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A presentation by Pastor Becca Ehrlich on Spiritual Gifts for the 2013 Upstate NY Synod Assembly.

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Free Gifts! Discovering Your God-Given Spiritual Gifts Pr. Becca Ehrlich
OK, so who are you?? • Pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Frewsburg, NY • Was pastoral staff leader for Participation (among other ministry areas) at Prince of Peace, Clifton Park during Internship and afterwards • Spiritual Gifts Assessment and matching ministries at two different congregations
So…..Before We Begin… • Why are you here? • What have you heard about spiritual gifts before? • Have you taken a spiritual gifts assessment before? If so, what was it like? If not, how do you feel about taking one today? • Are there any spiritual gifts that you’ve heard of before that have you puzzled?
What are Spiritual Gifts??? • Spiritual gifts are special abilities given by the Holy Spirit, to each member of the body of Christ, in order to fulfill the mission of the Church. • Two major Greek words used in Scripture • Charismata (charis= grace) • Pneumatika (pneuma= spirit)
So What? • Knowing what gifts you’ve been given by God will help you better serve God, fulfilling our baptismal calling (stewardship) • Knowing your spiritual gifts will affect what ministries in and out of Church you will be best suited for, and what you will want to get involved in • Knowing your spiritual gifts will stave off burn-out, i.e. spending time and energy on ministries that you don’t have the gifts for
What’s the Bible Say About This? • There are 3-4 Bible passages that directly deal with spiritual gifts by describing and listing some of them: -Romans 12:4-8 -1 Corinthians 12: 1-11; 27-30 -Ephesians 4:11-13 -[1 Peter 4: 10-11] • These lists are no in way exhaustive; other gifts are described in other places in the Bible • Let’s look at these spiritual gifts passages!
Romans 12:4-8 • 4 For as in one body we have many members, and not all the members have the same function, 5 so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. 6 We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; 7 ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching; 8 the exhorter, in exhortation; the giver, in generosity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness.
Romans 12:4-8 Gifts listed: • Prophecy • Serving • Teaching • Exhortation • Giving • Leadership • Mercy
1 Corinthians 12: 1-11; 27-30 • Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. 3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says “Let Jesus be cursed!” and no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except by the Holy Spirit. • 4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5 and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; 6 and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. 7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8 To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses.
1 Corinthians 12: 1-11; 27-30 (con’t) 27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. 28 And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers; then deeds of power, then gifts of healing, forms of assistance, forms of leadership, various kinds of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? 30 Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?
1 Corinthians 12: 1-11; 27-30 Gifts Listed: • Wisdom • Knowledge • Faith • Healing • Miracles • Prophecy • Discernment • Tongues • Interpretation of tongues • **** Not being uninformed about spiritual gifts • ****Not everyone has the same gifts!! (“Are all prophets??...”)
Ephesians 4:11-13 11 The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ.
Ephesians 4:11-13 Gifts Listed: • Apostle • Prophet • Evangelism • Pastoring • Teaching • “To equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ”
[1 Peter 4: 10-11] 10 Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. 11 Whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God; whoever serves must do so with the strength that God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
[1 Peter 4: 10-11] • A bit different than the other passages • No specific spiritual gifts listed, instead saying each of us should use the gifts given to us… • When speaking and serving we should be speaking and doing the work of God
So, how do we find out our personal spiritual gifts?? • There are many different lists of spiritual gifts based from Scripture • Each assessment will test for different gifts depending on how many questions there are and how detailed they can be • Many assessments will categorizegifts for better understanding
How is a spiritual gift assessment different from a “Time and Talents” sheet? • Time and Talents sheets ask people to check off gifts they think they have so that ministry leaders can plug them in • Spiritual gift assessments actually find out what gifts each person actually has and then both the person and ministry leaders can work together to figure out where the person can best use his/her gifts, both in life and in the Church
One of the most detailed spiritual gift assessments out there…. • The 3 Colors of Ministry by Christian A. Swartz (part of the Natural Church Development (NCD) program) • Tests for 30 gifts • Tests for Manifest gifts (gifts you already use and are probably confirmed) and Latent gifts (gifts you can experiment with to see if you have them) • 180 questions, 2 people poll, scoring grid, normalization chart • Gifts put into 3 color categories: green (Creator & world), red (Christ & Scripture), and blue (Spirit & experience)
Spiritual Gifts list in 3 Colors of Ministry
ELCA Spiritual Gift Assessment (The one we are going to use today!) • Tests for 20 spiritual gifts • 60 questions, usually takes under 10 minutes • You can take it online (or print it out) at http://www2.elca.org/evangelizingchurch/asse ssments/spiritgifts.html • OR go to www. elca.org and type in “spiritual gift assessment” in the search bar
ELCA Spiritual Gift Assessment Gifts List • Administration • Artistry • Discernment • Evangelism • Exhortation • Faith • Giving • Hospitality • Intercession • Knowledge • Leadership • Mercy • Music-vocal • Music-instrumental • Pastoring • Service • Skilled Craft • Teaching • Wisdom • Writing
Some helpful hints…. • The key for answering the questions is on the bottom of each page (4= consistently true, etc.) • Don’t over-think it, answer with your gut • Take a breather when you finish answering all the questions– we will score our assessments together so that we won’t get confused • Remember: there are no “right” answers. Everyone is given different gifts by the Spirit, and that’s what makes us unique!
