GIVING  (SERVICE GIFTS)

The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by joyfully supporting and funding various kingdom initiatives through material contributions beyond the tithe.

People with this gift:

• Manage their finances and limit their lifestyle in order to give as much of their resources as possible.
• Support the work of ministry with sacrificial gifts to advance the Kingdom.
• Plan and purposely give over and above the 10% tithe, in order to see God’s kingdom advanced.
• Generally prefer that their donations remain anonymous or low-profile.
• Meet tangible needs that enable spiritual growth to occur.
• Provide resources, generously and cheerfully, trusting God for his provision.
• May have a special ability to make money so that they may use it to further God’s work.
• Strategically seek out ways to increase their resources, in order to contribute more for God’s use.
• See their resources as tools for God’s use.
• Recognize Gods ultimate ownership of everything.

Traits: Stewardship-oriented, responsible, resourceful, charitable, trust in God, disciplined.

Cautions: People with this gift:

• Need to esteem their gift, remembering that giving money and resources is a spiritual contribution to the body of Christ.
• Need to remember the church’s agenda is determined by leaders, not by the giver’s gift.

References: Rom. 12:8, II Cor. 8:5, Luke 21:1-4