link to test online
Evangelism
• Evangelism—God gifts his church with evangelists to lead others to Christ effectively and enthusiastically. This gift builds up the body by adding new members to its fellowship (Eph. 4:11).
First Priority
birmingham mission trip
adopt a block - dream center in Decatur
One program
Prophecy
Prophecy—The gift of prophecy is proclaiming the Word of God boldly. This builds up the body and leads to conviction of sin. Prophecy manifests itself in preaching and teaching (1Cor. 12:10; Rom. 12:6).
mentor students
small groups - to learn more about word
sharing word with others
posting Scripture on facebook refuge page twitter to encourage
Sunday School
Teaching
• Teaching—Teaching is instructing members in the truths and doctrines of God’s Word for the purposes of building up, unifying, and maturing the body (1 Cor. 12:28; Rom. 12:7; Eph. 4:11).
mentor students
small groups - to learn more about word
sharing word with others
posting Scripture on facebook refuge page twitter to encourage
Sunday School
LIT’s
Exhortation
Possessors of this gift encourage members to be involved in and enthusiastic about the work of the Lord. Members with this gift are good counselors and motivate others to service. Exhortation exhibits itself in preaching, teaching, and ministry (Rom. 12:8).
mentor students
small groups - to learn more about word
sharing word with others
posting Scripture on facebook refuge page twitter to encourage
Sunday School
LIT’s
1st impressions
follow up team
Pastor Shepherding
Shepherding—The gift of shepherding is manifested in persons who look out for the spiritual welfare of others. Although pastors, like shepherds, do care for members of the church, this gift is not limited to a pastor or staff member (Eph. 4:11).
mentor students
small groups - to learn more about word
sharing word with others
posting Scripture on facebook refuge page twitter to encourage
Sunday School
LIT’s
1st impressions
follow up team
visitation - go and see students when sick or in hospital
Showing Mercy
• Mercy—Cheerful acts of compassion characterize those with the gift of mercy. Persons with this gift aid the body by empathizing with hurting members. They keep the body healthy and unified by keeping others aware of the needs within the church (Rom. 12:8).
mentor students
small groups - to learn more about word
sharing word with others
posting Scripture on facebook refuge page twitter to encourage
Sunday School
LIT’s
1st impressions
follow up team
visitation - go and see students when sick or in hospital
video team
Serving
• Service/Helps—Those with the gift of service/helps recognize practical needs in the body and joyfully give assistance to meeting those needs. Christians with this gift do not mind working behind the scenes (1 Cor. 12:28; Rom. 12:7).
mentor students
small groups - to learn more about word
sharing word with others
posting Scripture on facebook refuge page twitter to encourage
Sunday School
LIT’s
1st impressions
follow up team
visitation - go and see students when sick or in hospital
video team
run computer
praise band
clean up refuge
refuge Fridays
Giving
• Giving—Members with the gift of giving give freely and joyfully to the work and mission of the body. Cheerfulness and liberality are characteristics of individuals with this gift (Rom. 12:8).
mentor students
small groups - to learn more about word
sharing word with others
Sunday School
LIT’s
1st impressions
follow up team
visitation - go and see students when sick or in hospital
video team
run computer
praise band
clean up refuge
refuge Fridays
adopt a block
Administration
• Persons with the gift of administration lead the body by steering others to
remain on task. Administration enables the body to organize according to God-given purposes and long-term goals (1 Cor. 12:28).
refuge leaders team
Summit
mentor students
small groups - to learn more about word
sharing word with others
Sunday School
LIT’s
1st impressions - organize it
follow up team - organize it
video team - plan it
