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Discover Your Spiritual Gifts

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So, you want to discover your spiritual gifts? Awesome! But before we jump in, let’s be clear – this isn’t some kind of personality test where you find out if you’re a “Leader” or a “Helper” and then just go about your life unchanged. This is about figuring out how God has uniquely wired you so you can step into the purpose He has for you.
This free seven-day guide will help you not only identify your gifts, but understand how to use them to live out your purpose.
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ABOUT JIMMY
Jimmy McLoud is the Lead Pastor of First Christian Church in Canton, Ohio. His passion – and the vision of First Christian – is to share the good news that Jesus is for all people by helping them find hope, purpose, and a place to belong. He also serves on the Board of Directors for The Solomon Foundation and as a Ministry Consultant with The Unstuck Group. Jimmy and his wife, Ashley, live in North Canton with their four kids: Braylon, Carter, Ellie, and Grace. To connect with Jimmy, find him on social media (@jimmymcloud).