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Spiritual Gifts Survey
Adapted from Alvin J. Vander Griend, Discover Your Gifts and Learn How to Use Them, 3rd ed. Copyright 2008 Faith Alive Christian Resources.
On a scale of 0-7 (with 7 as the strongest value), indicate how strongly each statement describes you.
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1. I have a sense for how and when a project or ministry needs to be better organized. |
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2. I enjoy expressing myself creatively for God through the arts (music, drama, literature, visual arts, etc.). |
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3. I detect phoniness or false teachings in situations where others are swayed and misled. |
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4. I am excited at the potential I see in people, and I challenge them to do their best for God. |
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5. I share the good new of God's saving love with others and often see positive results. |
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6. I understand what Jesus meant when he said faith could move mountains. |
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7. I give cheerfully and generously to support the Lord's work. |
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8. A deep compassion for sick broken people motivates me to pray for their healing. |
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9. I welcome guests and do not feel imposed upon by unexpected visitors. |
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10. I am sensitive to the prayer needs of others and give them a great deal of prayer support. |
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11. I have a good grasp of the Bible and the teachings of the church. |
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12. I can present the vision for a project in a way that attracts others to get involved. |
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13. I effectively help hurting people find relief and restoration. |
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14. God uses me to build up other Christians by speaking to them of spiritual things. |
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15. I sense when others need a helping hand, and I am eager to help. |
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16. My concern for the spiritual well-being of others motivates me to help them grow spiritually. |
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17. Subject matter comes alive for students (children or adult) where I teach. |
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18. I give people practical insights that help them solve problems. |
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19. I design and carry out effective plans to accomplish goals in ministry. |
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20. I have communicated Biblical truth in artistic ways. |
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21. I can tell when the latest spiritual trend is more of a fad than a real help for Christian discipleship. |
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22. I empathize with hurting or discouraged people and want to help them see that they trust God in all situations. |
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23. I have helped to lead others to believe in Christ and trust him as Saviour. |
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24. I have particularly strong confidence that God will work even the most difficult situations to my good and to the good of others. |
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25. I am moved by the Spirit to give when I learn of a need or opportunity. |
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26. God has used me to help people experience substantial healing in surprising ways. |
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27. I enjoy taking care of small details that make a big difference in welcoming guests or strangers. |
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28. I identify with and agonize over the needs of others as I pray for them. |
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29. I believe the Holy Spirit has given me insights into the scriptures and the Christian life. |
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30. God has used me to motivate others to work together in a ministry or program. |
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31. I enjoy helping people who suffer physical, mental, or emotional problems. |
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32. I am motivated to declare the truth as God has revealed it to his people through his word. |
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33. I enjoy doing tasks that help others be more effective in their ministry roles. |
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34. I am personally involved in nurturing and discipling ministries. |
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35. I communicate truth early and effectively so that others learn. |
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36. I often have the ability to come up with solutions and win-win resolutions of conflicts and problems. |
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37. I am good at motivating, coordinating, and delegating to people involved in a ministry or program. |
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38. I have used my ability in music, drama, illustration, or other arts to honor God. |
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39. I can see when hidden motives are present in people's words or actions. |
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40. I know from experience that counsel and instruction from God's Word will help people grow spiritually. |
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41. I care deeply that others do not know Jesus, and I look for opportunitites to share the good new of Jesus with them. |
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42. God has led me to pray with extraordinary faith that he would accomplish something. |
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43. I use money and possessions as tools to show my love for God and others. |
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44. I ask God expectantly for healing for persons who are physically, emotionally, or spiritually ill. |
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45. I have a knack for making visitors feel at ease in my home or church. |
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46. I am motivated to pray by an inner conviction that God acts in response to my prayers. |
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47. In prayer I have received insights into God's Word and in how to apply that Word to myself and to help others. |
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48. I can set goals and find ways to provide what others need to get a project done. |
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49. I grieve for people in misery and want to do something to help them. |
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50. God has used me to proclaim timely messages that have come to me through his Work and Spirit. |
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51. I am eager to help others in any kind of work for the church. |
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52. God has used me to provide ongoing spiritual care and direction for other believers. |
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53. When I share teachings from the Bible, people listen with interest. |
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54. I am able to apply spiritual understanding in practical ways. |
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55. I enjoy organizing programs, tasks, and people to achieve an objective for God's kingdom. |
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56. I am aware that people have been blessed through my creative or artistic ability. |
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57. I can tell the difference between spiritual truth and error. |
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58. I give people practical counsel and guidance for their spiritual growth. |
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59. I am eager to build relationships with non-Christians, hoping I can help them know the Lord. |
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60. I have trusted and prayed that God would do something despite all kinds of obstacles, and it was accomplished. |
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61. I make personal sacrifices and avoid getting too deep in debt so I can give for God's work in this world. |
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62. I like to be involved in ministries or programs that offer care and healing for hurting people. |
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63. My home is open to people in need of a welcome or a place to stay. |
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64. I pray faithfully for others in their work for God, knowing that prayer within God's will is effective. |
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65. I have received guidance or insight from the Spirit that has enable me to help others. |
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66. At times, God has given me a sense of vision for a new task or project that attracted others to get involved. |
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67. I show kindness and compassion in many ways to all kinds of people. |
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68. I am convinced that God wants me to speak out on social and moral issues. |
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69. I find practical ways to help others and enjoy doing so. |
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70. The Lord uses me to lead and guide other Christians toward spiritual maturity. |
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71. I get excited about new or fresh ideas I can share with others. |
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72. God gives me particularly helpful insight into difficult situations. |
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MY SPIRITUAL GIFTS
My WORKING Gifts which are my 4 highest scoring gifts from the totals above are: |
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My WAITING Gifts which are my next 3 highest gifts from the totals above are: |
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Interests/Skills/Talents for Ministry
List some of your personal interests, skills, and/or talents that can be used for ministry in Christ's church and kingdom. Some examples of interests and skills include: music, carpentry, math, sewing, art, cooking, computer programming, landscaping, medicine, counseling, writing, auto mechanics, engineering, accounting, law, public relations, advertising, journalism, aerobics, painting, electrical work, library, drama, sound systems, multimedia, building maintenance, coaching, typing, science, history, religion, literature, sports, psychology.
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