Passions Assessment

Passions Assessment

Identify your Passions
Name*

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An important part of discovering your Purpose is understanding your Passion. When you have a Passion for an area of ministry, you are more enthusiastic and motivated to serve.

Directions

1. Prayerfully consider your answers to the questions.

2. Complete the assessment on your own.

3. There are no right or wrong responses.

4. Don’t be concerned about “whether” you can do it or “how” it can be done.

5. Complete the assessment as if you have no obstacles to fulfilling your heart’s desire.
1. If I could snap my fingers and know that I couldn't fail, what would I do? *
2. At the end of my life, I'd love to be able to look back and know that I'd done something about:*
3. If I were to mention your name to a group of friends, what would they say you were really interested in or passionate about?*
4. What conversation would keep you talking late into the night?*
At this point, if you are able to describe your Passion in a word or brief sentence, go to Item 10 of this assessment and do so. If you would like more clarification, consider the following Statements.
5. What I would most like to do for others is: *
InfantsTeen MomsDivorcedCareer WomenParentsUnemployedPrisonersChildrenSingle ParentsWidowedYoung MarriedsEmpty NestersElderlyPoorYouthCollege studentsSingleRefugeesHomelessDisabledAnxiety/DepressionHospitalizedOther
EnvironmentDiscipleshipViolenceEducationEconomicHealth CareAbortionChurchChildcareAIDS/HIVInjusticeAddictionReaching the LostHungerPoliticsRacismInternationalTechnologyFamilyLiteracyOther
8. The following exercise may help you uncover a theme from your experience which will give you insight into your Passion.

On the next page, list the top five to seven positive experiences you’ve had in your life and briefly describe what you did and why it was meaningful to you.

These experiences may have taken place at home, work, school, or during your free time. It may have been a clock you fixed or a dress you made. It may have been a puzzle you put together or an award you received. It may have been helping some friends move, building a house, winning an election, or giving to someone in need. Remember, these are experiences that you enjoyed doing and felt fulfilled.

Life Experiences*

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Next, read through what you have written and look for an underlying theme. If one of two come to mind, write them in the space below.
Themes that you noticed
Summary

If you need more help in identifying your Passion, look for patterns in your answers. For example, can you see any themes? Does a particular age group keep coming up? Is there a need that keeps surfacing? Are you serving in a similar role in a different area? Can you prioritize your concerns?
9. I think the area where I come make the most significant contribution is: *
10. Based on my answers to the above questions, I sense I have a passion for: *
Making a statement of Passion is not easy for everyone. Remember that this is just the beginning of the process of identifying and clarifying your Passion. As you think, pray, and gain more ministry experience, your Passion will become clearer over time.
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Passions Assessment

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