The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: - Vital Christianity

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CHARACTERISTICS OF THOSE WITH THIS GIFT
Desire to help others.
Easily sees things that need to be taken care of.
Unselfish nature which likes to do tasks, menial or otherwise, which will help others.
Practically minded.
Congenial wanting to be well-liked by others.
Listens to others uncritically.
Willingness to do “small” jobs without any credit just for the joy of doing them and knowing
they are a help to someone.
Tends to be shy and inhibited in front of others (especially in front of a group).
Submissive spirit.
Quick to assist leaders to relieve them for their essential work.
Sees himself in a “supportive” role rather than in a leadership role.
Finds deep satisfaction in seeing another person experience a deep level of effectiveness as a
result of providing help behind the scenes.
Does not mind having others receive acclaim for things that he also worked on very hard.
Feels more comfortable to have another person in charge when working on a given
assignment.
Looks for opportunities to assist others so that God’s work can be done efficiently.
MINISTRIES
Pastoral Care (Deacon or Deaconess)
Buildings & Grounds Committee
Nursery (Coordinator, Assistant, Worker)
Small Group Host
Usher
Assistant to most Leadership Positions (i.e. Assistant Treasurer, Asst. Sunday School Supt.)
Helper in Transportation, Kitchen, Music, Audiovisual, Decoration, etc.