Sanctus Church Audio Sermons Spiritual Gifts - Week 6 - The Word Gifts Cont'd: Leadership, Pastoring, Evangelism
Feb 9, 2025
Discover the transformative power of spiritual gifts in the church community. The discussion highlights essential roles like leadership, pastoring, and evangelism, and encourages reflection on personal gifts. Listeners are engaged with relatable analogies that illustrate the balance between ease and discipline in utilizing these gifts. Personal stories shed light on the challenges of evangelism, emphasizing the collective responsibility of all believers. This conversation inspires a deeper connection with God and active participation in nurturing community through faith.
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Leadership Is Vision-Centric
- The spiritual gift of leadership is about vision and directing a group toward a God-ordained future.
- It focuses on what and where, not on how or administration tasks.
Pastor Confesses Gift Difference
- Jon Thompson confessed to his congregation that though he held the office of pastor, he did not have the shepherding gift.
- This revelation challenged congregational expectations and clarified roles in ministry.
Shepherding Is Sheep-Centered
- Shepherding gift is sheep-centric, focusing on personal care, concern, and long-term spiritual welfare.
- This gift usually fits smaller groups because of personal attention needs.