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East Koshkonong Lutheran Church 454 East Church Road Cambridge, WI 53523 608-423-3017 |
What is a Spiritual Gift?
All people have been given talents and abilities. When these abilities are used to bring glory to God, they become "Spiritual Gifts". They are received through our baptism and used to build up the Body of Christ and grow God's Kingdom.
To learn more about Spiritual Gifts, the following Bible passages are suggested.
There are many gifts and all of God's gifts are important!
Your gifts build up the Body of Christ!
How do I seek and discover my Spiritual gifts?
ELCA Spiritual Gifts Inventory is a self-assessment of 60 general questions, which will help you identify which gifts you have received in greatest measure. You can take this inventory two ways:
Via website: http://www.elca.org/evangelism/assessments/spiritgifts.html
Via hard copy at church
Following the inventory, study and prayer, you can further learn about your specific gifts by reading on. Only the service related gifts have been included. They are listed in alphabetical order.
Description of the Spiritual Gifts
Administration: Organize and lead various groups. Work with facts and / or figures. Plan and execute goals and programming. Complete tasks.
Artistry: Create artistic expressions that produce a spiritual response of strength and inspiration.
Discernment: Seek God's will and purpose and apply that understanding to individual and congregational situations.
Evangelism: Share the Good News of the love of Jesus Christ in such a way that those with whom you share will come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
Exhortation: Reach out with Christian love and encouragement to people in personal conflict.
Faith: See the Spirit at work and trust the Spirit's leading without indication of where it might all lead.
Giving: Recognize God's blessings by giving of your time, talent and resources generously and cheerfully.
Hospitality: Joyfully welcome and receive guests and those in need of food and lodging.
Intercession: Pray with certainty that prayer is heard and when requests are made, answers will come.
Knowledge: Learn, analyze and uncover new insights in relation to the Bible and faith.
Leadership: Set goals in accordance with God's purpose and lead others in such a way that they harmoniously work together to accomplish the vision for the Glory of God.
Mercy: Feel genuine compassion and empathy for individuals in physical, spiritual, or emotional need and support them in a way that reflects God's love.
Music-instrumental: Play an instrument in such a way that it brings praise to God and inspires others in worship.
Music - Vocal: Use your voice to present praises to the Lord and inspiration to others.
Pastoring (Shepherding): Use your confidence, capability and compassion to provide spiritual leadership and direction for individuals or groups of believers.
Service (Helps): Work on task oriented duties, openly or behind the scenes, to fulfill God's work.
Skilled Craft: Create, build, maintain, or repair items used within the church.
Teaching: Communicate a personal understanding of the Bible and faith in a way that it becomes clear and understood by others.
Wisdom: Sort through opinions, facts, and thoughts in order to determine what solution would be best for an individual or the community of believers.
Writing: Put your thoughts and ideas into words which instruct and strengthen the community of believers and are relevant and meaningful to those who read them.
Self Examination:
Explore your feelings about each of the gifts that you discovered through taking the inventory. As you use your spiritual gifts, pay close attention to the results produced through your efforts and listen for affirmation from other Christians. Use your gifts in all aspects of your life!
Using Your Gifts at East Koshkonong
Administration: Church Council, Finance, Program Director Event Coordinator, Committee / Team Head
Artistry: Banner Making, Bulletin Board Maintenance, Props, Drama Team, Interior / Exterior Decorating, Video / Film Crew, Web-Page Creator, Craft Leader, Advertising / Promotion
Discernment: Church Council, Long Range Planning Team, Social Ministry Team, Mentor, Support Group Facilitator.
Evangelism: Welcoming Team, Member Visitation, Advertising, New Member Receptions, Fellowship Event Planner
Exhortation: Mutual Ministry Committee, Parish Nursing, Visitation, Telecare, Small Group Leader, Peer Counselor / Mentor
Faith: Church Council President, Stewardship Committee, Long Range Planning Team, Sunday School Teacher, Worship Assistant, Bible Study Leader, Personal Testimony
Giving: Stewardship Committee, Personal Testimony, Volunteer
Hospitality: Greeter, Usher, Food Ministry Host / Coordinator / Server, Information Center, New Member Assimilator, Fellowship Event Planner
Intercession: Prayer Team
Knowledge: Library Coordinator, Curriculum Coordinator, Nomination Committee, Long Range Planning Team, Church Council
Leadership: Chair Person ( any committee, team or group), Fellowship Activity Coordinator, Vacation Bible School Coordinator, Council President, Special Events Coordinator, Large Group Leader
Mercy: Member Visitation / Care, Parish Nursing, Social Ministry, Member Transportation, Support Group Leader, Telecare
Music - Instrument: Praise Band, Special Music, Organist, Pianist, Accompanist
Music - Vocal: Church Choir, Praise Band, Special Music, Vocal Ensemble, Sunday School Music Leader, Vacation Bible School Music Leader
Pastoring (Shepherding): Bible Study Leader, New Member Assimilator, Small Group Leader, Telecare
Service (Helps): Data Entry, Newsletter, Bulletin Collation, P.A/Sound System Technician, Worship Service Volunteer, Building / Grounds Upkeep, Kitchen Organizer, Cleaning Team, Member Transportation, Child Care
Skilled Crafts: Building Maintenance, Electrical, Masonry, Plumbing, Roofing, Carpentry, HVAC, Mechanical Repair, Landscaping, Audio/Visual, Computer Maintenance, Web-Page Developer
Teaching: Sunday School Teacher, Adult Education Leader, Bible Study Leader, Vacation Bible School Teacher, Conference/Seminar Leader, Teen Leader / Mentor
Wisdom: Church Council, Long Range Planning Team, Mutual Ministry Committee, Support Group Leader, Mentor
Writing: Newsletter Article Writer, Public Relations / Publicity, Skit / Drama Writer, Committee Letter Writer, Council Secretary, Web-Page Developer
"Each one of you has been blessed with one of God's many wonderful gifts to be used in the service of others. So use your gift well" 1 Peter 4:10
Thank you to Shepherd of the Hills in Hubertus for this resource.
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