The Five Gifts Podcast

What is the calling of the Apostle? Is it a rank of authority like a general or a commander? Is it an elevated status in the Kingdom? Or is it a gift that is embodied in following Jesus’ example of serving one another? Well, put away your business cards that with Apostle next to your name. Today we’re going to find out about the gift of the Apostle.

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It’s almost springtime and the Easter Season and the biggest celebration of the Church around the world is on Christ’s triumph and resurrection. What if I told you that that was only the beginning. In fact the beginning of the church occurred when Jesus left in His ascension.

How can we help people not only set goals, but identify the right goals and the best steps to reach them? One of the challenges of being an effective spiritual leader is learning to invest in the growth of other people; whether they serve on your leadership team, volunteer in one of the missional areas of the church, or desire to take the next step in their spiritual growth. That kind of leadership can be served well by the skills of coaching and mentoring and we’re here to help you integrate those skills into your life.

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What’s most vital to the Great Commission of making disciples? Is it practical Bible teaching? Is it in preaching rich theological messages? What if I told you that great Bible teaching will only carry Christ’s mission so far without strong, connected relationships. Relational connectivity provides strength, protection, and flexibility for congregations.

The pastor of the local church can wear a lot of different hats; the hospital chaplain, the preacher, the Bible Study teacher, the wedding officiant, the counselor, perhaps even the chairman of the board. Sometimes the VOCATION of the Pastor can get confused with the CALL to pastoral ministry. Today we look at one of the Five Gifts that Jesus gave the Church in His ascension and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit – the Gift of the Pastor.

Does your congregation seem listless and unfocused on the activity of God in your fellowship. Without a plan to involve believes in a spiritual life process and the practice of spiritual disciplines, you will continue to see low levels of spiritual vitality. Today we look at how we can lead our congregations in a Spiritual Life atmosphere that elevates faith, expectation, and renewal.

We live in a broken world, filled with broken people, in desperate need of healing. The Good News is healing is still for today. God is actively healing people in 2025! Today we look at how we can participate and even initiate healing prayer.

Fasting is a scriptural mandate for every believer! Or, is Fasting the “Golden Ticket” to get what you want from God? Today we are going to pull back the curtain on Fasting. What is Fasting? What does the Bible have to say about Fasting? What are the benefits of Fasting? Is there a practical approach to Fasting? Learn the answers to these questions and more on today's episode.

Prayerwalking can be a powerful way to both intercede for our communities and discover God’s heart for them, too. You might be surprised to discover how we can learn from some of the great leaders in the Bible and learn to prayerwalk our neighborhoods and cities. Today, we’re going to learn to walk in the footsteps of Joshua and Caleb, Nehemiah, the Prophets Isaiah and Jeremiah, and the Apostle Paul.

The gift of spiritual language, or speaking in tongues, is controversial among church leaders. Some consider this gift to be outdated, taboo, and should even be non-existent in the modern local church. While others maintain this divine gift is essential for one’s effectiveness in leadership and ministry in the 21st century. We believe the gift of supernatural language is for the Church today! So, what is this gift? Are there any benefits to spiritual language? How can I receive, and help others receive the gift of spiritual language? Today we discuss these questions and more right here, right now, and only, on The 5 Gifts Podcast!