SO LET’S DO THIS!!!
Scoring…
More Scoring…
Even More Scoring…
Finished!
Awesome! I know my gifts! Now what?? • Check out pages 2 & 3 in your packet for descriptions of your spiritual gifts (Homework: check out the Bible passages for your gifts!) • Any surprises? Any affirmations of what you already knew?? • Any confusion about your spiritual gifts?
OK, so now that I know what my gifts are, how do I use them? • Check out pages 10 & 11 in your packet for suggestions of where your gifts can be used • Keep in mind– your congregation may have different ministries than the ones listed– try to find a ministry that is similar, or start your own! • We are not only called to use our gifts in the Church, but also in the world. Let’s use page 12 and list a few ways you can use your gifts at home, and work, and in your community.
Reactions? • What did you think about this experience of learning about spiritual gifts and finding out what some of yours are? • How will you go forward differently now that you know your spiritual gifts? (OR, to go with the Synod Assembly theme, how will you be transformed in learning and using your spiritual gifts?) • For an even deeper look, try The 3 Colors of Ministy book and assessment (and test for even more gifts!)
Questions or Comments?
You can view this slide show again at http://bit.ly/sagifts
Thanks for coming! Enjoy your free gifts!!!

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Spiritual Gifts Presentation

  • 1. Free Gifts! Discovering Your God-Given Spiritual Gifts Pr. Becca Ehrlich
  • 2. OK, so who are you?? • Pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Frewsburg, NY • Was pastoral staff leader for Participation (among other ministry areas) at Prince of Peace, Clifton Park during Internship and afterwards • Spiritual Gifts Assessment and matching ministries at two different congregations
  • 3. So…..Before We Begin… • Why are you here? • What have you heard about spiritual gifts before? • Have you taken a spiritual gifts assessment before? If so, what was it like? If not, how do you feel about taking one today? • Are there any spiritual gifts that you’ve heard of before that have you puzzled?
  • 4. What are Spiritual Gifts??? • Spiritual gifts are special abilities given by the Holy Spirit, to each member of the body of Christ, in order to fulfill the mission of the Church. • Two major Greek words used in Scripture • Charismata (charis= grace) • Pneumatika (pneuma= spirit)
  • 5. So What? • Knowing what gifts you’ve been given by God will help you better serve God, fulfilling our baptismal calling (stewardship) • Knowing your spiritual gifts will affect what ministries in and out of Church you will be best suited for, and what you will want to get involved in • Knowing your spiritual gifts will stave off burn-out, i.e. spending time and energy on ministries that you don’t have the gifts for
  • 6. What’s the Bible Say About This? • There are 3-4 Bible passages that directly deal with spiritual gifts by describing and listing some of them: -Romans 12:4-8 -1 Corinthians 12: 1-11; 27-30 -Ephesians 4:11-13 -[1 Peter 4: 10-11] • These lists are no in way exhaustive; other gifts are described in other places in the Bible • Let’s look at these spiritual gifts passages!
  • 7. Romans 12:4-8 • 4 For as in one body we have many members, and not all the members have the same function, 5 so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. 6 We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; 7 ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching; 8 the exhorter, in exhortation; the giver, in generosity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness.
  • 8. Romans 12:4-8 Gifts listed: • Prophecy • Serving • Teaching • Exhortation • Giving • Leadership • Mercy
  • 9. 1 Corinthians 12: 1-11; 27-30 • Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. 3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says “Let Jesus be cursed!” and no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except by the Holy Spirit. • 4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5 and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; 6 and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. 7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8 To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses.
