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Spiritual Gifts

 

16 Spiritual Gifts Descriptions

ADMINISTRATION/RULING

The gift of administration is the ability to plan and coordinate the gifts and talents of a group of Christians to reach certain objectives.  Essentially it is the capacity to organize persons and resources to meet specific goals.

 

Scripture        1 Corinthians 12:28

 

WAYS TO PLUG IN AT CLEARVIEW

Sunday School Division Director; Sunday School Team Leader; Music Ministry;

Ministry Team Leader; Office Volunteer Team

 

 

 

APOSTLESHIP

The gift of apostleship is the ability to adapt to a different culture in order to share the gospel.  Essentially it is the missionary gift whereby one is enabled to use one’s gifts and calling cross-culturally.

 

Scripture       Ephesians 4:11

 

WAYS TO PLUG IN AT CLEARVIEW                    

Mission Projects; Room In The Inn; Outreach; Nursing Home Services; Cool Springs Christian Ministry

 

 

DISCERNMENT

The gift of discernment is the ability to determine whether certain teachings or actions originate from God, humanity, or Satan.  Essentially it is the unique capacity to distinguish truth from error.

 

Scripture       1 Corinthians 12:10

 

WAYS TO PLUG IN AT CLEARVIEW

Discipleship Leader; Counselor, Ministry Team Leader

 

 

EVANGELISM

The gift of evangelism is the ability to introduce Jesus Christ to unbelievers clearly and with frequent positive response.  Essentially it is the desire and capacity to share the gospel effectively with those who are not yet Christians.

 

Scripture       Ephesians 4:11; Acts 21:8

 

WAYS TO PLUG IN AT CLEARVIEW 

 Evangelism Training; Missions; Sunday School Outreach

 

EXHORTATION

The gift of exhorting is the ability to bring out the best in others by means of encouraging, challenging, comforting, and guiding.  Essentially it is the gift of counseling others to become all that God wants them to be.

 

Scripture       Romans 12:8; Acts 4:36; Acts 11:23

 

WAYS TO PLUG IN AT CLEARVIEW

Hospital Ministry Team; New Members Ministry Team; Homebound Ministry Team; Nursing Home Ministry Team; Greeters Ministry Team

 

 

 

FAITH

The gift of faith is the ability to see God’s purpose in a situation and to trust his wisdom

and power to accomplish that purpose.  Essentially it is the gift of vision that enables one to believe God for what seems impossible.

 

Scripture 1 Corinthians 12:9; 1Corinthians 13:2

 

WAYS TO PLUG IN AT CLEARVIEW    

Prayer Ministry Teams; Hospital Ministry Team; Outreach; Long Range Planning

 

 

 

GIVING

The gift of giving is the unique capacity to comprehend the financial needs related to the growth of God’s kingdom and to meet those needs by contributing eagerly and generously.  Essentially it is the ability to give sacrificially to the Lord’s work.

 

Scripture       Romans 12:8

 

WAYS TO PLUG IN AT CLEARVIEW  

Finance Committee; Long Range Planning Committee; Mission Projects; Building and Planning execution; Helping others to see their potential

 

 

 

HOSPITALITY

The gift of hospitality is the unique capacity to welcome individuals or groups into one’s home in order to share fellowship, food, or lodging.  Essentially it is the desire and willingness to open one’s home to others. 

 

Scripture       1 Peter 4:9; Romans 12:13

 

WAYS TO PLUG IN AT CLEARVIEW   

Church and Sunday School fellowships; kitchen; Room In The Inn; Greeters Ministry; New Member Visitation Team; Guest Reception; Women’s Ministry

 

KNOWLEDGE

The gift of knowledge is the unique capacity to gain deep insight into Biblical truth by means of careful research and serious study.  Essentially it is the ability to uncover the great principles of God’s Word.

 

Scripture       1 Corinthians 12:8; 2 Corinthians 4:6

 

WAYS TO PLUG IN AT CLEARVIEW  

Sunday School Teacher; Bible Study Leader; Discipleship Leader

 

 

 

LEADERSHIP

The gift of leadership is the ability to discern God’s purpose for a group of believers, to set goals to accomplish that purpose, and to motivate others in the fulfillment of those goals.  Essentially it is the capacity to inspire others with a vision of God’s will.

 

Scripture       Romans 12:8; 1 Timothy 5:17

 

WAYS TO PLUG IN AT CLEARVIEW

Directing a Ministry Team; Beginning a new Ministry Team; Sunday School Division Leader; VBS Director; Children’s Choir Director; Upward Basketball; Leadership Ministry Team

 

 

MERCY

The gift of mercy is the ability to feel sincere compassion beyond normal Christian sympathy for persons who are in distress and to provide practical support to meet their needs.  Essentially it is a cheerful ministry to the undeserving and to those in crisis.

 

Scripture       Romans 12:8

 

WAYS TO PLUG IN AT CLEARVIEW

Room In The Inn; Homebound/Nursing Home Ministry Team; Hospital Ministry Team; Prayer Ministry Teams; Sunday School Outreach Teams

 

 

 

PASTOR/SHEPHERDING

The gift of shepherding is the ability of a pastor or a layperson to care for a specific group of Christians by guiding, nurturing, and protecting them.  Essentially it is taking responsibility for the spiritual growth of a specific group of believers.

 

Scripture       Ephesians 4:11

 

WAYS TO PLUG IN AT CLEARVIEW  

Sunday School Care Group Leader; New Member Ministry Team; ; Sunday School Teaching staff.

 

 

PROPHECY

The gift of prophecy is the ability to communicate God’s Word with clarity, power, and conviction, and to apply it to the particular situation or the hearers. 

 

Scripture       Romans 12:6; Ephesians 4:11; 1 Corinthians 14:24

 

WAYS TO PLUG IN AT CLEARVIEW  

Bible study leader; VBS Worship Leader; FAITH evangelism training team leader; Bible story leader with children

 

 

 

SERVING/MINISTRY/HELPS

The gift of serving is the unique capacity to recognize practical needs and to meet them joyfully and efficiently, thereby freeing other Christians to perform their ministries.  Essentially it is providing behind-the-scenes assistance to support the overall work of the church.

 

Scripture       1 Peter 4:10; Acts 6:1

 

WAYS TO PLUG IN AT CLEARVIEW 

Room In The Inn; Building and Grounds; Handyman Ministries; Greeters; Office Assistance; Green Thumb Ministry Team; Mission Projects; Green Thumb landscaping Team

 

 

 

 

TEACHING

The gift of teaching is the ability to grasp and communicate biblical truths so that Christians comprehend them clearly.  Essentially it is the unusual facility to explain God’s Word to others.

 

Scripture       Romans 12:7; James 3:11; 2 Timothy 2:2

 

WAYS TO PLUG IN AT CLEARVIEW 

Sunday School Teacher; Discipleship Leader; Missions; Preschool Leadership; Children’s Leadership; Youth Leadership; Music Ministry; Drama Ministry; evangelism

 

 

 

WISDOM

The gift of wisdom is the unique capacity to understand how to apply biblical truths to problems or opportunities that face a group of believers.  Essentially it is divine insight into the relationship of Scripture to life.

 

Scripture       1 Corinthians 12:7-8; James 3:13-18

 

WAYS TO PLUG IN AT CLEARVIEW  

Nominating Committee; Discipleship Ministry; Sunday School Class Ministry Teams