Administration Enables a believer to formulate, direct, and carry out plans necessary to fulfill a purpose, effectively delegate, mobilize others to work together for a purpose, task-oriented, help implement and execute ideas, to steer the body toward the accomplishment of God-given goals and directives by planning, organizing, and supervising others. Congregation Council, Sunday School Superintendent, Vacation Bible School Coordinator, Church Office Volunteer, ChristCare Equipper or Stephen Ministry Leader
Apostle/Missionary Enables one to be sent forth to new frontiers with the gospel, providing leadership over church bodies and maintaining authority over spiritual matters pertaining to the Church or to minister in another culture. Missions Ministry, Ministry to Other Cultures, Missionary to Other Lands
Artistry Gives the believer the skill of creating artistic expressions that produce a spiritual response of strength and inspiration. Drama Ministry, Property Ministry, Women's Retreat Planning, ChristCare Small Group for arts and crafts
Celibacy Enables the believer to voluntarily remain single without regret and with the ability to maintain controlled sexual impulses so as to serve the Lord without distraction. Any ministry
Discernment Motivates a believer to seek God's will and purpose and apply that understanding to individual and congregational situations, able to discern true nature and motives of others, to clearly distinguish truth from error by judging whether behavior or teaching is from God, Satan, human error, or human power. Congregation Council, Hunger Ministry, ChristCare Small Group Member or Leader
Evangelism Moves believers to reach nonbelievers in such a way that they are baptized and become active members of the Christian community, soul-oriented, desire to see people brought to Christ, able to turn any situation into a witnessing opportunity Caring Call Ministry, Women's Ministry Retreat Planning - Publicity, Men's Ministry - Publicity, New Member Sponsor, ChristCare Group Leader, Missions Ministry - Miracle Ranch, PowerZone Guide, Transformer Guide, The Alpha Course
Exhortation Moves the believer to reach out with Christian love and presence to people in personal conflict or facing a spiritual void, seek to motivate and support others, can visualize the potential spiritual achievement of people, to come along side of someone with words of encouragement, comfort, consolation, and counsel to help them be all God wants them to be. Stephen Ministry, Caring Call Ministry, ChristCare Small Group Leader, Adult Education Bible Study Leader, PowerZone Guide, Transformer Guide, The Alpha Course
Faith Gives a believer the eyes to see the Spirit at work and the ability to trust the Spirit's leading without indication of where it all might lead, profound belief and confidence that becomes an example to others, may inspire others to specific ministry. Congregation Council, Sunday School Teacher, Adult Education Bible Study Leader, Stephen Minister, ChristCare Group Leader, Capital Appeal Team, PowerZone Guide, Transformer Guide, The Alpha Course
Giving Enables a believer to recognize God's blessings and to respond by generously and sacrificially giving of one's resources (time, talent, and treasure), no strings attached, out of love, usually done in secret, enjoy meeting the material needs of others, cause-oriented. Capital Appeal Team, Flower Ministry, Church Office Volunteer, Hunger Ministry
Healing The believer is used as a means through which God makes people whole either physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. Prayer Ministry, Stephen Ministry
Helps Enables a believer to work gladly behind the scenes in order that God's work is fulfilled, a humble, unpretentious way of thinking, being and doing, those with this gift are selfless, sacrificial, and loving, perform ordinary deeds with extraordinary humility, ensure that ministry runs smoothly, doing things that need to be done, identify undone tasks in God's work, however menial, and use available resources to get the job done. Church Office Volunteer, Sound,Lighting and PowerPoint Ministry, Property Ministry, Coffee/Cookie Fellowship, Altar Guild, Drama Ministry (Stage Crew, Cast Support)
Intercession Enables a believer to pray with the certainty that prayer is heard and that answers will come. Prayer Ministry, Prayer Chain, Stephen Ministry, Any Ministry
Interpretation of Tongues Enables the believer to translate the message of someone who has spoken in tongues.
Leadership Gives a believer the confidence to step forward, give direction and provide motivation to fulfill a dream or complete a task, to guide and model for others as they grow, goal-oriented. Sunday School Leader, Capital Appeal Team, Drama Camp Leader, Men's Ministry, Women's Ministry, Vacation Bible School Leader, Congregational Council, Women's Ministry Speaker-Special Events, Prime Timers Speaker, Stephen Leader, ChristCare Equipper, Ministry Team Chairperson (all types)
Martyrdom To give over one's life to suffer or to be put to death for the cause of Christ.
