A Titus 2 Project: Spiritual Gifts Definitions

Monday, December 04, 2006

Written by one of our pastors, for use with the High School Awana club, these are the best Spiritual Gifts definitions I've seen.

Evangelism: sharing the message of the "good news" of the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Pastoring: shepherding a local church by leading, feeding, and guiding believers in God's Word.
Teaching: instructing the truth of the Word of God so that it can be understood.
Helps: providing practical ministry assistance to those in need; used of deacons.
Wisdom: the ability to apply the truths of God's Word to everyday situations.
Knowledge: the ability to learn, understand and memorize the Word of God.
Faith: trusting God and His Word, even in the face of obstacles and uncertainty.
Exhortation: the ability to encourage other believers with God's Word as a motivation for right living.
Giving: sharing of one's wealth and possessions to bless and benefit another.
Leading: spiritual oversight/ruling over a local church body; often applies to elders or bishops.
Mercy: having and/or showing compassion (God's love) for those who are hurting or suffering.
Administration: Applying spiritual decisions to practical matters within the body; used of deacons.
Ministry: Serving others in practical ways which help them to grow spiritually; used of deacons.

From this list, based on the original Greek, are you able to identify the Spirit at work through you? How about your kids?