The Five Gifts Podcast

The Five Gifts Podcast exists for Christian Leaders and Christ-followers to rediscover Christ's presence and activity in their lives and their churches.

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Charles Russell has served in Pastoral Ministry for 26 years. He is also a certified John Maxwell speaker, coach, and trainer for staff, leadership teams, and volunteers. He has a Masters in Organizational Leadership. Find out more at charlesrusselltraining.com.

Bruce Ritter Bruce Ritter has been a lead Pastor for 28 years and a Spiritual Life and Leadership Coach since 2005. He is also a consultant with Church Life Resources. He has a Masters in Pastoral Ministry and a Doctorate in Evangelism and Discipleship. Check out more at his website Coaching Cardia.

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New Wineskins: Revitalizing the Church for a Fresh Outpouring

2025-08-11

The Five Gifts Podcast unpacks the New Wineskin paradigm for Spirit-filled leaders—apostolic, prophetic, pastoral, teaching, and evangelistic gifts for church renewal.

The Five Gifts Podcast unpacks the New Wineskin paradigm for Spirit-filled leaders—apostolic, prophetic, pastoral, teaching, and evangelistic gifts for church renewal. In this episode of The Five Gifts Podcast, we unpack the New Wineskin paradigm Jesus taught in Luke 5 and explore how it shapes Pentecostal-Charismatic church revitalization in today’s ministry landscape. Our hosts—operating in Apostolic, Prophetic, and Teaching gifts—share biblical insights, Spirit-led illustrations, and practical strategies to help leaders prepare for fresh outpouring by becoming flexible, Spirit-ready wineskins. You’ll learn: • Why God always fills people before He uses structures • How to deliver the water, not the bottle in your church systems • The process of becoming a new wineskin—stretching, cleaning, scraping, and immersing • How the fivefold gifts of Christ (Ephesians 4:11–16) carry the life of the Spirit into every part of the church • Practical steps for revitalizing leadership teams, small groups, and outreach pathways Whether you lead a congregation of 50 or 500, this episode will challenge and encourage you to lead with fresh vision, Spirit-filled passion, and biblical alignment for the next season of growth. Scriptures: Luke 5:37–38, Ephesians 4:11–16 Ideal for: Pentecostal-Charismatic pastors, fivefold ministry leaders, and Spirit-filled church teams.

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