Kairos Ministry and Spiritual Gifts Presented by: Sally Sprague Delmas “Woodie” Wood

“Charismata” Spiritual gifts from God. Manifestations of God’s favor in powers, abilities or capacities which enable the Christian to serve effectively.

Key Biblical Passages re: gifts I Corinthians 12: 4-11 Romans 12:3-8 Ephesians 4:11-13 I Corinthians 12:28

I Corinthians 12:8-10 list of gifts Word of wisdom Word of knowledge Faith Healing Miracles Prophecy Distinguishing between spirits Tongues 9. lnterpretation of Tongues

Romans 12:6-8 Prophecy Serving Teaching Exhortation Giving Leadership Mercy

We are members of one body with many parts “We, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another”. Paul, Romans 12:5

Gifts are given to all believers by God “Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit, and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone…All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses”. I Cor 12:4-6,11

The gifts are designed to build effectiveness and unity in the body of Christ “To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good” I Cor 12:7

None of us possess them all and they can change and develop Gifts produce among members of the body an interdependence on each other. I Cor 12:14-31

Spiritual gifts are not the same thing as fruit of the Spirit, natural abilities, or spiritual maturity.

Spiritual gifts are not the same as natural talents, but they may be related. “All that we have comes from God” I Cor 4:7

God intends that the ministry of the church (us) be accomplished through spiritual gifts. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and samria, and to the ends of the earth” Acts 1:8

The gifts are to be used, the gifts are to be exercised. “Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them”. I Cor 12:4

Using the spiritual gifts our volunteers possess enables the Kairos ministry to work to our fullest potential!

Understanding the gifts and their characteristics Gifts are many! We will be focusing on the gifts of serving in the Kairos community.

Administration God given ability to organize and lead projects from start to finish, provide vision, and keep people on task. Usually good at multi-tasking, supervisin and managing others. Kairos example: weekend leaders, core team leaders

Craftsmanship God given desire and ability to facilitate ministry by constructing tools for the ministry. Love to work with their hands Kairos example-agape

Creative Communication/Music God given ability to communicate through different art forms. Kairos example: music leaders, website creators, communication coordinator.

Faith God given ability to believe God for the unlikely Loves easily Willing to risk Kairos example: table leaders, chapel servants, prayer partners

Mercy God given capacity to hurt for those who hurt and do whatever is necessary to help relieve them from their distress. Kairos example-table leaders, spiritual directors, SWAP groups (KO), Prayer and Share (Inside), Mentors (Torch)

Giving God given desire and ability to contribute monetary and material resources to benefit ministry Kairos example: Angels, partners with ministry, fundraisers

Hospitality God given desire to provide an environment of inclusion for new and needy people. Makes others feel comfortable Kairos example-SWAP groups (KO), reunions, torchbearers, previous inside brothers, previous guests

Leadership God given ability to stand confidently in a position of authority to lead, attract, and motivate people to accomplish their ministry. Usually visionaries, see the “big picture”, able to delegate, deeply passionate about a cause Kairos example-Weekend leader, Kairos Advisory Chair, State Reps

Prayer/Intercessors Special ability to pray effectively Often pray regularly and for extended periods of time “prayer warriors” Kairos example: spiritual directors, chapel servants, prayers chain participants, prayer teams

Love God’s greatest gift “And now faith, hope and love remain, these three, and the greatest of these is love” I Cor 13:13 Kairos example: listen, listen, love, love

How do we identify our gift or gifts in others? Observation-watch and listen Passion-where you find the most enjoyment or where you “shine” Enjoyment vs Frustration Spiritual disciplines-level of commitment and spiritual growth Spiritual gifts test (inventory)

Sample Spiritual Gifts Inventory https://giftstest.com