APOSTLESHIP A New Testament office, represented today by the Spirit-given ability to minister cross-culturally with the goal of planting churches.

PROPHECY The special ability to cause the authoritative word of God’s truth to shine (II Peter 1:19, I Cor. 14:3). It includes congregational preaching and lay utterances which explain and apply God’s revelation for correction and edification.

EVANGELISM The special ability to act as a productive instrument of God in soul-winning.

SHEPHERDING The special ability to effectively guide, feed, and protect a flock of followers in Christ – also known as pastoring.

TEACHING The special ability to give a detailed understanding of Biblical truths to those willing to learn.

EXHORTATION The special ability to come alongside another in need of encouragement, challenge or earnest advice.

KNOWLEDGE The special ability to master God’s revealed truths in Scripture.

WISDOM A special ability to use knowledge effectively coupled with a reverential awe of God.

HELPS The special ability to provide timely assistance that releases other Christian workers for direct spiritual ministry.

HOSPITALITY The special ability to provide an open home to those in need of food, lodging and fellowship, or a refuge to a bruised individual.

GIVING The special ability to earn money, manage it well and wisely give for the Lord’s work.

ADMINISTRATION The special ability of working with and through followers toward achieving Biblical goals and organizational objectives.

MERCY The special ability to aid the suffering or undeserving, and to spare them from punishment or penalties justly deserved.

FAITH An unusual ability to trust in the presence and power of God and to act on this trust.

DISCERNMENT The special ability to distinguish between truth and error, good and evil, the Spirit of God and the spirit of Antichrist.

LEADERSHIP The special ability to set goals and to motivate others toward their accomplishment in the Body of Christ.

* In contrast to talents or strengths which are also marked by ease, competence and job, spiritual gifts are further characterized by serving one another as good stewards with God’s strength, and by glorifying God in Jesus Christ. (I. Peter 4:10, 11 NASB)