The original version of this book is the foundation upon which the best-selling Team Ministry Spiritual Gifts Inventory is based. Author Larry Gilbert explains what a gift is, explores the task-oriented spiritual gifts, and reveals how spiritual gifts influence and relate to the many areas of a Christian's life . . . to the will of God, to other individuals, to the local church, to the Body of Christ, and to one's passions. This book will help readers understand how spiritual gifts influence their perspective of the world around them and will help them realize why they are a vital part of their church's team. The goal is to lead Christians to discover how God has equipped them for ministry so they can achieve maximum fulfillment with minimum frustration as they exercise their own God-given gifts in daily life and ministry . . . thereby serving God where they fit best. This book promotes balance in the ministry of the church through every member of the body of Christ becoming involved in ministry by using their God-given gifts, personalities, and passions to influence the lives of others. There is a place for every person and a role for every gift.