Equipped to Serve

‘Equipped To Serve’ by Ken Chant explores the role of the Charismata—spiritual gifts—in church ministry, emphasising believers’ right and responsibility to use these gifts as God intends. The book addresses questions about which gifts are best, when and by whom they should be used, and the limitations of these gifts. Chant contrasts true divine miracles with historical accounts of deceptive feats attributed to demonic powers, as discussed by St. Augustine in “The City of God.” He argues that, unlike demonic trickery, the spiritual gifts are meant to empower Christians to serve in ways that reflect Christ’s healing, liberating, and unifying presence in the world. Additionally, Pastor Dennis Plant offers a series of 30-minute video sessions, each based on selected chapters from this book. The video sessions are a great compliment to this wonderful book.