As we enter the season of Thanksgiving, this is the perfect season to begin to be thankful for the gifts which God has given to us. Usually as we do this, we think of the gifts of family, friends, jobs, homes, miracles and blessings in our lives. However, there are other gifts for us to consider. Gifts to be thankful for but to also learn to use for the Lord. These are the spiritual gifts which each one of us are blessed with. However, we cannot all identify our gifts or may not understand how to utilize these gifts. One place to get some help is through Dream Builders, Ministry in Motion found on the web at http://www.ministryinmotion.net/gift_spiritual.html This ministry helps you to find and develop the gifts which God has granted to each one of us so that we may be thankful this year for the gifts we may use to bless others.
Here you will find online tools to help you identify your spiritual gifts. As their sites says “Each member of the Christian body is like a uniquely shaped puzzle piece designed to fit a larger picture. Without their involvement and service, the puzzle remains incomplete.” So it is important to identify your gift so you can learn to use this in service for the Lord.
They divide their resources into two phases. Phase one resources are listed on the site and are intended to help you and your church members understand what spiritual gifts are and how those gifts, coupled with abilities, skills, personality and passion determine where you serve best. Phase II resources help your church develop effective equipping ministry focused on teaching church members about spiritual gifts, helping them see they are a crucial part of ministry, reducing volunteer shortages, setting up volunteer placement and equipping processes, promoting ministry opportunities via ministry fairs, newsletters, and other means, recruiting volunteers for church ministry, volunteer training, recognition and appreciation, and finding and training a Ministry Coordinator.
Their site also has an ezine, small group links to Bible studies and resources, sermon tools, speakers, seminars, leadership skill resources, and coaching/consulting tools. There are many links to important tools and information. This can also serve as a starting ground for you to research free tools to get you started such as found at http://www.elmertowns.com/spiritual_gifts_test/ and many others.
