Spiritual Gifts Assessment This assessment will help you discover just how God has uniquely created you. General Instructions 1. Start by tearing off the last page (titled Spiritual Gifts Assessment Sheet ). This is where you will sum up your answers. On that sheet print your name and the date that you take the evaluation. 2. As you read each question on the evaluation (pages 2-6), answer each item with the number of your choice using the following scale (they are also listed at the top of each page). Place your answer in the blank before the question. There are no right or wrong answers, so just respond honestly with your first impression. 4 Almost always true ( that s me ) 3 Usually true ( I am often like that ) 2 Occasionally true ( I m rarely like that) 1 Almost never true ( that s not me at all! ) 3. When you have completed the questions, write your answers for each question on the Spiritual Gifts Assessment Sheet, moving across the page until you have written in all 120 answers. 4. Take a calculator and total the numbers for each column. Enter each column total in the space above the column letter near the bottom of the answer sheet. 5. After all the columns have been totaled, find your highest number. If you have a tie, pick one of them. Match the column letter below that number with the legend of spiritual gifts on page 7 and record that gift on the 1 st line at the bottom of the answer sheet (i.e., highest number was 33 in column D which is faith from page 6 1. D The gift of faith ). Do this with the next 2 highest column totals. These indicate your three primary spiritual gifts. 6. On pages 7-9 you will find descriptions of the spiritual gifts. Read through the descriptions of your primary gifts to see if they are a comfortable fit for you. Tips for a reliable assessment: 1. Don t put down what you want to be true or what you know should be true, but what is true of you. Be honest! 2. Your first impression is usually the right one. 3. A strong initial impression usually indicates a 4 or 1 ; a medium impression usually indicates a 2 or a 3. 4. Do not look back at numbers already recorded. 5. Don t try to figure out which gift each question refers to or think this refers to a ---, and that s what I am! Page 1
# Rating Questions 1 Almost never true 2 Occasionally true 3 Usually true 4 Almost always true 1 I like to organize people, tasks or events. 2 I can readily identify teaching that is unbiblical or practices that are unsound. 3 I tend to see the potential in people. 4 I find it natural and easy to trust God to answer my prayers. 5 I give liberally and joyfully to people in need or to projects that require support. 6 I am able to understand people s problems when they try and explain them to me and I can tell them what they should do. 7 I am able to motivate others to accomplish ministry goals. 8 I empathize with hurting people. 9 I can speak in a way that results in conviction and calls for change in the lives of others. 10 I enjoy working behind the scenes to support the work of others. 11 I am able to clearly and effectively communicate God s Word so that others understand its meaning. 12 I can sort out complicated personal situations and help people to see what God would want. 13 I am careful, thorough, and skilled at managing details. 14 I frequently judge people s character accurately based on first impressions. 15 I enjoy reassuring and strengthening those who are discouraged. 16 I have a deep-seated confidence in God s provision and help, even when times are difficult. 17 I give more than a tithe (10%) of my income to God s work. 18 I seem to understand the truth that people need to consider when they are solving problems or making decisions. 19 I am able to influence others to see and achieve a vision for the way things can be. 20 I patiently support those who are going through painful experiences and I desire to help them in the healing process. 21 I feel responsible to confront others with the truth so that they might conform to it and be blessed. 22 I enjoy doing routine tasks that support Christian ministry and would happily serve wherever needed. 23 I enjoy studying the Bible and strongly desire to understand everything I read. 24 I can often find simple, practical solutions in the midst of conflict and confusion. 25 I can clarify goals to others and develop plans to accomplish those goals. 26 I can see through phonies or deceitfulness before they are apparent to others. 27 I give hope to others by directing them to the promises of God. Page 2
# Rating Questions 1 Almost never true 2 Occasionally true 3 Usually true 4 Almost always true 28 I really believe that God will help me and others to accomplish great things. 29 I try to mange my money well in order to free more money for giving. 30 I am committed to reading and studying the Scriptures to understand truth fully and accurately. 31 I am able to communicate my vision for a ministry to others and convince them that we should go for it. 32 I am willing to help people that others consider to be undeserving or beyond help. 33 I feel compelled to boldly expose cultural trends or teachings that contradict Scripture. 