The God-given ability to lead others in meaningful endeavors which demonstrates personal care and concern in order to meet the needs of others and encourage their growth (e.g. Father in 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 12).

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CHARACTERISTICS OF LEADING / ADMINISTRATING:

• Motivates others to action

• Clearly communicates

• Thrives when given authority

• Happily receives authority when given

• Naturally assumes leadership when there is a lack

• Takes on long-term projects

• Is a visionary

• Has good networking abilities

• Delegates well

• Takes criticism well

• Is passionate and enthusiastic

• Enjoys accomplishing goals

• Gives credit to others

• Meets challenges as they arise

• Is a natural and capable leader

• Understands the big picture

• Discards what does not work and keeps what does

• Enjoys people

• Dislikes the mundane routine

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CHALLENGES FOR LEADING / ADMINISTRATING:

• May have trouble dealing with opposition

• May become callous due to constant criticism

• Pushes hard to the point of neglecting family

• Ignores family responsibilities due to love of work

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PLACES WHERE THIS GIFT CAN BE UTILIZED:

• Small group leader

• Jr. High ministry

• High School ministry

• College ministry

• Singles ministry

• Prison ministry

• Any type of leadership/oversight role

• Creator of new ministries

• Coach of sports ministries

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MINISTRIES IN THE CHURCH BODY WHERE THIS GIFT CAN BE UTILIZED:

• Supply Coordinator

• Director of Music

• Sunday Serving Coordinator

• Teaching Ministry Coordinator

• Connection Ministry

• Social Coordinator

• Community Service Coordinator

• Church Leadership

• Cowboy Church

• Annual Event Coordinator