The God-given ability to recognize a need and administer assistance to others.  In relation to other believers, this releases them to utilize their God-give gifts (e.g. Deacons in Acts 6:1-6; 1 Corinthians 12:28; and Romans 12:7).

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CHARACTERISTICS OF A SERVER:

• ​Willingly meets the needs of others

• Has a hands on approach

• Precise and orderly

• Detail oriented

• Friendly

• Has trouble turning others away

• More interest in others than self

• More short term orientated than long term

• Actively expressive rather than verbally expressive

• Desires appreciation

• Goes above and beyond what is asked of them

• Enjoys being helpful

• High energy level

• Orderly; does not like clutter

• Perfectionist

• Places an importance on serving

• Would rather do than delegate

• Supports the leadership

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CHALLENGES FOR THE SERVER:

• Criticizes those who are not serving

• Helps others to the extent of neglecting personal family

• So enthusiastic to help, may come across as pushy

• Does not like to be served

• Saddened when unappreciated

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PLACES WHERE THIS GIFT CAN BE UTILIZED:

• Hospitality ministry

• Children's ministry

• Homeless ministry

• Taking meals to ill or injured

• Set-up or tear down at special events

• Serving anywhere, anytime, anyway

• Construction of any type

• Maintenance of anything

• Putting together anything with the hands

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

• Building Maintenance

• Caring for Church Grounds

• Marketing Coordinator

• Hospitality Coordinator

• Supply Coordinator

• Bulletin Designer

• Audio Visual

• Sunday Serving Coordinator

• Connection Ministry

• Social Coordinator

• Community Service Coordinator

• Church Leadership

• Cowboy Church

• Church Directory

• Annual Event Coordinator