1) ADMINISTRATION
One with the supernatural ability to understand clearly the immediate and long-range goals of the church and to devise and execute effective plans for the accomplishment of those goals. The one who has everything well planned out, very detail-oriented. Delegates tasks so goals can be met.
2) APOSTLE
One sent by God with a holy mission to fulfill; and the supernatural power and spiritual gifts to fulfill the mission. The ability to communicate across cultural barriers and plant churches where there is no or lack of knowledge of the gospel. The word Apostle in Greek is (apostolos) meaning "a sent one", or "a messenger".
3) DISCERNING SPIRITS
Supernatural ability to read or hear a teaching, to encounter a problem, or to consider a proposed course of action, and then determine whether the source behind the teaching, problem, or action is divine, merely human, or satanic. Can recognize true motives of people and when Satan or other evil spirits are at work in a given person or situation.
4) EVANGELIST
Ability to lead unconverted persons to a saving knowledge of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The person with this gift has the wisdom to know when, who, and how to call the rebellious into the Kingdom of God. Also feels a “deep” burden for those who are still trapped in darkness. Brings new members as well as rejuvenates (re-igniting) those already in the body of Christ.
5) EXHORTATION
Supernatural ability of being able to encourage, motivate, comfort others by well timed and wise counsel. This gift builds the Body of Christ by helping new, young and older Christians to turn from sin and believe in the power of the Holy Spirit. At times also called the gift of Encouragement.
6) GIFT OF FAITH
Faith is required/available to every Christian, but the “Gift of Faith” is given to certain members in Body of Christ. It is a supernatural ability to have extraordinary confidence in God that is unshakable by situations, pain, apparent failure, or ridicule. This gift strengthens the individual and other believers (by example) to endure persecution and wait upon the Lord so that God’s will may come to pass.
7) GIVING
Supernatural ability to give above and beyond to meet the church needs, giving financial and material resources where and when needed with a cheerful heart to further the work of God. But not limited to simply money or material resources, this gift can be used in any fashion where “giving” is done. Individual has awareness that all they have belongs to the Lord and they are merely stewards, therefore they know that God will supply their needs and richly bless them in their giving. Recipients of help from Christians with this gift have a clear sense that God has provided the way, not the individual.
8) HEALING
It is a "sign gift" which enables one to function as an instrument of God's healing grace in the lives of hurting people. The gift of healing includes miraculous healing of the body, the mind, the emotions, and relationships.
9) HELPS
Supernatural ability to invest the talents/skills they have in the life and ministry of other members of the Body, thus enabling those others to increase the effectiveness of their own spiritual gifts. The helped person has the impression that God has touched them.
10) LEADERSHIP
Supernatural ability to go first and lead by example, so that others are motivated to follow. Those with the gift of leadership are quick to identify problems and know how to solve them and then are able to minister to those in need. Also delegate tasks to others to accomplish the greater goals that are within the Body of Christ. Leaders are also visionaries.
11) MERCY
Supernatural ability to feel genuine empathy and compassion for individuals (both Christian and non-Christian) who suffer from distressing physical, mental, or emotional problems, and to translate that compassion into cheerfully done deeds which reflect Christ’s love and alleviate the suffering. One who loves and cares for those who are not able to care for themselves.
12) MESSAGE OF WISDOM
Wisdom from God is available for all, but the spiritual gift “message of wisdom” is only given to certain members of the Body of Christ. It is the supernatural ability that enables one in a specific instance to grasp divine insight regarding a fact, situation, or context. This gift is useful in directing the Body of Christ in what to do next; also in making God's will known.
13) MESSAGE OF KNOWLEDGE
Supernatural ability to speak words for God that will show what occurred or why something happened, to know a fact or truth about a person or situation revealed directly by the Holy Spirit. Also to discover, accumulate, analyze, and clarify information and ideas that are important to the well being of the Church.
14) MIRACLES
Is another "sign gift" where God performs powerful acts that are without question from Him through the gifted person. The miracles done are categorized as supernatural and they are all done to bring honor and glory to God Himself.
15) PASTOR
The supernatural ability and desire to love and care for the body, soul and spirit of many people at the same time. To oversee, protect, lead, spiritually feed, train and build-up all those who are under his care. Sacrifice countless hours solely for the benefit and well being of those under his care so that they may grow in Christ Jesus.
16) PROPHECY
Supernatural ability to receive a message from God to edify, exhort and comfort the body of Christ. To speak what God wants spoken with clarity and power. This Gift can be broken down into three sections or areas of use.
1. “For-Telling” one who speaks “for” another, basically an inspired spokesperson for God. You are his mouthpiece. Your mouth is moving, but God’s exact words are coming out word for word.
2. “Forth-Telling” one who has an inspired message directly from God to deliver forth to others. God directly gives you a specific message to give to others.
3. “Fore-Telling” Given a revelation from God that allow the individual to fore-tell coming events. To see what is coming ahead.
17) PROPHET
One that speaks with divine authority, what God has made clear. Ability to receive direct revelation from God and then communicate that revelation to people.
18) SERVICE
Supernatural ability which expresses the love of Christ by taking care of lowly or time-consuming tasks to allow others to be more effective in their areas of ministry. Person who works behind the scenes in practical ways to meet needs to serve the body of Christ. Similar to the gift of Helps, but here the work performed is menial, meaning it doesn't require much skill. Service-oriented people would rather take orders than give them. May not be in limelight, but are the backbone of an effective church.
19) TEACHER
Enables one to instruct, guide, and nurture Christians in the Word of God. Have a special ability to share God’s Word in a way that can be easily understood and applied to life. The result of this gift is the equipping and maturing of others in the body of Christ so that they will grow in grace and be more effective disciples.
20) TONGUES
Supernatural ability to speak another language not known by the believer speaking it. Occurs when one is praying in the spirit. This gift edifies (instructs/improves) the speaker. Also is used to build up the body of Christ when the message is interpreted.
21) INTERPRETATION OF TONGUES
Supernatural ability to make the message of tongues clear and understandable to the whole Church, so that all that are present will be edified, exhorted and comforted.
EVERY PERSON HAS A MINIMUM OF "ONE" GIFT
•1 Corinthians 12:4-7 “There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all.”
•1 Peter 4:10 “As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
These scriptures show us that each and every single person has been given at least one spiritual gift. Now the question is, "What has God gifted you with?" Don't believe the lies that you have nothing to offer this world and nothing to offer the kingdom of God. Instead believe what the Word of God says, that he has placed gifts within you so that they may bring him honor and glory. Through your gifts, God can move through you so that his Kingdom, his Church can grow. Now that you have been made aware of the gifts that God has gifted his people, seek them in your lives. Ask God to reveal what gifts He has blessed you with. Ask God to develop the gifts he has given you and finally to use the gifts he has given for his honor and glory.
•1 Cor. 14:1 “Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.”
SCRIPTURE WHERE SPIRITUAL GIFTS ARE LOCATED
• Romans 12:6-8
• 1 Corinthians 12:8-10
• 1 Corinthians 12:28-30
• Ephesians 4:11
SCRIPTURE RELATED TO SPIRITUAL GIFTS
• Romans 1:11
• Romans 10:17
• Romans 12:3-8
• 1 Corinthians 12
• 1 Corinthians 13
• 1 Corinthians 14
• Ephesians 4:7-16
• Hebrews 2:4
• 1 Peter 4:10-11