WHAT ARE SPIRITUAL GIFTS?
Spiritual gifts are special abilities, talents, or capacities given to individual Christians by the Holy Spirit for the purpose of serving God and others within the Christian community. These gifts are not natural talents or skills but supernatural endowments provided by God’s grace. They are meant to be used to build up the body of Christ, the community of believers.
The origin of spiritual gifts can be traced back to the Holy Spirit’s work in the life of a believer. Acts 1:8 says: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you.” These gifts are a manifestation of God’s grace and divine empowerment. They are bestowed upon believers as a result of their faith in Jesus Christ and their connection to the body of believers. Spiritual gifts are given for the purpose of fulfilling God’s mission and serving others.
In summary, spiritual gifts are supernatural abilities or capacities given by the Holy Spirit to individual Christians within the Christian community. These gifts have their origin in God’s grace and are meant to be used for the edification of the church and the fulfilment of God’s purposes.
We can find spiritual gifts listed in Scriptures, specifically in Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, 28-30, and Ephesians 4:11.
4 STEPS TO UNDERSTAND & GROW YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS
1. DISCOVER
Identify your spiritual gifts and understand how you are uniquely made
2. SHARE
Share with us your profile to help us understand and build the church community
3. GROW
Unlock the potential of your spiritual gifts through self-learning or as part of a group experience
4. SERVE
Empower yourself to make a difference by discovering and utilising your spiritual gifts in Clayton Church or beyond
1. DISCOVER
Three ways to discover your spiritual gifts and understand how you are uniquely made.
1. TAKE A SPIRITUAL GIFTS TEST
10 minutes
To help you quickly identify your potential spiritual gifts (GiftsTest.com*)
2. CREATE YOUR PERSONAL PROFILE
spiritual gifts, personality, experience, passion
Take time to reflect upon your identified spiritual gifts, personality, experiences, and passions to gain a better understanding of how you are uniquely made by completing the “My Profile” form.
Download and/or print the PDF to fill in.
3. LIFE GROUP DISCUSSIONS
Engage in in-depth discussions and gain insights from our “Made for More” series booklet through life group discussions
2. SHARE
Invest 10 Minutes to Help Our Community Grow
MY PROFILE RESPONSE
We’d appreciate it if you could spend 10 minutes to fill out the attached My Profile Response link – using the information already available from the “Create Your Personal Profile” section you just completed. Your input will help us understand our church better and support our community’s growth. Thank you for your time and participation!
3. GROW
Explore Your Path – Whether you thrive in solitary study or prefer collaborative learning, there’s a pathway for everyone to expand their understanding and enrich their journey.
1. LEARN BY YOURSELF
Detailed Guide on Spiritual Gifts
Access our comprehensive guide on spiritual gifts to foster individual growth and exploration.
2. LEARN AS A GROUP
5 week Spiritual Gift Course (starting 20 Aug)
Join our upcoming 5-week Spiritual Gift course on Zoom, commencing 20 August. Stay tuned for more information, coming soon!
4. SERVE
Explore the multitude of opportunities to serve within your passion areas, both in Clayton Church or in your everyday world.
Take the next step on your journey today.
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
Click the Serving Opportunities button or reach out to us via email at hello@claytonchurch.org.au to connect with a pastor or ministry director for further guidance.
*Clayton Church Of Christ has no affiliation with GiftsTest.com. GiftsTest.com operates as a third-party website with its own terms of use and privacy policy. Clayton Church Of Christ does not exert control over how personally identifiable information (such as full name and email address) is handled on GiftsTest.com. Your use of GiftsTest.com implies your consent to abide by their terms of use.