7 Dimensions of a Spirit- Filled Disciple

Disciples see all of life as a thank you to God’s grace and aim for a humble life of service to God and for others.

(Deuteronomy 11:13–14; Joshua 24:14–15; Psalm 2:11; Matthew 20:28; 28:19–20; Mark 10:45; John 13:3–17; Ephesians 4:1-16; Philippians 2:1–11; James 1:27; 2:14–26; 1 Peter 4:10–11)

PRESCHOOL

Know God created them to serve and help others.
Learn to serve by imitating others.
Express thanks to people who help and take care of them.

ELEMENTARY KIDS

Disciples understand the meaning and importance of serving and understand that God has a plan to save all people so they may serve Him and each other.
Disciples want to help others, and they help out at home, in the church, and in the community.
Disciples develop gratitude and respect for the work and service of others, and are willing to help others including those from other ethnicities and cultures.

YOUTH

Disciples take the initiative to serve, exemplifying biblical principles, and participate in fulfilling the Great Commission (making disciples) by reflecting Jesus through serving others.
Disciples begin to grow as good team members. Whether leading or following, they seek the good of everyone they serve, using all their gifts to honor God and help others.
Disciples show gratitude and respect for the work and service of others and understand that service is an act of worship to God.
Disciples recognize and develop their God-given gifts, understanding they are an asset to bless others including people of other ethnicities and cultures.
Disciples learn to be good managers of their time, talent, and resources, and they begin to discover ways to care for the environment because it is God’s creation.

ADULT

Disciples display biblical ethics in all their arenas of service, knowing that their holy life is part of their witness and fulfillment of the Great Commission.
Disciples are good team members. Whether leading or following, they seek the good of all they serve with, using all their gifts to honor God and help others.
Disciples know the dignity of all their work, and offer it as worship to God.
Disciples are an asset to those they work with, and happily work alongside women and men from all ethnicities and cultures.
Disciples are good stewards of their time, talent, and resources, including the environment, actively taking care of God’s creation in how they live each day.