
Even in young children, the various gifts begin to focus on meeting specific human needs. As children mature, so does the capability of their gifts, becoming more precise in meeting needs. All children, however, will naturally meet all of these needs to some degree.
The following chart offers a brief overview of the motivational gifts, the needs they meet, and what the gifts do in general:
I This information is based on detailed response sheets from approximately 1,000 people over ten years and from more than 100 groups in a variety of states, provinces and countries
GIFT
DEFINITION
NEEDS MET
WHAT IT DOES
PERCEIVER
Declares the will of God
Spiritual
Keeps us centered on spiritual principles
SERVER
Renders practical service
Practical
Keeps the work of ministry moving
TEACHER
Researches and teaches the Bible
Mental
Keeps us studying and learning
EXHORTER
Encourages personal progress
Psychological
Keeps us applying spiritual truths
GIVER
Shares material assistance
Material
Keeps specific needs provided for
ADMINISTRATOR
Gives leadership & direction
Functional
Keeps us organized and increases our vision
COMPASSION PERSON
Provides personal & emotional support
Emotional
Keeps us in right attitudes & relationships
This is only a bird’s-eye view of how the motivational gifts function. Some overlapping or interaction may occur, and secondary gifts color or modify the operation of a primary gift. The seven major needs are not met exclusively by the gift specified, but that gift will meet that need on a more consistent basis.
GOD’S PURPOSES CAN BE FULFILLED
The fact that you are reading this book indicates that you are interested in your children, and you want to experience the greatest joy of Christian parenthood: seeing God’s purposes fulfilled in their lives.
Remember: Each child has been gifted by God. Discover those gifts and train him up to use them for the glory of God and to fulfill God’s purposes for his life!
We hope the following chapters will help you in both the discovery and training processes.

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