Discovering Spiritual Gifts

to Mobilize Church

Members

Jonas Arrais General Conference Ministerial

Association

Spiritual Gifts

Why is it important to understand the

subject?

We are admonishe

d to

understand them.(1 Cor. 12:1)

We are motivated

to use them. (1 Tim. 4: 14)

We are responsible

by their use.

1 Pet. 4: 10.

“The greatest cause of our spiritual feebleness as a people, is the lack of real

faith in Spiritual Gifts. ”

The Review and Herald, January 14, 1868

Your knowledge of Spiritual Gifts is:

a. ( ) superficial

b. ( ) reasonable

c. ( ) profound

Could you mention six of the

Spiritual Gifts?a. _______________ b. _______________c. _______________d. _______________e. _______________f. _______________

Mention three Biblical sources that talk about

the Spiritual Gifts.a. _______________

b. _______________

c. _______________

I think my Spiritual Gifts are:

a. _______________

b. _______________

c. _______________

Spiritual Gift Definition

Spiritual gifts are divine abilities distributed by the Holy Spirit to each Christian according to the will of God for the wellbeing of the body of Christ.

Spiritual gifts are divine abilities.

Distributed by the Holy Spirit.

To each Christian according to the will

of God.

For the wellbeing of the body of Christ.

Pray to God about this subject.

Be willing to use your gifts.

Get informed about the gifts.

Discover what gives you satisfaction.

Put the gifts into practice.

Evaluate your efficiency with honesty.

Seek other people’s opinion.

What does the Parable of the Talents

Teach us?

Talents represent spiritual gifts.

The gift of talents is God’s prerogative.

Used talents become multiplied talents.

Each one receives some talents.

A talent is valuable.

To use talents involves risks.

Those who fail to use the talents they have, lose

them.

The use of spiritual gifts prepares us for

heaven.

1.1. APOSTLESHIPAPOSTLESHIP

Ability that enables a person, based on his/her spiritual authority, to be known voluntarily by the church, as a spiritual leader.

Plant churches, plan new ministries, perform leadership in the local church and serve in areas not yet reached. (John 13: 12-17)

2.2. TONGUESTONGUES

Ability to speak or interpret another language.

Translate and perform jobs with different cultures. (1 Corinthians 14: 26-28)

3.3. MERCYMERCY

Ability to feel empathy for people who suffer physical, emotional and spiritual problems.

Visit the sick, community service and prison ministry. (Luke 10: 33-37)

4.4. EXPELING DEMONSEXPELING DEMONS

Ability to free people for demon possessions, in the name of Jesus.

Prayer ministry and spiritual support to evangelism. (Luke 10: 17-20)

5.5. SERVICESERVICE

Ability to serve or render assistance to accomplish a specific task.

Deaconship, visitation and volunteer assistance. (Luke 22: 24-27)

6. CELIBACY6. CELIBACY

Ability to remain unmarried and happy without enduring too much sexual temptation.

It liberates the person to exercise other gifts with more dedication and efficiency.

(1 Corinthians 7: 32-35)

7.7. KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE

Ability to discover, collect, analyze and formulate information and ideas that are important to the wellbeing and growth of the church.

Writer, Biblical instructor, counselor, and teacher. (Ephesians 3: 14-19)

8.8. EVANGELISTEVANGELIST

Ability to expose the Gospel through different means to attract people to Christ.

Personal ministry, preaching and seminars. (Acts 8: 26-40)

9.9. VOLUNTARY POVERTYVOLUNTARY POVERTY

Ability to renounce material possession and luxury to adopt an adequate lifestyle within a society.

Outreach service and mission in other cultures. (Acts 4: 32-27)

10.10. HOSPITALITYHOSPITALITY

Ability to take care of people giving them a warm reception, companionship, hospitality and nourishment.

Reception, small groups, and house and shelter people. (Genesis 18: 1-8)

11. GIVING11. GIVING

Ability to contribute with assets to the kingdom of God, happily and generously.

Support missionaries, special events, treasurer and community assistance.

(2 Corinthians 8: 2-5).

12. PRAYER12. PRAYER

Ability to pray for established requests and experiment answers to specific prayers.

Prayer ministry, intercession and prayer vigils. (Luke 11: 1-13)

13. FAITH13. FAITH

Ability to discern the will of God with trust and to practice it.