Mercy Motivates a believer to feel deeply for those in physical, spiritual, or emotional need and then act to meet that need, deeds of unmerited love, caring heart, loving spirit, moved to show compassion, feelings-oriented, give warmth, hope and comfort to others, to be sensitive toward those who are suffering, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally, so as to feel genuine sympathy with their misery, speaking words of compassion, but, more so, caring for them with deeds of love to help alleviate their distress. PowerZone Guide, Transformer Guide, Caring Call Minister, Hunger Ministry, Stephen Minister, ChristCare Group Leader
Miracles Enabled by God to perform mighty deeds which witnesses acknowledge to be of supernatural origin and means
Music--Instrumental Inspires a believer to express personal faith and provide inspiration and comfort through the playing of a musical instrument. Handbell Choirs, New Sounds of Hope, Temple Band, Drama Ministry
Music--Vocal Gives a believer the capability and opportunity to present personal witness and inspiration to others through singing. Temple Band, Celebration Singers, Chapel Choir, Children's Choir, Resurrection Singers, Drama Ministry
Pastor Enables one to be responsible for spiritually caring for, protecting, guiding, and feeding a group of believers entrusted to one's care ChristCare Small Group Leader or Member, Stephen Ministry, PowerZone Guide, Transformer Guide, The Alpha Course
Prophecy Enables a believer to see the work and will of God in events and communicate the meaning to others, ability to speak God's messages with certainty and conviction, can see God's work and reveal to people where God is leading, truth oriented Caring Call Ministry, Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible School Teacher, Congregation Council, Women's Ministry Retreat or Special Events Team, Adult Education Ministry, Capital Appeal Team, ChristCare Group Leader, Drama Ministry Leader or Writer, Men's Ministry Leader, Missions Ministry, PowerZone Guide, Transformer Guide, The Alpha Course
Service/Hospitality Causes a believer to joyfully welcome and receive guests and those in need of food and lodging, to humbly see and do whatever is needed to provide for people Greeter/Usher, New Member/Visitor Team, ChristCare Small Group In-Home Host, Welcome Center, The Alpha Course Meal Server, Coffee/Cookie Fellowship Hour Host/Server, Nursery/Child Care Minister
Skilled Craft Enables a believer to create, build, maintain or repair items used within the church. Property Committee, Drama Ministry, Drama Camp, Sound, Lighting and PowerPoint Ministry
Teaching Enables a believer to communicate a personal understanding of the Bible and faith in a way that it becomes clear and understood by others, relate to practical life examples, communicate in ways that motivate and empower others to grow in Christian maturity, concept-oriented. Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible School Teacher, Drama Camp Assistant, Men's Ministry or Women's Ministry Seminar Leader, Stephen Leader, ChristCare Group Leader, Adult Education Bible Study Leader, New Member/Visitor Team, PowerZone Study Leader, Transformer Study Leader, Caring Call Minister, Lector - Scripture Reader
Tongues The ability to speak in a language not previously learned so unbelievers can hear God's message in their own language or the body be edified.
Voluntary Poverty Enables one to purposely live an impoverished lifestyle to serve and aid others with their material resources. Capital Appeal Team, Hunger Ministry, Missions Ministry
Word of Knowledge Drives a person to learn, analyze and uncover new insights with regard to the Bible and faith, to seek to learn as much about the Bible as possible through the gathering of much information and the analyzing of that data. ChristCare Small Group Leader or Member, Congregation Council - Nominating Committee, Congregation Council
Word of Wisdom Capacity to make Godly choices and encourage others to do likewise, insight, good judgment, perceptiveness, diplomacy, speak the truth in love, teach, preach and write in ways to help us practice what we preach, to apply knowledge to life in such a way as to make spiritual truths quite relevant and practical in proper decision-making and daily life situations, application oriented. Congregation Council, PowerZone Guide, Transformer Guide, ChristCare Group Leader, Stephen Leader, Sunday School Teacher, ChristCare Small Group Studies Writing Team