34 I am willing to take on a variety of odd jobs around the church to meet the needs of others. 35 I pay close attention to the words, phrases and meaning of those who teach. 36 I am able to select the most effective course of action from among several alternatives. 37 I can identify and effectively use resources needed to accomplish a task. 38 I tend to see rightness and wrongness in situations. 39 I reassure people who need to take courageous action in their life. 40 I find real joy in ministering to others by praying for them, and I see God answering my prayers on their behalf. 41 I am challenged to limit my lifestyle in order to give away a higher portion of my income. 42 I enjoy bringing biblical insights to bear on topics being discussed. 43 I like to strategize on how ministry can be more effective and am willing to take risks to see it happen. 44 I have great compassion for people who are hurting; I really do hurt like they do. 45 I see most actions as either right or wrong and I feel a need to expose the sin in people s lives. 46 I see real spiritual significance in doing practical tasks. 47 I like to take a systematic approach to my Bible study. 48 I can anticipate the likely consequence of an individual s or group s action. 49 I like to help groups to become more efficient. 50 I receive affirmation from others concerning the reliability of my insights. 51 I am able to explain truth to people so that they can see how to change and grow. 52 I am convinced of God s daily presence and action in my life. 53 I like knowing that my financial support makes a real difference in lives and ministries. 54 I have people seek me out for advice on what to do. Page 3
# Rating Questions 1 Almost never true 2 Occasionally true 3 Usually true 4 Almost always true 55 I can influence others to perform to the best of their ability, even if it means changing my leadership style. 56 I can look beyond a person s handicap or problems to see a life that really matters to God. 57 I like people who are brutally honest and speak the truth no matter what. 58 I like to find small things that need to be done and often do them without being asked when I know they are appropriate. 59 I feel compelled to share what I learn from the Bible. 60 I give practical advice to help people in complicated situations. 61 I enjoy learning about how organizations function. 62 I feel compelled to see Christians living in complete honesty and integrity. 63 I like motivating others to take steps of spiritual growth. 64 I regularly find myself urging others to trust God. 65 I give generously out of a commitment to stewardship. 66 I discover insights when reading Scripture that I know will help people who are in certain situations. 67 I am able to cast a vision for what can be so that others can understand it and are motivated to become involved in it. 68 I am motivated to bring hope and joy to people living in difficult circumstances. 69 I speak God s truth even in places where it is unpopular or when it s difficult for others to accept. 70 I feel comfortable assisting others to do their job more effectively. 71 I can find ways to present information to others at a level where it is easy for them to grasp and apply it. 72 I enjoy helping people solve problems or get clear direction for decision-making. 73 I can visualize a coming event, anticipate potential problems and develop back-up plans. 74 I can sense when demonic forces are at work in people s lives or in group situations. 75 I am able to challenge or rebuke others in a way that stimulates spiritual growth. 76 I move forward even against opposition or without much support when I sense God s blessing on an undertaking. 77 I believe that I ve been given more than I need to live on so that I can support God s work in significant ways. 78 I enjoy sharing my knowledge and insights with others. 79 I can figure out where we need to go as a body and help us to get there. 80 I enjoy doing practical things for people in need. 81 I am greatly burdened that Christians live in full submission to God s plan and in genuine obedience to His Word. Page 4
# Rating Questions 1 Almost never true 2 Occasionally true 3 Usually true 4 Almost always true 82 I very much like to contribute to Christian ministry by getting smaller but necessary tasks done. 83 I enjoy explaining things to people so they can grow, and it is important to me that people are affected by what I share. 84 I have insights into how to solve problems that others don t seem to see. 85 I like to have a definite, specific plan in place before I begin a project or try to accomplish a goal. 86 I sometimes hear things and have the distinct impression that they are either right or wrong, even though I m not sure why. 87 I am willing to get involved in a person s life in order to help him overcome problems or grow spiritually. 88 I am very motivated to pray for people in need and I believe that God will answer my prayers on their behalf. 