Read About Your Gifts

Using Your Spiritual Gifts

Congratulations on discovering your spiritual gifts! God uniquely created you and gave you these gifts for a reason. Now that you’ve identified how He has gifted you, your next step is to learn how you can use those gifts for the purpose He has for you.

You can learn about your spiritual gifts and find out more about the areas available to serve at Trinity in which you can best use your gifts.

A. Administration

The gift of administration is the divine strength or ability to organize multiple tasks and groups of people to accomplish these tasks. /// Luke 14:28-30; Acts 6:1-7; 1 Corinthians 12:28 (Admin, Kids Check-in, Kids Resources, Youth, Production, Campus Setup, Ministry Support, Special Events)

B. Apostleship

The gift of apostleship is the divine strength or ability to pioneer new churches and ministries through planting, overseeing, and training. /// Acts 15:22-35; 1 Corinthians 12:28; 2 Corinthians 12:12; Galatians 2:7-10; Ephesians 4:11-14 (Outreach, Growth Track, Small Group Leaders)

C. Craftsmanship

The gift of craftsmanship is the divine strength or ability to plan, build and work with your hands in construction and setup environments to accomplish multiple ministry applications. /// Exodus 30:22, 31:3-11; 2 Chronicles 34:9-13; Acts 18:2-3 (Ministry Support, Outreach, Special Events, TWC Kids, Youth, Production, Photography, Worship, Campus Setup)

D. Discernment

The gift of discernment is the divine strength or ability to spiritually identify falsehood and to distinguish between right and wrong motives and situations. /// Matthew 16:21-23; Acts 5:1-11, 16:16-18; 1 Corinthians 12:10; 1 John 4:1-6 (Growth Track, Kids Check-in, Prayer, Small Group Leaders, Safety & Security, Ushers)

E. Evangelism

The gift of evangelism is the divine strength or ability to help non- Christians take the necessary steps to becoming Christ followers. /// Acts 8:5-6, 8:26-40, 14:21, 21:8; Ephesians 4:11-14 (Youth, Outreach, Prayer, Small Group Leaders, Special Events)

F. Exhortation

The gift of exhortation is the divine strength or ability to encourage others through the written or spoken word and Biblical truth. /// Acts 14:22; Romans 12:8; 1 Timothy 4:13; Hebrews 10:24-25 (Special Events, Greeters, Growth Track, TWC Kids, Nursery, Kids Check-in, Youth, Next Steps & Information, Cafe, Parking, Small Group Leaders, Food & Hospitality, Ushers)

G. Faith

The gift of faith is the divine strength or ability to believe in God for unseen supernatural results in every arena of life. /// Acts 11:22-24; Romans 4:18-21; 1 Corinthians 12:9; Hebrews 11 (All Teams)

H. Giving

The gift of giving is the divine strength or ability to produce wealth and to give by tithes and offerings for the purpose of advancing the Kingdom of God on earth. /// Mark 12:41-44; Romans 12:8; 2 Corinthians 8:1-7, 9:2-7 (Legacy)

I. Healing

The gift of healing is the divine strength or ability to act as an intermediary in faith, prayer, and by the laying-on of hands for the healing of physical and mental illnesses. /// Acts 3:1-10, 9:32-35, 28:7-10; 1 Corinthians 12:9, 28 (Safety & Security, Prayer, Outreach, Special Events)

J. Helps

The gift of helps is the divine strength or ability to work in a supportive role for the accomplishment of tasks in Christian ministry. /// Mark 15:40-41; Acts 9:36; Romans 16:1-2; 1 Corinthians 12:28 (Admin, Ministry Support, Outreach, Special Events, Safety & Security, Next Steps & Information, Cafe, Food & Hospitality, Photography, Youth, Kids Resources)

K. Hospitality

The gift of hospitality is the divine strength or ability to create warm, welcoming environments for others in places such as your home, office, or church. /// Acts 16:14-15; Romans 12:13, 16:23; Hebrews 13:1-2; 1 Peter 4:9 (Ministry Support, Special Events, Greeters, Growth Track, TWC Kids, Nursery, Youth, Kids Check-in, Next Steps & Information, Cafe, Food & Hospitality, Parking, Ushers)

