SPIRITUAL GIFTS ASSESSMENT



SPIRITUAL GIFTS ASSESSMENT

God has blessed every believer with at least one spiritual gift. If you’ve been wondering what spiritual gifts you have, this assessment will help you in determining this.

Please keep in mind that this test should be used as a starting point to begin your discovery of your gifts, but not as an absolute indicator. The test may not always indicate your true spiritual gifts. It is just one tool.

The Spiritual Gifts Assessment consists of 140 statements. Mark each statement to the extent it reflects your life now. Be honest about where you are at – strengths and weaknesses, not how you would like to see yourself. Circle the corresponding number that ranks how you feel about the statement:

Very Much – 3; Some – 2; Seldom – 1; Never – 0

You need to spend enough time to respond to ALL of the statements (at least 30 minutes), or the test will not give meaningful results.

Respond to each statement quickly with your first feeling. Don’t be too modest.

Ready? Have fun!

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1) I am willing and able to learn executive skills such as planning, organizing, and delegating.

2) I feel a sense of authority in my relationship to the group.

3) I enjoy creating various forms of crafts to enhance a Biblical truth.

4) There are times I sense that a particular teaching is unbiblical.

5) I enjoy sharing the message of the Gospel as I understand it.

6) I find it enjoyable to motivate people to a higher spiritual commitment.

7) I have assurance that God answers prayer.

8) I feel deeply moved when confronted with the urgent financial needs of others.

9) I get much satisfaction from hosting persons who need ministry at my home.

10) I feel joy in persisting in prayer for specific needs.

11) I am driven to read, study, and learn Biblical truths.

12) I find it easy to motivate others to follow through on a ministry project.

13) I hurt for others who are poverty-stricken, physically sick, a stranger, or imprisoned.

14) I am warm towards and cooperate in my church’s foreign missions emphasis.

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15) I am able to lead others to celebrate in worship through my musical abilities.

16) I am comfortable verbalizing Biblical truths that build, encourage, and comfort groups of believers.

17) I am ready to commit myself to care for the spiritual welfare of a group of young Christians.

18) I usually have a readiness to take on helping roles.

19) I have a strong conviction that Biblical truths should be understood accurately and be applied to current living.

20) I have a reverence for God and His will for my life.

21) I do well in evaluating results from studies on the effectiveness of a major church program.

22) I look for opportunities to be involved in starting new churches from scratch.

23) I see that the results of working with various objects in God’s creation help to improve and beautify that which other people have not seen nor developed.

24) I receive affirmation from mature Christians that I am able to distinguish spiritual untruth from supernatural insights.

25) I wish to relate to non-Christians so I can share my faith.

26) I like to encourage inactive church members to become involved Christians again.

27) I am ready to try the impossible for God because I have great trust in Him.

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28) I am willing to maintain a lower standard of living to benefit God’s Word.

29) I am comfortable with opening my home to others regardless of how neat or clean it is.

30) I am comfortable around people who pray a lot for others.

31) Paul’s concern (Col. 1:10) that I be “increasing in the knowledge of God” is something I take seriously.

32) I would enjoy guiding a group of people to achieve their desired ends.

33) I desire to do acts of love and kindness for those who cannot or will not return them.

34) I desire to serve in a cross-cultural situation.

35) Others have told me that they are able to sense God’s presence easily when I share my musical abilities.

36) I enjoy sharing a hymn, lesson or Bible interpretation so that all believers present may learn.

37) I sense a need to select disciples and equip them to serve one another.

38) I would rather be a supportive background person than a “performer”.

39) I enjoy knowing the meaning of key words in Scripture.

40) I effectively solve problems using Biblical principles.

41) I am able to organize ideas, people, things and time for more effective ministry.

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42) I am would enjoy taking part in starting a new local church.

43) There is pleasure in drawing, designing and or painting various objects.

44) I am able to differentiate between demonic influence and mental illness.

45) I am at ease in sharing how Christ is my Savior and Lord.

46) I am willing to be called alongside another person seeking my encouragement, challenge or advice.

47) I depend upon God’s resources and guidance to an unusual degree.

48) I consider all that I own or am as resources for stewardship to God.

49) People seem to feel very comfortable in my home.

