Understanding Spiritual Gifts in Kairos Ministry

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Explore the significance of spiritual gifts in Kairos Ministry through the presentation by Sally Sprague and Delmas Wood. Key biblical passages, such as 1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12, highlight various gifts like word of wisdom, prophecy, serving, and leadership. The unity and effectiveness of the body of Christ are emphasized as gifts are viewed as manifestations of God's favor for the common good.

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Kairos Ministry Kairos Ministry and Spiritual Gifts and Spiritual Gifts Presented by: Sally Sprague Delmas Woodie Wood

Charismata Charismata Spiritual gifts from God. Manifestations of God s favor in powers, abilities or capacities which enable the Christian to serve effectively.

Key Biblical Passages re: gifts Key Biblical Passages re: gifts I Corinthians 12: 4-11 Romans 12:3-8 Ephesians 4:11-13 I Corinthians 12:28

I Corinthians 12:8 I Corinthians 12:8- -10 list of gifts 10 list of gifts 1. Word of wisdom 2. Word of knowledge 3. Faith 4. Healing 5. Miracles 6. Prophecy 7. Distinguishing between spirits 8. Tongues 9. lnterpretation of Tongues

Romans 12:6 Romans 12:6- -8 8 1. Prophecy 2. Serving 3. Teaching 4. Exhortation 5. Giving 6. Leadership 7. Mercy

We are members of one We are members of one body with many parts body with many parts We, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another . Paul, Romans 12:5

Gifts are given to all believers by God Gifts are given to all believers by God Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit, and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses . I Cor 12:4-6,11

The gifts are designed to build The gifts are designed to build effectiveness effectiveness and and unity body of Christ body of Christ unity in the in the To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good I Cor 12:7

None of us possess them all None of us possess them all and they can change and and they can change and develop develop Gifts produce among members of the body an interdependence on each other. I Cor 12:14-31

Spiritual gifts are not the same Spiritual gifts are not the same thing as fruit of the Spirit, natural thing as fruit of the Spirit, natural abilities, or spiritual maturity. abilities, or spiritual maturity.

Spiritual gifts are not the same as Spiritual gifts are not the same as natural talents, but they may be natural talents, but they may be related related. . All that we have comes from God I Cor 4:7

God intends that the ministry of the God intends that the ministry of the church (us) be accomplished through church (us) be accomplished through spiritual gifts. spiritual gifts. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and samria, and to the ends of the earth Acts 1:8

The gifts are to be used, the gifts are The gifts are to be used, the gifts are to be exercised. to be exercised. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them . I Cor 12:4

Using the spiritual gifts our Using the spiritual gifts our volunteers possess enables the volunteers possess enables the Kairos ministry to work to our Kairos ministry to work to our fullest potential! fullest potential!

Understanding the gifts and their Understanding the gifts and their characteristics characteristics Gifts are many! We will be focusing on the gifts of serving in the Kairos community.

Administration Administration God given ability to organize and lead projects from start to finish, provide vision, and keep people on task. Usually good at multi-tasking, supervisin and managing others. Kairos example: weekend leaders, core team leaders

Craftsmanship Craftsmanship God given desire and ability to facilitate ministry by constructing tools for the ministry. Love to work with their hands Kairos example-agape

Creative Communication/Music Creative Communication/Music God given ability to communicate through different art forms. Kairos example: music leaders, website creators, communication coordinator.

Faith Faith God given ability to believe God for the unlikely Loves easily Willing to risk Kairos example: table leaders, chapel servants, prayer partners

Mercy Mercy God given capacity to hurt for those who hurt and do whatever is necessary to help relieve them from their distress. Kairos example-table leaders, spiritual directors, SWAP groups (KO), Prayer and Share (Inside), Mentors (Torch)

Giving Giving God given desire and ability to contribute monetary and material resources to benefit ministry Kairos example: Angels, partners with ministry, fundraisers

Hospitality Hospitality God given desire to provide an environment of inclusion for new and needy people. Makes others feel comfortable Kairos example-SWAP groups (KO), reunions, torchbearers, previous inside brothers, previous guests

Leadership Leadership God given ability to stand confidently in a position of authority to lead, attract, and motivate people to accomplish their ministry. Usually visionaries, see the big picture , able to delegate, deeply passionate about a cause Kairos example-Weekend leader, Kairos Advisory Chair, State Reps

Prayer/Intercessors Prayer/Intercessors Special ability to pray effectively Often pray regularly and for extended periods of time prayer warriors Kairos example: spiritual directors, chapel servants, prayers chain participants, prayer teams

Love Love God s greatest gift And now faith, hope and love remain, these three, and the greatest of these is love I Cor 13:13 Kairos example: listen, listen, love, love

How do we identify our gift or gifts in How do we identify our gift or gifts in others? others? Observation-watch and listen Passion-where you find the most enjoyment or where you shine Enjoyment vs Frustration Spiritual disciplines-level of commitment and spiritual growth Spiritual gifts test (inventory)