SPIRITUAL GIFTS SURVEY
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1 SPIRITUAL GIFTS SURVEY DIRECTIONS This is not a test, so there are no wrong answers. The Spiritual Gifts Survey consists of 80 statements. 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 and place that number in the blank provided. Record your answer in the blank beside each item. 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. Do not ask others how they are answering or how they think you should answer. Work at your own pace. Your response choices are: 5 Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me 4 Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me 3 Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50 percent of the time 2 Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25 percent of the time 1 Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me 1. I have the ability to organize ideas, resources, time, and people effectively. 2. I am willing to study and prepare for the task of teaching. 3. I am able to relate the truths of God to specific situations. 4. I have a God-given ability to help others grow in their faith. 5. I possess a special ability to communicate the truth of salvation. 6. I have the ability to make critical decisions when necessary. 7. I am sensitive to the hurts of people. 8. I experience joy in meeting needs through sharing possessions. 9. I enjoy studying. 10. I have delivered God s message of warning and judgment. 11. I am able to sense the true motivation of persons and movements. 12. I have a special ability to trust God in difficult situations. 13. I have a strong desire to contribute to the establishment of new churches. 14. I take action to meet physical and practical needs rather than merely talking about or planning to help. 15. I enjoy entertaining guests in my home. 16. I can adapt my guidance to fit the maturity of those working with me. 17. I can delegate and assign meaningful work. Copyright 2003
2 18. I have an ability and desire to teach. 19. I am usually able to analyze a situation correctly. 20. I have a natural tendency to encourage others. Spiritual Gifts Survey 21. I am willing to take the initiative in helping other Christians grow in their faith. 22. I have an acute awareness of the emotions of other people, such as loneliness, pain, fear, and anger. 23. I am a cheerful giver. 24. I spend time digging into facts. 25. I feel that I have a message from God to deliver to others. 26. I can recognize when a person is genuine/honest. 27. I am a person of vision (a clear mental portrait of a preferable future given by God). I am able to communicate vision in such a way that others commit to making the vision a reality. 28. I am willing to yield to God s will rather than question and waver. 29. I would like to be more active in getting the gospel to people in other lands. 30. It makes me happy to do things for people in need. 31. I am successful in getting a group to do its work joyfully. 32. I am able to make strangers feel at ease. 33. I have the ability to plan learning approaches. 34. I can identify those who need encouragement. 35. I have trained Christians to be more obedient disciples of Christ. 36. I am willing to do whatever it takes to see others come to Christ. 37. I am attracted to people who are hurting. 38. I am a generous giver. 39. I am able to discover new truths. 40. I have spiritual insights from Scripture concerning issues and people that compel me to speak out. 41. I can sense when a person is acting in accord with God s will. 42. I can trust in God even when things look dark. 43. I can determine where God wants a group to go and help it get there. 44. I have a strong desire to take the gospel to places where it has never been heard. 45. I enjoy reaching out to new people in my church and community. 46. I am sensitive to the needs of people. 47. I have been able to make effective and efficient plans for accomplishing the goals of a group. Copyright 2003
