2. “Let’s melt down the saints and put them in circulation.” ~ Oliver Cromwell “Let’s melt down the saints and put them in circulation.” ~ Oliver Cromwell

3. 1 1 Where I’m Gifted. WHERE SHOULD I SERVE?

4. God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out when you have faith that God is speaking through you. If your gift is that of serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, do a good job of Philippians 2:3-4 (MSG)

5. teaching. If your gift is to encourage others, do it! If you have money, share it generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly. Philippians 2:3-4 (MSG)

6. Do not neglect the spiritual gift you received… 1 Timothy 4:14 (NLT)

7. Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. 1 Corinthians 12:1 (NIV)

8. What are Spiritual Gifts? Spiritual Gifts are special abilities What are Spiritual Gifts? Spiritual Gifts are special abilities

9. God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well. 1 Corinthians 12:6 (NLT)

10. What are Spiritual Gifts? Spiritual Gifts are special abilities Distributed by the Holy Spirit What are Spiritual Gifts? Spiritual Gifts are special abilities Distributed by the Holy Spirit

11. It is the one and only Holy Spirit who distributes these gifts. He alone decides which gift each person should have. 1 Corinthians 12:11 (NLT)

12. What are Spiritual Gifts? Spiritual Gifts are special abilities Distributed by the Holy Spirit To every believer according to God’s design and grace What are Spiritual Gifts? Spiritual Gifts are special abilities Distributed by the Holy Spirit To every believer according to God’s design and grace

13. God has given gifts to each of you from his great variety of spiritual gifts. 1 Peter 4:10 (NLT)

14. What are Spiritual Gifts? Spiritual Gifts are special abilities Distributed by the Holy Spirit To every believer according to God’s design and grace For the common good of the Body of Christ. What are Spiritual Gifts? Spiritual Gifts are special abilities Distributed by the Holy Spirit To every believer according to God’s design and grace For the common good of the Body of Christ.

15. A spiritual gift is given to each of us as a means of helping the entire church. 1 Corinthians 12:7 (NLT)

16. What are Spiritual Gifts? Spiritual Gifts are special abilities Distributed by the Holy Spirit To every believer according to God’s design and grace For the common good of the Body of Christ. What are Spiritual Gifts? Spiritual Gifts are special abilities Distributed by the Holy Spirit To every believer according to God’s design and grace For the common good of the Body of Christ.

17. What Spiritual Gifts Are There? AdministrationFaithLanguages/TonguesShepherding ApostleshipGivingLeadershipTeaching CraftsmanshipHealingMercyTranslation DiscernmentHelpsMiraclesWisdom EncouragementHospitalityProphecy EvangelismKnowledgeServing

18. What Spiritual Gifts Are There? AdministrationFaithLanguages/TonguesShepherding ApostleshipGivingLeadershipTeaching CraftsmanshipHealingMercyTranslation DiscernmentHelpsMiraclesWisdom EncouragementHospitalityProphecy EvangelismKnowledgeServing 1. The God-given ability to build up those who are discouraged in their faith.

19. What Spiritual Gifts Are There? AdministrationFaithLanguages/TonguesShepherding ApostleshipGivingLeadershipTeaching CraftsmanshipHealingMercyTranslation DiscernmentHelpsMiraclesWisdom EncouragementHospitalityProphecy EvangelismKnowledgeServing 2. The God-given ability to minister cheerfully and appropriately to people who are suffering.

20. What Spiritual Gifts Are There? AdministrationFaithLanguages/TonguesShepherding ApostleshipGivingLeadershipTeaching CraftsmanshipHealingMercyTranslation DiscernmentHelpsMiraclesWisdom EncouragementHospitalityProphecy EvangelismKnowledgeServing 3. The God-given ability to care for people by providing fellowship, food, and shelter.

21. What Spiritual Gifts Are There? AdministrationFaithLanguages/TonguesShepherding ApostleshipGivingLeadershipTeaching CraftsmanshipHealingMercyTranslation DiscernmentHelpsMiraclesWisdom EncouragementHospitalityProphecy EvangelismKnowledgeServing 4. The God-given ability to understand, clearly explain, and apply the Word of God to the lives of listeners.

22. What Spiritual Gifts Are There? AdministrationFaithLanguages/TonguesShepherding ApostleshipGivingLeadershipTeaching CraftsmanshipHealingMercyTranslation DiscernmentHelpsMiraclesWisdom EncouragementHospitalityProphecy EvangelismKnowledgeServing 5. The God-given ability to facilitate ministry by constructing necessary tools.

23. What Spiritual Gifts Are There? AdministrationFaithLanguages/TonguesShepherding ApostleshipGivingLeadershipTeaching CraftsmanshipHealingMercyTranslation DiscernmentHelpsMiraclesWisdom EncouragementHospitalityProphecy EvangelismKnowledgeServing 6. The God-given ability to provide vision, motivation, and direction for people doing the work of the ministry.

24. What Spiritual Gifts Are There? AdministrationFaithLanguages/TonguesShepherding ApostleshipGivingLeadershipTeaching CraftsmanshipHealingMercyTranslation DiscernmentHelpsMiraclesWisdom EncouragementHospitalityProphecy EvangelismKnowledgeServing 1. The God-given ability to build up those who are discouraged in their faith. ENCOURAGEMENT

25. What Spiritual Gifts Are There? AdministrationFaithLanguages/TonguesShepherding ApostleshipGivingLeadershipTeaching CraftsmanshipHealingMercyTranslation DiscernmentHelpsMiraclesWisdom EncouragementHospitalityProphecy EvangelismKnowledgeServing 2. The God-given ability to minister cheerfully and appropriately to people who are suffering. MERCY

26. What Spiritual Gifts Are There? AdministrationFaithLanguages/TonguesShepherding ApostleshipGivingLeadershipTeaching CraftsmanshipHealingMercyTranslation DiscernmentHelpsMiraclesWisdom EncouragementHospitalityProphecy EvangelismKnowledgeServing 3. The God-given ability to care for people by providing fellowship, food, and shelter. HOSPITALITY

27. What Spiritual Gifts Are There? AdministrationFaithLanguages/TonguesShepherding ApostleshipGivingLeadershipTeaching CraftsmanshipHealingMercyTranslation DiscernmentHelpsMiraclesWisdom EncouragementHospitalityProphecy EvangelismKnowledgeServing 4. The God-given ability to understand, clearly explain, and apply the Word of God to the lives of listeners. TEACHING

28. What Spiritual Gifts Are There? AdministrationFaithLanguages/TonguesShepherding ApostleshipGivingLeadershipTeaching CraftsmanshipHealingMercyTranslation DiscernmentHelpsMiraclesWisdom EncouragementHospitalityProphecy EvangelismKnowledgeServing 5. The God-given ability to facilitate ministry by constructing necessary tools. CRAFTSMANSHIP

29. What Spiritual Gifts Are There? AdministrationFaithLanguages/TonguesShepherding ApostleshipGivingLeadershipTeaching CraftsmanshipHealingMercyTranslation DiscernmentHelpsMiraclesWisdom EncouragementHospitalityProphecy EvangelismKnowledgeServing 6. The God-given ability to provide vision, motivation, and direction for people doing the work of the ministry. LEADERSHIP

30. How Do I Discover My Spiritual Gifts? THROUGH MINISTRY EXPERIENCE THROUGH PERSONAL OBSERVATION THROUGH FEEDBACK FROM OTHERS THROUGH GIFT TESTS

31. 2 2 Where I’m Passionate. WHERE SHOULD I SERVE?

32. …let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is. Romans 12:2 (NLT)

33. Passion Can Be For… PEOPLE CAUSES FUNCTIONS

34. 3 3 Where I’m Needed. WHERE SHOULD I SERVE?

35. For our people should not have unproductive lives. They must learn to do good by helping others who have urgent needs. Titus 3:14 (NLT)

36. My primary ministry should be in the area where I am gifted. My secondary ministry includes serving in any other area of the Body when I am needed.

37. Under his direction, the whole body is fitted together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love. Ephesians 4:16 (NLT)