These endowments are referenced primarily in I Cor. 12, Romans 12, and I Peter 4.

In Acts 9, this woman practiced her gift of helps or service by abounding with deeds of kindness and charity.

Competently serving in the Special Needs ministry providing comfort and support for a child while offering encouragement to the family expresses this spiritual gift.

Discernment caused this 16th century believer to confront the Catholic church for selling the forgiveness of sins by nailing his points to the door of All Saints' Church in Wittenburg

This particular staff member uses his gift of administration to fulfill the mission of Faith so we can know, grow, serve and go.

This gift must always be followed by interpretation.

The gift of prophecy was practiced by this man to convict King David in 2 Samuel 12 when he used an allegory involving a ewe lamb.

During a spiritual conversation with an unbeliever you are led to present the gospel and offer an invitation to ask Christ into his heart, when a family member interjects to say "you have nothing to worry about as you were baptized when you were a baby." Recognizing this untruth and correcting it demonstrates this spiritual gift

The gift of Mercy caused this woman nicknamed the Lady with the Lamp to spend a lifetime caring for others even beginning her own nursing school in London in 1860.

This staff uses the gift of exhortation to encourage the least of these in our midst to be all they can be for Jesus.

He distributes gifts as He wills.

This woman expressed her gift of faith after being accused of drunkeness when she replied to a priest, "Let your maidservant find favor in your sight." She then left the scene no longer sad.

A mother expresses this spiritual gift as she prays for her child suffering from addiction year after year with all confidence in the power and promises of God .

This Roman Emperor was the first one to convert to Christianity and his gift of leadership fostered an atmosphere of religious tolerance for Christians throughout the Roman Empire from 326-304 AD

Prayer walking, street evangelism and trip coordination are some of the ways this staff member uses his gifts for the sake of the gospel.

According to Romans 12:8, the gift of giving should be practiced with this adjective.

This first European convert in Acts 16 expressed her gift of hospitality by inviting missionaries into her home after they had baptized her and her entire family.

When an adult child takes her aging parent into her home offering compassion and encouragement while attending to the practical needs, she is displaying this spiritual gift.

His gift of knowledge and a love of God's word caused this world-changer to make the Bible available to the common man by developing the first printing press.

Leadership and teaching often go hand in hand as exampled by this Staff member of not quite 4 years.

In his first letter, disciple Peter admonished his readers regarding this purpose for spiritual gifts.

This gift of mercy was expressed by a man who purchased an empty tomb soon to be emptied for a second time.

If you have ever joyfully shared the word of God and the plan of salvation to recipients in the Food Pantry line you may have this spiritual gift.

This pastor with a dream used his gift of exhortation to encourage black Americans to peacefully protest for change earning the respect of millions around the world.

This husband/wife, elder/staff dynamic duo has used their gifts of giving for 30 years to support the mission of Faith Baptist Youngsville.