I find myself returning to again and again in my ministry. These and the spiritual gifts passages in Ephesians 4:11-13 and Romans 12:6-8 are critical in our understanding of the proper stewardship of time.
Of all the contributions C. Peter Wagner made in the past, a major one was his discussion of the relationship between church growth and spiritual-gifts discovery.
At least six communication skills play a substantial role in the emotional intelligence required of church leaders to effectively lead.
Skill 1: Clearly express ideas and goals.Although few leaders excel at all forms of communication—conversation, speeches, and writing, for example—every leader should be capable of expressing concepts clearly.