Apostle/Missionary Enables one to be sent forth to new frontiers with the gospel, providing leadership over church bodies and maintaining authority over spiritual matters pertaining to the Church or to minister in another culture. Missions Ministry, Ministry to Other Cultures, Missionary to Other Lands
Artistry Gives the believer the skill of creating artistic expressions that produce a spiritual response of strength and inspiration. Drama Ministry, Property Ministry, Women's Retreat Planning, ChristCare Small Group for arts and crafts
Celibacy Enables the believer to voluntarily remain single without regret and with the ability to maintain controlled sexual impulses so as to serve the Lord without distraction. Any ministry
Discernment Motivates a believer to seek God's will and purpose and apply that understanding to individual and congregational situations, able to discern true nature and motives of others, to clearly distinguish truth from error by judging whether behavior or teaching is from God, Satan, human error, or human power. Congregation Council, Hunger Ministry, ChristCare Small Group Member or Leader
Evangelism Moves believers to reach nonbelievers in such a way that they are baptized and become active members of the Christian community, soul-oriented, desire to see people brought to Christ, able to turn any situation into a witnessing opportunity Caring Call Ministry, Women's Ministry Retreat Planning - Publicity, Men's Ministry - Publicity, New Member Sponsor, ChristCare Group Leader, Missions Ministry - Miracle Ranch, PowerZone Guide, Transformer Guide, The Alpha Course
Exhortation Moves the believer to reach out with Christian love and presence to people in personal conflict or facing a spiritual void, seek to motivate and support others, can visualize the potential spiritual achievement of people, to come along side of someone with words of encouragement, comfort, consolation, and counsel to help them be all God wants them to be. Stephen Ministry, Caring Call Ministry, ChristCare Small Group Leader, Adult Education Bible Study Leader, PowerZone Guide, Transformer Guide, The Alpha Course
Faith Gives a believer the eyes to see the Spirit at work and the ability to trust the Spirit's leading without indication of where it all might lead, profound belief and confidence that becomes an example to others, may inspire others to specific ministry. Congregation Council, Sunday School Teacher, Adult Education Bible Study Leader, Stephen Minister, ChristCare Group Leader, Capital Appeal Team, PowerZone Guide, Transformer Guide, The Alpha Course
Giving Enables a believer to recognize God's blessings and to respond by generously and sacrificially giving of one's resources (time, talent, and treasure), no strings attached, out of love, usually done in secret, enjoy meeting the material needs of others, cause-oriented. Capital Appeal Team, Flower Ministry, Church Office Volunteer, Hunger Ministry
Healing The believer is used as a means through which God makes people whole either physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. Prayer Ministry, Stephen Ministry
Helps Enables a believer to work gladly behind the scenes in order that God's work is fulfilled, a humble, unpretentious way of thinking, being and doing, those with this gift are selfless, sacrificial, and loving, perform ordinary deeds with extraordinary humility, ensure that ministry runs smoothly, doing things that need to be done, identify undone tasks in God's work, however menial, and use available resources to get the job done. Church Office Volunteer, Sound,Lighting and PowerPoint Ministry, Property Ministry, Coffee/Cookie Fellowship, Altar Guild, Drama Ministry (Stage Crew, Cast Support)
Intercession Enables a believer to pray with the certainty that prayer is heard and that answers will come. Prayer Ministry, Prayer Chain, Stephen Ministry, Any Ministry
Interpretation of Tongues Enables the believer to translate the message of someone who has spoken in tongues.
Leadership Gives a believer the confidence to step forward, give direction and provide motivation to fulfill a dream or complete a task, to guide and model for others as they grow, goal-oriented. Sunday School Leader, Capital Appeal Team, Drama Camp Leader, Men's Ministry, Women's Ministry, Vacation Bible School Leader, Congregational Council, Women's Ministry Speaker-Special Events, Prime Timers Speaker, Stephen Leader, ChristCare Equipper, Ministry Team Chairperson (all types)
Martyrdom To give over one's life to suffer or to be put to death for the cause of Christ.
