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Spiritual Gift Assessment

The Spiritual Gifts Assessment helps individuals identify their God-given gifts for living faithfully as Christian disciples day by day and find meaningful ways to use their gifts in connection with others through the community of faith. The process helps people understand the nature of spiritual gifts and ways to enhance the effectiveness of their gifts by linking together with others.

STEP 1: TAKE THE SELF ASSESSMENT

DIRECTIONS: This is not a test, so there are no wrong answers. Some items reflect concrete actions; other items are descriptive traits; and still others are statements of belief. Select the one response you feel best characterizes yourself from the drop down list below the question. Do not spend too much time on any one item. Remember, it is not a test. Usually your immediate response is best. Please give an answer for each item. Do not skip any items. Once completed, please note the gifts with the highest scores, and add the attributes to your member profile in Realm.

For each of the questions that follow, choose the number that corresponds with the response that most closely matches how you perceive yourself. Here is the scale of responses:

4 = Consistently true
3 = Frequently true
2 = Occasionally true
1 = Infrequently true
0 = Rarely true

Answer as truthfully as you can. After responding to each question, the values in scoring grid (below the form) will be automatically calculated to analyze your results, then proceed to step 2 below the results.

1. When presented a goal, I immediately think of steps that need to be taken in order to achieve the desired results.

2. I am able to convey the Gospel message to non-believers in ways that they are able to easily understand.

3. I love to encourage others to live up to their full potential and develop in their personal ministries.

4. I am aware of the Spirit's presence in my life and the lives of others.

5. I believe all I have comes from God and gladly respond to His blessings by giving liberally of my money and/or possessions.

6. I feel compelled to learn as much as I can about the Bible and faith.

7. I have the ability to help people work in unity and can deal effectively with any opposition that threatens the harmony of the group.

8. When I see people in need, I am moved to assist them.

9. I quickly and accurately identify good and evil.

10. I easily recognize practical needs and am quick to meet them. When I take tables down, work in the kitchen, or put chairs away, I feel that I have served the Lord.

11. I feel the need to protect those whom I disciple.

12. I love studying the Word of God and doing research.

13. When a challenge is presented, I am usually able to identify an appropriate solution.

14. I enjoy organizing thoughts, ideas, hopes, and dreams into a specific plan of action

15. I want to spend time with unbelievers so that I can share my faith.

16. I prefer the kind of information that has practical application.

17. When I encounter times of personal crisis, my trust in God is a source of strength for others.

18. I feel strongly led to give to support and bless others or to advance a ministry or project that really makes a difference.

19. I study and read quite a bit in order to learn new biblical truths.

20. When I am in a group, others will often look to me for direction.

21. I feel an urgency to provide for the needs and comfort of those who are homeless, hungry, sick, or distressed.

22. I feel strongly called to intercessory prayer and spend much time in prayer.

23. I am more interested in meeting the needs of others than my own. I feel the greatest joy in doing something that is helpful.

24. I am able to give spiritual direction to others and am willing to take the initiative to help Christians grow in their faith.

25. I love communicating the principles I learn from the Bible, and I present them in a way that others can understand.

26. People come to me for help in applying Christian faith and values to personal situations.

27. I thrive on organizing people, ideas, and resources to improve the efficiency of a ministry.

28. I find it easy to share what Jesus means to me with non-believers.

29. I am skilled in communication and want a visible response when teaching or speaking. (Indicate the degree to which you fit both criteria.

30. My confidence in God does not waver, even if I encounter discouragement from others.

31. I handle my finances with wisdom and frugality and like to get the best value for the money spent.

32. My study of the Bible has proven helpful to others in their faith journey.

33. I am a visionary and can motivate others to accomplish the vision.

34. I enjoy doing kind deeds for people who cannot or will not return them.

35. I yearn for hearers to be convicted after I've proclaimed God's word.

36. I like working behind the scenes to ensure projects are successful. I prefer to follow rather than lead others or projects.

