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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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Spiritual Gifts: Stewardship of the Prophetic

2026-02-23

Grounded in Paul’s instruction in 1 Corinthians 14, this episode addresses the tension every Pentecostal-Charismatic leader faces: how to cultivate prophetic vitality without inviting disorder or theological confusion.

In Season 3, Episode 7 of the Five Gifts Podcast, Bruce Ritter and Charles Russell explore how to steward prophetic ministry responsibly in the local church. Grounded in Paul’s instruction in 1 Corinthians 14, this episode addresses the tension every Pentecostal-Charismatic leader faces: how to cultivate prophetic vitality without inviting disorder or theological confusion. Key themes include: • The biblical priority of edification • Why delivery matters as much as content • Building safe small-group “greenhouses” for prophetic growth • Corporate vetting processes for public worship • Establishing red lines and avoiding life-direction prophecy • Separating identity from gifting in prophetic individuals The conversation offers practical frameworks, pastoral insight, and leadership diagnostics to help churches pursue prophetic ministry with both courage and clarity. Prophecy must not be silenced—but it must be stewarded.

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