Results

Develop strategies or plans to reach identified goals

Assist ministries to become more effective and efficient

Create order out of organizational chaos

Manage or coordinate a variety of responsibilities to accomplish a task

Organize people, tasks, or events

Thorough

Objective

Responsible

Organized

Goal Oriented

Efficient

Conscientious

Need to be open to adjusting their plans, so that they don’t stifle a leader’s vision

Could use people simply to accomplish goals without being concerned for their growth in the process

Could fail to see God’s purposes being fulfilled in the process of meeting a goal

Focus on the unseen consequences in determining the next steps to take

Receive an understanding of what is necessary to meet the needs of the body

Provide divinely given solutions in the midst of conflict and confusion

Hear the Spirit provide direction for God’s best in a given situation

Apply spiritual truth in specific and practical ways

Sensible

Insightful

Practical

Wise

Fair

Experienced

Common Sense

Could fail to share the wisdom that God has given them

Need to avoid having others develop a dependence upon them, which may weaken their faith in God

Need to be patient with others who do not have this gift

Communicate the message of Christ with clarity and conviction

Seek out opportunities to talk to unbelievers about spiritual matters

Challenge unbelievers to faith and to become fully devoted followers of Christ

Adapt their presentation of the gospel to connect with the individual’s needs

Seek opportunities to build relationships with unbelievers

Sincere

Candid

Respected

Influential

Spiritual

Confident

Commitment Oriented

Need to remember the Holy Spirit, not guilt, is the motivator in a person’s decision for Christ

Should avoid becoming critical of others by remembering that we are all “witnesses”, but we are not all “evangelists”

Need to listen carefully, because the same approach is not appropriate for everyone

Come to the side of those who are discouraged to strengthen and reassure them

Challenge, comfort, or confront others to trust and hope in the promises of God

Urge others to action by applying biblical truth

Motivate others to grow

Emphasize God’s promises and to have confidence in his will

Positive

Motivating

Challenging

Affirming

Reassuring

Supportive

Trustworthy

Can sometimes be overly optimistic, too simplistic or flattering

Should take time to understand where others are and what they really need

May want to just say “positive” things to others and avoid being confrontational when it’s needed

Manage their finances and limit their lifestyle in order to give as much of their resources as possible

Support the work of ministry with sacrificial gifts to advance the Kingdom

Meet tangible needs that enable spiritual growth to occur

Provide resources, generously and cheerfully, trusting God for His provision

May have a special ability to make money so that they may use it to further God’s work

Stewardship Oriented

Responsible

Resourceful

Charitable

Trusts in God

Disciplined

Need to esteem their gift, remembering that giving money and resources is a spiritual contribution to the Body of Christ

Need to remember the church’s agenda is determined by leaders, not by the giver’s gift

Need to guard against greed

Provide direction for God’s People or ministry

Motivate others to perform to the best of their abilities

Present the “big picture” for others to see

Model the values of the ministry

Take responsibility and establish goals

Influential

Diligent

Visionary

Trustworthy

Persuasive

Motivating

Goal-Setter

Should realize their relational credibility takes time and is critical for leadership effectiveness.

Should remember that servant leadership is the Biblical model, the greatest being, the servant of all.

Do not need to be in a leadership “position” to use this gift.

Focus on alleviating the sources of pain or discomfort in suffering people

Address the needs of the lonely and forgotten

Express love, grace, and dignity to those facing hardships and crisis

Serve in difficult or unsightly circumstances and do so cheerfully

Concern themselves with individual or social issues that oppress people

Empathetic

Caring

Responsive

Kind

Compassionate

Sensitive

Burden-bearing

Need to be aware that rescuing people from their pain may be hindering God’s work in them.

Need to guard against feeling “unappreciated,” since some of the people helped will not show or express any appreciation.

Should guard against becoming defensive and angry about the sources of others’ pain.

Take responsibility to nurture the whole person in their walk with God

Provide guidance and oversight to a group of God’s people

Model with their life what it means to be a fully devoted follower of Jesus

Establish trust and confidence through long-term relationships

Lead and protect those within their span of care

Influencing

Nurturing

Guiding

Discipling

Protective

Supporting

Relational

Should remember that God judges those who neglect or abuse their oversight responsibilities

Need to be aware that the desire to feed and support others can make it difficult to say “no”

Should realize that some of those being nurtured will grow beyond the shepherd’s own ability and need to be free to do so

Provide an environment where people feel valued and cared for

Meet new people and make them feel welcome

Create a safe and comfortable setting where relationships can develop

Seek ways to connect people together into meaningful relationships

Set people at ease in unfamiliar surroundings

Friendly

Gracious

Inviting

Trusting

Caring

Responsive

Warm

Should avoid viewing their gift as just “entertaining”

Need to remember to ask God who He wants them to befriend and serve

Should be careful not to cause stress in their own family when inviting others into their home

Communicate biblical truth that inspires greater obedience to the word

Challenge listeners simply and practically with the truths of scripture

Present the whole counsel of God for maximum life change

Give attention to detail and accuracy

Prepare through extended times of study and reflection

Disciplined

Perceptive

Teachable

Authoritative

Practical

Analytical

Articulate

Should avoid pride that may result from their “superior” Biblical knowledge and understanding

Could become too detailed when teaching and fail to make life application

Should remember that their spirituality is not measured by how much they know