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THE MOTIVATIONAL GIFTS. . . . so in Christ we who are many members form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. Romans 12:5-6a. DISCOVERY OF THE GIFTS. Discover Your God Given Gifts , and - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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THE MOTIVATIONAL GIFTS
. . . so in Christ we who aremany members form one body,
and each member belongs to all the others. We have
different gifts, according to thegrace given us.
Romans 12:5-6a
DISCOVERY OF THE GIFTS• Discover Your God Given Gifts, and Discover Your Children’s Gifts
by Don and Katie Fortune
• Advanced Basic Life Principles SeminarBill Gothard – 1980’s
• The Motivational Gifts Dr. Jerry Stettheimer (www.christianfamilyservice.com)
The Three Categories of GiftsManifestation – 11 Gifts
- I Corinthians 12:7 – 10
Ministry – 5 Gifts- Eph. 4:11-13
Motivational – 7 Gifts- Romans 12:6 – 8
6We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith.
7If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;8if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the
needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
The Three Categories of Gifts• Manifestation• Ministry• Motivational
– (Prophet) Perceiver– Teacher– Exhorter– (Leadership) (Organizer) Administrator– Server– Giver– (Mercy) Compassion
Verbal / Non-VerbalVerbal
Perceiver Researcher Administrator Exhorter
Non-Verbal Compassion Server Giver
Natural ability to communicate so that others understand. Make good publicspeakers. Often speaking is a part of their service to the body.
Not natural communicators. Some will trainthemselves to be good speakers. Frequently say things which are confusing or misleading. When in a leadership role, willwant to think through communication carefullyand may want to write out important messages in order to add clarity.
Emotional / Physical / Analytical
PhysicalAdministratorGiverServer
AnalyticalResearcherExhorter
EmotionalCompassionPerceiverExhorter
The Perceiver
Hear the
Word of
The Lord!
The Perceiver
PhysicalAnalyticalEmotional
VerbalNon-Verbal
12% of the population
Declares the will of God
Meets a Spiritual need.Keeps us centered on
Spiritual principles
Cycle of the Perceiver
The Perceiver
Stage 1
Stage 3
Stage 2
Stage 4
Stage 5
Yearns forRighteousness
SensesWrong-doing
Reacts and PronouncesJudgment
DemandsRepentance
Forgives
Key Questions to Identify the Perceiver
• Do you hate insincerity?• Is repentance important to you?• Do you have strong opinions about most
things.• Are you willing to intercede for others?• Do you see things as black and white – no gray
areas?
Scripture for the Perceiver
I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; I do not seal my lips, as you know, O LORD.
Ps. 40:9
The Teacher
The ResearcherPhysical
AnalyticalEmotional
VerbalNon-Verbal
6% of the population
Researches and teaches the Bible
Meets a mental need.Keeps us
studying andlearning
Cycle of the Researcher
The Researcher
Stage 1
Stage 5
Yearns forknowledge
Stage 2
Prepares byAcquiringKnowledge
Stage 3
Seeks opportunitiesTo share knowledge
Stage 4
Repeats lessonsNumerous
Times
Sense ofCompletion
Key Questions to Identify the Researcher
• Do you value truth and hate lies?• Are you non-emotional, rational?• Do you enjoy reading and research?• Are you a trivia buff?• Are you upset when scripture is taken out of
context?• Do you check out the credentials of others who
teach or preach?
Scripture for the Researcher
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.
Proverbs 25:2
The Administrator(Organizer)
The Administrator
PhysicalAnalyticalEmotional Verbal
Non-Verbal13% of the population
Gives leadershipand direction
Meets a functional needKeeps us organized and
increases our vision
Cycle of the Administrator
The Administrator
Stage 1
Yearns forunity
Stage 2
Must be askedby authority
Stage 3
Assesses situationsExamines resources
Stage 4
Divides taskaccording to
ability
Sense ofcompletion
Stage 6
Stage 5
Defeatsopposition
Key Questions to Identify the Administrator• Do you wait for those in authority to ask you to do
things, and then delight in heading up complex projects?
• When rearranging a room, do you see the entire plan in your head, or do you need to move one piece at a time, and plan as you go?
• Would you rather do a task or delegate it to others?
• Do you enjoy giving others the credit?• Do you hate disloyalty?
