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Spiritual Gifts Defined:

Administration – The divine enablement to understand what makes an organization function, and the special ability to plan and execute procedures that accomplish the goals of the ministry

Apostleship – The divine ability to start and oversee the development of new churches or ministry structures.  People with the gift adapt to different surroundings by being culturally sensitive and aware; desire to minister to unreached people in other communities or countries.

Craftsmanship – The divine enablement to creatively design and/or construct items to be used for ministry.  People with this gift make things which increase the effectiveness of others’ ministries; enjoy serving with their hands to meet tangible needs

Creative Communication – The divine enablement to communicate God’s truth through a variety of art forms.  People with this gift use the arts to communicate God’s truth, us variety and creativity to captivate people and cause them to consider Christ’s message.

Discernment – The divine enablement to distinguish between truth and error, to discern the spirits, differentiating between good and evil, right and wrong.

Encouragement – The divine enablement to present truth so as to strengthen, comfort, or urge to action those who are discouraged or wavering in their faith.

Evangelism – The divine enablement to effectively communicate the gospel to unbelievers so they respond in faith and move toward discipleship.  People with this gift seek out opportunities to talk to unbelievers about spiritual matters.

Faith – The divine enablement to act on God’s promises with confidence and unwavering belief in God’s ability to fulfill his purposes.  People with this gift believe the promises of God and inspire others to do the same.

Giving – The divine enablement to contribute money and resources to the work of the Lord with cheerfulness and liberality.  People with this gift do not ask, “How much money do I need to give to God?” but “How much money do I need to live on?”

Helps – The divine enablement to accomplish practical and necessary tasks which free-up, support, and meet the needs of others.  People with this gift serve behind the scenes wherever needed to support the gifts and ministries of others.

Hospitality – The divine enablement to care for people by providing fellowship, food, and shelter.  People with this gift provide an environment where people feel valued and card for.

Intercession – The divine enablement to consistently pray on behalf of and for others, seeing frequent and specific results.  People with this gift feel compelled to earnestly pray on behalf of someone or some cause.

Knowledge – The divine enablement to bring truth to the body through a revelation or biblical insight.  People with this gift receive truth which enables them to better serve the body, gain knowledge which at times was not attained by natural means

Leadership – The divine enablement to cast vision, motivate, and direct people to harmoniously accomplish the purposes of God.  People with this gift motivate others to perform to the best of their abilities, present the big picture for others to see.

Mercy – The divine enablement to cheerfully and practically help those who are suffering or are in need, compassion moved to action.  People with this gift address the needs of the lonely and forgotten.

Prophecy – The divine enablement to reveal truth and proclaim it in a timely and relevant manner for understanding, correction, repentance or edification.  People with this gift speak a timely word from God causing conviction, repentance, and edification.

Shepherding – The divine enablement to nurture, care for, and guide people toward on-going spiritual maturity and becoming like Christ.  People with this gift provide guidance and oversight to a group of God’s people.

Teaching – The divine enablement to understand, clearly explain, and apply the word of God causing greater Christ likeness in the lives of listeners.  People with this gift challenge listeners simply and practically with the truths of scripture.

Wisdom – The divine enablement to apply spiritual truth effectively to meet a need in a specific situation.  People with this gift receive an understanding of what is necessary to meet the needs of the body.