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Following the courses, participants work with the Spiritual Gifts Coordinator to determine how best to put their gifts to practical use in the church and in the community. Some people are matched with existing positions. Others feel called to start a new ministry and are encouraged and enabled to implement their ideas. The emphasis in all cases is on placing people in areas in which they are gifted and to which they feel called to serve. After they are placed in ministries, they are assisted by the Spiritual Gifts Advisor, who ensures that they are nurtured and given the support they need.

What happens when people use their spiritual gifts? They find meaning and purpose in what they do, and they don't suffer from the burnout which occurs when they're involved in activities which do not utilize their gifts. Since they are gifted for their work, they achieve positive results and, afterward, feel good about what they've done. When people use their gifts, the church benefits as well. The church is Christ's body. Just as a human body functions most effectively when all its "members" are working together, so the church needs each Christian to use his or her gifts. The combined use of the different gifts results in eager and fulfilled members using their gifts in relevant, meaningful ministries for the good of the church and the community.

All are welcome to participate in the Spiritual Gifts Ministry, whether or not they have taken the course. The Coordinator is happy to work with anyone to determine how best to use his or her known talents and skills in service to others.

For more information, email Spiritual Gifts Coordinator Jane Hodges  or call her at 586-6338 or the church office at 586-9194.

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