The Framework The seven Romans 12 gifts. Often called the “motivational gifts,” these seven describe the ways the Spirit wires each believer to serve. Most of us carry one as a dominant gift, with two or three more as supporting strengths.
01 Prophecy— The Perceiver Sees what is true and calls it out.
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01 Prophecy— The Perceiver Sees what is true and calls it out.
Tap to read more 02 Service— The Server Meets practical needs with quiet faithfulness.
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02 Service— The Server Meets practical needs with quiet faithfulness.
Tap to read more 03 Teaching— The Teacher Studies deeply and explains clearly.
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03 Teaching— The Teacher Studies deeply and explains clearly.
Tap to read more 04 Exhortation— The Exhorter Encourages others toward growth and action.
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04 Exhortation— The Exhorter Encourages others toward growth and action.
Tap to read more 05 Giving— The Giver Channels resources to fund the work of God.
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05 Giving— The Giver Channels resources to fund the work of God.
Tap to read more 06 Leadership— The Administrator Sets vision and rallies people forward.
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06 Leadership— The Administrator Sets vision and rallies people forward.
Tap to read more 07 Mercy— The Compassion Senses pain and brings tender presence.
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07 Mercy— The Compassion Senses pain and brings tender presence.
Tap to read more Three words of wisdom How to hold these gifts well. 1 Corinthians 13:2–3
Without love, none of it matters. Every gift, every act of service, every sacrifice — without love it amounts to nothing. Love is what binds the gifts together.
Luke 16:10
Don’t put yourself in a box. Be faithful with what you have. As you steward small things well, God broadens your gifts and entrusts you with more.
1 Corinthians 14:12
The purpose is to build up the Church. Your gift is for the body, not for the spotlight. Discover it in community, deploy it in community, mature it in community.
Content draws on Discover Your God-Given Gifts by Don & Katie Fortune.