Good Monday to you all! I hope you had a great weekend! Seems like I was outside all weekend long. I got a little sunburned and a snoot full of dust as I planted some flowers and dug in the dirt. and rode around in the convertible. James and I went to see Johnny Depp in the new "Pirates of the Caribbean" to celebrate our anniversary. It's such a good movie and as always, Johnny Depp is at best in his charming quirkiness!
So today we will continue into the series on Spiritual Gifts. Last week we touched on the gift of service. Today I want to take a look at the gift of Administration.
The personality of someone whose primary spiritual gift is Administration is going to be one of numbers and timelines. They operate best in working with schedules and few details - only the necessary ones. In the church, these people serve so well in leadership roles, organizational tasks, setting budgets, working with deadlines and delegating tasks to others. The administrative gift is an overt gift. This means that this type of gift puts this person in the forefront - on the front line, so to speak. Administrators can be blunt and to the point without a lot of flowery words or deep conversation - unless it involves planning and action.
Administrators are "take charge" kind of people who can easily get over-committed if no one else rises to the challenge on their time line. When operating in the Spirit, an administrator will have an uncanny knowledge of how things need to be done, and will be keenly aware of the people needed to complete the tasks at hand and will be able to deligate authority, receiving a great amount of cooperation for the task. When operating outside of the Spirit and under the control of Self, an Administrator can be very difficult to get along with. They can be demanding, harsh and critical and have a need to be served. They will bark orders and pass judgment quickly and will have difficulty deregating a task but rather will claim supreme knowledge and authority over the matter. They can also have difficulty with relational intimacy, keeping distance and remaining guarded. Spouses or children of those with the gift of Administration often complain that they feel more like an "employee" than a loved one. Just as satan does everything in opposition to the Father, self operates in direct contradiction to the Spirit. So when you consider an administrator operating outside the Spirit, will work in direct opposition to authority or unity. Administrators are very conscious of time. They put deadlines on everything, even themselves. They want to see a beginning and an end with very little "middle" in between. They thrive on control - no matter who is actually in charge. They may have difficulty listening and talk out of turn to get their point across.
In the work force, an administrator can be a force of nature. Their natural leadership ability puts them in positions that are often powerful and high profile. Political leaders, judges, corporate decision-makers, top level educators are just a few positions that fit well to an administrative gift -- but there are lower profile positions that fit well for this gifting too. Military officers, those who manage artists, accountants, bankers, real estate brokers, those who organize and set appointments, office managers, middle management, business owners, chefs, hair stylists, medical administration, company decision-makers, etc. all fit well too.
An administrator isn't always an extrovert. Many very successful administrators are introverted. They may not be as astute at managing people, but they manage operations and structure very well. Extroverted administrators are comfortable in the spotlight and manage the pressure of the position well. They may or may not be people oriented but they are passionate about their work and their mission.
These people are necessary and vital to the success of not only businesses and public organization but they are vital to the success and organization of the local church as well. They are many times viewed by those who don't possess this gift as "power hungry" or controlling when that may not be a fair assessment. Rules, time and organization allow the administrator to focus on the work or task at hand.
It would serve the person who has the gift of administration to seek God each day to guide and temper this gift and the use of it. It is a rare treasure and not a gift that should be hidden. But as with all gifts, the more mature the believer who holds the treasure, the more useful the gift will be to those the believer touches.
The verse that would be a good guide for the administrator would be Matthew 6:33 - "But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you." This verse realigns the focus and sets the tone for Who is really in charge and who grants the gifts and responsibilities that go along with them.
If you hold this priceless treasure, give this gift back to the Lord each day and ask Him to direct your speech, thoughts, decisions and those who cooperate with you either in the work force, at home or at church and ask Him to bless and increase your gift as you handle it responsibly and according to His good will. Trust Him and He will direct your path...
Be blessed...not stressed! Amy
So today we will continue into the series on Spiritual Gifts. Last week we touched on the gift of service. Today I want to take a look at the gift of Administration.
The personality of someone whose primary spiritual gift is Administration is going to be one of numbers and timelines. They operate best in working with schedules and few details - only the necessary ones. In the church, these people serve so well in leadership roles, organizational tasks, setting budgets, working with deadlines and delegating tasks to others. The administrative gift is an overt gift. This means that this type of gift puts this person in the forefront - on the front line, so to speak. Administrators can be blunt and to the point without a lot of flowery words or deep conversation - unless it involves planning and action.
Administrators are "take charge" kind of people who can easily get over-committed if no one else rises to the challenge on their time line. When operating in the Spirit, an administrator will have an uncanny knowledge of how things need to be done, and will be keenly aware of the people needed to complete the tasks at hand and will be able to deligate authority, receiving a great amount of cooperation for the task. When operating outside of the Spirit and under the control of Self, an Administrator can be very difficult to get along with. They can be demanding, harsh and critical and have a need to be served. They will bark orders and pass judgment quickly and will have difficulty deregating a task but rather will claim supreme knowledge and authority over the matter. They can also have difficulty with relational intimacy, keeping distance and remaining guarded. Spouses or children of those with the gift of Administration often complain that they feel more like an "employee" than a loved one. Just as satan does everything in opposition to the Father, self operates in direct contradiction to the Spirit. So when you consider an administrator operating outside the Spirit, will work in direct opposition to authority or unity. Administrators are very conscious of time. They put deadlines on everything, even themselves. They want to see a beginning and an end with very little "middle" in between. They thrive on control - no matter who is actually in charge. They may have difficulty listening and talk out of turn to get their point across.
In the work force, an administrator can be a force of nature. Their natural leadership ability puts them in positions that are often powerful and high profile. Political leaders, judges, corporate decision-makers, top level educators are just a few positions that fit well to an administrative gift -- but there are lower profile positions that fit well for this gifting too. Military officers, those who manage artists, accountants, bankers, real estate brokers, those who organize and set appointments, office managers, middle management, business owners, chefs, hair stylists, medical administration, company decision-makers, etc. all fit well too.
An administrator isn't always an extrovert. Many very successful administrators are introverted. They may not be as astute at managing people, but they manage operations and structure very well. Extroverted administrators are comfortable in the spotlight and manage the pressure of the position well. They may or may not be people oriented but they are passionate about their work and their mission.
These people are necessary and vital to the success of not only businesses and public organization but they are vital to the success and organization of the local church as well. They are many times viewed by those who don't possess this gift as "power hungry" or controlling when that may not be a fair assessment. Rules, time and organization allow the administrator to focus on the work or task at hand.
It would serve the person who has the gift of administration to seek God each day to guide and temper this gift and the use of it. It is a rare treasure and not a gift that should be hidden. But as with all gifts, the more mature the believer who holds the treasure, the more useful the gift will be to those the believer touches.
The verse that would be a good guide for the administrator would be Matthew 6:33 - "But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you." This verse realigns the focus and sets the tone for Who is really in charge and who grants the gifts and responsibilities that go along with them.
If you hold this priceless treasure, give this gift back to the Lord each day and ask Him to direct your speech, thoughts, decisions and those who cooperate with you either in the work force, at home or at church and ask Him to bless and increase your gift as you handle it responsibly and according to His good will. Trust Him and He will direct your path...
Be blessed...not stressed! Amy
I am really enjoying this blog! I made the blueberry salad from Tuesday's post. It was absolutely wonderful! Keep these fabulous recipes coming! Hoping you'll teach us to make fresh salsa one Tuesday! You are blessing!
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