Pleasant Grove
Church of Christ
Teaching People to Follow Jesus
Encouragement / Exhorter
The God-given ability to draw near to individuals in time of need; encouraging and counseling them accurately with the Word of God; and persuading them to take courage in the face of something they must do or assuring them to take comfort because of something that has occurred (e.g. Barnabas in Acts 4:36-37, 9:26-27, 11:19-26, and 15:36-41).
CHARACTERISTICS OF AN EXHORTER:
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Verbally encouraging
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Likes to apply the Word rather than investigate it
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Prefers practical application over theological truth
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Works best with others
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Verbally encourages others to excel in ministry
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Loves to do personal counseling
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Loves to talk
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Excels in communication
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Perceives trials as opportunities for personal growth
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Has a positive attitude
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Easily makes decisions
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Prefers to quickly resolve problems
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Needs to bounce ideas off others
CHALLENGES FOR THE EXHORTER:
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Frequently interrupts others
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Uses Scripture out of context
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Out spoken and opinionated
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Slightly overconfident
PLACES WHERE THIS GIFT CAN BE UTILIZED:
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Lay counseling
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Stephen minister
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Table facilitator
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Hospitality ministry
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Drama ministry
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Nursing home ministry
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Homeless Ministry Team
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Small group leader
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Anyplace where encouragement is needed
MINISTRIES IN THE CHURCH BODY WHERE THIS GIFT CAN BE UTILIZED: