Spiritual Gifts

Spiritual Gifts

SET A COURSE: God has uniquely designed and equipped each of us to serve His Kingdom. The Holy Spirit gives every Christ follower spiritual gifts to glorify God, build up the church, encourage His people, and help other Christ followers grow in their relationship with him.

MILE MARKER: To understand what Spiritual Gifts are, to prayerfully identify the special ability(ies) that the Spirit has given us, and to use these gifts for the sake of helping other Christ followers grow in their relationship with Him.

Sacrifice

Sacrifice

SET A COURSE: Jesus died on the cross so that we might be restored to our Heavenly Father. Just as Christ’s death brought life, so also our cross-shaped lives are life giving for us and those we love and serve. How might Jesus’ sacrifice inspire us to deny ourselves and sacrifice our lives for the sake of the gospel and others?

MILE MARKER: To let the cross of Christ inspire us to live cross-shaped lives, loving God and loving others.

Stewardship

Stewardship

SET A COURSE: Our relationship to our possessions is a good indicator of our spiritual maturity. Believers should be generous in their dealings with others, following the example of God himself.

MILE MARKER: To use control and manage responsibly the resources and wealth that have been entrusted to us by God.

Community

Community

SET A COURSE: God created people to be in relationship with Him and with one another. The most accurate way to express our love for God is to love people – all kinds of people. The people of God are committed to gathering together, studying and applying the Word of God, and developing close relationships characterized by sharing, praying, and making disciples.

MILE MARKER: To cultivate environments and relationships where the people of God live the values of the Great Commandment –loving God with all our hearts, mind, and strength and loving others as we love ourselves.