As with yesterday, look at these spiritual gifts and list some people within our church who you believe exhibit these gifts. 

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Spiritual Gift: Encouragement

Definition: The gift of Encouragement is the God-given ability to present words of comfort, consolation, and encouragement, so to strengthen, or urge to action, those who are discouraged or wavering in their faith.

Scriptural Reference(s): Rom. 12:8, Acts 11:22-24, Acts 15:30-32

Distinctives of this gift:

• Comfort others to trust and hope in the promises of God.
• Motivate others to grow.
• Urge others to action by applying biblical truth.

Traits of this person: Positive, Motivating, Affirming, Reassuring, Supportive, Trustworthy

Potential Ministry Involvement: Children’s Ministry, Visitation to sick or shut-in, Counseling, Greeter, Support Group Facilitator, Prayer Ministry

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Spiritual Gift: Evangelism

Definition: The gift of Evangelism is the God-given ability to effectively communicate the gospel to unbelievers so they respond in faith and move toward discipleship.

Scriptural Reference(s): Eph. 4:11, Acts 8:5-6, Acts 14:21

Distinctives of 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 in Christ.

Traits of this person: Sincere, Candid, Influential, Confident, Commitment-oriented

Potential Ministry Involvement: Visitor Calling, Door-to-Door Visitation, Outreach Events, Literature Distribution, Greeter