The Mission of the United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ. The local church provides the most significant arena through which disciple-making occurs. According to the United Methodist Book of Discipline (2004, Page 127), “Under the discipline of the Holy Spirit, the church exists for the maintenance of worship, the edification of believers, and the redemption of the world.”
God graciously bestows spiritual gifts upon each person, intending them for the edification of the Body of Christ, for living faithfully, and for serving Christ in the world. As we explore and utilize our spiritual gifts, we discover the joy of serving Christ and identifying areas where our gifts align with the needs of both the church and the world.
In the instructions, you’re encouraged to invite others to provide feedback on your spiritual gifts, as their insights can be invaluable. The Lay Leadership extends an invitation to you to take the Spiritual Gifts Inventory (link provided below). Follow the instructions to first discern your own spiritual gifts. Reflect on any surprises and contemplate how God might be calling you to use your gifts in the upcoming year. Subsequently, consider sharing with the Lay Leadership where you believe you are best called and equipped to serve. You can email your results to [email protected] or submit a short statement indicating your preferred area of service. For those without computer capability, hard copies of the inventory will be available.
Take the time to navigate the inventory for self-awareness, and the Lay Leadership welcomes hearing from those willing to share their results.
Click the link below to access the assessment:
The Spiritual Gifts Inventory aids individuals in identifying their God-given gifts, guiding them to live faithfully as Christian disciples day by day. It also assists in finding meaningful ways to use these gifts within the community of faith. This process deepens understanding of the nature of spiritual gifts and enhances their effectiveness by connecting with others.
Kindly note that while this online spiritual gift assessment introduces you to your spiritual leanings, we recommend exploring your gifts in a group setting, such as your Sunday School group.