The Holy Spirit is often talked about—but not always fully understood. In many of our faith traditions, we’ve experienced the Spirit in powerful moments, yet we’ve rarely been taught how to truly know, walk with, and live empowered by the Spirit every day.
Gifted: Empowered by the Holy Spirit is an 8-week journey designed to move us beyond surface-level understanding into a deeper, transformative relationship with God’s presence in us. Together, we’ll explore who the Holy Spirit is, how the Spirit works in our lives, and how we are each uniquely gifted for purpose—both in the church and in our communities.
From understanding the difference between flesh and fruit, to discovering and activating your spiritual gifts, this series will challenge, equip, and empower you to live boldly and faithfully.
This isn’t just about what happens in church—it’s about how the Spirit moves through your everyday life for transformation, justice, and impact.
You are gifted.
You are empowered.
And the Spirit is still moving.
Better Together: A Journey through 1st John
What does authentic faith look like when it’s lived out in real life and real community? In Better Together: A Journey Through 1 John, we will walk verse by verse through one of the most practical and powerful letters in the New Testament. Written to a church facing confusion, division, and false teaching, 1 John calls believers back to a faith that is rooted in truth, expressed through obedience, and revealed in love.
Over six weeks, this study will explore what it means to walk in the light, live in fellowship with God and one another, resist false and shallow spirituality, and grow in assurance of our faith. Along the way, we’ll examine the historical context of the letter, including the early challenges of proto-Gnosticism, and reflect on how those same temptations still show up in modern culture and church life.
This journey is designed to help participants move beyond private belief into shared discipleship—because faith was never meant to be lived alone. Together, we will discover how believing rightly, living faithfully, and loving intentionally shapes us into a healthier, stronger, and more unified community.
Join us as we learn why we are truly Better. Together.
SHILOH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH