Spiritual Gifts Defined

I feel joy and God's presence when I serve in these ways.

 

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ADMINISTRATION: The supernatural ability to provide organization for the goals of the body of Christ by designing and carrying out an efficient plan of action.

 

DISCERNMENT: The supernatural ability to determine whether a certain action has its source in God, man, or Satan.

 

EVANGELISM: The supernatural ability to share the Gospel with unbelievers in such a way that people respond and become followers of Jesus.

 

EXHORTATION: The supernatural ability to encourage, rebuke or challenge others to action in such a way that they respond.

 

FAITH: The supernatural ability to trust God with extraordinary confidence, knowing that He will work out His purposes in every situation.

 

GIVING: The supernatural ability to freely and sacrificially give of one's money, possessions, or resources for the sake of Christ.

 

HELPS: The supernatural ability to unselfishly meet the needs of others, freeing them to exercise their spiritual gift(s). The helps gift focuses on freeing a person to use their gifts.

 

LEADERSHIP: The supernatural ability to provide inspiration and direction in such a way that people work together to fulfill God's purposes.

 

MERCY: The supernatural ability to show empathy and compassion for those who suffer physically, emotionally, or spiritually.

 

PASTOR: The supernatural ability to care for, feed, and protect the long-term spiritual needs of individuals or groups.

 

PROPHECY: The supernatural ability to proclaim God's present and future truth in such a way that the hearers are moved to respond.

 

SERVICE:  The supernatural ability to identify unmet needs, and to do whatever necessary to practically meet them. This gift focuses on the tasks and not the people involved.

 

TEACHING: The supernatural ability to accurately communicate the truths of the Bible in such a way that people understand.

 

WORD OF KNOWLEDGE: The supernatural ability to receive and share revealed knowledge which was not otherwise known.

 

WORD OF WISDOM: The supernatural ability to offer pertinent spiritual counsel toward application in situations where such guidance is needed.

 

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This list and the characteristics .pdf are provided by I To We, a diverse team of ministry leaders who come alongside and equip individuals and teams to build unity in the Body of Christ.  For complete assessments and coaching, visit them at IToWe.org.