Scripture for the Administrator
Let all things be done decently and in order.I Corinthians 14:40
The Exhorter
The Exhorter
PhysicalAnalyticalEmotional Verbal
Non-Verbal16% of the population
EncouragesPersonal progress
Meets a psychological needKeeps us
applying spiritualtruth
Cycle of the Exhorter
The Exhorter
Stage 1
Stage 5
Yearns forWisdom
Stage 2
Sensesmaturity
level
Stage 3
Encourages by revealingpotential benefits
Stage 4
Showsconsequences
Sense ofjoy
Key Questions to Identify the Exhorter• Do you value wisdom and constantly look for ways to
make practical application of truth?• Do you prefer working with people rather than working
with equipment, or data, or things?• Do you have to look in the face of those you’re talking
with?• Do you like to tell personal stories to make a point?• Will you bend a scripture (or a truth) a bit to make an
important point?• Do you like counseling and coaching others?
Scripture for the exhorter
Speaking of Barnabas
. . . and he continuously exhorted – warned, urged and encouraged—them to cleave unto and remain faithful and devoted to the Lord with purpose of heart.
Acts 11: 23b
The Server and theGiver
The Server and Giver??Physical
AnalyticalEmotional Verbal
Non-VerbalServer - 17% of the populationGiver – 6% of the population
Server: Provide practical serviceGiver: Provide material assistance
Server: Meets a practical needGiver: Meets a material need
Server: Keeps the work movingGiver: Keeps specific needs met
Cycle of the Server
The Server
Stage 1
Stage 5
Discovers physicalattributes of others
Stage 2
Discernsneed
Stage 3
Responds according to individual
taste of others
Stage 4
Completes task quickly
Desiresacknowledgement
Stage 6
Sense of joy
Cycle of the GiverStage 1
Stage 5
Acquiresresources
Stage 2
Sensesspecificphysical
need
Stage 3
Personal investment ofresources to be given
Stage 4
Secrecysurroundingcontribution
Sense ofjoy
The Giver
Key Questions to Identify the Server
• Do you enjoy manual projects, working with your hands?
• Do you have a good memory for small details?• Do you show love by deeds rather than by words?• Do you abhor being around clutter?• Do you feel lost if you don’t have clear direction
and approval?
Key Questions to Identify the Giver
• Do you give of your time and money freely?• Do you fully believe that all material resources come from
God, and He will supply those who give to others?• Do you want your gifts to be of high quality, meeting a
specific, private need?• Do you love to give without others knowing about it?
(Tend to be secretive?)• Do you enjoy bargain hunting?• Do you possess natural business ability? Are you
industrious?
Scripture for the Server
He gave them these orders: You must serveFaithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear ofThe Lord.
2 Chronicles 19:9
Scripture for the Giver
Jesus speaking . . .
But when you give to the needy do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing so that your giving may be in secret, then your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.
Matthew 6:3
Compassion Person
(Mercy)
The Compassion PersonPhysical
AnalyticalEmotional
VerbalNon-Verbal
30% of the population
Provides personal andemotional support
Meets an emotional need Keeps us in right attitudesand relationships
CompassionPerson
Stage 1
Stage 5
Searches for emotionalneeds in others
Stage 2
Approaches andengagesindividual
Stage 3
Relievesthe pain
Stage 4
Assumes thepain of others
Expels thepain acquiredfrom others
Stage 6
Fatigueand joy
Cycle of the Compassion Person
Key Questions to Identify the Mercy
• Do you get your feelings hurt easily?• Are you drawn to others who are hurting?• Do you strongly defend the wounded?• Do you tend to find the good in others?• Do you dislike administering discipline?
Scripture for the Compassion Person:
This is what the LORD Almighty says: “Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.”
