Spiritual Gifts
Spiritual Gifts are
divine abilities,
special energies and
tools for ministry, that are:
- Distributed by God,
through the Holy Spirit
- Bestowed to ALL Christians, according to God’s
grace and design
- Designed to equip
and empower the Body
of Christ to accomplish
what God wants done
in the world
Passion versus Spiritual Gifts: What’s the difference?
Your passion will help you determine which ministry areas you would be interested to serve and participate. The ministry area is “WHERE” you could serve. Determining your Spiritual Gifts enables you to further define “WHAT” you are equipped to do for a ministry or to identify other ministry areas that are aligned with your Spiritual Gifts. You may be a leader or a teacher or an administrator or a helper within the ministry area you select to serve. Understanding your Spiritual Gifts and their alignment with the Christ Church ministries may uncover opportunities to serve not previously recognized.
Spiritual Gifts Descriptions
♦ Administration (Efficiency) – to render understanding as to what makes an
organization function, and the special talent to plan/execute procedures that accomplish
the goals of the ministry
♦ Apostleship (New Ministries) – to start and supervise the development of new
churches or ministry structures
♦ Creative Communication (Artistic Expression) – to communicate God’s
Word through a variety of art forms
♦ Craftsmanship (Skill) – to creatively design and/or construct items for ministry
♦ Discernment (Clarity) – to distinguish between truth and error, to discern the
spirits, differentiating between good/evil, right/wrong
♦ Encouragement/Exhortation (Affirmation) – to present the truth so as to
strengthen, comfort and motivate to action those who are discouraged or wavering in
their faith
♦ Evangelism (Sharing the Good News) – to effectively communicate the Gospel
to unbelievers so they respond in faith and move toward discipleship
♦ Faith (Confidence) – to act on God’s promises with confidence and unwavering
belief in God’s ability to fulfill His purposes
♦ Generosity (Resources) – to contribute money and other resources to the work of
the Lord with cheerfulness and generosity
♦ Healing (Wholeness) – to be God’s means for restoring people to wholeness
♦ Helps/Service (Support) – to accomplish practical and necessary tasks which free
up, support and meet the needs of others
♦ Hospitality (Acceptance)- to care for people by providing fellowship, food and
shelter
♦ Intercession (Protection) – to consistently pray on behalf of and for others,
seeking frequent and specific answers in prayer
♦ Knowledge (Awareness) – to bring truth to the Body through revelation or
Biblical insight
♦ Leadership (Direction) – to cast vision, motivate and to harmoniously direct
people to accomplish the purposes of God
♦ Mercy/Compassion (Care) – to cheerfully, compassionately and practically help
those who are suffering or are in need
♦ Miracles (God’s Power) – the divine ability to authenticate the ministry and
message of God through supernatural interventions, which glorify Him
♦ Prophecy (Conviction) – to reveal truth and proclaim it in a timely and relevant
manner for understanding, repentance or edification
♦ Shepherding (Nurturing) – to nurture, care for, and guide people toward a
continuing spiritual maturity and becoming like Christ
♦ Teaching (Application) – to understand, clearly explain, and apply God’s Word,
causing greater Christ-likeness in the lives of listeners
♦ Wisdom (Guidance) – to apply spiritual truth effectively in a specific situation