For the Common Good: Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts

For the Common Good reminds us that the Holy Spirit gives each Christian one or morespiritual gifts to be used for the common good. It guides readers to discover their ownparticular gifts and learn to use their gifts to serve others.

Examining key passages in Paul's writings, author Christine Harman leads readersthrough a personal spiritual gift assessment. She names 25 distinct spiritual gifts-suchas discernment, hospitality, compassion, evangelism, or music-and helps peopleexplore scripture references on each one. After identifying their particular gifts, clergyand laypeople will learn how to apply them for the good of their church, community,and the world. This book is ideal for both group study and self-discovery. The book alsoincludes suggestions for how to build a ministry team based on the gifts of eachindividual.