The Five Gifts Podcast

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...

The most vital activities of ministry and leadership in the local church always begin with prayer. Did you know that Jesus’ praying was not only an example for us while lived among us? It remains a vital to His mission and His identity, even today. As Spiritual Leaders in His Church, it’s paramount that we not only follow His example, but take note of WHAT He is praying over His Church and our cit...

What is prayer? Does it work? Are there different ways to pray? Is there really any benefit to praying? Why is prayer so difficult? There are many questions we ask regarding the subject of prayer. Today we talk about the spiritual discipline of prayer and how this discipline can transform our lives.

Let’s talk about Private Devotions! Did fear just grip your heart, or was that the sound of guilt, condemnation, and shame rushing in to overwhelm you? There are a lot of negative feelings associated with this spiritual discipline, but it also offers spiritual vitality by placing us in the presence of Christ. Join us today on this journey of discovery as we shed light on new possibilities and new...

God celebrates. He invented delight, joy and celebration and he invites His people to celebrate with Him. One way we experience relationship with God entering into His joyful celebrations. Welcome to our 42nd episode of the Five Gifts Podcast and we invite you to join with us as we celebrate some of the wins and victories that God has given us over the last 18 months, especially on our recent trip...

In some ways, teaching others to become leaders is like handing off the baton in a relay race. If you run well but are unable to pass the baton to another runner you lose the race. But if you run well, recruit and train other good runners, and learn to hand off the baton smoothly, you can win. And when it comes to influence, if you can do that process repeatedly, you can multiply your influence in...

Who are you empowering? As a leader, it’s critical to not only lead your team, but equip and empower your team members to reach their potential. What does it take as a leader to empower others, we’ll discuss this and more today on the Five Gifts Podcast.

“It is not happiness that brings us gratitude. It is gratitude that brings us happiness.” Gratitude is a loving and thankful response toward God for His presence with us and in the world. Though “blessings” can move us into gratitude, it is not at the root of a thankful heart. Gratitude is putting our focus on God’s character – His goodness – AND His presence. God's goodness is the heartbeat of th...

Evangelism might be the single most crucial work of the local church that determines its existence into the next generation. The Holy Spirit gives the ability to reach, love, and gather the lost sons and daughters of God. Today, we discuss the Gift of the Evangelist and how this gift can bring new life into the local church.

Connection is an essential part of the process of mentoring others. It is critical if you want to influence people in a positive way. Making connections happen will require great effort and a lot of work. Making connections will involve communication skills, a desire to help people grow and change, and a sense of personal mission or purpose.

Leadership requires us to be decisive and clear on our objectives, vision, and values. So, often as leaders we tend to focus on our own story, motivations and ambitions, but how well do you understand people? A narrow vision of life distances others and hinders relationships, but when we learn to understand people, we create trust and a positive, collaborative environment that leads to their succe...

Are you able to see what others cannot see? Can you help people identify their destination? Are you skilled at helping people find a pathway forward? Becoming people of influence means we must develop into better navigators. John Maxwell describes the person of influence as a “Navigator.” As leaders, we should be looking into the future for our teammates and helping them pilot problems with more a...

As a leader, most of the people with whom you work and serve want to get ahead. They have a growth mindset, but they are reluctant to change and that’s a limiting factor to reaching his or her real potential. THAT factor will ultimately diminish what’s possible for your church, team, and organization. How can we overcome and inspire staff and team members to reach the next level in their potential...

What is Spiritual Formation and why is it so important? How do we practice Spiritual Formation? What are the components of a practical, yet effective model for Spiritual Formation? We'll answer these questions and more on today's podcast episode. Learn More about Our Guests: Pastor Crystal Owens, Moyock Assembly of God Facebook Instagram YouTube Moyock Assembly Pastor Webb Hoggard, Bethel Assembly...