In 2018, LHM embarked on a partnership with Barna Group—an industry leader for research-based insights about faith and culture, leadership and vocation, and generational groups—for a critical study of faith in America. After evaluating our own spiritual conversations, and the spiritual vibrancy of our households, we began looking outward, starting right where we live. The Gifted for More report, produced in partnership with Barna, provides crucial research to help today's Church flourish and grow and help Christians understand and use their gifts well inside and outside of church walls.
Gifted for More: A New Framework for Equipping Christians to Share Their Abilities and Skills in Everyday Life offers the U.S. Church a fresh framework for gifts. This report follows Christians through phases of their own journey: from being aware of their gifts, to being intentional with their gifts, to being generous with their gifts.
According to research found, "when it comes to their giftings, abilities or skills, 54 percent of practicing Christians are aware of their gifts. They know and understand their gifts at least very well. More than one-third of practicing Christians (38 percent) are intentional with their gifts. They are not only aware; they also have gifts they know they want to develop and have already put some effort into developing these giftings in some way. More than a quarter of practicing Christians (27 percent) are generous with their gifts. They are not only aware and intentional; they also believe their gifts are intended for the benefit of others and they invest in others' gifts too."
Ever wonder if you are using your God-given gifts to their fullest—or if you even understand what gifts God has given you? Take the EveryGift™ Inventory to see your gifts in 12 distinct areas. Visit lhm.org/everygift to discover your gifts today!