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Spiritual Gifts Scoring Guide7 — Always6 — Almost Always5 — Often4 — Sometimes3 — Rarely2 — Almost Never1 — Never


Spiritual Gifts Key 1. Wisdom 2. Knowledge 3. Administration 4. Apostleship 5. Shepherding 6. Faith 7. Miracles 8. Prophecy 9. Leadership10. Giving

11. Compassion12. Healing13. Discernment14. Teaching15. Helping16. Evangelism17. Servanthood18. Exhortation19. Tongues20. Interpretation

of Tongues


PRIMARY SECONDARY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Spiritual Gifts Concentration


PRIMARY SECONDARY 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16



PRIMARY SECONDARY 17 18 19 20



The Gifts of the Spirit• Administration--the gift of

organizing human and materialresources for the work of Christ.

• Apostleship--the gift of spreadingthe gospel of Jesus Christ to othercultures and foreign peoples.

• Compassion--an exceptionalempathy that moves one to actionon behalf of others.


The Gifts of the Spirit• Discernment--the ability to separate

truth from erroneous teaching andrely on spiritual intuition to receiveGod’s guidance.

• Evangelism--the gift of sharing thegospel of Jesus Christ with others.

• Exhortation--the gift of exceptionalencouragement and hopefulness.


The Gifts of the Spirit• Faith--the gift that empowers an

individual or group to hold fast totheir convictions regardless ofexternal circumstances.

• Giving--the gift of supplying physicaland material needs for ministry.

• Healing--the gift of channelingGod’s healing power to those whoare afflicted in body, mind, or spirit.


The Gifts of the Spirit• Helping--the gift of supporting the

demanding work and workers ofJesus Christ.

• Knowledge--the gift of knowingthe truth of God through the studyof Scripture, intuition, andexperience.

• Leadership--the orchestration ofthe gifts and resources for ministry.


The Gifts of the Spirit• Miracles--the gift that recognizes

and facilitates the miraculouspower of God in the world.

• Prophecy--the gift of speakingGod’s word clearly and faithfully.

• Servanthood--the gift of providingfor the spiritual and material needsof others without condition.


The Gifts of the Spirit• Shepherding--the gift of guiding

and empowering others for faithfulservice.

• Teaching--the ability to sharespiritual and scriptural truths withothers in a transforming way.

• Wisdom--the gift of translating lifeexperience into spiritual truth andenabling others to apply suchwisdom.


The Gifts of the Spirit• Tongues--the ability to communicate

the gospel to other people in aforeign language not studied.

• Interpretation of Tongues--theability to understand and translatethe gospel when it is communicatedin a foreign language not studied.


Spiritual Gifts Clusters

NurturingNurturing

OrganizingOrganizing

OutreachingOutreaching

WitnessingWitnessing


Spiritual Gifts ClustersNURTURING

P- __ S- __ __

OUTREACHING

P- __ S- __ __

WITNESSING

P- __ S- __ __

ORGANIZING

P- __ S- __ __


Leadership/Interaction Styles

TellTell

PeoplePeople

AskAsk

TaskTask


Characteristics -- the Director• Task-oriented• Decisive• Energetic• Focused on results• Time-conscious• Risk-taking• Has considerable

self-confidence• Acts quickly• Highly organized• Hates to waste time

• Expects concurrence• Values reason• Gets down to business

quickly• Agenda/calendar–

bound• Wants fast answers/

responses• Uses clear, concise

language• Logical, linear thinker• Highly opinionated


Characteristics -- the Dreamer• Outgoing• Creative• Loves a good time• Focused on big picture• People-oriented• Lots of eye contact• Talkative• Expressive/Dramatic• Competitive• Very sociable• Persuasive

