The Five Gifts Podcast

You’re full of vision. You burn with passion. But without a plan… your growth will stall. In this episode, we explore The Law of Design from John Maxwell’s 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth—a timely principle for fivefold ministry leaders and Spirit-filled influencers who need to move from inspiration to implementation. What you’ll gain: A fresh framework for intentional growth Examples for both church...

What if your next breakthrough isn’t waiting in another revival... but in your daily routine? In this episode of The Five Gifts Podcast, we dive into John Maxwell’s Law of Consistency and explore why “motivation gets you going, but discipline keeps you growing.” As Pentecostal and Charismatic leaders, we love the power of the Holy Spirit—but it’s consistency that carries the anointing from moment...

What if the version of Jesus you’re following isn’t the real one? What if it’s a safer, more comfortable, culturally-approved Jesus—one who fits neatly into your ambitions, your lifestyle, and your schedule... but doesn’t call you to the cross, doesn’t ask you to die to yourself? In today’s episode of The Five Gifts Podcast, we’re diving deep into what it means to follow the crucified Jesus—not a...

Before we DO for God, we must learn to BE with God. This isn’t just spiritual theory—it’s foundational to healthy discipleship. Hustle and busyness WILL NOT make us holy and productivity doesn’t produce intimacy. If we want our lives and leadership to overflow with power and purpose, we have to start at the source: Communion with Jesus. So whether you’re an apostolic leader casting vision, a proph...

To grow, you have to value yourself. But what if your inner narrative is quietly sabotaging your potential? In this episode of The Five Gifts Podcast, we unpack The Law of the Mirror—a powerful principle that connects self-worth with personal and spiritual growth. Rooted in both Scripture and leadership wisdom, this episode will help you break the cycle of self-doubt and step boldly into your God-...

Where Do I Fit? The Fivefold and the Marketplace | The Five Gifts Podcast Are you called to the marketplace but unsure how your work fits into God’s plan? In this episode of The Five Gifts Podcast, we explore how apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers aren't just for the church—they're active in business, education, government, and everyday life. Discover the six marketplace callin...

What if your business wasn’t just about profit—but about purpose? What if your 9-to-5 could be the frontline of revival? In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into a powerful truth that’s reshaping how we see business: There is tremendous kingdom potential in the marketplace. From developing life skills and raising up leaders, to discipling character, creating community, and advancing the gospel i...

For too long, the church has celebrated those in formal church ministry while overlooking the divine calling of believers in the marketplace. So many passionate followers of Jesus have felt like spiritual failures for pursuing careers in business, education, or homemaking, believing they've chosen a lesser path. But what if the marketplace is not a detour from God's plan but central to it? What if...

You can't grow if you don't know where you are. In this episode, we unpack what it means to be self-aware; showing how clarity about your strengths, passions, and purpose unlocks your kingdom potential. Stop living on autopilot. Learn how to achieve greater self-awareness and start becoming the best version of you.

Are you waiting for growth to just "happen"? In this episode, we dive into intentional, strategic leadership development and why success demands more than good intentions. Learn how to overcome the gaps holding you back and start growing on purpose—because your best leadership won’t appear by accident! It’s time to break through the barriers and reach your full-kingdom potential. Your journey star...

Lean in close. We’re giving away the secret to your local church’s next season of growth. In fact, this secret already resides in your church and is the key gift for genuinely growing Christ’s body, yet this gift lies dormant in many local churches. Today we’re talking about the Gift of the Evangelist,

Teaching in the church can evoke the images of VBS and flannel boards, Sunday School, or a mid-week verse-by-verse Bible Study. The truth is that nothing transformative and edifying in the lives of people happens without Jesus’ ascension gift of the teacher. Today we look at that essential gift that Jesus gave the Church in His ascension and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit – the Gift of the Teac...

If the Pastoral Gift is not activated in the local church, little to no relationships exist or are strong enough to connect and provide the pathway or channel to release the activity of God in the Body. When the pastor initiates, connected relationships become conduits of life and power of Christ to fulfill His vision in the church and His work in the world. This is why returning to the Gifts in E...

Everybody wants to be a prophet. Today we’re moving beyond the titles and into a deeper understanding of what it means to function in the role of Prophetic Leadership.

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. Links: https://fivegifts.org/slc https://charles...

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 leadershi...

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...

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 Pa...

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,...

Spiritual Leaders, chances are you’re doing too much and, ironically, it’s limiting your impact. But don’t fret, we’re here to help you learn how to select, recruit, and develop leaders that are essential to you leading your congregation onto God’s agenda. Today, we’re going to jump on the leadership railroad and take our influence to the next level. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pRpqC3kh3AMBNc...