Zechariah 7:9
Questions
The reasons for studying motivational gifts are:a. To promote unity in the Body of Christb. To build up the Body of Christc. To prepare God’s people for works of serviced. To decrease judgmentalism and criticism in the
bodye. All of the above
True FalseT-F
T-F
T-F
T-F
T-F
1. Motivational gifts are the same as personality types.
2. Every person has been given a motivational gift.
3. Motivational gifts are not clearly evident until adulthood.
4. A person working in his gift will gain personal prosperity and achievement.
5. A person will be energized and motivated while working within his gift, avoiding fatigue or burnout.
Questions 16 – 20 True FalseT-F
T-F
T-F T-F
T-F
6. There is a positive side and a negative side to each motivational gift.
7. The Bible says that some motivational gifts are of greater value than others.
8. Certain gifts are required to be a preacher, elder or deacon in the church.
9. Those having non-verbal gifts are to remain silent in the church.
10. Jesus Christ exhibited the positive traits of all the gifts, perfectly.
Questions 21 – 25 True False
T-F
T-F
T-F
T-F
T-F
11. Identifying your gift excuses you from work in other areas.
12. We need to understand our gift because it is a driving force in our behavior.
13. The more sensitive we become to the other gifts the more threatened we will feel.
14. When we understanding gifts we are more forgiving and less critical of others.
15. God gives us a gift, and there is no need for us to work on further developing it.
The Gifts of the Body
Identify which part of the body corresponds with each gift:
_____ Head_____ Eyes_____ Mouth
_____ Shoulders_____ Heart_____ Hands
a. Serverb. Exhorterc. Perceiverd. Administratore. Giverf. Compassion Persong. Researcher
researcher(teacher)perceiver(prophet)
exhorter
administrator(organizer)compassionperson (mercy)
giver
server
Speaking: as forGod . . .
Serving:withstrength!
1 Peter 4:11If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ.
The Gifts of the Body
% of the general
population*
The Gift
Definition
Needs met
What it does
12% Perceiver / Prophet Declares the will of God
Spiritual Keeps us centered on spiritual principles
17% Server Renders practical service
Practical Keeps the work of ministry moving
6% Researcher / Teacher Researches and teaches the Bible
Mental Keeps us studying and learning
16% Exhorter Encourages personal progress
Psychological Keeps us applying spiritual truths
6% Giver Shares material assistance
Material Keeps us providing for specific needs
13% Administrator / Organizer Gives leadership and direction
Functional Keeps us organized and increases our vision
30% Compassion Person / Mercy
Provides personal and emotional support
Emotional Keeps us in right attitudes and relationships
*This tabulation is based on detailed response sheets from 1000 people over a ten-year period, representing more than 100 groups in a variety of states, provinces and countries.
“ I did some research on your illness and I believe I can explain what is happening.”
“ I did some research on your illness and I believe I can explain what is happening.”
“Do you have insurance to
cover this type of
illness?”
“ I did some research on your illness and I believe I can explain what is happening.”
“How can we use what you are
learning here to help others in the
future?”
“What is God trying to say to you
through this illness? Is there
some sin that you have not
confessed?”
“Do you have insurance to
cover this type of
illness?”
“ I did some research on your illness and I believe I can explain what is happening.”
“Don’t worry about a
thing. I’ve assigned
your job to four others
in the office.”
“How can we use what you are
learning here to help others in the
future?”
“What is God trying to say to you
through this illness? Is there some sin that you have not
confessed?”
“Do you have insurance to
cover this type of
illness?”
“ I did some research on your illness and I believe I can explain what is happening.”
“Don’t worry about a
thing. I’ve assigned
your job to four others
in the office.”
“How can we use what you are
learning here to help others in the
future?”
“What is God trying to say to you
through this illness? Is there some sin that you have not
confessed?”
“I can’t begin to tell you how I felt
when I learned that you were sick.
How do you feel know?”
“Do you have insurance to
cover this type of
illness?”
“ I did some research on your illness and I believe I can explain what is happening.”
“Don’t worry about a
thing. I’ve assigned
your job to four others
in the office.”
“How can we use what you are
learning here to help others in the
future?”
“What is God trying to say to you
through this illness? Is there some sin that you have not
confessed?”
“I can’t begin to tell you how I felt
when I learned that you were sick.
How do you feel know?”
“Here’s a little gift!” Now I brought your mail, fed your god, watered your plans and washed your
dishes.”
“Do you have insurance to
cover this type of
illness?”
Question #1
1. Server2. Administrator3. Exhorter4. Giver5. Researcher6. Perceiver7. Compassion Person
a. Relieves emotional distressb. Gives leadership and
directionc. Researches the Bibled. Addresses practical needse. Shares material assistancef. Declares the will of Godg. Encourages personal
progress
Match the motivational gift on the left with the description on the right.