50) I am not discouraged when praying for long hours waiting for an answer to arrive.

51) I am moved to study Scriptures so as to be unashamed in accurately handling it.

52) I often assume responsibility when no official leaders are designated.

53) I am content to serve the suffering or undeserving.

54) I am frustrated when there is little opportunity to minister to those of different customs or languages.

55) Playing a musical instrument or singing (melody or harmony) comes very easily for me.

56) I prefer congregational preaching that explains and applies Biblical truths.

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57) I enjoy having responsibility for the growth of a group of Christians.

58) I am satisfied to express my skills by helping others I charge.

59) I believe that the teaching-learning process is vital to local church growth.

60) Others often ask me for workable ideas or alternatives.

61) I am able to lead a committee or group in making decisions together.

62) I would be willing to spend an extended length of time to develop a new local body of believers.

63) I find that building or maintaining things in my home or at church is a joy to me.

64) I see the difference between truth and error.

65) I am concerned with communicating my personal relationship with Christ to others.

66) People who are feeling perplexed often come to me for encouragement and comfort.

67) I am often ready to believe God will lead us through a situation even when others feel it is impossible.

68) I am concerned that the money I give be used as efficiently as possible for God.

69) I take pleasure with an open heart in using our home to serve people in need of shelter or healing.

70) I seem to recognize prayer needs before others.

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71) I long to share with others the Biblical insights I discover.

72) I am willing to persuade others to move towards Biblical objectives.

73) I am cheerful, available and involved in hospital, prison, or similar visitation.

74) I adapt well in a different culture in order to evangelize, to minister the Word or to be a support person to such ministers.

75) I have special joy singing praises to God either alone or with other people.

76) I am not afraid to speak boldly about evil in worldly systems, such as government.

77) I am concerned to guard my group of Christian followers from those who name themselves as enemies of Christians.

78) I am content to perform menial jobs or jobs considered unimportant by other people.

79) I have a strong concern to relate Biblical truths to life.

80) People with spiritual problems seem to come to me for advice and counsel.

81) I am able to recruit Christians to express their strengths or fits in service.

82) Even when it seems improbable, I’m willing to start a new congregation out of nothing.

83) I like to create things with my hands.

84) I judge well between the inadequate and the acceptable, or between evil and good.

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85) I enjoy being an instrument of God in “drawing the net” so that unbelievers receive Christ as Savior.

86) I verbally encourage the weak, wavering or troubled.

87) I trust in the presence and power of God for the apparently impossible.

88) I give cheerfully that God’s work be extended.

89) I do not feel uncomfortable when people drop in unexpectedly.

90) Prayer is one of my favorite spiritual exercises.

91) I learn Biblical truths easily.

92) I usually know where I am going and can influence other Christians in that direction.

93) I work joyfully with persons ignored by the majority.

94) I adapt easily in a culture different from mine.

95) God has given me the ability to play a musical instrument or to sing musically, and I enjoy it.

96) “Telling forth” for God by instructing and warning large numbers of people is my style.

97) It is important to me to know and be well known by followers I serve and guide.

98) I enjoy typing, filing, recording minutes, or similar church-related tasks.

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99) I have the ability to concisely instruct listeners in the precise meaning of words and passages in Scriptures.

100) I apply Biblical truths effectively in my life.

101) I am effective in delegating responsibility to others.

102) I enjoy training workers in the congregation.

103) I enjoy worshiping the Lord through drama, puppets, dance or any other art form.

104) I have insights that help me discern any errors in Biblical interpretation given by another.

105) I share joyfully what Christ has done for me.

106) I verbally challenge the spiritually apathetic.

107) I have a conviction that God is active in my daily affairs.

108) I give things freely and with delight because I love God.

109) I have a knack for helping strangers feel at home.

110) God consistently answers my prayers in tangible ways.

111) I readily acquire and master facts and principles of Biblical truths.

112) Normally my Christian character, lifestyle and behavior seem to motivate others to follow me.

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113) I would enjoy visiting in hospitals or elderly homes and being an agent of blessing to others.

114) It is easy for me to move into a new community and make friends.

115) I enjoy being involved in church or other musical productions.

