Every follower of Jesus has been given something — a spiritual gift that the church desperately needs. In Part 2 of our series on Word gifts, we explore three of the most misunderstood gifts in the body of Christ: Leadership, Shepherding, and Evangelism. What does kingdom leadership actually look like? Who carries the shepherd's assignment? And why does evangelism make so many church people uncomfortable? This message is an invitation to stop sitting on the sidelines and step into what the Spirit has entrusted to you.

Yasmin and Brian sit down to discuss how most Christians say they want to be used by God, but many live like spectators instead of participants. In this episode, we unpack the disconnect between desire and action, and how a consumer mindset quietly shapes the church. We dive into stewarding spiritual gifts: especially teaching, encouragement, and apostolic calling, and the responsibility that comes with them. What does it look like to grow your gift, not just use it? How do you pursue transformation over content? And how do you actually ask God to move in and through your life? This is an invitation to step off the sidelines and into the life you were called to live.

Some gifts serve. Some demonstrate power. But some speak—and when they do, everything changes. In this talk, Pastor Brian breaks down the Word Gifts and how they help people understand truth, stay in the fight, and step into what God is calling them toward. If you’ve ever wondered how God might use your voice, this is for you.

Brian and David sit down to talk about the stewardship of the love gifts in the Church today.

In this episode of The Pray.Boston Podcast, Brian talks with Sam Gibson from Church of the City New York and pray.nyc. Sam has a history of building cultures of prayer in a variety of contexts, and carries a desire to create pathways to help people grow in prayer and intercession. Sam offers a picture of what he is witnessing in New York City, and shares a vision of what is possible when the altars of the heart, city, and region are rebuilt.

What categories of gifts exist? What are the love gifts? How do I know if I have them?

Yasmin and Brian talk about the importance of growing in both spiritual gifting and character, and the ways that God honors hunger.

Aaron teaches from 1 Corinthians 13 about the essential context for the Spiritual Gifts: Love. From Exodus descriptions of the ephod to identifying our superiority or inferiority complex, Aaron shows how we prepare for Spiritual Gifts by beginning with the love of Jesus.

Why are we hesitant to approach the Gifts of the Holy Spirit? What should we be cautious about when asking for the Spiritual Gifts?

Why did Jesus send the Holy Spirit instead of staying with the Church? What does Scripture say about the Holy Spirit's power and gifts?