At True North, we believe you were shaped on purpose, for a purpose. God has uniquely designed you with gifts, passions, abilities, personality, and experiences that point to your destiny. This week, we’ll explore how to discover your SHAPE and step into God’s plan—not just to attend, but to be activated; not just to believe, but to become. Join us Sunday as we dive into what it means to be an equipping church, where every believer is called and equipped for impact.

+ Share about one talent, hobby, or skill you have that others may not know.
+ If money and time weren’t an issue, what dream job or role would you love to step into?

Ephesians 2:10
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

1 Corinthians 12:7
Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.

Psalm 37:4
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Exodus 31:3–5
and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills—to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts.

Psalm 139:14
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

You were shaped on purpose, for a purpose—God equips every believer for their destiny.

We are not just a church that gathers—we are a church that equips. God has designed every believer with a destiny in mind. Ephesians 2:10 reminds us that we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for good works that He prepared long before we were born. That means our lives are not random, and our callings are not optional. Every believer has purpose.

To help us recognize this purpose, we use the SHAPE framework: 
+ Spiritual Gifts
+ Heart,
+ Abilities
+ Personality
+ Experiences.

Our spiritual gifts are tools to bless others. Our passions reveal where God is calling us. Our abilities—both natural and learned—are meant to be offered for Kingdom impact. Our personalities reflect God’s intentional design. And our experiences, both good and painful, are redeemed by God to help others. None of these are wasted.

The parable of the talents in Matthew 25 reminds us that what God gives us, He expects us to use. Some multiply their gifts, while others bury them. But we are called to step out in faith and invest what God has entrusted to us.

True North is an equipping church because we believe you were shaped for destiny—not to sit, but to serve; not to hide, but to shine. Together, we step into God’s design, for the sake of His Kingdom and the impact of eternity.

+ Read Ephesians 2:10. What does it mean to you that God prepared good works for you in advance?
+ Which part of the SHAPE framework (gifts, heart, abilities, personality, experiences) do you recognize most in your life right now?
+ What passions or burdens stir your heart the most, and how might those point to your calling?
+ How have your past experiences—both good and painful—shaped your ability to minister to others?
+ Why do you think people often struggle to use their gifts? What holds them back?
In the parable of the talents (Matthew 25), why was the servant who buried his talent rebuked? How does that challenge you personally?
+ How can our group help each other discover, affirm, and use our SHAPE?

This week, take one step to actively use your SHAPE. Serve in a ministry, encourage someone with your gift, or share your story with someone who needs it.

+ Thank God for the unique SHAPE He has given each member of the group.
+ Pray for boldness to use spiritual gifts instead of burying them.
+ Ask God to align passions and abilities with His purposes.
+ Pray that each person would step into their God-given destiny with faith and courage.

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