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Staff/Student Things To Do

1. In the Docs section of this website go to the “About Alternative Missions & AMU” area and read the document “AMU Overview”.

2. Books: Purchase, read and report (in your database log) on the following books:

  • “The Purpose Driven Life” What on earth am I here for? by Rick Warren
  • “Chazown” A different way to see your Life. by Craig Groeshel
  • “Funding Your Ministry: Whether You’re Gifted or Not” An in depth biblical guide for successfully raising personal support. by Scott Morton
  • “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” A leadership fable. by Patrick Lencioni
  • “The Art of Crossing Cultures” by Craig Storti

These books can be purchased at amazon.com

3. Ministry Insights Report: You will receive instructions and an access code related to taking this test online.

4. Shape Worksheet: The worksheet is found in the Docs/Curriculum area. You can copy and paste the document into an email, answer the questions and send to: tj@alternativemissions.com

5. Spiritual Gift Test: http://www.elca.org/evangelism/assessments/spiritgifts.html

Take the test. After finishing the test the results will be given. Copy and paste the results in an email and send them to tj@alternativemissions.com

6. Personal Ministry Plans and Goals Worksheet: The worksheet is found in the Docs/Curriculum area. You can copy and paste the document into an email, answer the questions and send to: tj@alternativemissions.com

7. Personal Database: Your personal database will be created upon acceptance into the AMU community. You will receive an email questionnaire to be completed and returned to tj@alternativemissions.com. Be sure to include a .jpg picture of yourself or your family. 

8. Weekly Posting: