow in wisdom and understanding?
- Do you naturally teach, even in informal conversations?
- Do you often think about how to help people not just know the truth, but live it?
- Do you feel closest to God when you’re studying, preparing, or explaining His Word?