Practicing Christian Leadership, Student Workbook, SW11

1 9 2 /

P R A C T I C I N G C H R I S T I A N L E A D E R S H I P

Spiritual Gifts Specifically Mentioned in the New Testament (continued)

Spiritually-inspired courage, wisdom, zeal, and hard work which motivate and guide others so that they can effectively participate in building the Church

Rom. 12.8

Leadership

Sympathy of heart which enables a person to empathize with and cheerfully serve those who are sick, hurting, or discouraged

Rom. 12.8

Mercy

Ministering (or Service, or Helping, or Hospitality)

The ability to joyfully perform any task which benefits others and meets their practical and material needs (especially on behalf of the poor or afflicted)

Rom. 12.7; 1 Pet. 4.9

1 Cor. 12.10; 12.28

The ability to confront evil and do good in ways that make visible the awesome power and presence of God

Miracles

The desire and ability to guide, protect, and equip the members of a congregation for ministry

Eph. 4.11

Pastoring

The ability to receive and proclaim openly a revealed message from God which prepares the Church for obedience to him and to the Scriptures

1 Cor. 12.28; Rom. 12.6

Prophecy

1 Cor. 12.28; Rom. 12.7; Eph. 4.11

The ability to explain the meaning of the Word of God and its application through careful instruction

Teaching

1 Cor. 12.10; 12.28

Ecstatic utterance by which a person speaks to God (or others) under the direction of the Holy Spirit

Tongues

Spirit-revealed insight that allows a person to speak godly instruction for solving problems;

1 Cor. 12.8

and/or

Wisdom

Spirit-revealed insight that allows a person to explain the central mysteries of the Christian faith