Administration

Service / Practical Gifts

Literal Meaning

To pilot or steer a ship.

Description

The gift of Administration is the divine enablement to understand what makes an organization function, and the special ability to plan and execute procedures that accomplish the goals of the ministry.

Distinctives

People with this gift tend to:

  • •Develop strategies or plans to reach identified goals.
  • •Assist ministries to become more effective and efficient.
  • •Create order out of organizational chaos.
  • •Manage or coordinate a variety of responsibilities to accomplish a task.
  • •Organize people, tasks, or events.

Common Traits

ThoroughObjectiveResponsibleOrganizedGoal-orientedEfficientConscientious

In Practice

Event planning, project management, budgets and schedules, operational excellence

Cautions

Every gift can be misused or overextended. Here are some things to watch for:

  • ⚠Need to be open to adjusting their plans, so that they don't stifle a leader's vision.
  • ⚠Could use people simply to accomplish goals without being concerned for their growth in the process.
  • ⚠Could fail to see God's purposes being fulfilled in the process of meeting a goal.

Scripture References

Biblical foundations for this gift:

1 Corinthians 12:28Acts 6:1-7Exodus 18:13-26

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