While these desires have not gone away, today men want more. Today men want their lives to count for God. If someone wants to make a contribution to building the kingdom and tending the culture, one of the most important steps to take is for them to understand their spiritual gifts. It would be foolish to try to become a salesman if you prefer to work with numbers. In the same way we pursue vocational employment based upon our aptitudes and abilities, we pursue our spiritual service based on an understanding of how God has gifted us.
Every believer receives at least one spiritual gift.
The Holy Spirit determines our spiritual gifts. The purpose of our spiritual gifts is to serve Christ by serving others, helping to fulfill the Great Commission. Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others . . . . Our responsibility is to be faithful. Spiritual gifts include service gifts, speaking gifts, and signifying gifts.