37. I feel called to look out for the spiritual welfare of a group of believers of which I am a part.

38. Others have told me that I have assisted them in learning biblical truth in a meaningful way.

39. When a group needs direction, I am generally asked for my opinion.

40. I thrive in working, task-oriented relationships.

41. I am sympathetic to sinners and understanding of their weaknesses.

42. I am an outgoing "people person," and others are attracted to my optimistic attitude.

43. I witness God's amazing results with calm satisfaction rather than surprise.

44. I give by the leading of God and the Holy Spirit. I am delighted when my gift is an answer to specific prayer.

45. I seem to have a natural ability to recall Scripture.

46. I see the big picture and am less interested in the details.

47. I am attracted to people who are hurting or in distress and easily empathize with hurting people.

48. I encourage repentance that produces a change of heart.

49. I do not need to be in the public eye to be fulfilled.

50. I lead by example and know the value of investing myself in others' lives to impact the church in the future.

51. I value accuracy and get upset when Scripture is used out of context.

52. I do not give advice until I have taken time to seek God's guidance through prayer.

53. I comprehend the big picture but am detail-oriented.

54. I experience a feeling of great joy when a person responds to Christ's invitation.

55. I enjoy being asked to share my counsel and give practical advice.

56. I encourage others to trust in God, even in the face of adversity.

57. I have a natural ability to make money and/or am content to live a simple lifestyle.

58. I have helped others discern key and important facts of Scripture.

59. I can guide group members to use their individual talents and allow them the independence to accomplish their tasks.

60. I am guided by my heart rather than my head.

61. I grieve deeply over the sins of others.

62. I generally complete tasks and usually prefer short-term projects to ongoing ones.

63. I am sensitive to problems in the church that might cause disharmony.

64. I prefer using biblical illustrations over life illustrations.

65. When other people have a problem, I can frequently guide them to the best biblical solution.

Administration:

The Gift of Administration is seen in those who either like to organize or delegate to others. Compelled by a strong sense of duty, they like to find things for people to do. They see the big picture and work to keep everyone on track.

Evangelism:

Christians with the Gift of Evangelism feel compelled to win souls. They seem to have the ability to communicate the gospel very effectively. Their concern for witnessing to a lost and dying world is evident.

Exhortation:

Christians with the Gift of Exhortation find themselves encouraging others. They are compelled to give advice.

Faith:

The Gift of Faith is often found in those with the obvious ability to trust God in the most adverse circumstances. Every Christian has a measure of saving faith, but those with the Gift of Faith have a deeper dependence upon God and His Word.

Giving:

Givers tend to be seriously concerned about financial matters. The Gift of Giving also involves the “gift of getting.” Those with the Gift of Giving are sensitive to how money is spent and saved.

Knowledge:

The Gift of the Word Knowledge is a supernatural revelation of certain facts in the mind of God, which gives instant and specific information that one would have no other way of knowing, except from God. It is the ability to receive specific truth from the Word of God.

Leadership:

The Gift of Leadership, much like the Gift of Administration, is evident in those who demonstrate an unusual ability to influence others. They seem to have an independent determination to challenge and direct others toward a specific goal.

Mercy:

Christians with the Gift of showing Mercy demonstrates genuine sensitivity to suffering. They are compelled to help people reduce pain. They are concerned more with the person, than the reason for the suffering.

Perception/Discernment:

The Gift of Discernment is evident in those who have unusual ability to see through a lot of confusion and pin point problems and solutions. They are concerned about right, and wrong.

Serving:

When you think of Christians who serve faithfully behind the scenes, you think of those with the Gift of Serving. They are interested in blessing others to serve the Lord. They love to help others.

Shepherding:

The Gift of Shepherding is obvious in those who really enjoy leading others in serving the Lord. Unlike the Gift of Ministry, this gift involves the motivation to lead. Shepherds are compelled to encourage others to work together for the body’s sake.

Teaching:

Christians with the Gift of Teaching prefer explaining why things are true. Interested in research, those with the Gift of Teaching like to dig into seemingly insignificant details. They enjoy presenting what they discover.

Wisdom:

The Gift of Wisdom is the unique ability to use knowledge in a practical way. Those with this gift like to combine what they know with a serious reverence of God in order to influence others.

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Spiritual Gift Assessment

STEP 1: TAKE THE SELF ASSESSMENT