1. Spiritually Gifted

2. Job #1 for today’s pastor is to give his/her life away for a flock. Spiritually Gifted

3. The solo pastor model may work against the health and vitality of the church. Spiritually Gifted

4. Jethro (Exodus 18) suggested a new job description: 1.Pray 2. Teach 3. Live godly 4. Recruit leaders 5. Train leaders 6. Handle crises Spiritually Gifted

5. 1. Engage the pain of releasing ministry to others. Spiritually Gifted

6. 2. Envision the church as it was meant to be. Spiritually Gifted

7. 3. Educate the church about spiritual giftedness. Spiritually Gifted

8. Spiritual gifts are different than natural talents. They come from heaven, not from your genes. Spiritually Gifted

9. The Holy Spirit is a member of the Trinity. Spiritually Gifted

10. God is the Great Gift Giver. Spiritually Gifted

11. His gifts are given, to be given. Spiritually Gifted

12. God wants you to go after his gifts. Spiritually Gifted

13. God chooses your unique contributions. No copying, comparing or condemning! Spiritually Gifted

14. The gifts are given to the body of Christ, for the body of Christ. Spiritually Gifted

15. Spiritual gifts are not the same as spiritual fruit. Caution! Spiritually Gifted

16. Romans 12:6-8 Prophecy, Serving, Teaching, Encouraging, Contributing, Leadership, Mercy Spiritually Gifted

17. Ephesians 4:11 Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, Teacher (APEPT) Spiritually Gifted

18. 1 Corinthians 12:28 Apostle, Prophet, Teacher, Miracles, Kinds of Healings, Helps, Administration, Tongues Spiritually Gifted

19. 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 Word of wisdom, Word of knowledge, Faith, Gifts of healing, Miracles, Prophecy, Distinguishing between Spirits, Tongues, Interpretation of Tongues Spiritually Gifted

20. 1 Peter 4:11 Whoever Speaks (several gifts) Whoever Renders Service (several gifts) Spiritually Gifted

21. Prophecy: divine enablement to proclaim God’s truth to bring about comfort, exhortation and warning. Spiritually Gifted

22. Service: divine ability to serve others in concrete ways such as feeding widows. Spiritually Gifted

23. Teaching: divine enablement to understand and give detailed explanation of biblical truths. Spiritually Gifted

24. Exhortation: divine ability to stir up the faith of others through encouraging and challenging them. Spiritually Gifted

25. Giving: divine enablement to earn money, manage it wisely and give to the work of the Lord. Spiritually Gifted

26. Leadership: divine ability to see what needs to be done, set goals, give vision and organize people. Spiritually Gifted

27. Mercy: divine enablement to minister cheerfully to people who are suffering. Spiritually Gifted

28. 4. Enlarge the participation pool. Spiritually Gifted

29. Qualities to Look For In Emerging Leaders a. Influence b. Character c. Relational skill d. Passion Spiritually Gifted

30. Recognizing Spiritual Gifts Consider a growing passion or ability. Spiritually Gifted

31. Recognizing Spiritual Gifts Consider a new ability. Spiritually Gifted

32. Recognizing Spiritual Gifts Consider encouragement from mature believers. Spiritually Gifted

33. Recognizing Spiritual Gifts Consider a spiritual gifts test. Spiritually Gifted

34. 5. Expand ministry options. Spiritually Gifted