89 I need to know that churches and Christian organizations use their money wisely or I have trouble giving to them. 90 I have a knack for recalling biblical passages that speak to the situation at hand. 91 I tend to take the initiative in getting things done and take the bull by the horns when it comes to problem-solving. 92 I can sense when people are hurting even when it s not evident to others. 93 I feel a strong desire to express what I believe God thinks about situations or doctrines. 94 I enjoy doing things that free others to focus on what God has called them to do. 95 I do not accept spiritual statements made without clear biblical documentation. 96 I have a knack for helping people to see how truth applies to their immediate situation which others regard as helpful. 97 I see the need to delegate responsibility and am able to coordinate people and tasks to accomplish projects. 98 I am grieved by Christians who don t seem to see the harm in things that I seem to see so clearly. 99 I enjoy helping people understand how they can change and grow. 100 I feel compelled to do what God directs, confident that He will bless my efforts and supply my needs. 101 I look for opportunities to give money or goods to worthwhile projects. 102 I tend to give people biblical information to consider when they are making choices. 103 I am probably considered a take charge kind of person. 104 I sometimes have trouble being firm, and even might overlook sin because I don t want to hurt people. 105 I am not concerned about personal consequences when taking a stand for what is right. Page 5
# Rating Questions 1 Almost never true 2 Occasionally true 3 Usually true 4 Almost always true 106 I tend to quickly volunteer to help others and frequently find myself overcommitted. 107 I like to be thorough in my research before making decisions, speaking, or giving advice. 108 I am told by others that I would make a good counselor. 109 I am really bothered when things don t go smoothly due to inadequate planning. 110 I feel a need to warn people about doctrines that aren t right, practices that are unsound, or people that aren t real. 111 I am strongly motivated to help people who are struggling in their Christian walk to keep on living for God. 112 I am bothered by people who worry when they could trust God and pray. 113 I feel good about making financial sacrifices, even when it means I go without something I would like. 114 I am frequently told by others that what I have shared is just what they needed. 115 I am quite willing to deal with opposition to ministry and am effective at doing so. 116 I am strongly motivated to get rid of the source of pain in other people s lives. 117 I tend to read the Bible and clearly see what God wants for people, churches, and nations. 118 I am highly motivated to do something practical for those who are burdened. 119 I am interested in details, word meanings, and background information. 120 I sometimes come up with biblical advice and insight that surprises even me. Page 6
SPIRITUAL GIFT DESCRIPTIONS A B C D Administration: The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by effectively organizing resources and people in order to efficiently reach ministry goals. Individuals with this gift Are effective organizers of people and projects toward reaching ministry goals. Are known for having specific plans to achieve clearly defined goals. Naturally delegate tasks, making it possible to accomplish more for God s kingdom. Seek decision-making opportunities. Understand what needs to be done for dreams to become a reality. Discernment: The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by recognizing truth or error within a message, person, or event. People with this gift Find it easy to read others, and are most often right. Recognize the spiritual source of a message whether it is from God, Satan, or man. Recognize inconsistencies in others. Easily identify people s true motives and agendas. Perceive when the truth is twisted or communicated with error. Exhortation (or encouragement): The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by helping others live God-centered lives through inspiration, encouragement, counseling, and empowerment. People with this gift Are driven to inspire others and impact their lives positively for Christ. Rejoice with those whose reliance on Christ has helped them overcome difficult life situations. Seek out opportunities to help others reach their full potential in Christ. Are natural encouragers, whether in words or through actions. Rejoice at others success. Faith: The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by stepping out in faith in order to see God s purposes accomplished, trusting him to handle any and all obstacles along the way. People with this gift Welcome risk for God. Are energized by variables. Are challenged by ideas most see as impossible. Are often characterized by a passionate prayer life. Have great God-confidence in their ventures. Page 7