Mercy Motivates a believer to feel deeply for those in physical, spiritual, or emotional need and then act to meet that need, deeds of unmerited love, caring heart, loving spirit, moved to show compassion, feelings-oriented, give warmth, hope and comfort to others, to be sensitive toward those who are suffering, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally, so as to feel genuine sympathy with their misery, speaking words of compassion, but, more so, caring for them with deeds of love to help alleviate their distress. PowerZone Guide, Transformer Guide, Caring Call Minister, Hunger Ministry, Stephen Minister, ChristCare Group Leader
Miracles Enabled by God to perform mighty deeds which witnesses acknowledge to be of supernatural origin and means
Music--Instrumental Inspires a believer to express personal faith and provide inspiration and comfort through the playing of a musical instrument. Handbell Choirs, New Sounds of Hope, Temple Band, Drama Ministry
Music--Vocal Gives a believer the capability and opportunity to present personal witness and inspiration to others through singing. Temple Band, Celebration Singers, Chapel Choir, Children's Choir, Resurrection Singers, Drama Ministry
Pastor Enables one to be responsible for spiritually caring for, protecting, guiding, and feeding a group of believers entrusted to one's care ChristCare Small Group Leader or Member, Stephen Ministry, PowerZone Guide, Transformer Guide, The Alpha Course
Prophecy Enables a believer to see the work and will of God in events and communicate the meaning to others, ability to speak God's messages with certainty and conviction, can see God's work and reveal to people where God is leading, truth oriented Caring Call Ministry, Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible School Teacher, Congregation Council, Women's Ministry Retreat or Special Events Team, Adult Education Ministry, Capital Appeal Team, ChristCare Group Leader, Drama Ministry Leader or Writer, Men's Ministry Leader, Missions Ministry, PowerZone Guide, Transformer Guide, The Alpha Course
Service/Hospitality Causes a believer to joyfully welcome and receive guests and those in need of food and lodging, to humbly see and do whatever is needed to provide for people Greeter/Usher, New Member/Visitor Team, ChristCare Small Group In-Home Host, Welcome Center, The Alpha Course Meal Server, Coffee/Cookie Fellowship Hour Host/Server, Nursery/Child Care Minister
Skilled Craft Enables a believer to create, build, maintain or repair items used within the church. Property Committee, Drama Ministry, Drama Camp, Sound, Lighting and PowerPoint Ministry
Teaching Enables a believer to communicate a personal understanding of the Bible and faith in a way that it becomes clear and understood by others, relate to practical life examples, communicate in ways that motivate and empower others to grow in Christian maturity, concept-oriented. Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible School Teacher, Drama Camp Assistant, Men's Ministry or Women's Ministry Seminar Leader, Stephen Leader, ChristCare Group Leader, Adult Education Bible Study Leader, New Member/Visitor Team, PowerZone Study Leader, Transformer Study Leader, Caring Call Minister, Lector - Scripture Reader
Tongues The ability to speak in a language not previously learned so unbelievers can hear God's message in their own language or the body be edified.
Voluntary Poverty Enables one to purposely live an impoverished lifestyle to serve and aid others with their material resources. Capital Appeal Team, Hunger Ministry, Missions Ministry
Word of Knowledge Drives a person to learn, analyze and uncover new insights with regard to the Bible and faith, to seek to learn as much about the Bible as possible through the gathering of much information and the analyzing of that data. ChristCare Small Group Leader or Member, Congregation Council - Nominating Committee, Congregation Council
Word of Wisdom Capacity to make Godly choices and encourage others to do likewise, insight, good judgment, perceptiveness, diplomacy, speak the truth in love, teach, preach and write in ways to help us practice what we preach, to apply knowledge to life in such a way as to make spiritual truths quite relevant and practical in proper decision-making and daily life situations, application oriented. Congregation Council, PowerZone Guide, Transformer Guide, ChristCare Group Leader, Stephen Leader, Sunday School Teacher, ChristCare Small Group Studies Writing Team
Hope Lutheran Church
... called by God to open our arms to the world and bring the unchurched to Christ. God is also calling us to grow in faith and grow in numbers as we serve all of God's people in Jesus' name.
Spiritual Gifts
We urge everyone at Hope Lutheran Church to learn what their Spiritual Gifts are, and how to use those Spiritual Gifts to serve God and our neighbor. These wonderful gifts are given to each of us by God so that, by using them in God's service, we effectively become "the light of the world." We each have different gifts, but in combining our gifts we support one another and do God's work more effectively.
If you have not participated in our workshop "How Did God Shape ME?" please contact the church office to sign up for the next one!
Click here to print a Spiritual Gifts Inventory to find out what your
spiritual gifts are.
If you know what your Spiritual Gifts are, click on the links below to find out more about each of your gifts and where you might use them in one or more of Hope's ministries.
If you have not participated in our workshop "How Did God Shape ME?" please contact the church office to sign up for the next one!
Click here to print a Spiritual Gifts Inventory to find out what your
spiritual gifts are.
If you know what your Spiritual Gifts are, click on the links below to find out more about each of your gifts and where you might use them in one or more of Hope's ministries.
Each of you has received a gift to use to serve others. Be good servants of God's various gifts of grace. Anyone who SPEAKS should speak words from God. Anyone who SERVES should serve with the strength God gives so that in everything God will be praised through Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 4:10-11(NCV)
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