These children are prepared for their ministry by the gift of an open, friendly, receptive disposition. Sharing is easy for them. They seem to have a natural capacity to think in the pronoun ‘we’ rather than ‘I’. It is easy for them to express love and show affection. They find joy in making others happy. They can give verbal appreciation and possess a freedom orally.
Server Gift for Children
Little servers, like their adult counterparts, have identifiable interests which prepare them for practical and creative ministry. They can become absorbed in play and play alone, particularly when it concerns the use and dexterity of their hands. Smaller children seem to love such things as cars, trucks, craft sets, toy irons, stoves, tea sets, clay, crayons, and the like. Older children go on to enjoy sewing, knitting, electronic and constructions sets, and microscopes.
Ruler Gift for Children
The ruling gift shows up in children in the zeal and enthusiasm of their personality. They are outstanding in their wide interests, excessive activity, and somewhat ‘forward’ personality. They tend to be joiners, will volunteer for most anything and run for various school offices.
Exhorter Gift for Children
Children with the gift of exhortation are prepared for a special kind of relationship with people. Their task is to bring about encouragement in life and provide positive personal progress. This means their interests are ‘person centered’ and they develop what might be called a speaking gift.