E F G H Giving: The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by joyfully supporting and funding various kingdom initiatives through material contributions beyond the tithe. People with this gift Plan and purposely give over and above the 10 percent tithe, in order to see God s kingdom advanced. Generally prefer that their donations remain anonymous or low-profile. Strategically seek out ways to increase their resources, in order to contribute more for God s use. See their resources as tools for God s use. Recognize God s ultimate ownership of everything. Word of knowledge: The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by communicating God s truth to others in a way that promotes justice, honesty, and understanding. People with this gift Devote much of their time to reading Scripture. Love to share biblical insight. Enjoy helping others increase their understanding of God s Word. Benefit from time spent in studying and researching Scripture. Take delight in answering difficult questions about God s Word. Leadership: The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by casting vision, stimulating spiritual growth, applying strategies, and achieving success where God s purposes are concerned. People with this gift Exhibit a tendency toward huge visions for God and the ability to inspire others to work toward accomplishing those visions for his glory, and to bless others. Are naturally drawn into leadership roles. Find it easy to motivate people both individually and in teams to work together in achieving goals for God s kingdom. Naturally grasp the big picture. Are able to let go of responsibility and delegate it to others who are qualified. Mercy: The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by ministering to those who suffer physically, emotionally, spiritually, or relationally. Their actions are characterized by love, care, compassion, and kindness toward others. People with this gift Are drawn toward opportunities to practically meet the needs of others. Devote significant time in prayer for the needs of others. Tend to place the needs of others ahead of their own. Grieve with those who grieve. Are most fulfilled when visiting people in need in hospitals, nursing homes, prisons, orphanages, villages, or wherever God directs them. Page 8
I J K L Prophecy: The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by offering messages from God that comfort, encourage, guide, warn, or reveal sin in a way that leads to repentance and spiritual growth. The original Greek meaning of this word is to speak forth the truth. The gift of prophecy includes both forth telling (preaching), and foretelling (revelation). You may have this gift if you Are known for publicly communicating God s Word, using a variety of means. Love to share your strong biblical convictions with others. View yourself as God s tool, ready to be used by the Holy Spirit in changing lives. Find it easy to confront others motives when they are not up to God s standards. Frequently receive and share messages directly from God for comforting, challenging, and confronting his people. Serving/helps: The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by offering others assistance in reaching goals that glorify God and strengthen the body of Christ. People with this gift Enjoy and seek out ways to serve behind the scenes. Rejoice in the success of others. Are often detail-oriented. Look for ways to be of assistance to others. Do not seek recognition for their efforts. Teaching: The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by teaching sound doctrine in relevant ways, empowering people to gain a sound and mature spiritual education. Individuals who have this gift Are given to hours in the study of Scripture in order to best apply its principles and truth. Enjoy making the Bible clear and understandable to others. Seek out opportunities to speak biblical insight into daily situations. Are good at helping others learn to study the Bible. Recognize a variety of ways to effectively communicate the Word of God, including speaking. Word of wisdom: The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by making wise decisions and counseling others with sound advice, all in accordance with God s will. You may possess this gift if you Enjoy speaking biblical insights into life situations. Are sought after by others for advice/wisdom. Take pleasure in counseling others. Are known for making correct decisions and judgments. Recognize God as the primary source of wisdom and direction. (Other gifts are listed, which include hospitality, evangelism, and pastoring/sheparding, etc.) Page 9
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Spiritual Gifts Assessment Sheet Print Name: Date: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 A B C D E F G H I J K L 1. The gift of 2. The gift of 3. The gift of Spiritual gift of A B C D E F Administration Discernment Exhortation Faith Giving Word of knowledge G H I J K L Leadership Mercy Prophecy Serving/helps Teaching Word of wisdom RETURN ONLY THIS SHEET Page 11