116) I communicate truths of God in a clear compelling fashion to large audiences.

117) I sacrificially give of myself for young or straying Christians.

118) Ushering, cleaning or supporting tasks in a church-related facility suits me well.

119) I explain well the New Testament to others.

120) I make what appear to be correct decisions for my life.

121) I am able to plan action goals for ministry with others.

122) I have or could learn another language well enough to help start a church.

123) I enjoy using arts and crafts to beautify the place of worship for God’s glory.

124) I can judge well between the truthfulness and error of a given theological statement.

125) Unbelievers understand when I explain what it means that Jesus is the Christ.

126) I would feel comfortable being an instrument for dislodging the complacent

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and redirecting the wayward in face-to-face encounters.

127) I believe God will keep his promises in spite of circumstances.

128) I am able to earn much money for giving to the Lord’s work.

129) I am comfortable with graciously providing food and lodging to those in need.

130) I faithfully pray for others recognizing that their effectiveness and total well-being depends on God’s answer to prayers.

131) I have the ability to discover Biblical principles for myself.

132) Others follow me because I have knowledge or skills effectively used in serving my church.

133) I have the ability to spare other persons from punishment or penalties they justly deserve.

134) I am able to relate well to Christians of different locations or cultures.

135) I feel secure in the fact that my musical ability will be of benefit to other people with whom I come in contact.

136) I proclaim God’s truth in an inspiring and enthusiastic way.

137) I am able to feed followers in Christ by guiding them through selected Bible passages.

138) I am able to be a teacher’s aide in a class, or do a similar helping task.

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139) When I communicate Biblical truths to others, it effects change in knowledge, attitudes, values or conduct.

140) I feel I have special insight in selecting the best alternative in a difficult situation.

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Spiritual Gifts Analysis

Complete this sheet after you have finished the Assessment.

|Q# |Resp |Q# |Resp |Q# |Resp |Q# |Resp |Q# |Resp |Q# |Resp |Q# |Resp |Total |Rank |Spiritual Gift |

| 1 | | 21 | | 41 | | 61 | | 81 | |101 | |121 | | | |Administration |

| 2 | | 22 | | 42 | | 62 | | 82 | |102 | |122 | | | |Apostleship |

| 3 | | 23 | | 43 | | 63 | | 83 | |103 | |123 | | | |Arts and Crafts |

| 4 | | 24 | | 44 | | 64 | | 84 | |104 | |124 | | | |Discernment |

| 5 | | 25 | | 45 | | 65 | | 85 | |105 | |125 | | | |Evangelism |

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| 6 | | 26 | | 46 | | 66 | | 86 | |106 | |126 | | | |Exhortation |

| 7 | | 27 | | 47 | | 67 | | 87 | |107 | |127 | | | |Faith |

| 8 | | 28 | | 48 | | 68 | | 88 | |108 | |128 | | | |Giving |

| 9 | | 29 | | 49 | | 69 | | 89 | |109 | |129 | | | |Hospitality |

| 10 | | 30 | | 50 | | 70 | | 90 | |110 | |130 | | | |Intercession |

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| 11 | | 31 | | 51 | | 71 | | 91 | |111 | |131 | | | |Knowledge |

| 12 | | 32 | | 52 | | 72 | | 92 | |112 | |132 | | | |Leadership |

| 13 | | 33 | | 53 | | 73 | | 93 | |113 | |133 | | | |Mercy |

| 14 | | 34 | | 54 | | 74 | | 94 | |114 | |134 | | | |Missions |

| 15 | | 35 | | 55 | | 75 | | 95 | |115 | |135 | | | |Music |

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| 16 | | 36 | | 56 | | 76 | | 96 | |116 | |136 | | | |Prophecy |

| 17 | | 37 | | 57 | | 77 | | 97 | |117 | |137 | | | |Shepherding/Pastoring |

| 18 | | 38 | | 58 | | 78 | | 98 | |118 | |138 | | | |Service/Helps |

| 19 | | 39 | | 59 | | 79 | | 99 | |119 | |139 | | | |Teaching |

| 20 | | 40 | | 60 | | 80 | |100 | |120 | |140 | | | |Wisdom |

List your top three spiritual gifts:

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