• Uses lots of gestureswhile speaking

• Opinionated• Doesn’t always keep

promises• Uses visual images• Annoyed by logic• Doesn’t know what a

clock/calendar is for• Spontaneous• Enthusiastic


Characteristics -- the Pleaser• People-oriented• Diplomatic• Very flexible• Loves to help• Makes agenda secondary

to relationships• Sensitive• Dislikes

conflict/confrontation• Hard working• Reliable

• Wants everyone to behappy

• Peacemaker/keeper• Honest• Good listener• Problem solver• Wants to be liked• Slow-paced• Likes to chit-chat• Loyal• Not constrained by

clock/calendar


Characteristics -- the Thinker• Laid-back• Deliberate• Logical• Values facts, figures, data• Quiet• Likes to examine multiple

options/angles• Enjoys argument/debate• Cautious• Needs time for

decisions/judgments

• Exacting• Focused on end

results• Hides feelings• Highly organized• Withholds opinions• Task-oriented• Slow to decide• Sticks to schedules/

outlines/plans• Good at planning


LIS Stress Path: Director

TellTell

PeoplePeople

AskAsk

TaskTask

Director

Dreamer

Thinker

Pleaser1 3

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LIS Stress Path: Dreamer

TellTell

PeoplePeople

AskAsk

TaskTask

Director

Dreamer

Thinker

Pleaser

1

2

3

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LIS Stress Path: Pleaser

TellTell

PeoplePeople

AskAsk

TaskTask

Director

Dreamer

Thinker

Pleaser

3

2

1

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LIS Stress Path: Thinker

TellTell

PeoplePeople

AskAsk

TaskTask

Director

Dreamer

Thinker

Pleaser13

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Harmonizing With Directors• Be on time• Have facts at hand• Stay focused on task• Avoid chit-chat• Use clear, concise

statements• Only make promises

you will keep• Use logic• Provide limited options,

with pros/cons for each

• Put things in writing• Be clear about

objectives• Talk facts, not feelings• Maintain eye contact• Depart quickly and

graciously• Don’t ask too many

questions• Don’t “kiss up”• Don’t ignore their

opinions


Harmonizing With Dreamers• Speak with passion• Don’t be too task-

oriented• Maintain high energy

level• Be prepared to “waste”

time, have some fun• Talk in terms of “what

if…?”• Be flexible• Be patient• Tap into competitive

spirit

• Look at “big picture”• Talk visions, hopes,

dreams• Use feeling language• Examine possibilities• Brainstorm• Don’t get baited into

arguments• Don’t expect

minutes/agendas• Move gently back on

track


Harmonizing With Pleasers• Stay calm, relaxed• Focus on people• Speak personally,

informally• Respect speakers• Make sure everyone is

heard• Encourage expressions

of doubt or concern• Don’t be argumentative/

defensive• Minimize time pressure

• Invite consensus• Offer praise/

reassurance• Initiate contact; don’t

wait to hear from them• Follow up• Be genuine and honest• Ask what needs to be

done• Make sure everyone is

clear on goals andassignments


Harmonizing With Thinkers• Talk in facts and data• Be on time• Set slow to moderate

pace• Allow time for questions• Use a systematic

approach (agenda)• Use logic and reason• Ask for thoughts and

opinions• Consider options and

alternatives

• Adopt a more formalmanner

• Keep your voice quiet,even

• Don’t lean forward• Use few gestures• Don’t push for quick

response• Offer periods of silence• Work with clear

goals/objectives• Follow up in writing


Leadership/InteractionStyles

THINKER __

(__%) ( 7% church, 18% pop.)

DIRECTOR _ _

(__%) ( 11% church, 26% pop.)

PLEASER __

(__%) (43% church, 32% pop)

DREAMER _ _

(__%) ( 39% church, 24% pop.)


Spirituality Web & Means ofGrace

HeadHead

HeartHeart

PilgrimPilgrimMysticMystic

Servant

CrusaderMeans of GraceMeans of Grace• Prayer• Study of Scripture• Lord’s Supper• Fasting/Abstinence• Christian

Conference• Acts of Mercy


Head Spirituality• Corporate

– focus is on theology– liturgical worship– emphasis is on

education– worship follows set

patterns– there is a need for

right answers– preaching is

important

• Individual– study of Scripture

is central– worship &

education definechurch

– God can be known– faith is rational– the Christian life

has practicalbenefits


Heart Spirituality• Corporate

– fellowship isimportant

– worship is festive,emotional

– singing is important– corporate spoken

prayer– emphasis is on

evangelism,conversion

• Individual– relationship with

Jesus– faith sharing is

essential– strong commitment

to prayer for others– prefer knowing God

through experiencerather than study

– praise orientation


Pilgrim Spirituality• Individual

– seeks meaning– looks for answers– open to a wide

variety of faithtraditions

– accepts what makessense

– faith formation is aprocess--a journey

• Corporate– open to questions– highly interactive– small-group based– worship is highly

experiential– focus is on relevance

to daily living– belief and action are

closely linked


Mystic Spirituality• Corporate

– contemplative– focus is on discipline– silence is more

important than sound(preaching/singing)

