ADMINISTRATION
the gift to design and effectively execute plans managing people, resources, and time in order to reach the long range goals and objectives of the ministry team or church. (Titus 1:5; 1 Corinthians 12:28, 14:28-30)
GIVING
The gift to cheerfully contribute material resources above and beyond a tithe to others and the church. (2 Corinthians 8:1-7; Romans 12:8; Mark 12:41-44)
HOSPITALITY
The gift of helping others feel welcome, accepted, relaxed, and comfortable. (1 Peter 4:9-10)
ENCOURAGEMENT
The gift to provide encouragement, comfort, reassurance and support in ways that foster healing and wholeness (1 Thessalonians 5:11; Romans 12:8)
MERCY
The gift to detect the emotional pains of others. To feel compassion, listen and provide loving-care. (Luke 10:30-37; Romans 12:8; Matthew 20:29-34)
SERVICE/HELPS
The gift to identify and take the initiative to meet the practical needs of others, freeing them to fulfill their own calling or to attend to personal needs, or urgent matters. (Acts 6:1-7)
EXHORTATION
The gift to stimulate faith and promote Christian Maturity in others. (Romans 12:8; Acts 11:23, 24, 13:43, 14:22)
PRAYER
The gift to pray for extended periods of time on a regular basis and frequently see direct results to those prayers (James 5:14-16, 1 Timothy 2:1-2; John 17; Colossians 1:9-12, 4:12-13; Acts 12:12; Luke 22:41-44)
TEACHING
The gift to proclaim and clearly explain God’s Word n a manner that transforms the lives of others. (1 Corinthians 12:28; Acts 20:20-21; Romans 12:6-8; Titus 3:1-2)
LEADERSHIP
The gift to instill vision, to motivate and direct people to be faithful to their calling and responsibilities. (Romans 12:8; Hebrew 13:7, 17; 1 Timothy 3)
FAITH
The gift to trust God for what can’t be seen and, pressing forward, to act upon the promises of God. (Romans 4:18-21; Hebrews 11)