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Spiritual Gifts of a Stephen Minister

The Stephen Minister's Spiritual Gifts
What spiritual gifts will be of most value to a Stephen Minister?

Faith (1 Corinthians 12:9)
The spiritual gift of faith-pistis in new Testament Greek-is an unshakable trust and a deep conviction that God faithfully and reliable keeps promises. Christians with this gift have a profound belief and confidence in their relationship with Jesus that becomes an example for others. These individuals are endowed with the spiritual gift of faith in addition to the saving faith that all Christians have.

Mercy (Romans 12:8)
Christians endowed with the spiritual gift of mercy have an exceptional ability to perform acts of kindness and compassion. Those with this gift who mercy-eleein in new Testament Greek-even to those undeserving of it. Their deeds of unmerited love are modeled after God's redemptive sacrifice of Jesus, a gift of loving mercy we did not deserve.

Teaching the Faith (Romans 12:7; 1 Corinthians 12:28, Ephesians 4:11)
The spiritual gift of teaching the faith-didaskalia in New Testament Greek-is the ability to clearly explain the Christian faith and equip individuals to apply it in their daily lives. Those who have this spiritual gift communicate with both words and actions-they live what they teach. The life of someone who teaches the faith is often his or her best lesson, following the example of Jesus, the master teacher. The gift of teaching the faith can be different from the ability to teach other subjects. Therefore, professional teachers may not necessarily have this gift.

Encouragement (Romans 12:8)
The gift of encouragement includes the ability to inspire, comfort, motivate, strengthen, affirm, and be present with others so that they can meet life's challenges with confidence. Encouragement-parakalein in New Testament Greek-points to the promise of the Holy Spirit's presence and the hope that is ours in Christ. Those with the gift of encouragement instill this hope in others, offering consolation and inspiration to them in their joys and trials. It is being a "little Christ" and a "little Holy Spirit," assuring others that they are not alone and that they can indeed follow God's call for their lives.

Knowing (1 Corinthians 12:8)
The spiritual gift of knowing-gnosis in New Testament Greek-is having a deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and sharing the insights gained from it with others. Christians with the gift of knowing communicate much more than facts when they talk with people about jesus. They share Jesus Christ in ways that make him personal and real to others.

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Sermons

  • Aug 7 | The Rev. Joyce Keeshin
    Where Your Treasure Is, There Your Heart Will Be
  • Jul 31 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
    Rich Toward God
  • Jul 24 | The Rev. Joyce Keeshin
    Unexpectedly in Prayer
  • Jul 10 | The Rev. Joyce Keeshin
    Who is the Good Samaritan?
  • Jul 3 | The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane
    God like Math

Rector's Blog

  • Aug 4 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
    Rector's Blog, A Tale of Two Churches
  • Jul 29 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
    Rector's Blog, Will The Church Survive?
  • Jul 22 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
    Rector's Blog Throwback Series, Angry and Beautiful
  • Jul 15 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
    Rector's Blog Throwback Series, A Need for Hope
  • Jul 8 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
    Rector's Blog Throwback Series: Hoping for Peace

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Welcome to Church of the Redeemer! We invite and welcome ALL to join us in worship and community. In addition to worship, we have a vibrant music community, a fun and welcoming community for children and youth, plus offerings for everyone from young adults to seniors, covering many varied interests.

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We love children, and children love Church of the Redeemer!

Children are at the heart of life at Church of the Redeemer. Children learn about the word of God through our Children's Christian Education programs; they are involved in worship services, they play music in our services, and they form lifelong friendships with each other through their experiences.

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On Sundays we have an 8:00 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I service, a 9:00 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II service (which is also livestreamed), an 11:00 am Banquet Eucharist service and a 5:00 pm Celtic Eucharist service.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, we offer Morning Prayer on our Online Worship Podcast.

On Wednesdays, we offer Holy Eucharist, Rite II at 6:00 pm in the Chapel.

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The community of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer welcomes you! We are glad that you have chosen to explore your faith here and hope that this document can answer some of the questions you may have about Church of the Redeemer. We seek to be an open, inviting community. Our invitation to you is to join us as we grow in faith and reach out in love to others. At Church of the Redeemer we are always seeking to know Jesus and grow in love. We hope that in whatever ministries you undertake will strengthen your relationship with him through your ministry and fellowship here.

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ACCESSIBLE REDEEMER: The front entrance has a ramp and there is an elevator inside the back door and to the left. Accessible restrooms are located in the Lobby inside the front entrance.


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