Description: The ability and passion to understand, clearly explain, and apply truth.  One who loves to learn and share their learning in an effective way with others.

Meaning: to instruct. 

Key Traits: knowledgeable, engaging, creative, influential, practical, articulate, perceptive

Characteristics:  This is a person who can…

·        Communicate truth in a way which inspires change

·        Prepare through extended times of study and reflection

·        Be able to instruct, reprove, correct, and train.

·        Understand the various styles, resources, methods which are effective in communicating most effectively                                   

·        Be an authority figure and lead a group, large or small, as a primary speaker

                                                                ...and enjoys doing it.

Cautions/liabilities:

·        Pride comes from having knowledge (it “puffs up”) and in being an person known for having knowledge

·        Can become unfocused on the mission of the church, teaching information but not Truth.

·        May want to have all the answers.

·        May not involve others in the learning process.

·        May blame others for not “getting it” rather than be willing to change style or method so they will.

Scripture:  Rom. 12:7; 1 Cor. 12:28-29; Acts 18:24-28; 2 Tim. 2:2

Examples:  Priscilla, Aquilla, Apollos, Philip