THE GIFT OF FAITH

I Cor 12:9

Acts 11:22-24

Acts 27:21-25

Hebrews 11

Romans 4:18-21

DEFINED:  The special ability to discern with extraordinary

Confidence the will and purpose of God for His work.

CHARACTERISTICS:

• More interested in future than in history
• Possibility thinkers
• Undaunted by circumstances, suffering or obstacles
• Trust God to remove mountains
• Courageous

CAUTIONS:

• Do not chide others for their lack of faith
• Name-dropping of those with gift of faith may cause

discouragement to members of the body

• Be willing to pay the price for the fulfillment of

faith vision

CURRENT EXAMPLES:

• Boards
• Elder/Deacon
• New Ministry Development
• Missionary/Church Planning
• Outreach; home visitation, evangelism teams