Some spiritual gifts, but not all, lend themselves to moving the gifted person into an office. When an individual has an office, it means that a certain segment of the Church has recognized the spiritual gift and has publicly authorized the person to use that gift for the benefit of the Body. It is helpful to understand that the gifts are given by the grace of God. Only God chooses who gets what gifts: “But one and the same Spirit works all these things [spiritual gifts], distributing to each one