Romans 12:6-8 – “Having then gifts differing according to
the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy let us
prophesy according to the proportion of faith; or ministry,
let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on
teaching; or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that
giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with
diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.”
I. The Gift of Giving
A. Definition: God-given ability to contribute money
and resources to the work of the Lord with
cheerfulness and generosity. This can involve
money, but also includes time and effort.
I. The Gift of Giving
B. People with this gift like to:
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Manage their finances and limit their lifestyle to
donate to ministry needs
Meet the tangible needs of others
Give sacrificially to meet the needs of ministry
Give their time and efforts to ministry
I. The Gift of Giving
C. Characteristics of people with this gift:
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Resourceful: Make the most of what they have
Responsible: Faithful in their giving
Stewardship-oriented: Take care of what God has
blessed them with
Charitable: Look for opportunities to give to the
church and others
Disciplined: Give regularly
I. The Gift of Giving
D. Potential ways to use this gift:
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Provide for missionaries through sacrificial giving
Establish creative ways to provide ongoing resources
for ministry
Share testimonies of how God has provided for them
Assist with fund raising projects
I. The Gift of Giving
E. Biblical examples of this gift:
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The widow with two mites
The widow of Zarephath
I. The Gift of Giving
F. Summary: People with this gift feel compelled by
God to give to ministry and others
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The Gift of Leadership / Administration
A. Definition: God-given ability to cast vision, motivate,
and direct people to harmoniously accomplish
the purposes of God.
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The Gift of Leadership / Administration
B. People with this gift like to:
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Motivate others to perform to the best of their
abilities
Take responsibility, cast vision, and establish goals
Provide direction for God's people and ministry
Tend to be project oriented
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The Gift of Leadership / Administration
C. Characteristics of people with this gift:
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Influential: Lead and influence others
Visionary: Cast vision and give direction to others
Persuasive: Lead and persuade others to follow them
Motivating: Lead and motivate others for a common
cause. Good at delegating.
Goal setter: Set goals of achievement for themselves
and others
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The Gift of Leadership / Administration
D. Potential ways to use this gift:
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Team or ministry leader
Church leadership board or council
Administrator of a school or church activities
Project manager
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The Gift of Leadership / Administration
E. Biblical examples of this gift:
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Moses
Nehemiah