GIFT OF ADMINISTRATION (1 CORINTHIANS 12:28)

This gift is the ability to develop, articulate, and execute effective and specific plans in the accomplishment of the long– and short-range goals of the Body of Christ. 

• The word for this gift is derived from “captain” or “pilot” of a ship. (Acts 27:11, Revelations 18:17). It implies keeping the ship on a predetermined course, not determining the course).  
• This gift is implementing plans and programs consistent with the purpose and goal of the Body.  
• This gift is not necessary for leaders, but they must have someone with this gift close by to execute plans. (Acts 15:40)  
• This gift if often used to continue ministries started by others. (Acts 17:15)
  

Biblical Examples:

• Acts 15:22-35; 17:14-15 — Silas 
• Acts 17:14-15, I Thessalonians 3:1 — Timothy 

Possible Characteristics of this Gift:

• You enjoy working with intricate details to make everything work together. 
• Your prayers often consist of asking for God to bring many different factors together to accomplish a given task for His kingdom. 
• You are a very organized person and use outlines or flow charts to develop a plan. 
• You often work from a list. 
• You are a logical thinker and able to keep several projects on target. 
• You enjoy working with people to enable them to work together smoothly toward a common objective. 
• Others see you as a very pragmatic person.
• You enjoy working on and within systems. 
• You may feel comfortable working with or around computers. 
• You are very loyal to your goals.
• You tend to be a perfectionist and often expect the same of others. 

Common Support Gifts:

Service, Giving, Wisdom