Discovering the Spiritual Gifts
COMMUNICATION GIFTS
1 TEACHING – Romans 12:7
Teaching is the ability to explain and communicate biblical truth effectively
so that those being taught receive spiritual enlightenment and
understanding.
2 ENCOURAGING (exhortation) – Romans 12:8
This is the ability to stimulate the wills of others through the …
Vision of “Schools of Ministry”
VISION OF “SCHOOLS OF MINISTRY”
“And Christ gave gifts to men – he made some to be apostles, some to be
prophets, some to go and tell the Good News, and some to have the work
of caring for and teaching God’s people. …
The Schools of Ministry
The Schools of Ministry
Table of Contents
Vision of The Schools of Ministry
Discipleship Series
Becoming a Christian
The Uniqueness of Christ
Prayer
Bible Study
Sin
Temptation
Lordship of Christ
Stewardship
Knowing the Will of God
Relationships
The Church
The Holy Spirit
Christian Service
God’s Gifts for His Purposes
A Ministry Inventory
The Gifts of the Spirit
Discovering The Gifts
Ministry …
The Uniqueness of Christ
DISCIPLESHIP LESSON 1
BECOMING A CHRISTIAN
ASSIGNMENT:
Memorize John 3:l6. Pray 10 minutes per day.
Today’s teaching: Matthew l3:l-2)
SECTION l: OUR SALVATION
l. Why was the Bible written? (John 20:3l)
2. What are the results of man’s sinfulness? (Isa. 59:2)
3. Why do human efforts fail to …
Ministry Experience Inventory
Ministry Experience Inventory
This Inventory is based on what you are actually doing, not just
what you like to do, If you are a young Christian (two years or younger in
the Lord) or have not been active in a local church for …
Gift of Prophecy
THE MOTIVATIONAL GIFTS ELABORATED
GIFT OF PROPHECY
BASIC MOTIVATION DEFINED
Motivated to be God’s spokesman; to meet particular needs by delivering God’s message; to
reveal unrighteous motives or actions by presenting God’s truth.
AMPLIFICATION
A prophet is an “interpreter” – one who interprets and declares …
Identifying Obstacles in Ministry
Identifying Obstacles in Ministry and Learning How to Overcome Them
1. Confusion
Anxious – too many alternatives – too many outside stresses.
Causes indecisiveness. Take time apart with God.
I’m confused.
2. Fear
Based on faulty belief system.
I’m scared.
3. Disobedience
Spread too thin. We’re in control or …
Knowing the Will of God
DISCIPLESHIP LESSON 9
KNOWING THE WILL OF GOD
This week’s teaching:
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Pray 20 minutes per day
2. Bible memorization: John 7:17 and Psalm 32:8
3. Written study
Section 1
1. What promises of guidance does God give us?
Psalm 32:8
2. What is our source of strength to …
Stewardship
DISCIPLESHIP LESSON 8
STEWARDSHIP
This Week’s Teaching:
Addressing our priorities
ASSIGNMENT:
Memorize I Chronicles 29:11, I Peter 4:10, Luke 16:13, 11 Corinthians 9:6-7
Pray 15 minutes a day
Written study
SECTION I: OWNERSHIP OF GOD OUR FATHER
1. After whose image and likeness was man created? (Genesis 1:26)
2. …
Lordship of Christ
DISCIPLESHIP LESSON 7
LORDSHIP OF CHRIST
This week’s teaching: John 15
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Pray 15 minutes each day
2. Bible memorization:
Colossians 1:16-17, Matthew 6:33, and John 14:21
SECTION I
1. What are Jesus Christ’s titles in
a. John 13: 13
b. Acts 2: 36
c. Acts 10:36
d. Revelation 19:16
2. Jesus …