From the Author John Ortberg is a teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois. Each week he speaks to thousands of people at the church's New Community services. John has written for Christianity Today and is a frequent contributor to Leadership Journal Read more From the Back Cover Gifted--that's you! Uniquely equipped to help build up the body of Christ. As a follower of Jesus, serving others is an integral part of your identity and an important key to your personal growth. But how do you cultivate a servant's heart and your spiritual gifts in ways that build up your church, your family, your friends, and your world--without wiping you out in the process? Gifts guides you to the answers. Through personal study and small group interaction, this study will help you develop a passion to be used by God. You'll find out about your unique place in the body of Christ and how to surmount the obstacles that keep you from thriving. You'll discover the joy of serving with others--doing together what you cannot do alone. And you'll learn how to abide in Christ, experiencing a freshness and vitality that grow as you give! Leader's guide included! Gifts group sessions are: Use Me! Use My Gifts! Walking into Weakness Comparison: The Killjoy of Servanthood The Ministry of the Mundane Servanthood's Bell-Shaped Curve Abide in Him Read more About the Author John Ortberg is the senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church (MPPC) in the San Francisco Bay Area. His bestselling books include Soul Keeping, Who Is This Man?, and If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get out of the Boat.  John teaches around the world at conferences and churches, writes articles for Christianity Today and Leadership Journal, and is on the board of the Dallas Willard Center and Fuller Seminary. He has preached sermons on Abraham Lincoln, The LEGO Movie, and The Gospel According to Les Miserables. John and his wife Nancy enjoy spending time with their three adult children, dog Baxter, and surfing the Pacific. You can follow John on twitter @johnortberg or check out the latest news/blogs on his website at www.johnortberg.com.Judson Poling is coauthor of the Walking with God series and general editor of The Journey: A Study Bible for Spiritual Seekers. Read more
A**R
clear teaching
I really enjoy the topic and the clear manner this study uses to teach these subjects. I find that most of this type of book follow the same pattern, and this is not different in form, but the material is presented by different teachers and is very thought-provoking and entertaining. I'm sorry to say I need entertainment to stay involved, but it helps the focus. Most definitely a good addition to your library.
D**M
Getting to know your gifting side
We used this in our men's bible study group and it was very enlightening in helping us to learn about our Spiritual Gifts. It got me engaged in searching for the best ways to apply the gifts I have received to better serve and lead others. A true blessing and only one part of the 5G's series that have helped to bring our group to a different level.
L**P
Don't think it'll help you figure out your gifts.
We used this for our small group as a Bible study, but it wasn't that great. You keep thinking it's going to help you figure out YOUR gifts, but it doesn't. It also includes a lot on charismatic gifts (tongues, prophecy, etc.) which I personally don't believe exists in this age. We supplemented it with a gifts quiz that our church provided. But still...ehh.
Y**0
First Class Resource
As usual, Willow Creek has put together a fantastic study that not only stirs the spirit but moves us to get out there and live it! Great format, easy to use too.
M**E
helps ro walking with Jesus a bit closer
when we put a lesson like John writes together with your day, you come out the victor in knowing our Lord in a more intimite way and that walks turns into something we want and must share with others - an exciting Journey
W**R
Five Stars
I like everything Ortberg writes
J**E
Great tool
Excellent tool for guiding people into a growing understanding about how God wants to work in and through you to accomplish His mission for His glory. Great foundational aid.
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