Leadership, evangelism, counseling and prayer ministry. (Romans 4: 18-21)

14. CRAFTSMANSHIP14. CRAFTSMANSHIP

Ability to use the hands in practical jobs for benefit of the church.

Construction, gardening and maintenance. (Exodus 30: 22-31)

15. HEALING15. HEALING

Ability to serve as an instrument through which God restores the health of the sick with or without the use of medication.

Prayer group, counseling and visitation to the sick. (James 5: 14, 15)

16.16. HELPSHELPS

Ability to put skills to the service of others so that their gifts are more efficient.

Telephone service, secretary, deaconship and assistance to leaders. (Luke 10: 38-42)

17. PASTOR17. PASTOR

Ability to assume leadership and responsibility for the wellbeing of a church.

Church service direction, Sabbath School, counseling and visitation. (John 10: 1-15)

18. ARTISTIC CREATIVITY

Ability to invest artistic skills for the edification of the church.

Mimics, decoration, bulletin, ADRA and communication. (Exodus 31: 1-11)

19. TEACHING19. TEACHING

Ability to communicate information that is important for the growth of the church, in such a way that others are capable of learning.

Sabbath school teacher, personal ministries and training. (James 3: 1)

20. MARTYRDOM20. MARTYRDOM

Ability to suffer or even die for the faith, passing on an attitude of victory and happiness, that honors God.

Pioneer work, mission and witnessing. (Acts 7: 54-60)

21.21. LEADERSHIPLEADERSHIP

Ability to plan, organize, recruit, exercise influence, train and make leaders.

Pastor, elder, department director. (1 Timothy 3: 1-7)

22.22. MISSIONARYMISSIONARY

Ability to put gifts into practice in a different cultural context.

Church planting and global mission. (1 Corinthians 9: 19-23))

23.23. MUSICMUSIC

Ability to uplift others through the voice or some musical instrument.

Music leader, sing in the choir, praise team and conducting. (1 Sam. 16: 14-23)

24.24. PROPHECYPROPHECY

Ability to receive through the Holy Spirit, a message from God.

Prophet and special messenger of God.

(1 John 4: 1-6)

25.25. EXHORTATIONEXHORTATION

Ability to serve others through comfort, admonition and encouragement.

Integration of new members, visitation ministry, and Family Ministries department.

(1 Thessalonians 5: 14)

SPIRITUAL GIFTSSPIRITUAL GIFTS x x

UNIVERSAL FUNCTIONUNIVERSAL FUNCTION

The expression “universal function” indicates tasks that are obligations of all Christians, no matter what their spiritual gifts are. Each Christian should perform them.

A specific “spiritual gift” cannot be demanded of each Christian.

Not every Christian has the gift of evangelism, but all have the responsibility to witness their faith.

Not every church has all gifts, but every church should use the gifts it has.

Spiritual Gifts x Natural TalentsSpiritual Gifts x Natural Talents

1. Natural talents may be transformed by the Holy Spirit into spiritual gifts.

2. Natural talents and spiritual gifts may vary in measure and type.

3. Natural talents and spiritual gifts are equally given by God.

Natural talents Are given at the time

of the physical birth.

Spiritual gifts Are given at the time

of the spiritual birth.

Spiritual Gifts x Fruits of the SpiritSpiritual Gifts x Fruits of the Spirit

The fruit of the Spirit are qualities of “being”.

The fruit of the Spirit are result of a continuous relationship with Christ.

Spiritual gifts are qualities of “doing”.

Spiritual gifts are given when we become Christians.

Fruits of the Spirit and Spiritual Gifts are Fruits of the Spirit and Spiritual Gifts are essential to the ministry.essential to the ministry.

Spiritual Gifts x Ministerial TitlesSpiritual Gifts x Ministerial Titles

Ministerial titles indicate positions.

Ministerial titles indicate organizational positions.

Spiritual gifts indicate specific functions.

Spiritual gifts indicate ministerial contributions.

1. 1. Personal BenefitsPersonal Benefits

When you know and use your spiritual gift, your discover your function.

When you discover your spiritual function, your ministry will follow a course.

When you know your spiritual functions, your ministry will be more fruitful and will produce more happiness.

You will be more prepared for heaven.

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2. 2. Benefits to the ChurchBenefits to the Church

There will be more unity and harmony in the group.

There will be less pride and false meekness in the church.

There will be maturity and growth in the church.

3. 3. Benefits to the Kingdom of God.Benefits to the Kingdom of God.

God will be glorified.

Christ will come soon.