This document discusses spiritual gifts, which are abilities given by God to individuals so they can serve others and build up the church. Spiritual gifts help people understand their role in the church and how God wants them to make a difference. They benefit individuals by giving purpose to their lives and help congregations and the kingdom by allowing effective ministry, spiritual growth, and glorifying God. The document encourages readers to take a spiritual gifts inventory to discover their gifts and look for ways to use their gifts both in and outside of church.

1. Embracing Gifts & Vocation

3. They clarify our role within the Church.

4. They inform us of what God wants us to do.

5. They enable us as Christ’s hands and voice.

8. For the glory of God.

10. Benefits of Knowing & Using Our Spiritual Gifts Congregational & Denominational More effective ministries. Spiritual growth. People coming together as the body of Christ.

11. Benefits of Knowing & Using Our Spiritual Gifts The Kingdom Glorifying God. Building up the body of Christ. Fulfilling God’s plan for his creation.

12. Spiritual Gifts & the Bible “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 3:18

13. Spiritual Gifts & the Bible New Testament References 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, 25-13:1 “There are different kinds of gifts but the same Spirit.” Romans 12:4-8 “We have different gifts, according to the grace given us.” Ephesians 4:11-12 “…to prepare God's people for works of service…” 1 Peter 4:10-11 “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others.”

14. UnwrappingOur Spiritual Gifts Administration Counseling Craftsmanship Encouragement Giving Healing Hospitality Leadership Mercy Pastor/Teacher Peacemaking Prayer/Intercession Serving Wisdom, Knowledge

15. ImplementingSpiritual Gifts Readiness for Change: “True or False?” Answer Sheet for Readiness for Change Assessment

16. “Take your everyday, ordinary life – your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, walking-around life – and place it before God as an offering.” Romans 12:1

19. Knowing It’s Time To Change e.g., St. John American, Cedar Falls, IA

20. Finding Spiritual Gifts Discover who you are!

21. Finding Spiritual Gifts Spiritual Gifts Inventory Spiritual Gifts Scores Summary of Spiritual Gifts We do not choose which gifts we receive.

22. Using Spiritual Gifts Your gifts are with you always! Use them… at home with your family. to strengthen your personal and spiritual relationships. at work with colleagues. within your community.

23. Promised Resultsof Spiritual Gifts God’s love God’s joy God’s peace God’s goodness and kindness God’s gentleness God’s faithfulness and confidence God’s patience and self-control

24. Your Journeywith Spiritual Gifts What are your personal reflections on your Spiritual Gifts? How do you plan to use your Spiritual Gifts? What are you most thankful for in terms of your Spiritual Gifts?

25. Embracing Gifts & Vocation