The Gift of Message (of Knowledge)

Created on September 19th, 2013

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Articles and resources to assist you in growing your top spiritual gifts as revealed by the Spiritual Gifts Inventory, based on the study, Serving from the Heart.

Following Jesus Leader Guide

Following Jesus Leader Guide

By Carolyn Slaughter
First produced by Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church, this 12-session group is perfect for groups just beginning their faith walk or for anyone looking for a deeper foundation…
Spiritual Leadership from corporate America?

Spiritual Leadership from corporate America?

By Dan S. Wilford
One only has to read the newspapers, watch the newscasts and be aware of the activities of “Corporate America” to have great concern about the moral and ethical… read more
Dear Pastors, Tell Us the Truth

Dear Pastors, Tell Us the Truth

By Rachel Held Evans
This post was inspired by a few things:   First, the brilliantly titled Epic Fail Pastors Conference, born from the question “What if we offered a space that is… read more

What Are They Asking?

What Are They Asking?

By Thomas G. Long
In the heat of the summer of 1922, a thirty-six-year-old part-time professor of theology by the name of Karl Barth delivered one of the most remarkable speeches about preaching… read more

The Ministry of Licensed Local Pastors

The Ministry of Licensed Local Pastors

By Charles Hicks
Throughout the history of Methodism there have always been men and women who, while not ordained, faithfully served the church as pastors. This practice began with John Wesley… read more
Jealousy, Gifts and the Body of Christ

Jealousy, Gifts and the Body of Christ

By Whitney Simpson
Christ is just like the human body—a body is a unit and has many parts; and all the parts of the body are one body, even though there are many. We were all baptized by one… read more

What is "Deeper" Preaching?

What is "Deeper" Preaching?

By Pete Wilson
I spend a lot of time “teaching,” or “preaching,” or whatever you want to call it. I tend to spend about twenty hours a week preparing to teach on… read more