For the Common Good reminds us that the Holy Spirit gives each Christian one or more spiritual gifts to be used for the common good. It guides readers to discover their own particular gifts and learn to use their gifts to serve others.

Examining key passages in Paul's writings, author Christine Harman leads readers through a personal spiritual gift assessment. She names 20 distinct spiritual gifts-including discernment, compassion, and evangelism-and helps people explore scripture references on each one. After identifying their particular gifts, clergy and laypeople will learn how to apply them for the good of their church, community, and the world. This book is ideal for both group study and self-discovery. The book also includes suggestions for how to build a ministry team or assign people to committees based on the gifts of each individual.

This book is the text for a Lay Servant Ministries advanced course on spiritual gifts. It also can be used for a small-group study.

A Leader's Guide is available for this book.

[Long Catalog Copy; 125 words] The Holy Spirit gives every Christian at least one spiritual gift. Spiritual gifts are not given for our own benefit but for the common good, to be used for strengthening the church. In For the Common Good, author Christine Harman leads us to examine what four New Testament books-Romans, Ephesians, First Corinthians, and First Peter-teach about spiritual gifts. Written in a conversational style, For the Common Good includes a spiritual gifts inventory to help you identify your particular gift(s). Though this book was designed as the primary text for a Lay Servant Ministries advanced course on spiritual gifts, individuals or small groups interested in learning more about spiritual gifts can also benefit from reading it. A Leader's Guide PDF is available at UpperRoom.org/store.