Activating the Gifts of the Holy Spirit | Episode 2 | Season 5

Written By Tatiana Spears

In this episode, Pastor John Carter joins Pastors Steve and Rachel Mawston from Soul Church UK to explore how pastors and church leaders can activate the gifts of the Holy Spirit in both personal devotion and corporate gatherings. With honesty, humility, and wisdom, they share biblical insight and practical guidance for leading churches that make room for the supernatural while maintaining spiritual health and order.

Key Highlights:

  • Activating Spiritual Gifts Personally - Steve and Rachel discuss how every believer can identify and activate the gifts of the Holy Spirit in daily life (1 Corinthians 12:7–11), sharing personal stories of discovering their own gifts through obedience and prayer.

  • Cultivating Spirit-Led Church Environments - The conversation unpacks how pastors can create atmospheres of freedom where spiritual gifts flourish—without chaos or confusion—by teaching and modeling biblical order (Ephesians 4:11–13; 1 Corinthians 14:40).

  • Leading with Sensitivity & Confidence - They explore how to remain flexible to the spontaneity of the Holy Spirit while leading services with structure and faith, and how pastors can build trust among their teams to facilitate spiritual moments.

  • Encouraging and Equipping Others - Steve and Rachel share insights on how to recognize gifts in others without fostering comparison—teaching pastors how to empower teams to grow in confidence and cooperation under the Spirit’s guidance.

This conversation reminds pastors that when they make space for the Holy Spirit, He not only moves in power—but also builds stronger, healthier, and more unified churches.

Key Scriptures

  • Romans 12 

  • 1 Corinthians 12 

  • Ephesians 4

Additional Resources

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