Gifted to Serve - eBook

Dr. T. L. Lowery (1929–2016) was born in Eastman, Georgia, and was converted to Christ in 1943. He served as a pastor and evangelist until 1969, preaching in massive tent crusades nationwide—his tent seated ten thousand—and in numerous foreign countries. His evangelism ministry was marked by testimonies of thousands of converts, reports of frequent divine healings, and unnumbered people filled with the Holy Spirit.
Dr. Lowery served as pastor of two Church of God congregations, North Cleveland, Tennessee (1969–1974) and National, Washington, D.C. (1981–1996), where he led both churches in significant growth and major building programs. Part of his pastoral legacy was an emphasis on ministries to all strata of society. His pastoral leadership helped awaken the consciousness of the denomination to personal evangelism, lay ministry, and local church outreach. In both pastorates, he provided housing for the elderly. In Washington, he founded an outstanding private Christian school, a Bible school, and a seminary.
Dr. Lowery may be best known as a denominational leader, serving sixteen years on the Church of God Executive Committee and thirty-four years on the Executive Council. He also acted interdenominationally on the boards of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE), National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), and Pentecostal Charismatic Churches of North America (PCCNA). 
He was the author or coauthor of over 85 books, most of which have been translated into numerous languages. He also edited three magazines and wrote many teaching booklets and articles. In addition to an earned Ph.D. degree, he was recognized by two institutions with honorary doctorates.
Dr. Lowery’s passion in personal ministry and in mentorship activities was the active preservation of apostolic ministry in the Church of God and the wider Pentecostal-charismatic community. He had numerous spiritual sons and daughters who were saved, called into ministry, and mentored under his spiritual leadership. Dr. Lowery served more than seventy years in ministry, and the T. L. Lowery Global Foundation, Cleveland, TN, continues his legacy.

Few Christians these days are still debating whether all the New Testament spiritual gifts are valid and in use today. But what exactly are they? How can I discover and use my gifts? Dr. T. L. Lowery has provided us the dynamic guidebook that we need. When you read this book, you will have no doubt that you are Gifted to Serve!
—C. Peter Wagner, Fuller Theological Seminary

In his book Gifted to Serve, Dr. T. L. Lowery emphasizes the importance of having a strong foundation in the Lord. No matter how long you have been a Christian or where you are in your walk with Him, true holiness will only come as you walk in integrity and humility. Dr. Lowery has reminded us again that victory is not in methods, but in returning to the basics of knowing God through fasting, prayer, and the Word.
—Benny Hinn, World Outreach Center

Dr. T. L. Lowery has written one of the most profound books on the gifts of the Holy Spirit for this generation. In it he unveils how you can operate in the power of these gifts and how they will propel you into the presence of God. I believe that as you read this book, your relationship with God will be revolutionized, and you will never be the same again!
—Rod Parsley, World Harvest Church

I recommend Gifted to Serve for anyone who is interested in the gifts of the Spirit. Although this book is well documented, it is also highly readable. It would make an excellent gift to a friend who wishes to learn more about the Holy Spirit.
—Dr. Vinson Synan, Dean, School of Divinity, Regent University

In his book Gifted to Serve, Dr. T. L. Lowery presents both the biblical foundation and contemporary meaning of the gifts of the Spirit. In this day of stressful living and secular challenge of the Christian faith, these "enablements" of the Spirit are more important than ever. This is a book of relevant meaning for every person truly seeking to be led of the Spirit.
—Paul L. Walker, Ph.D., General Overseer, Church of God