Spiritual Gifts Survey

Score the exercise as follows:

SELECT YOUR CHOOSEN NUMBER
1 if the statement is always false or doesn’t apply.
2 if the statement is usually false.
3 if the statement is evenly divided between true and false.
4 if the statement is usually true.
5 if the statement is always true.

1. Delegating important responsibilities to others becomes easy.*

2. I can distinguish between what is true and what is false.*

3. I can guide others to make a choice to be saved by believing in Jesus Christ.*

4. I am able to provide verbal encouragement to those who are uncertain, troubled, or feeling discouraged.*

5. I believe that God will keep His promises, regardless of any circumstantial evidence.*

6. I manage my finances effectively so that I can generously donate to the Lord’s work.*

7. I can cure diseases through the power of God.*

8. I help key leaders by handling tasks that distract them from their essential work.*

9. I graciously provide food and lodging to those in need.*

10. Sometimes, when I’m praying for other people, I get so absorbed in the moment that I lose track of time.*

11. Discovering new truths independently is a capability that I possess.*

12. I inspire and motivate others to work together to achieve goals aligned with biblical teachings and principles.*

13. I find great joy in working with individuals who most people often overlook or ignore.*

14. I can easily adjust to a culture that is different from my own.*

15. I find it fulfilling to lead and guide a group of Christians in their spiritual journey.*

16. I enjoy being called upon to do special tasks around the church.*

17. I help people understand the teachings of the Bible in a clear and detailed way.*

18. I effectively apply truth in my own life.*

19. I am able to help coordinate people, tasks, and schedules to make ministry more effective.*

20. I have the ability to distinguish between what is of poor quality and what is of good quality (or what is evil and what is good).*

21. I enthusiastically share my experience of how I came to know Christ.

22. I wake up people who have become too comfortable and complacent and guide those lost to face the truth about their spirituality.*

23. I tend to feel more enthusiastic about what’s yet to come rather than dwelling on what’s already happened.*

24. I am very generous when donating money or things to support the church’s activities and causes.*

25. I invoke the healing power of God to provide emotional relief to those in distress.*

26. I enjoy participating in church-related activities such as cleaning or welcoming guests, visitors, and members.*

27. I offer a warm and welcoming place for people who come (from out of town) to visit.*

28. I take prayer requests more seriously than other Christians.*

29. Other Christians are often convinced by the insights into truth that I offer.*

30. I’m clear about my direction, and I’m happy to be leading other Christians down the same path.*

31. I help people who may not necessarily deserve help.*

32. I learn new languages to connect and minister with people from different cultures and help them out.*

33. I’m willing to go the extra mile and help my fellow Christian sisters and brothers, especially those who are young or have lost their way.*

34. I enjoy doing regular tasks at the church that might be uninteresting to other people.*

35. Explaining clearly Scriptural teaching to others.*

36. I love tackling intricate problems and finding solutions.*

37. I have the ability to establish objectives and develop efficient strategies to achieve them.*

38. I tend to delve deeper into things and question people’s intentions.*

39. I communicate the teachings of the Bible in a way that helps people understand how Jesus can save them.*

40. I confront people who appear uninterested in spiritual matters using spoken words.*

41. I rely on the presence and strength of God to achieve the impossible.*

42. I feel emotional when I see an urgent need for money to support God’s work.*

43. By the power of Jesus, I can heal those who are spiritually unwell.*

44. I find joy in helping with administrative tasks such as typing, organizing, and keeping records for the church.*

45. I have the skills for making people I’ve never met before feel comfortable and welcome in my presence.*

46. Engaging in prayer is among my most cherished spiritual practices.*

47. I love learning and becoming an expert on new ideas and teachings related to the Bible.*

48. I enjoy motivating and guiding others toward achieving goals aligned with biblical principles.*

49. I find it fulfilling to spend time at hospitals or retirement homes, offering comfort and support to those in need. It’s a blessing to make a positive impact on someone’s day.*

