Romans 12:6-8 – “Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.”

I. The Gift of Giving A. Definition: God-given ability to contribute money and resources to the work of the Lord with cheerfulness and generosity. This can involve money, but also includes time and effort.

I. The Gift of Giving B. People with this gift like to: • Manage their finances and limit their lifestyle to donate to ministry needs • Meet the tangible needs of others • Give sacrificially to meet the needs of ministry • Give their time and efforts to ministry

I. The Gift of Giving C. Characteristics of people with this gift: • Resourceful: Make the most of what they have • Responsible: Faithful in their giving • Stewardship-oriented: Take care of what God has blessed them with • Charitable: Look for opportunities to give to the church and others • Disciplined: Give regularly

I. The Gift of Giving D. Potential ways to use this gift: • Provide for missionaries through sacrificial giving • Establish creative ways to provide ongoing resources for ministry • Share testimonies of how God has provided for them • Assist with fund raising projects

I. The Gift of Giving E. Biblical examples of this gift: • The widow with two mites • The widow of Zarephath

I. The Gift of Giving F. Summary: People with this gift feel compelled by God to give to ministry and others

II. The Gift of Leadership / Administration A. Definition: God-given ability to cast vision, motivate, and direct people to harmoniously accomplish the purposes of God.

II. The Gift of Leadership / Administration B. People with this gift like to: • Motivate others to perform to the best of their abilities • Take responsibility, cast vision, and establish goals • Provide direction for God's people and ministry • Tend to be project oriented

II. The Gift of Leadership / Administration C. Characteristics of people with this gift: • Influential: Lead and influence others • Visionary: Cast vision and give direction to others • Persuasive: Lead and persuade others to follow them • Motivating: Lead and motivate others for a common cause. Good at delegating. • Goal setter: Set goals of achievement for themselves and others

II. The Gift of Leadership / Administration D. Potential ways to use this gift: • Team or ministry leader • Church leadership board or council • Administrator of a school or church activities • Project manager

II. The Gift of Leadership / Administration E. Biblical examples of this gift: • Moses • Nehemiah