Identifying and Leading from Your Strengths 

By Delanee Williams 

If you’ve served in ministry for any length of time, you’ve probably felt overwhelmed at some point. In conversations with ministers, it’s not uncommon to hear phrases like, “I’m tired,” “There’s just so much to do,” or “I feel stretched thin.” Kids Ministry, especially, can feel like a never‑ending list of responsibilities. That’s why an important practice we can learn as leaders is how to identify—and truly lead from—our strengths. 

Your strengths often mirror the spiritual gifts God has given you. Think about it: if you have the gift of teaching, chances are you naturally enjoy communicating, teaching kids, or mentoring leaders. If you have the gift of administration, you might find yourself thriving when planning events, organizing details, or creating systems that help ministry run smoothly. Recognizing your spiritual gifts is a way to understand where your strengths already exist. 

Another helpful way to spot your strengths is to simply look at your everyday tasks. What do you genuinely enjoy doing? What feels natural? What are the tasks on your calendar or to-do list that you look forward to? Whether it’s teaching, encouraging a leader, creating a fun environment, or planning a ministry year, pay attention to what you enjoy. That often points directly to your strengths. 

You can also learn a lot by inviting feedback from godly people who know you well. Trusted staff members, volunteers, supervisors, or even parents in your ministry often see patterns in us long before we see them ourselves. Ask them where they see you excel and thrive. God can use the voices of others to confirm the ways He has gifted you to lead.  

As you begin to recognize your strengths, you start to see how God has shaped your leadership in a unique and purposeful way. Understanding how He designed you allows you to lead with more confidence. It helps you use your gifts wisely, set healthier rhythms, and lead from a place of joy. As you identify and lead from your strengths, you’re reminded that God created you intentionally and for His purpose. Your strengths are not random or accidental—they are part of His thoughtful design for His calling in your life. 

Delanee Williams serves as a Kids Ministry Specialist. She is a graduate of Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Delanee has served in kids ministry for over twenty years and is passionate about developing, equipping and encouraging leaders.