A Spiritual Gift is an ability, skill, or talent given through the activity of the Holy Spirit working in the life of each individual Christian. Collectively, the spiritual gifts possessed by the members of a local congregation enable that congregation as the body of Christ to perform the mission and ministry to which it has been called by God.

Greek Words Used to Denote Spiritual Gifts:
   charismatos (literally “grace gifts”)
   pneumatekon (literally “air gifts”)

New Testament Passages Which Describe Spiritual Gifts:
   Romans 12:1-13
   1 Corinthians 12:1-31
   Ephesians 4:1-15
   1 Peter 4:7-14

Welcome to this study of spiritual gifts!  This web content contains practical information and a variety of exercises designed to help you discover and explore your spiritual gifts.  In this material, you will find:

• An Inductive Bible Study of the four New Testament passages which describe spiritual gifts
• A Spiritual Gifts Inventory
• Definitions of the 20 spiritual gifts identified in the Spiritual Gifts Inventory
• An Essay on how spiritual gifts can be used through the local church
• A Series of Exercises to help you call out the gifts of other people
• A Bibliography of selected resources about spiritual gifts