Year one is all about learning who you are.
Who am I? This question helps unlock the answers to all the others. By recognizing your identity as created in God’s image, you can discover your purpose rooted in Him, God’s design for work as part of creation, and the context in which you can use your gifts to shape the world.
As part of God’s larger story, we understand our calling to be the image of God expressed through our personality, gifts and talents in community. We are called to be agents of new creation, which we see incarnated in the life and work of Jesus Christ.
During year one, you will discover your strengths and defining character traits and how those innate qualities align with various occupations and interests.
Question
Who am I to God?
Application
- Story of Israel Course
- Story of Jesus Course
Portfolio (Required)
- Case studies in identity
- Christ in me
Question
What are my unique strengths and gifts?
Application
- StrengthsFinder Assessment
- Gifts Workshop
Portfolio (Required)
LU Experience: StrengthsFinder Project
Badge (Optional)
Complete workshop
Question
What might it look like to live as an agent of new creation?
Application
- Story of Jesus Course
- Tokens Show
- Awe and Resilience Workshop
Portfolio (Required)
Story of Jesus: Christ in Community
Badge (Optional)
- Complete workshop
- Complete Tokens reflection
Question
What are the roots of my identity that can lead to fruit?
Application
- Strengths Discovery Event
- Strengths Workshop
- Genogram Workshops
Badge (Optional)
Complete workshop(s)
Question
What am I hearing?
Application
- Mentoring
- Listening retreat
Badge (Optional)
- Submit mentor reflection
- Attend retreat