Just as the human body is made up of many different parts, the Bible tells us that likewise the Body of Christ is made up of people with different gifts and functions - for example, some have gifts of administration, some leadership, some gifts of mercy and others are called into the offices of apostles, pastors, prophets, teachers and evangelists. It is therefore important to recognise and develop the gifts that God has given us so that the Body of Christ can function properly as it should.