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Why are Spiritual Gifts so important? 


Our Spiritual Gifts are like our DNA, they are individual, unique and make us who we are.  You could call them our GNA - God nurtured abilities. We are called as Christians to a life of service using our gifts.  In 1 Peter we are told Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.  (1 Peter 4:10)  Spiritual Gifts workshops give you the opportunity to discover your GNA and how you can best use them in ministry. 
The following is the list of Spiritual Gifts found in the Book "Network" that we use at our workshops.

Administration
Apostleship
Craftsmanship
Creative Communication
Discernment
Encouragement
Evangelism
Faith
Giving
Healing
Helps
Hospitality
Intercession
Interpretation
Leadership
Miracles
Mercy
Prophecy
Shepherding
Teaching
Tongues
Word of Wisdom
Word of Knowledge

 
From the Book "Network' by Bruce Bugbee and Don Cousins 
Document
23 Spiritual gifts with Biblical References
Our Director of Volunteer Ministries can work with your church to set up Spiritual Gifts workshops and a volunteer ministry program.  You can contact Diane at badger@tabcom.org or 508-339-8625.
Volunteer Ministries of
The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts
20 Milton Street
Dedham, MA 02026
781-320-8100 or 508-339-8625
Diane Badger, Director of Volunteer Ministries
badger@tabcom.org