50. I can easily connect with Christians, regardless of ethnicity, language, or cultural background.*

51. Those I serve and guide know me intimately, and I am well-known by them.*

52. I find fulfillment in carrying out mundane tasks to glorify God.*

53. I have the ability to simplify intricate biblical truths and convey them in a way that is understandable to others.*

54. I choose from several different options based on biblical teachings, which usually work well for me.*

55. I am capable of guiding a team to make collective decisions.*

56. I am able to accurately identify the spiritual gifts that fellow Christians possess and the spiritual gifts that they do not have.*

57. My main emphasis is on preaching the Gospel message of salvation.*

58. I effectively help and guide people who feel confused, troubled, or addicted.*

59. I clearly understand how God wants His work to progress in the future, even when other people may not have the same insight.*

60. I am able to generate a significant amount of income to contribute to the Lord’s work.*

61. To promote healing, I offer my prayers for the well-being of others.*

62. I love sharing religious books and pamphlets with people in my community.*

63. I make it a point to extend genuine hospitality and show appreciation to every guest who comes my way.*

64. I have experienced that God always concretely responds to my prayers.*

65. I dedicate a significant amount of time to studying and reading the Bible to gain a deeper understanding of its truths.*

66. I take pleasure in guiding others through challenges in doing God’s work.*

67. I take pleasure in visiting shut-ins and providing practical assistance to them.*

68. Living in a different country brings me a lot of joy.*

69. I love assisting Christians who are in need by directing them to relevant parts of the Bible and engaging in prayer with them.*

70. I prefer to follow instructions rather than be the one giving them.*

71. I love sharing lessons from the Bible with people that can help them learn, grow and make positive changes in their lives.*

72. When I nominate individuals for roles in the church, they consistently demonstrate their suitability for the position.*

73. I have the ability to enlist Christians and assign them tasks that allow them to utilize their spiritual gifts.*

74. I have the ability to detect insincere individuals even before their insincerity becomes apparent to others.*

75. I am constantly searching for non-believers to bring them to Jesus.*

76. I have the ability to provide comfort to a Christian who is experiencing affliction or suffering.*

77. When everything seems bleak, I have faith in God’s dependability.*

78. I am willing to make sacrifices in my standard of living to contribute to the work of God.*

79. I enjoy helping those who need extra support understand complex topics and tasks.*

80. I am happy to be a teacher’s aide in Sabbath School.*

81. I like having people I don’t know come over to my home.*

82. I find myself sometimes praying instead of attending to more pressing matters.*

83. I am able to identify and understand significant and essential information from the Bible.*

84. People follow me because of my knowledge and gifts that help in the growth of my church.*

85. I love to have conversations with people who are in prison or those who are feeling lonely and isolated at home.*

86. I am capable of learning languages that are not native to me.*

87. I have the ability to assist individuals who have become disconnected from their church and faith community to reestablish their connection and rekindle their faith.*

88. I find it satisfying when people ask for my assistance.*

89. Helping individuals who adhere to the Christian faith to develop a deeper and more dedicated relationship with Jesus brings me joy.*

90. When it comes to making an important decision, I often feel a powerful spiritual force that I believe is the presence of God. It’s a feeling that’s hard to describe, but it gives me peace and guidance that helps me make the right choice.*

Spiritual Gifts Survey

This guide in discovering your spiritual gifts should not be viewed as a test. The only “right” answers here are honest answers. The answers you provide will help you find your areas of strength within the realm of Christian service.

GIFTS

ADMINISTRATION

SCORE: {administration175}

DISCERNMENT

SCORE: {discernment184}

EVANGELIST

SCORE: {evangelist}

EXHORTATION

SCORE: {exhortation}

FAITH

SCORE: {faith187}

GIVING

SCORE: {giving188}

HEALING

SCORE: {healing189}

HELPS

SCORE: {helps190}

HOSPITALITY

SCORE: {hospitality}

INTERCESSION

SCORE: {intercession}

KNOWLEDGE

SCORE: {knowledge}

LEADERSHIP

SCORE: {leadership}

MERCY

SCORE: {mercy}

MISSIONARY

SCORE: {missionary}

SHEPHERD

SCORE: {pastor}

SERVICE

SCORE: {service}

TEACHER

SCORE: {teacher}

WISDOM

SCORE: {wisdom}