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​Connectedness

CONNECTEDNESS Strength & Ministry Ideas

Individuals with the Connectedness strength from the CliftonStrengths assessment believe that there are few coincidences and that almost every event has a reason. They have faith in the links between all things. They believe there are few coincidences and that almost every event has meaning. In a church ministry context, this can manifest in various service roles:
  1. Spiritual Guidance: Providing spiritual guidance and counseling, helping others see the larger purpose in life's events.
  2. Prayer Groups: Leading or participating in prayer groups, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the congregation with each other and with God.
  3. Outreach and Missions: Working in outreach programs that emphasize the global church and the shared experiences of humanity.
  4. Community Service: Coordinating or participating in community service initiatives, highlighting the mutual responsibility and connection among community members.
  5. Ecumenical Work: Engaging in ecumenical activities that bring together people from different faith traditions, focusing on commonalities rather than differences.
  6. Environmental Stewardship: Leading or supporting creation care ministries that focus on the connectedness between the environment, spirituality, and human responsibility.
  7. Teaching: Educating others about the interconnectedness of scripture, tradition, and life today in Sunday school classes or Bible studies.
  8. Support Groups: Facilitating support groups where the focus is on shared experiences and mutual support.
  9. Mentoring: Mentoring individuals by helping them understand their place within the community and the larger world.
  10. Peace and Justice Initiatives: Advocating for social justice issues, recognizing the interconnectedness of justice, peace, and faith.
  11. Cultural Activities: Promoting cultural understanding and appreciation within the church, recognizing the richness that diversity brings to the community.
  12. Worship Planning: Planning worship services that incorporate elements from different traditions and stress the unity of all believers.
  13. Healing Ministries: Participating in healing ministries, where the connection between spiritual, emotional, and physical health is honored.
  14. Funeral Services: Offering comfort and perspective during funeral services, helping mourners to see the connection between life and death in a spiritual context.
  15. Welcoming Ministries: Ensuring that newcomers feel a sense of belonging and connection within the church family.
  16. Storytelling: Sharing stories of faith that highlight the interwoven nature of human experiences and divine presence.
People with the strength of Connectedness bring a perspective that can enrich the church community by highlighting the deep bonds between all people, the world, and a higher purpose. They often provide a sense of unity and purpose, helping others to see and appreciate these connections in their own lives.
Next Generation for Christ
25265 Riding Center Dr. , Chantilly, VA 20152
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  • Spiritual Gifts
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      • Administration
      • "Apostolic" / Missional Leadership
      • Discernment
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      • Faith
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      • Hospitality
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      • Leadership
      • Mercy
      • Pastoral Care / Shepherding
      • Prayer
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      • Service
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      • Wisdom
    • Strengths >
      • Achiever
      • Activator
      • Adaptability
      • Analytical
      • Arranger
      • Belief
      • Command
      • Communication
      • Competition
      • Connectedness
      • Consistency
      • Context
      • Deliberative
      • Developer
      • Discipline
      • Empathy
      • Focus
      • Futuristic
      • Harmony
      • Includer
      • Ideation
      • Individualization
      • Input
      • Intellection
      • Learner
      • Maximizer
      • Restorative
      • Positivity
      • Responsibility
      • Relator
      • Self-Assuramce
      • Significance
      • Strategic
      • Woo
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