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Every spiritual gift is given freely by the Holy Spirit, “who apportions to each one individually as he wills” (1 Cor. 12:11). In other words, the Holy Spirit sovereignly dispenses the gift, and the gift is not predicated on the believer’s maturity or performance. The Corinthian believers, whom Paul described as unspiritual “infants in Christ” (1 Cor. 3:1), nevertheless, seem to have experienced many manifestations of the gifts (1 Cor. 12, 14), and their disorderly use of the gifts proved divisive.
The fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23) is a mark of every Christian, but the gifts of the Spirit are not. Theologian Alister McGrath helpfully illustrates the difference between the two: “Think of two trees. One is an apple tree. If it really is an apple tree, it ought to bear apples. You know it by its fruit (Matt. 12:33). Similarly, Christians ought to show the fruit of the Spirit in their lives, although the extent will vary from one person to another. Now think of [a fir tree] … inside a home [on Christmas Day] with presents around its base. Those presents have nothing to do with the tree! They didn’t grow there. They were placed there by someone. They are someone’s gifts, not the natural fruit of the tree.”
The gifts of the Spirit reflect an intentional diversity within the body of Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 teaches:
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
The diversity and unity within the Trinity, the “Spirit,” “Lord” Jesus Christ, and “God” the Father, serve as the basis for the diversity and unity of spiritual gifts within the church. This diversity promotes the interdependence of the body of Christ, rather than independence or interchangeability of its members (1 Cor. 12:12-30).
Please feel free to take this fun test on spiritual gifts, and share your results with shawn@trinitycambridge.com and the Leadership Team.
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
Creative Ministry
Leader: Kendall Fowler
Creative Ministry is for those who are interested in serving our church body and ministries through our website, social media, design, and videography to showcase the beauty of God in the church. Meeting once a month.
Evangelism Ministry
Leaders: Bailey McLernon and Jerray Chang
Evangelism Ministry is for those who are interested in serving our church body by preaching the Good News of Jesus Christ to our neighbors in East Cambridge and in the greater Camrbidge-Boston area.
Children’s Ministry
Leader: Jenni Robinson
Children’s Ministry is for those who are interested in serving our church body by caring for the children of Trinity Cambridge Church by assisting with our weekly children’s service during the sermon. Volunteers go through a background check and training, and serve once a month on Sundays.
Hospitality Ministry
Leader: Minna Wang
Hospitality Ministry serves to formally welcome and connect guests into the church body, and to promote fellowship within the church. Those interested can greet twice a month, help with Newcomers Lunches once a month, or help to coordinate church potlucks/events every few months.
Men’s Ministry
Leaders: Charlie Yang and John Buckley
Men’s Ministry exists to help the men of Trinity grow into mature followers of Christ through discipling relationships. They meet once per month, with one-on-one discipleship available throughout the week.
Music Ministry
Leader: Wes Fowler
Music Ministry exists so that those who are gifted musically (1 Chron. 25:7; Ps. 33:3) may lead the church in singing during corporate worship. Team members can expect to serve about once a month (you can always serve more!), with practice on Sunday’s prior to the service.
Prayer & Prophecy Ministry
Leader: Mariah Nowland
Prayer & Prophecy ministry serves to build-up the church through prayer and through the gift of prophecy according to scripture. Various roles include praying for people after the worship service, leading corporate prayer, or joining the pre-service prayer group. It is open to both those with the gift of prophecy as well as those desiring to pray in general.
Support Ministry
Leader: Gary Chen
Support Ministry is responsible for the execution and logistics around the Sunday service, including set up, tear down, tech/AV, and sound. This includes preparing the communion elements as well as the streaming for online attendees and slide transitions.
