Literal Meaning: To pilot or steer a ship
Description: The divine enablement to understand what makes an organization function, and the special ability to plan and execute procedures that accomplish the goals of the ministry.
References: 1 Cor. 12:28, Acts 6:1-7, Ex 18:13-26
Discernment
Literal Meaning: To separate or make a distinction
Description: The divine enablement to determine whether a certain action has its source in
God, man, or Satan
References: 1 Cor. 12:10, Acts 5:1-4, Matt. 16:21-23
Encouragement
Literal Meaning: To come along side of
Description: The divine enablement to present truth so as to strengthen, comfort, or urge
to action those who are discouraged or wavering in their faith
References: Rom. 12:8, Acts 11:22-24, 15:30-32
Evangelism
Literal Meaning: To bring good news
Description: The divine enablement to effectively communicate the gospel to unbelievers
so they respond in faith and move toward discipleship
References: Eph. 4:11, Acts 8:26-40, Luke 19:1-10
Faith
Literal Meaning: To trust, have confidence, believe
Description: The divine enablement to act on God's promises with confidence and
unwavering belief in God's ability to fulfill his purposes
References: 1 Cor. 12:9, 13:2, Heb. 11:1, Rom. 4:18-21
Giving
Literal Meaning: To give part of, share
Description: The divine enablement to contribute money and resources to the work of the
Lord with cheerfulness and liberality.
References: Rom. 12:8, 2 Cor. 6:8, Luke 21:1-4
Helps
Literal Meaning: To take the place of someone
Description: The divine enablement to accomplish practical and necessary tasks which
free-up, support, and meet the needs of others
References: 1 Cor. 12:28, Rom. 12:7, Acts 6:1-4, Rom. 16:1-2
Hospitality
Literal Meaning: To love strangers
Description: The divine enablement to care for people by providing basic needs.
References: 1 Peter 4:9-10, Rom. 12:13, Heb. 13:1-2
Intercession
Literal Meaning: To plead on behalf of someone, intercede
Description: The divine enablement to consistently pray on behalf of and for others, seeing
frequent and specific results.
References: Rom. 8:26-27, John 17:9-26, 1 Tim. 2:1-2, Col. 1:9-12, 4:12-13
Knowledge
Literal Meaning: To know
Description: The divine enablement to bring truth though a revelation or biblical insight
References: 1 Cor. 12:8, Mark 2:6-8, John 1:45-50
Leadership
Literal Meaning: To stand before
Description: The divine enablement to cast vision, motivate, and direct people to
harmoniously accomplish the purposes of God
References: Rom. 12:8, Heb. 13:17, Luke 22:25-26
Mercy
Literal Meaning: To have compassion
Description: The divine enablement to cheerfully and practically help those who are
suffering or are in need, compassion moved to action
References: Rom. 12:8, Mat. 5:7, mark 10:46-52, Luke 10:25-37
Shepherding
Literal Meaning: To shepherd a flock
Description: The divine enablement to nurture, care for, and guide people toward on-going
spiritual maturity and becoming like Christ
References: Eph. 4:11-12, 1 Peter 5:1-4, John 10:1-18
Teaching
Literal Meaning: To instruct
Description: The divine enablement to understand, clearly explain, and apply the word of
God, causing greater Christ-likeness in the lives of listeners
References: Rom. 12:7, 1 Cor. 12:28-29, Acts 18:24-28, 2 Tim. 2:2
Wisdom
Literal Meaning: To apply truth practically
Description: The divine enablement to apply spiritual truth effectively to meet a need in a
specific situation
References: 1 Cor. 12:8, James 3:13-18, 1 Cor. 2:3-14, Jer. 9:23-24