True prophets have a sensitive conscience, but are called to be defenders of the truth. When others are confused, they have crisp, decisive insight and can convey God's intent with authority.

Roman 12:6-16;Eph. 4:11
PETER - Biblical Person with this Gift

CHARACTERISTICS

• Feel the need to express themselves (Act 2:14)
• Usually discerns the characteristics of others accurately (Acts 5:1-3)
• Refuses dishonesty and hypocrisy (Romans 12:9)
• Open about themselves (Luke 5:1-8)
• Can be very blunt/outspoken (Matthew 16:21-22)
• Persuasive and demanding (John 21:1-3)
• Demands loyalty and gives loyalty (Luke 22:31-33)
• Willingness to be broken (John 13:1-9)

USING YOUR GIFT

• As a preaching Evangelist
• In pastoring if you have the other supporting gifts
• In counseling to help point out sin in person's life
• In preaching on gospel teams
• In prison ministry
• In cross-cultural ministry

STRENGTH/WEAKNESS
Strengths: Bold communicator, points the way, declares truth
Weaknesses: Confrontation, fighter

Those who possess this gift are humble in nature. They do not seek attention or praise from men and are content to be about God's work. You have a servant's heart and people respect you and look to you as an example.

Rom. 12:7; 1 Cor. 12:28; Acts 16:1-2
TIMOTHY-Biblical Person with this Gift

CHARACTERISTICS

• Alert to the needs of others (Philippians 2:19-20)
• Urgency about every assignment
• Wants the job completed successfully
• Needs to be with people
• Can be short-sighted (1 Timothy 6:20-21)
• May feel inadequate (2 Timothy 2:1-7)
• Needs no recognition

USING YOUR GIFT

• Maintenance, repair, facilities
• As a nursery or kitchen worker
• As an office worker
• Possible media technician
• As a health care worker, EMT, First Responder.
• Welcoming Guests
• As a greeter or an usher.
• Serving in Special Needs ministries

STRENGTH/WEAKNESS
Strengths: Flexible and selfless, loves to help others
Weaknesses: Takes on too much, can burn out

Those with this gift demonstrate true empathy (sharing the feelings and hurts of others). You understand emotions of helplessness, isolation, fear, and anger, and can offer great hope of change to others. The empathy you feel usually comes from personal suffering, so you can offer spiritual advice for those undergoing similar difficulties.

Rom. 12:6-8
JOHN - Biblical Personality with this Gift

CHARACTERISTICS

• Has a heart for what other's feel
• Attracted to those in emotional distress
• Can sense when someone is having difficulty
• Hurts when the other person hurts
• Will do everything within their power to end suffering
• Sensitive to other's criticism of a suffering person
• Draws strength from others
• Shuts out people who are insincere

USING YOUR GIFT

• As a hospital, assisted living, shut-in worker.
• Work with homeless, distraught, underprivileged
• As an usher or greeter, welcome center worker.
• Any opportunities for hospitality and guest relations
• As a receptionist, welcome desk
• As a member of newcomer team.

STRENGTH/WEAKNESS
Strengths: Interested in who needs loving care
Weaknesses: Too sensitive

Encouragers have the special ability to offer a rebuke or challenge in such a way that others are inspired to change. They are sensitive to the frustrations of others causing people to seek them out. They are seen as being real, impartial, and fair.

Rom. 12:8; Colossians 1:28-29; John 16:7-13
PAUL-Biblical Person with this Gift

CHARACTERISTICS

• Desire to reach their full potential (Colossians 1:28-29)
• Can discern spiritual matters (Acts 13:7-12)
• Always looks for precise steps to achieve goals (2 Timothy 2:1-7)
• Has the ability to accept difficulties to achieve growth (2 Corinthians 12:7-10)
• Everything becomes practical and has a learning experience
• Bored with details
• Always seeks to bring harmony

USING YOUR GIFT

• As a “trainer” in areas of leadership or methodology
• As a counselor, especially in a counseling center
• As an small group leader facilitator
• As a seminar speaker
• As a counselor in drug programs, rescue mission, ect.
• As a follow-up with new converts.
• As an encourager to those who are discouraged.

STRENGTH/WEAKNESS
Strengths: Strong sense of concern, compelled to give advice
Weaknesses: Talks too much

The ability to be a bold witness and an effective messenger of the good news of the Gospel sharing salvation and leading others to make a profession of Faith. They reap what others have sown. They are bold and passionate about reaching others.

Eph. 4:11
PHILIP - Biblical Personality with this Gift

CHARACTERISTICS

• Is outgoing and seldom meets a stranger
• Is fulfilled working one-on-one or with groups
• Get's along well with others
• Is more lighthearted than depressed
• Is expressive in speech and communication
• Is tolerant of people and their weaknesses
• Is impulsive at times; likely to make decisions based on emotions.
• Appears peaceable and agreeable
• Displays enthusiasm
• Is talkative and can interject in any conversation
• Has a burning desire to meet unbelievers
• Has a clear understanding of the gospel message
• Remembers people's names and faces
• Works hard at becoming a good listener

USING YOUR GIFT

• In visitation programs
• In special evangelistic efforts
• In altar calls or invitations to lead new converts to Christ
• In church planting
• Missions (short/long term)
• In many public speaking ministries

STRENGTH/WEAKNESS
Strengths: Compelled to share their faith, dynamic
Weaknesses: Witnessing without knowledge

Teachers who are divinely called have the ability to make God's Word come alive. They communicate God's wisdom so that others can grow in their faith. No matter how much they study, they sense there is still much more to learn. They communicate truth from the heart of study and knowledge.

Rom. 12:6-7; 1 Cor. 12:28; Eph. 4:11
LUKE -Biblical Personality with this Gift

CHARACTERISTICS
Luke 1:1-4

• Very systematic and attentive to accuracy
• Investigative and detail-oriented
• Enjoys research and study
• Doesn't rely on the knowledge of others
• Remains quiet until the information is complete
• Always tests information

USING YOUR GIFT

• As a teacher of teachers.
• As a writer and developer of curriculum.
• As a Bible college or seminary teacher.
• As a Bible institute teacher in a local church.

STRENGTH/WEAKNESS
Strengths: Loves to study, enjoys expressing why things are true
Weaknesses: May miss the obvious, digs too deep

Those with a Pastor/Shepherd's heart care deeply for others. They are able to take on the responsibility of caring for the spiritual protection and growth of groups of believers. Those with this gift are energized by caring and leading groups of people from small to large.

Eph. 4:11
DAVID - Biblical Personality with this Gift

CHARACTERISTICS

• Is usually patient with people
• Will have the needs of others on their heart all the time
• Is people-centered
• Is authoritative
• Is more of a leader than a follower
• Is expressive, composed & not easily shaken
• Seems to draw people to themself
• Has a pleasing personality
• Is protective of those under him
• Is sensitive to negativity and things that cause disunity
• Tends to become a workaholic
• Is able to resolve problems quickly and easily
• Has a desire to learn and grow

USING YOUR GIFT

• As a Pastor or Pastoral Staff
• As a Sunday school teacher
• As a special ministry leader
• As a volunteer or paid staff member in a shelter forabused, homeless, or other hurting people
• As a small group leader

STRENGTH/WEAKNESS
Strengths: Emphasizes harmony, motivation to lead
Weaknesses: Takes advantage of others' trust

The special ability to strategize a plan of action from goals to completion. Persons with this spiritual gift understand the mechanics of executing many tasks and details. They see ahead to the next step and can forecast obstacles that others may not recognize.

1 Cor. 12:28; Nehemiah 1-13
NEHEMIAH - Biblical Personality with this Gift

CHARACTERISTICS

• Loyal (Nehemiah 1:1-4)
• Self-starter (Nehemiah 1:5-11; 2:5-6)
• Ability to evaluate what is needed to achieve goals (Nehemiah 2:7-8)
• Assumes responsibility in the absence of leadership (Nehemiah 2:10)
• Is not detail-oriented (Nehemiah 2:12)
• Has an ability to see the end vision - (Nehemiah 2:13-17)
• Can break large projects into small projects (Nehemiah 3)
• Refuses the negative (Nehemiah 4)
• Knows what needs to be delegated (Nehemiah 4:13-23)
• Enjoys seeing everyone take part in the success (Nehemiah 12:43)
• Never rests. Always reaching for another goal (Nehemiah 13:7-8)

USING YOUR GIFT

• As the leader of a project, ministry or program.
• Leading a committee, board, or team
• As a planner or coordinator.
• As Pastor or Assistant Pastor, Executive Pastor
• As an office manager or department head
• As a System Leader
• As a ministry coordinator.
• As a leader of ladies/men's fellowship.

STRENGTH/WEAKNESS
Strengths: Initiator, likes to organize/delegate
Weaknesses: Expects too much

Those with the gift of giving live with the underlying awareness that life is temporary and are more firmly focused on eternity than others are. Those with this gift have a special responsibility to be intentional about stewardship.

Rom. 12:6-8,13; Acts 4:32-37; 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
BARNABAS-Biblical Person with this Gift

CHARACTERISTICS

• Wise in money matters (Acts 4:32-37)
• Gives quietly without public notice (Luke 6:38)
• Gives faithfully, consistently, cheerfully (2 Corinthians 9:6-7)
• Gives to motivate other people (1 Kings 8:62-63)
• Tests other's love for giving (Luke 16:10)
• Never gives and forgets

USING YOUR GIFT

• As strong supporters for the Body of Christ.
• As a member of finance team.
• As a member of the missions or building teams
• As a financial counselor
• Board of a non-profit
• Looking and discerning financial needs of others

STRENGTH/WEAKNESS
Strengths: Unique financial insights, conscientious, conservative
Weaknesses: The power of money, lack of ministry vision