L. Intercession

The gift of intercession is the divine strength or ability to stand in the gap in prayer for someone, something, or someplace believing for profound results. /// Hebrews 7:25; Colossians 1:9-12, 4:12-13; James 5:14-16 (Prayer, Small Group Leaders)

M. Knowledge

The gift of knowledge is the divine strength or ability to understand and to bring clarity to situations and circumstances often accompanied by a word from God. /// Acts 5:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:8; Colossians 2:2-3 (Safety & Security, Prayer, Small Group Leaders, Ushers)

N. Leadership

The gift of leadership is the divine strength or ability to influence people at their level while directing and focusing them on the big picture, vision, or idea. /// Romans 12:8; 1 Timothy 3:1-13, 5:17; Hebrews 13:17 (Small Group Leaders, All Teams)

O. Mercy

The gift of mercy is the divine strength or ability to feel empathy and to care for those who are hurting in any way. /// Matthew 9:35-36; Mark 9:41; Romans 12:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:14 (Outreach, Safety & Security, Youth, TWC Kids, Special Events, Small Group Leaders)

P. Miracles

The gift of miracles is the divine strength or ability to alter the natural outcomes of life in a supernatural way through prayer, faith, and divine direction. /// Acts 9:36-42, 19:11-12, 20:7-12; Romans 15:18-19; 1 Corinthians 12:10, 28 (Safety & Security, Prayer)

Q. Missionary

The missionary gift is the divine strength or ability to reach others outside of your culture and nationality, while in most cases living in that culture or nation. /// Acts 8:4, 13:2-3, 22:21; Romans 10:15 (Outreach, Small Group Leaders)

R. Music / Worship

The gift of music/worship is the divine strength or ability to sing, dance, or play an instrument primarily for the purpose of helping others worship God. /// Deuteronomy 31:22; 1 Sam 16:16; 1 Chronicles 16:41-42; 2 Chronicles 5:12-13, 34:12; Psalm 150 (TWC Kids, Youth, Worship, Photography, Prayer, Small Group Leaders)

S. Pastor / Shepherd

The gift of pastor/shepherd is the divine strength or ability to care for the personal needs of others by nurturing and mending life issues. /// John 10:1-18; Ephesians 4:11-14; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; 1 Peter 5:1-3 (Outreach, Growth Track, TWC Kids, Youth, Small Group Leaders, Ushers, Prayer)

T. Prophecy

The gift of prophecy is the divine strength or ability to boldly speak and bring clarity to scriptural and doctrinal truth, in some cases foretelling God’s plan. /// Acts 2:37-40, 7:51-53, 26:24-29; 1 Corinthians 14:1-4; 1 Thessalonians 1:5 (Prayer, Small Group Leaders, Special Events)

U. Service

The gift of serving is the divine strength or ability to do small or great tasks in working for the overall good of the body of Christ. /// Acts 6:1-7; Romans 12:7; Galatians 6:10; 1 Timothy 1:16-18; Titus 3:14 (Admin, Ministry Support, Outreach, Special Events, Nursery, Kids Resources, Campus Setup, Food & Hospitality, Photography, Production, Cafe, Ushers)

V. Teaching

The gift of teaching is the divine strength or ability to study and learn from the Scriptures primarily to bring understanding and growth to other Christians. /// Acts 18:24-28, 20:20-21; 1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11-14 (Small Group Leaders, Growth Track, Youth)

W. Tongues (and interpretation)

The gift of tongues is the divine strength or ability to pray in a heavenly language to encourage your spirit and to commune with God. The gift of tongues is often accompanied by interpretation and should be used appropriately. /// Acts 2:1-13; 1 Corinthians 12:10, 14:1-14 (Prayer)

X. Wisdom

The gift of wisdom is the divine strength or ability to apply the truths of Scripture in a practical way, producing a fruitful outcome and the character of Jesus Christ. /// Acts 6:3,10; 1 Corinthians 2:6-13, 12:8 (Outreach, Worship, Prayer, Youth, Small Group Leaders, Special Events, Ushers)