Sycamore Institute
"To grow us in the knowledge and practice of the Word in our lives as believers"
We are launching our new Sycamore Institute.
It's purpose is to grow us in the knowledge and practice of the Word in our lives as believers.
Our first study together was "1 John: The Blessing and Battle of Joy Made Complete."
1 John is a primer on true discipleship in the real world.
Spiritual Gifts
Have you ever wonder what your spiritual gifts are? Or thought that other people may have a spiritual gift but not you.
If you have a saving relationship with Jesus you have at least one gift and probably more.
Spiritual gifts are special abilities given by the Holy Spirit to every believer according to God's grace and design for use in exalting Christ, edifying the church, and evangelizing the secular world.
Below is a tool that can help you discover or reaffirm the gifts that God has given you. Why don't you take it today?
Spiritual Gifts Inventory
Click here for Excel Document that automatically calculates selection
Click here for Word Document
Click here for Adobe PDF
If you desire an even deeper dive into Spiritual Gifts, here are some past messages on the subject.
Discipleship Track
✅ WORD – Knowing the Bible and How to Apply It
Leading Question:
How are you engaging the Bible regularly?
- Complete Arrival Kit
- Learn Bible study skills
- Engage in regular Bible study (individually or in a group)
- Use a workbook on basic beliefs for new believers
- Use tools for understanding/interpreting the Bible
- Study the role of the Holy Spirit in daily life
- Complete a Bible study on the Holy Spirit
✅ WORSHIP – Experiencing the Presence of God
Leading Question:
What are you doing to experience God?
- Attend Sunday worship regularly
- Participate in a Life group
- Have daily alone time with God and develop a prayer life
- Give regularly (intentional, proportional, biblical habits)
- Maintain connection in a small group
✅ WITNESS – Sharing Your Jesus Story
Leading Question:
Who and how often are you telling your Jesus story?
- Understand the Engel Scale
- Grow in gospel-sharing and disciple-making
- Become aware of societal groups in your sphere of influence
- Learn and use a basic witness plan
- Invite unchurched people to church, Life group, or events
- Learn a simple way to explain the message of Jesus
- Use a tool to track a person’s spiritual journey
✅ COMMUNITY – Relationships
Leading Question:
Who is leading you closer to Christ?
Who are you leading closer to Christ?
- Spend time with church family outside of formal events
- Engage intentionally in others’ lives for growth and unity
- Embrace identity as a believer
- Learn about the Holy Spirit’s role in community
- Focus on relationship with God over performance
- Build intentional relationships
✅ MINISTRY – Building up the Body of Christ
Leading Question:
How are you using what God has put in your hand?
- Become involved in a church ministry
- Complete a Life group Leader Process
- Create or join a new ministry team
- Go through “Steps to Freedom”
- Complete a Spiritual Gifts Inventory
- Complete a DISC Profile
- Take a spiritual inventory with two others
✅ SERVICE – Impacting Your World
Leading Question:
How are you serving others in Jesus’ name?
- Participate in a service opportunity
- Lead or develop a service opportunity/team
- Identify a passion to serve a group in Jesus’ name
- Share that passion with leadership for prayer and support
- Find others who share your passion
- Consult with pastors to launch service or gather resources