– liturgical– focus is on inward

spiritual formation– writing is important

• Individual– focus is on the

mystery of God– prayer and medi-

tation are central– retreat/renewal

is important– God is listened for– personal spiritual

development isgoal


Servant Spirituality• Corporate

– faith is action– service is critical– we serve the God

in others– works define

community– church is in the

world– clarity of purpose

• Individual– doers, not hearers– anti-institutional– God is unknowable– Christianity means

being like Jesus– Golden Rule/Greatest

Commandmentdefine faith

– prayer is secondary


Crusader Spirituality• Corporate

– focus is on task– all resources are

geared toward task– everyone is in

agreement on task– faith = commitment

to task– distractions are not

tolerated

• Individual– single-minded

devotion to call– all time, energy, and

resources committedto success

– spiritual disciplineprovides focus

– Christian communityfound in like-mindedcrusaders


Spirituality Web: PrayerHead•Formal•Wordy•Understanding

Heart•Informal•Asking•Relational

Pilgrim•Seeking•Questions•Meaning

Mystic•Silence•Listening•Union

Servant•Action•Example•Guidance

Crusader•Strength•Focus•Victory

PRAYER


Spirituality Web: StudyHead•Information•Scholarly•Knowledge

Heart•Inspiration•Anecdotal•Guidance

Pilgrim•Instruction•Experience•Understanding

Mystic•Reflection•Revelation•Devotion

Servant•Direction•Modeling•Encouragement

Crusader•Reinforcement•Vision•Focus

STUDY


Spirituality Web: Lord’sSupper

Head•Ritual•Liturgy•Discipline

Heart•Celebration•Emotion•Connection

Pilgrim•Exploration•Discovery•Expansion

Mystic•Personal•Devotion•Union with Christ

Servant•Ritual•Empowerment•Connection

Crusader•Identity•Consecration•Strength

LORD’SSUPPER


Spirituality Web: FastingHead•Ritual•Task•Accomplishment

Heart•Devotion•Focus•Holiness

Pilgrim•Clarity•Emptying•New Direction

Mystic•Clarity•Openness•Centering

Servant•Compassion•Inspiration•Solidarity

Crusader•Political•Confirmation•Renewed Strength

FASTING


Spirituality Web: ConferenceHead•Share knowledge•Formal•Understanding

Heart•Fellowship•Informal•Relationship

Pilgrim•Exploration•Interpersonal•Expanding

Mystic•Devotional•One-on-one•Union

Servant•Strength•Support•Topical

Crusader•Recruit•Focus•Support the cause

CONFERENCE


Spirituality Web: Acts ofMercy

Head•Organized•Requirement•Accomplishment

Heart•Compassion•Relationship•Pleasing God

Pilgrim•Caring•Doing good•Relevance

Mystic•Divine spark•Small scale•Balance

Servant•Energizing•Satisfaction•Obedience

Crusader•Support vision•Build momentum•Inspire others

ACTS OFMERCY


Spirituality Web Summary

Head___

Heart___

Pilgrim___

Mystic___

Servant___

Crusader___

Individual


Spirituality Web Summary

Head___

Heart___

Pilgrim___

Mystic___

Servant___

Crusader___

Corporate


Spirituality Web/L.I.S.Cross-Reference

Web ? ? ?

L.I.S.S. ♣♣♣

Head

Heart

Pilgrim

Mystic

Servant

Crusader

Director

Dreamer

Pleaser

Thinker


• Project: like to see programs, ministries, or eventsthrough from start to finish--planning, organizing,implementing, and evaluating all aspects of a project.

• Work: like to do hands-on tasks, without having tobother with the preplanning and organizing--wantto be active on the front line.

• Process: enjoy doing the brain-work around the tablewith pen, paper, and planning--hand tasks off tothose who prefer work tasks.

• Fellowship: come together for community andcommon purpose--work is secondary to the sense ofconnection and shared experience.

Task Type Descriptions


Task Type Preferences

• Project __

• Work __

• Process __

• Fellowship __

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