Administration

The ability to understand clearly the immediate and long-range goals of a particular unit of the body of Christ and devise and execute effective plans for the accomplishment of those goals.

Luke 14:28-30, Acts 6:1-7, I Corinthians 12:28

Craftsmanship

The ability to use one's hands, thoughts and mind to further the Kingdom of God through artistic, creative means. People with this gift may also serve as leaders for others in forming their abilities in this area. The gift may also be used in the areas of maintenance, care and upkeep for the benefit and beautification of God's Kingdom here on earth.

Exodus 30:22-25, Exodus 31:3-11, II Chronicles 34:9-13, Acts 18:2-3

Evangelism

The ability to share the gospel with unbelievers in such a way that men and woman become Jesus' disciples and responsible members of the body of Christ.

Acts 8:5-6, Acts 8:26-40, Acts 14:21, Ephesians 4:11-14, II Timothy 4:5

Exhortation

The ability to minister words of encouragement, consolation, comfort and motivation from God's Word to help others complete their tasks and be all that God wants them to be.

Acts 4:32-37, Acts 14:22, Romans 12:8, I Timothy 4:13, Hebrews 10:24-25

Faith

The ability to discern with extraordinary confidence the will and purpose of God, and to propel the body of believers into actively claiming the promises of the Lord.

Acts 11:22-24, Romans 4:18-21, I Corinthians 12:9, Hebrews 11

Giving

The ability to contribute material resources to the work of the Lord with liberality and cheerfulness.

Mark 12:41-44, Romans 12:8, II Corinthians 8:1-7

Healing

The ability to serve as a human intermediary through whom God's healing power is applied to another person's physical or emotional need.

Acts 3:1-10, Acts 5:12-16, Acts 9:32-35, Acts 28:7-10, I Corinthians 12:9

Helps

The ability to invest the talents one has in the life and ministry of other members of the body, thus enabling those others to increase the effectiveness of their own spiritual gifts.

Mark 15:40-41, Acts 9:36, Romans 16:1-2, I Corinthians 12:28

Hospitality

The ability to provide an open house and a warm welcome to those in need of food and lodging.

Acts 16:14-15, Romans 12:9-13, Romans 16:23, Hebrews 13:1-2, I Peter 4:9

Knowledge

The ability to discover, accumulate, analyze and clarify information which is pertinent to the growth and well-being of the body.

Acts 5:1-11, I Corinthians 12:8, II Corinthians 11:6, Colossians 2:2-3

Leadership

The ability to set goals in accordance with God's purpose for the future and to communicate those goals to others in such a way that they voluntarily and harmoniously work together to accomplish those goals for the glory of God.

Acts 15:7-11, Romans 12:8, I Timothy 5:17, Hebrews 13:17

Mercy

The ability to feel genuine empathy and compassion for individuals who suffer distressing physical, mental or emotional problems, and to translate that compassion into cheerfully-done deeds which reflect Christ's love and alleviate the sufferings.

Luke 10 36-37, Matthew 9:13

Missionary

The ability to minister whatever other spiritual gifts one has in a second culture.

Acts 8:4, Acts 13:2-3, Acts 22:21, Romans 10:15, I Corinthians 9:19-23

Music

The ability to use one's voice in the singing of praises and joy to the Lord for the benefit of others, or to play a musical instrument to the praise of the Lord and for the benefit of others.

Deuteronomy 31:22, I Samuel 16:16, I Chronicles 16:41-42, II Chronicles 5:12-13, II Chronicles 34:12, Psalm 150

Pastor/Shepherd

The ability to assume a long-term personal responsibility for the spiritual welfare of a group of believers.

John 10:1-18, Ephesians 4:11-14, I Timothy 3:1-7, I Peter 5:1-3

Prayer/Intercession

The ability to pray for extended periods of time on a regular basis and see frequent and specific answers to prayer, to a degree much greater than that which is experienced by most Christians.

Luke 22:41-44, Acts 12:12, Colossians 1:9-12, Colossians 4:12-13, I Timothy 2:1-2, James 5:14-16

Prophecy

The ability to proclaim the Word of God with divine anointing, which brings conviction to the hearers so they recognize that it is truly the Word of God and they must do something about it.

Acts 2:37-40, Acts 7:54, Acts 26:24-29, I Corinthians 14:13, I Thessalonians 1:5

Service

The ability to identify the unmet needs involved in a task related to God's work, and to make use of available resources to meet those needs and help accomplish the desired results.

Acts 6:1-7, Romans 12:7, Galatians 6:2, II Timothy 1:16-18, Titus 3:14

Teaching

The ability to employ a logical, systematic approach to biblical study and to communicate information relevant to the health and ministry of the body and its members in such a way that others will learn.

Acts 18:24-28, Acts 20:20-21, Romans 12:7, I Corinthians 12:28, Ephesians 4:11-14

Wisdom

The ability to apply spiritual truth to a specific issue in an especially relevant fashion, and to make proper choices in difficult situations, based on sufficient information.