3 48. I often am consulted when fellow Christians are struggling to make difficult decisions. 49. I think about how I can comfort and encourage others in my congregation. 50. I am able to give spiritual direction to others. 51. I am able to present the gospel to lost persons in such a way that they accept the Lord and His salvation. 52. I possess an unusual capacity to understand the feelings of those in distress. 53. I have a strong sense of stewardship based on the recognition that God owns all things. 54. I have delivered to other persons messages that have come directly from God. 55. I can sense when a person is acting under God s leadership. 56. I try to be in God s will continually and be available for His use. 57. I feel that I should take the gospel to people who have different beliefs from me. 58. I have an acute awareness of the physical needs of others. 59. I am skilled in setting forth positive and precise steps of action. 60. I like to meet visitors at church and make them feel welcome. 61. I explain Scripture in such a way that others understand it. 62. I can usually see spiritual solutions to problems. 63. I welcome opportunities to help people who need comfort, consolation, encouragement, and counseling. 64. I feel at ease in sharing Christ with nonbelievers. 65. I can influence others to perform to their highest God-given potential. 66. I recognize the signs of stress and distress in others. 67. I desire to give generously and unpretentiously to worthwhile projects and ministries. 68. I can organize facts into meaningful relationships. 69. God gives me messages to deliver to His people. 70. I am able to sense whether people are being honest when they tell of their religious experiences. 71. I enjoy presenting the gospel to persons of other cultures and backgrounds. 72. I enjoy doing little things that help people. 73. I can give a clear, uncomplicated presentation. 74. I have been able to apply biblical truth to the specific needs of my church. 75. God has used me to encourage others to live Christlike lives. 76. I have sensed the need to help other people become more effective in their ministries. Copyright 2003
4 77. I like to talk about Jesus to those who do not know Him. 78. I have the ability to make strangers feel comfortable in my home. 79. I have a wide range of study resources and know how to secure information. 80. I feel assured that a situation will change for the glory of God even when the situation seem impossible. SCORING YOUR SURVEY Follow these directions to figure your score for each spiritual gift. 1. Place in each box your numerical response (1-5) to the item number which is indicated below the box. 2. For each gift, add the numbers in the boxes and put the total in the TOTAL box. LEADERSHIP = Item 6 Item 16 Item 27 Item 43 Item 65 TOTAL ADMINISTRATION = Item 1 Item 17 Item 31 Item 47 Item 59 TOTAL TEACHING = Item 2 Item 18 Item 33 Item 61 Item 73 TOTAL KNOWLEDGE = Item 9 Item 24 Item 39 Item 68 Item 79 TOTAL WISDOM = Item 3 Item 19 Item 48 Item 62 Item 74 TOTAL PROPHECY = Item 10 Item 25 Item 40 Item 54 Item 69 TOTAL DISCERNMENT = Ite m 11 Item 26 Item 41 Item 55 Item 70 TOTAL EXHORTATION = Item 20 Item 34 Item 49 Item 63 Item 75 TOTAL SHEPHERDING = Item 4 Item 21 Item 35 Item 50 Item 76 TOTAL FAITH = Item 12 Item 28 Item 42 Item 56 Item 80 TOTAL EVANGELISM = Item 5 Item 36 Item 51 Item 64 Item 77 TOTAL APOSTLESHIP = Item 13 Item 29 Item 44 Item 57 Item 71 TOTAL SERVICE/HELPS = Item 14 Item 30 Item 46 Ite m 58 Item 72 TOTAL MERCY = Item 7 Item 22 Item 37 Item 52 Item 66 TOTAL GIVING = Item 8 Item 23 Item 38 Item 53 Item 67 TOTAL HOSPITALITY = Item 15 Item 32 Item 45 Item 60 Item 78 TOTAL Copyright 2003
5 GRAPHING YOUR PROFILE LEADERSHIP ADMINISTRATION TEACHING KNOWLEDGE WISDOM PROPHECY DISCERNMENT EXHORTATION SHEPHERDING FAITH EVANGELISM APOSTLESHIP SERVICE/HELPS MERCY GIVING HOSPITALITY 1. For each gift place a mark across the bar at the point that corresponds to your TOTAL for that gift. 2. For each gift shade the bar below the mark that you have drawn. 3. The resultant graph gives a picture of your gifts. Gifts for which the bars are tall are the ones in which you appear to be strongest. Gifts for which the bars are very short are the ones in which you appear not to be strong. Now that you have completed the survey, thoughtfully answer the following questions. The gifts I have begun to discover in my life are: After prayer and worship, I am beginning to sense that God wants me to use my spiritual gifts to serve Christ s body by. I am not sure yet how God wants me to use my gifts to serve others. But I am committed to prayer and worship, seeking wisdom and opportunities to use the gifts I have received from God. Ask God to help you know how He has gifted you for service and how you can begin to use this gift in ministry to others. Copyright 2003
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