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Training Category: Nuts & Bolts Ministries<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Empowered<\/p>\n

God empowers people for ministry by giving them spiritual gifts. While personality can also affect how the work is done<\/a>, spiritual gifts are special divine empowerments, not natural talents or inclinations.<\/p>\n

In serving, however, no matter what we do, we should put all of who we are into all of who God is and let Him use us to His glory.<\/p>\n

Spiritual Gifts Most Used in Nuts and Bolts Ministries:<\/h2>\n

The following spiritual gifts empower people to do clerical, communications, facilities and grounds maintenance, hospitality, staff support, technical services, and other service-oriented types of ministry. We’re calling these Nuts & Bolts Ministries because of how they tend to hold church life together.<\/p>\n

Helps (1 Cor. 12:28)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

People with the spiritual gift of helps come alongside of others in ministry to provide relief from certain tasks that frees them up to do other responsibilities. As a result, the other person\u2019s ministry is enhanced.<\/p>\n

Hospitality (1 Pet. 4:9-10)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Someone with the spiritual gift of hospitality serves people, even strangers, in ways that are warm and welcoming. As a result, people feel comfortable and like they belong.<\/p>\n

Service (Rom. 12:7)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

People with the spiritual gift of service tend to notice tasks that need to be done and do what they can, however simple or menial. As a result, undone tasks are seen through to completion.<\/p>\n

The following gift might also be used when organizing, coordination, and planning are needed and not simply doing a task.<\/p>\n

Administration (1 Cor. 12:28)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

People with the spiritual gift of administration provide the guidance needed to accomplish tasks. They might do some of the tasks themselves but might also delegate responsibilities to others. As a result, these ministries are done in an efficient manner, most effectively using available resources.<\/p>\n

Empowered by God through Spiritual Gifts<\/h2>\n

When we understand that spiritual gifts are special divine empowerments and that God has specific gifts to use in these kinds of Nuts & Bolts ministries, it should help us:<\/p>\n