"I began using Dr. Garmon's Spiritual Gifts study on Sunday evenings in 2007. This is the best pre-prepared Bible class material I have ever used. It is clear, concise, and presents a difficult topic in a positive way. It is a practical study that relates to our daily lives as God's children. My members quickly became excited about the study and our Sunday night attendance increased 20 percent. After we completed the material, one of the elders said, "This is the best Bible class I have ever been involved in." He even suggested we go through the material again during Sunday morning Bible classes. More members are becoming involved in church programs and others are now asking "What more can I do?" This is a welcome change. I heartily commend this material to any group who needs help in turning their focus outward." 



In healthy and vibrant churches, a large percentage of members feel a sense of connectedness, having meaningful tasks that match their God-given skills and abilities - spiritual gifts. These members function as "crew members" rather than "pampered passengers." They understand that while they are not saved "by good works," they have been saved "for good works."

Local church leaders are responsible for helping individual believers find their place of useful Christian ministry (Ephesians 4:11-13). Imagine a setting where each member of the Body understands his or her specific "body function" and serves in that role with effectiveness and efficiency so as to honor Christ.

Creating such an environment sounds appealing to leaders and members alike. Most churches recognize their deficiency in this area. We all agree that something needs to be done to increase the level of involvement and participation. But where do we begin? How do we move from "theory" to "practice?" From "talk" to "walk?"

This 72-page study booklet, Identifying And Deploying Your Spiritual Gifts, is a user-friendly tool that will assist church leaders in this important task. The material is suitable for individual study, small group interaction, or as a study guide for larger classes. This curriculum has been tried and tested with positive results. The lessons contain a strong biblical emphasis and will transform inactive members into active participants. Each participant will need to have his or her own study guide.