Spiritual Gifts Summary
Discernment:
· Able to assist others in determining spiritual problems but tend to render judgments rather than helping others change
· Could effectively choose or nominate church members for positions where they would serve well
· Can correctly distinguish a spirit of truth from a spirit of error before it is apparent to others
Encouragement:
· Easy to genuinely comfort someone who is hurting and I’m quick to encourage others
· Can make effective appeals by urging certain courses of action
· Help to strengthen positive behavior rather than criticizing negative behavior
Evangelism:
· At ease asking people to make a decision for Christ / has a burden for others.
· People often ask me how to become a Christian & Can lead people to make a commitment to Jesus
· More interested in the end results of soul winning rather than how people are led to decision
Faith:
· Easy for me to rely upon God for all my needs
· Am often impatient with methodical, cautious thinking
· Convinced that seemingly impossible tasks can be accomplished & can see hope in apparently hopeless situations
Giving:
· My gifts to others are often answers to specific prayers
· Can make wise investments with the ultimate goal of sharing my gains
· Am sensitive to the material needs of others and desire to meet those needs without publicity
Hospitality:
· Natural for me to meet people’s immediate needs rather than their long term needs
· Enjoy meeting strangers and having them in my home. People enjoy coming to large gatherings in my home
· If someone were in need of lodging, I would offer my home to meet the need
Knowledge:
· Mentally grasps how biblical information fits into the great themes of Scripture
· Tends to measure spiritual maturity on the basis of biblical knowledge
· Can probe to deep levels of Bible topics and enjoys answering & discussing Bible questions
Leadership:
· People look to me when opinions are being sought
· I tend to assume responsibility if no structured leadership exists & fosters a spirit of unity and enthusiasm
· Can lead out in discussions, harmonize points of view, draw conclusions, delegate authority
Mercy:
· Am sympathetic and Understanding – People share their struggles with me because of this
· Often lack firmness and decisiveness because I am sensitive about offending others
· Am moved with compassion toward society’s outcasts (drunkards, homeless etc.)
Missionary:
· Happy living in primitive conditions if able to share the gospel with others
· Feel comfortable with people who are racially and culturally different from me
· Able to communicate well with people from all walks of life
Organization:
· Very conscious of efficiency and order (or lack there of) within the church
· Am well organized in my personal life & can delegate responsibility
· Can see how elements fit into the overall picture and work logically toward long-range goals
Prayer:
· My prayers are personal and to the point rather than vague and impersonal
· Much of my prayer time is spent in praying for the needs of others
· Can recognize when my prayers have been specifically answered
Preaching:
· People are motivated when I speak
· Can apply Scripture to life in a clear, logical, powerful way
· Ability to exhort, teach, and console in my speaking
Service:
· Will endure personal inconvenience to help meet a need
· Would rather help out somewhere, rather than be a leader
· Am willing to use my talents any way I can, and tend to become over involved because of this tendency
Shepherding:
· Would rather nurture members rather than reach out to non-members
· Very concerned about promoting unity within the church
· Provides a calming, soothing effect on those around them
Teaching:
· Cares a great deal about the accuracy of information
· Can communicate well on the level of my listeners
· Can foster participation and interest in presenting a spiritual subject
Wisdom:
· Know when to take an uncompromising stand and when to change a position
· Can apply what I learn to practical life situations
· Can predict with excellent accuracy the long-term results of decisions
Craftmanship:
· Enablement by God creatively design and/or construct items to be used for ministry
Music
· Ability to glorify God and make Him known through the use of vocal or instrumental music
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