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Job #1 for today’s pastor is to give his/her life away for a flock.
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The solo pastor model may work against the health and vitality of the
church.
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Jethro (Exodus 18) suggested a new job description:1.Pray 2. Teach 3. Live godly 4. Recruit leaders
5. Train leaders 6. Handle crises
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1. Engage the pain of releasing ministry to others.
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2. Envision the church as it was meant to be.
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3. Educate the church about spiritual giftedness.
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Spiritual gifts are different than natural talents. They come from heaven, not from your genes.
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The Holy Spirit is a member of the Trinity.
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God is the Great Gift Giver.
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His gifts are given, to be given.
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God wants you to go after his gifts.
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God chooses your unique contributions. No copying, comparing or condemning!
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The gifts are given to the body of Christ, for the body of Christ.
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Spiritual gifts are not the same as spiritual fruit. Caution!
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Romans 12:6-8Prophecy, Serving, Teaching, Encouraging, Contributing,
Leadership, Mercy
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Ephesians 4:11Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, Teacher (APEPT)
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1 Corinthians 12:28Apostle, Prophet, Teacher, Miracles, Kinds of Healings,
Helps, Administration, Tongues
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1 Corinthians 12:8-10Word of wisdom, Word of knowledge, Faith, Gifts of healing, Miracles,
Prophecy, Distinguishing between Spirits, Tongues, Interpretation of Tongues
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1 Peter 4:11Whoever Speaks (several gifts)
Whoever Renders Service (several gifts)
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Prophecy: divine enablement to proclaim God’s truth to bring about comfort, exhortation and warning.
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Service: divine ability to serve others in concrete ways such as feeding widows.
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Teaching: divine enablement to understand and give detailed explanation of biblical truths.
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Exhortation: divine ability to stir up the faith of others through encouraging and challenging them.
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Giving: divine enablement to earn money, manage it wisely and give to the work of the Lord.
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Leadership: divine ability to see what needs to be done, set goals, give vision and organize people.
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Mercy: divine enablement to minister cheerfully to people who are suffering.
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4. Enlarge the participation pool.
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Qualities to Look For In Emerging Leadersa. Influence b. Character c. Relational skill d. Passion
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Recognizing Spiritual GiftsConsider a growing passion or ability.
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Recognizing Spiritual GiftsConsider a new ability.
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Recognizing Spiritual GiftsConsider encouragement from mature believers.
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Recognizing Spiritual GiftsConsider a spiritual gifts test.
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5. Expand ministry options.
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