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FIVE GIFTS OF DISCIPLESHIP

The Faith Practices Initiative of the ELCA urges members of this church to “put their faith into practice” by living out the promises contained in the liturgy for the Affirmation of Baptism.  In that promise, we pledge as members of the body of Christ through baptism to embody these five gifts of Discipleship
  • live among God’s faithful people
  • hear the word of God and share in the Lord’s supper
  • proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed
  • serve all people following the example of Jesus
  • strive for justice and peace in all the earth
 (Evangelical Lutheran Worship, p. 236)
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These Five Gifts of Discipleship are faith practices—five gifts to be unwrapped, discovered, and re-discovered. The Holy Spirit uses these gifts to teach discipleship, stir the embers of faith, create bold leaders, and transform congregations to be communities of Jesus where there are life-changing relationships with God, one another and the world.

Faith Practices Resources
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