Spiritual Gifts Assessment

This survey has 96 questions. Each question is important, so do not skip any. Respond to each statement below according to who you actually are and not who you hope to be. To what degree are these statements true? What has been your experience? To what degree do these statements reflect your usual tendencies?

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1. Contact Information (Required.)

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2. I like to organize people, tasks, and events, and if I have done this before, I have done a good job.

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3. I can readily distinguish between spiritual truth and error, good and evil.

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4. I communicate the gospel to others frequently, with clarity and effectiveness.

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5. I tend to see the potential in people rather than their shortcomings.

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6. I find it natural and easy to trust God to answer my prayers, even when they are big requests.

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7. I give liberally and joyfully to people in financial need or to projects requiring support.

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8. I genuinely enjoy working behind the scenes to support the work of others.

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9. I am approached by people who want to know my perspective on a Scripture or Biblical truth.

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10. I empathize with hurting people and desire to help in their healing process.

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11. I enjoy spending time nurturing and caring for others.

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12. I am able to communicate God’s Word clearly and effectively so people respond with a changed mind and/or action.

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13. I am often sought out by others for advice about spiritual or personal matters.

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14. I am careful, thorough, and skilled at managing details and people.

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15. I frequently am able to judge a person’s character based upon first impressions.

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16. I consistently look for opportunities to build relationships with non-Christians so I might share the Gospel with them.

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17. I enjoy reassuring and strengthening those who are discouraged.

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18. I have confidence in God’s continuing provision and help, even in difficult times.

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19. I happily give more than a tithe so that kingdom work can be accomplished.

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20. I enjoy doing routine tasks that support the ministry, but may not be up front tasks.

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21. I consistently receive insight during my study of Scripture from the Spirit that I did not acquire through natural means.

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22. I can patiently support those going through painful times as they try to stabilize their lives.

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23. I have compassion for wandering believers and want to protect them.

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24. I can spend time in study knowing that presenting truth will make a difference in lives.

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25. I can often find simple, practical solutions in the midst of conflict or confusion.

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26. I can clarify goals and develop strategies or plans to accomplish them.

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27. I can see through phoniness or deceit before it is evident to others.

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28. I am effective at adapting the gospel message so that it connects with an individual’s felt need.

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29. I find myself consistently giving hope to others by directing them to the promises of God.

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30. I believe that God will help me to accomplish great things.

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31. I manage my money well in order to be free to give more of it away.

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32. I willingly take on a variety of odd jobs around the church to serve the body.

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33. I am committed to reading and studying Scripture and schedule blocks of time of it.

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34. I enjoy helping people sometimes regarded as undeserving or beyond help.

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35. I like to provide guidance for the whole person - relationally, emotionally, spiritually, etc.

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36. I pay close attention to the meaning of words and phrases used by teachers.

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37. I can easily select the most effective course of action from among several alternatives.

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38. I can identify and effectively use the resources needed to accomplish tasks.

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39. I tend to see rightness or wrongness in situations quickly.

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40. I consistently invite unbelievers to accept Christ as their Savior.

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41. I reassure those who need to take courageous action in their faith, family, or life.

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42. I trust God in circumstances where success cannot be guaranteed by human effort alone.

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43. I am challenged to limit my lifestyle in order to give away a higher percentage of my income.

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44. I see spiritual significance in doing practical tasks.

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45. I find great joy in working hard to find truth from Scripture through study, discipline, and prayer.

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46. I have great compassion for people who are hurting.

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47. I can faithfully provide long-term support and concern for others.

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48. I like to take a systematic approach to my study of the Bible.

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49. I can anticipate the likely consequences of an individual’s or group’s action.

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50. I like to help groups become more efficient. My personal life is efficient as well.

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51. I receive affirmation from others concerning the reliability of my insights or perceptions.

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52. I openly tell people that I am a Christian and want them to ask me about my faith.

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53. I strengthen those who are wavering in their faith. I either seek them out or they seek me.

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54. I am convinced of God’s daily presence and action in my life.

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55. I like knowing that my financial support makes a real difference in the lives of God’s people.

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56. I like to find small things that need to be done and often do them without being asked.

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57. I find that when I study Scripture, I remember the details of my study for a long time, and when asked, can share the details on the spot.

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58. I can look beyond a person’s handicaps or problems to see a life that matters to God.

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59. I enjoy giving guidance and practical support to a small group of people.

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60. I can communicate Scripture in ways that motivate others to study and desire to learn more.

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61. I give practical and Biblical advice to help others through complicated situations.

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62. I enjoy learning how organizations function and applying what I learn to the church.

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63. I can identify preaching, teaching, or communication which is not true to the Bible.

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64. I openly and confidently tell others what Christ has done for me.

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65. I find myself motivating others to take steps for spiritual growth and find people growing spiritually because of that.

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66. I am regularly challenging others to trust God.

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67. I give generously due to my commitment to stewardship.

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68. I feel comfortable being a helper or assisting others to do their job more effectively.

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69. I discover important Biblical truths when reading or studying Scripture which benefit others in the body of Christ.

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70. I enjoy bringing hope and joy to people living in difficult circumstances.

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71. I can gently restore wandering believers to faith and fellowship.

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72. I can present information and skills to others at a level that makes it easy for them to grasp and apply to their lives.

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73. I can apply Scriptural truth that others regard as practical and helpful.

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74. I can visualize a coming event, anticipate potential problems, and develop backup plans.

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75. I can sense when demonic forces are at work in a person or situation.

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76. When I share the Gospel with people, it is not uncommon to have someone accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

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77. I am able to challenge or rebuke others in order to foster spiritual growth.

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78. I can move forward in spite of opposition or lack of support when I sense God’s blessing on it.

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79. I believe I have been given an abundance of resources so that I may give more to His work.

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80. I readily and happily use my natural or learned skills to help wherever needed.

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81. I confidently share my knowledge and insights with others.

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82. I enjoy doing practical things for others who are in need.

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83. I enjoy patiently but firmly nurturing others in their development as believers.

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84. I enjoy explaining things to people so that they can grow spiritually and personally.

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85. I have insights into how to solve problems that others do not see right away.

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86. I set goals and manage people and resources effectively to accomplish them.

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87. I see most actions as right or wrong and feel the need to correct the wrong.

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88. My conversations with non-believers usually lead to me telling them about my faith.

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89. I enjoy practical or topical teaching that I can apply to everyday life.

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90. I live with confidence because I know that God works daily in my life.

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91. I feel compelled to support missions with my money and time.

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92. I am excited and willing to serve others when I am needed to do so.

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93. I recognize cultural trends, teachings, or events which contradict Biblical principles.

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94. I try to have a loving attitude and let others know that I care about them.

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95. I feel the need to protect others from doing the wrong things so they can grow stronger in their faith.

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96. When others misuse or misinterpret Scripture, I get upset.

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97. I find others seeking my council frequently and am humbled when they do so.

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