This new series will point out the characteristics you should pay attention to while searching for a church. Today we're focusing on faithful preaching.

The charismatic gifts, such as the gifts of tongues and prophecy, are certainly the most controversial. Let's unpack these gifts together.

The Holy Spirit has given some believers the gift of discernment in order to protect the church and its members from those who may have bad intentions.

The Lord is our shepherd, but there are believers who the Holy Spirit has gifted with the ability to shepherd while living here on earth.

Who has been a cheerleader for you? If that person is a believer, there is a big possibility that this individual has the spiritual gift of exhortation.

Those with the spiritual gift of giving will give of their financial resources to further the church's work and spread the gospel.

We need church teachers, such as pastors or community group leaders, who have the ability to communicate God’s word in a way that everyone can understand.

While all Christians are called to serve, the Holy Spirit has given some believers the spiritual gifts of helps or service.

Did you know that there’s actually a spiritual gift of mercy? The Holy Spirit has given some Christians an extra dose of mercy to serve the church.