The Five Gifts Podcast

What is a biblical definition of discipleship? How does it operate effectively in the local church? What are the difficulties for implementing effective discipleship? We discuss all of this and more, today on the FIVE GIFTS PODCAST.

If the church is the body of Christ, then what does it actually do? When you think of being part of the local church, does it include actively serving in a way that feel energizing and life-giving? Or does your congregation seem to be a place where few people actually serve? Let’s take a look at some of the factors in the local church that help it dynamically and powerfully meet the needs of the c...

What’s going on in a congregation where ministries lack leadership that keeps them vital and effective? How can spiritual leaders grow and empower servant-leaders, who empower people to minister effectively in their areas of giftedness? Today, we define the Ephesians 4 gift of the teacher and its impact on empowering servant leaders in Christ’s body.

1. The Pastoral Gifts that lead, organize and facilitate ministry through small groups are vital for the local church. Relational connectivity provides strength, protection, and flexibility for congregations. Today we talk about overcoming difficulties in small group ministry, components of leading small group ministry and practical next steps for building the local church through small groups. Al...

Small groups; are they really necessary for the local church? If you already have Sunday School, do we really need to add more small group ministry? What are the keys to harnessing your congregation’s collective strength for the Great Commission? We discuss all of that and more, today, on the Five Gifts Podcast!

How does the Holy Spirit enable the Pastoral Gift? What are the components of Pastoral Work? Are there indicators of healthy Pastoral ministry in the local church? What kind of ministry teams help facilitate the Pastoral Gift in the local church? We discuss all of that and more, today, on the Five Gifts Podcast!

1. If no one is following you, then chances are, you’re not a leader and one of the keys to help people move people onto God’s agenda is the ability to connect and communicate with them. There’s more to leading people than simply knowing more than everyone else. We have to learn to connect. What’s the art of being a great connector and becoming a more effective leader? We discuss all of that and m...

1. What is Worship? How does a local church worship God? What does breathing have to do with Worship? What are some challenges local churches face regarding worship? What are some practical, yet effective strategies to amplify worship in a local church? Let’s discuss all that and more, today, on The 5 Gifts Podcast!

The first Pentecost Sunday released a mighty outpouring of the Holy Spirit and infused the early Church with spiritual passion? Do you sense that missing in your church experience? How can you increase spiritual vitality for those you lead and rediscover the empowerment of the Holy Spirit in your life and ministry? We discuss those questions and more today, on The 5 Gifts Podcast!

What do flowers, flower beds, and sprinkler systems have to do with personal spirituality? What is a spiritual life plan and how can it benefit you? How can you help increase spirituality for those you lead? We discuss those questions and more today, on The 5 Gifts Podcast!

What does prophetic leadership look like in the local church? What are the differences between prophetic leadership and prophetic ministry? Discover how it helps align the life of the body with the activity and mission of Christ on the Five Gifts Podcast.

What could change in your life if you moved from communicating to connecting? Whether you’re leading your family, a team, an organization, or a church – you must make powerful connections to increase your influence and facilitate visionary advancements. Powerful CONNECTIONS take more than verbal skills and mechanics. It requires CONNECTING better through the values of relationship.

What could change in your life if you developed as a better communicator? Whether you’re leading your family, a team, an organization, or a church – you already know the challenges of communication and how important it is to do it effectively. • Powerful COMMUNICATION takes more than verbal skills and mechanics. It requires CONNECTING better through the values of relationship. We discuss those val...

Would you like to know the most important factor in spiritual leadership and ministry? You might be surprised to know that it actually comes from outside of your own training and development. Anointing in Charismatic circles is a word often-used, but rarely understood. That’s what we’re discussing today on the 5 Gifts Podcast. Check out more about our ministries and services at: charlesrussellmini...

What causes the potential for failures in the lives of leaders and their leadership? Would you be surprised to know that it might be the same cause that contributes to outward success? Discover how a dark side can form in any leader. That’s the language and dynamic introduced by Gary McIntosh and Sam Rima in their book, Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership. Today we try to answer the questions,...

What are the causes, results, and potential prevention of the many failures of leaders? What personal issues may plague people in their exercise of leadership? Discover how a dark side can form in any leader, today on the 5 Gifts Podcast. That’s the language and dynamic introduced in really solid book by Gary McIntosh and Sam Rima, Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership. Today we try to answer the...

One of the vital catalysts to your growth as a leader and a follower of Christ is more than a class or on-the-job experience. It’s actually a relationship with a coach or mentor. And you’re about to hear where you can find one on the Five Gifts Podcast. You will appreciate the insights of our two guests; Today we have 2 special guests; Raydon Haskins a Chi-Alpha Campus Missionary in Winston-Salem...

Have you ever felt passionate about a particular ministry in your church, but perhaps under-prepared to serve or lead? Today, we’re going look at how to both grow as a leader, as well as equip servant-leaders in the local church.

Spiritual formation is a vital component of your growth as a follower of Christ and servant-leader in His church.

Welcome to week 2 of “The 5 Gifts Podcast.” Last week we began by discussing how Christ views His Church and how Christ is ACTIVE in/through His Church. Today we want to have a conversation about the 5 Gifts Christ gave His Church in Ephesians 4. What are these gifts? Why were these gifts given? How do they function in the local church? By the end of this episode I believe we will discover these 5...

Our premier episode where we discuss our passion for rediscovering Christ's activity in the local church.