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 Coach and Consultant with Church Life Resources and Nationally Appointed US Missionary serving local churches as a Consultant, Coach, Trainer, and Speaker. He has a Masters in Organizational Leadership. Find out more at charlesrusselltraining.com.

Bruce Ritter Bruce Ritter has been a lead Pastor for 27 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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Implementing the Prophetic Gift

2025-03-31

Everybody wants to be a prophet. Today we’re moving beyond the titles and into a deeper understanding of what it means to function in the role of Prophetic Leadership.

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Filetype: M4A - Size: 43 MB - Duration: 50:02m (116 kbps 48000 Hz)

Initiating Apostolic Leadership

2025-03-24

What is the calling of the Apostle? Is it a rank of authority like a general or a commander? Is it an elevated status in the Kingdom? Or is it a gift that is embodied in following Jesus’ example of serving one another?

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Filetype: M4A - Size: 37 MB - Duration: 43:10m (114 kbps 48000 Hz)

The Ascension Gifts of Christ

2025-03-17

Jesus asecension was not an end to His ministry on Earth, but a beginning of His prophetic voice and mighty works released through His Church.

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Filetype: M4A - Size: 36 MB - Duration: 42:26m (115 kbps 48000 Hz)

The People Skills of Spiritual Leadership

2025-03-10

Spiritual leadership can be served well by the skills of coaching and mentoring and we’re here to help you integrate those skills into your life.

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Filetype: M4A - Size: 47 MB - Duration: 58:15m (109 kbps 48000 Hz)

Spiritual Formation Needs Spiritual Community

2025-03-03

Great Bible teaching will only carry Christ’s mission so far without strong, connected relationships. Relational connectivity provides strength, protection, and flexibility for congregations.

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Filetype: M4A - Size: 40 MB - Duration: 47:33m (112 kbps 48000 Hz)

Implementing the Pastoral Gift in the Local Church

2025-02-24

Sometimes the VOCATION of the Pastor can get confused with the CALL to pastoral ministry. Today we look at one of the Five Gifts that Jesus gave the Church in His ascension and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit – the Gift of the Pastor.

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Filetype: M4A - Size: 23 MB - Duration: 27:07m (117 kbps 48000 Hz)

Putting Spirituality Back into the Local Church

2025-02-17

Today we look at how we can lead the local church in a Spiritual Life atmosphere that elevates faith, expectation, and renewal.

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Filetype: M4A - Size: 40 MB - Duration: 46:40m (116 kbps 48000 Hz)

Healing Prayer as a Spiritual Discipline

2025-02-10

We live in a broken world, filled with broken people, in desperate need of healing. The Good News is healing is still for today. God is actively healing people in 2025! Today we look at how we can participate and even initiate healing prayer.

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Filetype: M4A - Size: 42 MB - Duration: 49:00m (115 kbps 48000 Hz)

The Benefits of Fasting and Prayer

2025-02-03

Is fasting a “Golden Ticket” to get what you want from God? Today we are going to pull back the curtain on Fasting.

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Filetype: M4A - Size: 48 MB - Duration: 55:43m (115 kbps 48000 Hz)

Prayer Walking: Aligning with God's Heart for Our Cities

2025-01-27

Prayerwalking can be a powerful way to both intercede for our communities and discover God’s heart for them. You might be surprised to discover how we can learn from some of the great leaders in the Bible to prayerwalk our neighborhoods and cities.

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Filetype: M4A - Size: 42 MB - Duration: 48:42m (116 kbps 48000 Hz)