2. O Definition
O Special ability given to a member of the
body of Christ by the Holy Spirit that enables
them to work effectively in the salvation of
souls.
O Difference with natural talent/abilities?
3. Dispensation of Spiritual gifts
O By God through His Spirit
O May be given in different measures
O Some have more some less – not all have
the same
O All are given
O They are to work together to the up-building
of the body of Christ.
4. Don’t Confuse….
O Spiritual Gifts with Natural talents
O ……with fruit of the spirit
O ……with Christian roles/office
O …… with counterfeits
5. Where Spiritual Gifts are
applied in AJY Ministry
Office Ministry
O Instructor
O Chaplain
O Club Director
O Counsellor
O Pastor
O Instructor
O Scribe
O Story Telling
O Outreach ministry
O Helping
O Motivating club
members
O Club Discipline
O Helping
O Hospitality
6. How to discover your Spiritual
Gift
O 1. Pray
O 2. Consider the desires of your heart
O 3. Get active in God’s work
O 4. Listen to comments about you from peers
(someone else should be able to see your
gift)
O 5. Evaluate your success
7. Recognizing Gifts in the Club
Members
O Develop full balanced organizational structure
O Develop program that is varied both in-door and outdoor
O Develop new innovative ways of accomplishing tasks with children
O Ask them what they enjoy doing and why,
O Watch them in their activities and rate their performances
O Speak to their parents about their areas of interests
O Involve them in decision making
O Allow them healthy freedom to be creative and to experiment
O Allow and encourage individual, unit and group participation
O Ask for volunteers in various activities