  • 10. 1 Corinthians 12: 1-11; 27-30 (con’t) 27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. 28 And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers; then deeds of power, then gifts of healing, forms of assistance, forms of leadership, various kinds of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? 30 Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?
  • 11. 1 Corinthians 12: 1-11; 27-30 Gifts Listed: • Wisdom • Knowledge • Faith • Healing • Miracles • Prophecy • Discernment • Tongues • Interpretation of tongues • **** Not being uninformed about spiritual gifts • ****Not everyone has the same gifts!! (“Are all prophets??...”)
  • 12. Ephesians 4:11-13 11 The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ.
  • 13. Ephesians 4:11-13 Gifts Listed: • Apostle • Prophet • Evangelism • Pastoring • Teaching • “To equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ”
  • 14. [1 Peter 4: 10-11] 10 Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. 11 Whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God; whoever serves must do so with the strength that God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
  • 15. [1 Peter 4: 10-11] • A bit different than the other passages • No specific spiritual gifts listed, instead saying each of us should use the gifts given to us… • When speaking and serving we should be speaking and doing the work of God
  • 16. So, how do we find out our personal spiritual gifts?? • There are many different lists of spiritual gifts based from Scripture • Each assessment will test for different gifts depending on how many questions there are and how detailed they can be • Many assessments will categorizegifts for better understanding
  • 17. How is a spiritual gift assessment different from a “Time and Talents” sheet? • Time and Talents sheets ask people to check off gifts they think they have so that ministry leaders can plug them in • Spiritual gift assessments actually find out what gifts each person actually has and then both the person and ministry leaders can work together to figure out where the person can best use his/her gifts, both in life and in the Church
  • 18. One of the most detailed spiritual gift assessments out there…. • The 3 Colors of Ministry by Christian A. Swartz (part of the Natural Church Development (NCD) program) • Tests for 30 gifts • Tests for Manifest gifts (gifts you already use and are probably confirmed) and Latent gifts (gifts you can experiment with to see if you have them) • 180 questions, 2 people poll, scoring grid, normalization chart • Gifts put into 3 color categories: green (Creator & world), red (Christ & Scripture), and blue (Spirit & experience)
  • 19. Spiritual Gifts list in 3 Colors of Ministry
  • 20. ELCA Spiritual Gift Assessment (The one we are going to use today!) • Tests for 20 spiritual gifts • 60 questions, usually takes under 10 minutes • You can take it online (or print it out) at http://www2.elca.org/evangelizingchurch/asse ssments/spiritgifts.html • OR go to www. elca.org and type in “spiritual gift assessment” in the search bar
  • 21. ELCA Spiritual Gift Assessment Gifts List • Administration • Artistry • Discernment • Evangelism • Exhortation • Faith • Giving • Hospitality • Intercession • Knowledge • Leadership • Mercy • Music-vocal • Music-instrumental • Pastoring • Service • Skilled Craft • Teaching • Wisdom • Writing
  • 22. Some helpful hints…. • The key for answering the questions is on the bottom of each page (4= consistently true, etc.) • Don’t over-think it, answer with your gut • Take a breather when you finish answering all the questions– we will score our assessments together so that we won’t get confused • Remember: there are no “right” answers. Everyone is given different gifts by the Spirit, and that’s what makes us unique!
  • 23. SO LET’S DO THIS!!!
  • 28. Awesome! I know my gifts! Now what?? • Check out pages 2 & 3 in your packet for descriptions of your spiritual gifts (Homework: check out the Bible passages for your gifts!) • Any surprises? Any affirmations of what you already knew?? • Any confusion about your spiritual gifts?
  • 29. OK, so now that I know what my gifts are, how do I use them? • Check out pages 10 & 11 in your packet for suggestions of where your gifts can be used • Keep in mind– your congregation may have different ministries than the ones listed– try to find a ministry that is similar, or start your own! • We are not only called to use our gifts in the Church, but also in the world. Let’s use page 12 and list a few ways you can use your gifts at home, and work, and in your community.
  • 30. Reactions? • What did you think about this experience of learning about spiritual gifts and finding out what some of yours are? • How will you go forward differently now that you know your spiritual gifts? (OR, to go with the Synod Assembly theme, how will you be transformed in learning and using your spiritual gifts?) • For an even deeper look, try The 3 Colors of Ministy book and assessment (and test for even more gifts!)
  • 32. You can view this slide show again at http://bit.ly/sagifts
  • 33. Thanks for coming! Enjoy your free gifts!!!