The first thing that you must learn about spiritual gifts is that you have one. You may not realize it, but you function in your gift daily. God has equipped each member of the Body of Christ with a special ability to do His will. This special ability is called a spiritual gift. Many readers of this book will feel a sense of discovery of who they are in Christ. They will discover their spiritual gifts for the first time, and they will learn how to move forward in the ministry that God has entrusted to them. What others are saying about this unique book: Spiritual gifts are to be recognized and celebrated. Dr. Walston takes you on a profound journey, helping you understand your God-given gifts and the gifts of others. This will bless you in the workplace, homeplace, and all your relationships. Dr. Greg Jantz, Director of and professional counselor at The Center for Counseling and Health Resources, Inc. Nothing has caused more chaos and division in the church in the last thirty years than misunderstandings about spiritual gifts. Some have taken the gifts to illogical extremes, others ignore them altogether. Dr. Walston presents a practical, well-balanced biblical approach that will be a help to all who read this book. Rev. Ross Holtz, Senior Pastor, The Summit (EFCA) A well written, expository guide to spiritual/psychological gifts. Rev. Dr. Larry Allen, Southern Baptist bivocational pastor/teacher Finally, a book that explains the gifts of the Spirit biblically. It will help correct the abuse of the gifts, and encourage the correct use of the gifts. This book could not have come at a better time. Rev. Kevin Potts, Ph.D. candidate, Pentecostal chaplain Twenty years of biblical research has established Dr. Walston as an authority on spiritual gifts. Anyone wanting to do in-depth study on the spiritual gifts should acquaint themselves with his works in the field. This book is an excellent place to begin. Dr. Phil Fernandes, President of the Institute of the Biblical Defense, Pastor of Trinity Bible Fellowship (Independent Baptist) Rick Walston is founder and president of Columbia Evangelical Seminary. He pastored for two decades in both Assemblies of God and independent churches. His educational background includes a D.Min. in pastoral studies and a Ph.D. in New Testament theology.