Your Spiritual Gifts Can Help Your Church Grow

by C. Peter Wagner

Identifies and discusses 27 spiritual gifts. Tells you how to find your gift and outlines how you can use gifts effectively. There are five steps to help you use your spiritual gifts to build God's kingdom.

Genres: Christian, Christianity, Church, Religion, Theology, Discipleship, God

272 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1979

About the author

Charles Peter Wagner (August 15, 1930 – October 21, 2016) was a theologian, missiologist, missionary, writer, teacher, and church growth specialist best known for his highly controversial writings on spiritual warfare.

Wagner served as a missionary in Bolivia under the South American Mission and Andes Evangelical Mission (now SIM International) from 1956 to 1971. He then served for 30 years (1971 to 2001) as Professor of Church Growth at the Fuller Theological Seminary's School of World Missions until his retirement in 2001. He is the author of more than 70 books. He was the president of Global Harvest Ministries from 1993 to 2011 and served as the chancellor emeritus of Wagner Leadership Institute, which trains leaders to join in a movement known as the New Apostolic Reformation, an organization Wagner also helped found. He was also the vice president of Global Spheres, Inc.

Excerpted from: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C._Pete...]

Reviews

[Jeremy Rios · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent book, confusing organization, at times poor descriptions. Inadequate for a full understanding of the gifts, but nevertheless a fair introduction.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I went through this book with a group of women at church, and I was fascinated to learn so many things about myself that I hadn't realized before. I consider myself a pretty self-aware person. I know what I like and what I'm good at. But to actually take an assessment and learn about my particular spiritual gifts was really enlightening. I really recommend doing this WITH someone or a small group if you can. It makes for great conversation and you can ask questions, bounce ideas off of each other, and seek to understand.

[Alliee + · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was excited about this book as I read about pastor, teacher, evangelist, exhortation, leadership, administration, mission and the necessity of using people's gifts for the growth of the church. Nice overview of churches, but little understanding of growth of the kingdom outside of local church walls. Apostle definition was a bit odd. "The rest of the gifts" were crammed into one chapter. Dissapointing after such a great beginning. Excellent understanding of gift - projection.

[Abigail G · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book so much as he clarifies many of the more common terms the church uses about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I did enjoy the last few chapters more after I had taken the test and could look at the gift mixes from a subjective point of view. The test was really easy and left the conclusion open for personal growth and the author clearly states that everything must be based on what God has spoken. I did have a few moments of frustration as I am not in a place of leadership and cannot do many of the suggested enabling of the the gifts in my church setting. But I did find ways to make them personal and small scale and see how I can encourage those whose lives I influence.

[Morgan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some interesting insights and overall a helpful tool to finding and understanding your spiritual gifts and how they should work in the church. I didn't agree with everything Wagner posited and I found the layout confusing and muddled. Overall a worthy read. I intend to reader further on the subject.

[Matti Hernesaho · Rating 4 out of 5]

Suomeksi Karas-Sanan kustantamana "Löydä lahjasi"

Kirjoittaja on hyvin poleeminen hahmo, mutta tämä esitys oli selkeä ja pitkälti raitis, viihdyttäväkin. Olen kirjoittajan kanssa erimieltä tiedon sanojen armolahjan merkityksestä.

[Sharayah Marsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this really interesting in that we can be performing out of need and not necessarily gifting.

[Cindi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource to learn about your personal spiritual gifts. Highly recommend!!

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a helpful book for self assessment and for equipping and empowering others. Read this during my ministry at Church of the Valley,(PCUSA) in Apple Valley, California after attending a conference on mission and evangelism.

[David Mattson]

Generally, there is good information concerning a believer's spiritual gifts. Mr. Wagner discusses spiritual gifts that I didn't know existed. Mr Wagner makes some suggestions about spiritual leader and the training that they offer.

[John Marsh · Rating 2 out of 5]

Found this book and other great in my christian days.

[Deanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. It is one that I have read more than once. It is nice to stay current or well studied on this information.

[Elvis Umez]

Good book for individuals with the aim of typing their spiritual gifts.

[Delight · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book and the things that I discovered about myself. I agree with his views on gifts and the church body. Good read.

[Annette Wesolowski]

My husband and I have led Bible studies of spiritual gifts using this book several times. Peter Wagoner humbly does not think he has noted all of them and discussion is usually good.