Reflections on the Use and Misuse of Spiritual Gifts

This article was published in Evangelical Review of Theology 48, No. 3 (2024), pp. 229–237.

Excerpt

Christians are often encouraged to figure out which spiritual gifts they do or do not have, so that they can function most effectively within the body of Christ. But we do not apply this concept consistently; for example, many churches make no effort to balance the gifts of various leaders or treat the head pastor as if he or she should possess all gifts. This article seeks to enhance our practical deployment of the diversity of abilities among believers.

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