Spiritual Gift Survey

4–Describes me consistently, definitely true
3–Describes me most of the time, usually true
2–Describes me half of the time
1–Describes me some of the time, once in a while
0–Describes me not at all, never

 

0 1 2 3 4	I am able to organize ideas, things, time, and people for more effective results.
0 1 2 3 4	I receive much joy from working with my hands at various arts and crafts.
0 1 2 3 4	I find that my skills in building or repairing objects benefits others.
0 1 2 3 4	I like sharing with other people how God has changed my life.
0 1 2 3 4	I am able to share words of encouragement with those who are struggling in life.
0 1 2 3 4	There have been times when I have felt sure I knew God’s specific will for the future, even when others have not been sure.
0 1 2 3 4	I am so confident that God will meet my needs that I give to God sacrificially and consistently.
0 1 2 3 4	I find joy in being a help to someone who can utilize my help and concern.
0 1 2 3 4	My home is always open to people passing through who need a place to stay.
0 1 2 3 4	When I am asked to pray for others, I feel that my prayers will have tangible results.
0 1 2 3 4	Oftentimes, I am able to perceive what is the heart or mind of another person without them telling me.
0 1 2 3 4	I am able to motivate people into getting things done.
0 1 2 3 4	I enjoy doing things to comfort people during sickness or times of problems or anxiety.
0 1 2 3 4	When I am singing, I feel a great sense of joy.
0 1 2 3 4	I have enjoyed relating to a certain group of people over a long period of time, sharing personally in their successes and failures.
0 1 2 3 4	I feel that I can communicate Biblical truths to others so they are helped.
0 1 2 3 4	When important decisions need to be made, I sense a confidence in God’s guidance.
0 1 2 3 4	When I use my ability to write, I know that others will learn and grow from it.
0 1 2 3 4	I am able to plan and administer programs which will be of benefit to others.
0 1 2 3 4	I enjoy the times that I am able to create beautiful items with my hands.
0 1 2 3 4	I enjoy the work necessary for gardening, landscaping, and other projects.
0 1 2 3 4	I feel comfortable telling others how God has changed my life.
0 1 2 3 4	I am able to talk with and build up those who are having difficulties in life, whether they are in despair, sorrow, or not sure of themselves.
0 1 2 3 4	When I am in a group, I am the one others look to for vision and direction.
0 1 2 3 4	I am ready to forego certain privileges in order to give the money to God’s work.
0 1 2 3 4	When I serve the Lord, I really don’t care who gets the credit.
0 1 2 3 4	I enjoy inviting visitors and guests home to dinner after Sunday morning worship.
0 1 2 3 4	I take prayer requests very seriously and pray until the answer comes.
0 1 2 3 4	I have the ability to discover new truths for myself through reading and observing a situation first hand.
0 1 2 3 4	I am able to lead small and/or large groups of people into making decisions.
0 1 2 3 4	I enjoy helping and working with those people who are ignored by others.
0 1 2 3 4	In the area of vocal music, I enjoy performing alone and/or in a group of singers.
0 1 2 3 4	I enjoy other people asking me to lend a helping hand.
0 1 2 3 4	I find it rewarding to teach people more about the Lord.
0 1 2 3 4	When a person has a problem, as a Christian I can frequently see what is best to do.
0 1 2 3 4	I find pleasure in composing and writing paragraphs and stories for the growth of others.
0 1 2 3 4	I can easily delegate important responsibilities to other people.
0 1 2 3 4	I find joy in having a beautiful lawn, flowers, and shrubs which are properly placed and cared for.
0 1 2 3 4	The repair and maintenance of things comes easily to me.
0 1 2 3 4	It is easy for me to talk to other people about life and/or spiritual matters.
0 1 2 3 4	I am able to speak words of encouragement to those who are troubled, discouraged, or not sure of themselves.
0 1 2 3 4	I am able to trust in the reliability of God when all else looks dim.
0 1 2 3 4	I am content to maintain a lower standard of living in order to financially benefit God’s work.
0 1 2 3 4	It pleases me when I do things behind the scenes and others are helped.
0 1 2 3 4	I am able to provide food and/or lodging graciously and willingly to people who are in need.
0 1 2 3 4	I find myself praying when I could be doing other things.
0 1 2 3 4	Through study or experience, I have been able to discern the wisest course of action to take in a major decision.
0 1 2 3 4	When a group I am in is lacking organization, I tend to step in to fill the gap.
0 1 2 3 4	Sometimes when I help people out, I know they may not even say “thank you” but I still enjoy helping them.
0 1 2 3 4	I enjoy singing familiar Gospel songs with a group of fellow Christians.
0 1 2 3 4	I respond cheerfully when asked to do a job, even it is menial.
0 1 2 3 4	I enjoy leading small groups of people, especially when I am able to show genuine care and concern for them.
0 1 2 3 4	I can intuitively arrive at solutions to fairly complicated problems.
0 1 2 3 4	I am able to put my thoughts and ideas into positive, written form.
0 1 2 3 4	I am able to set goals and objectives, and then make plans to reach them.
0 1 2 3 4	I find joy in painting pictures or in making handcrafted objects.
0 1 2 3 4	I find joy in lawn care and other outside maintenance.
0 1 2 3 4	When I share my faith with others, I see positive results in their lives.
0 1 2 3 4	I often share words of comfort, cheer, or encouragement with others.
0 1 2 3 4	I really believe that God will not le me down, even though everything around me seems to be falling apart.
0 1 2 3 4	I really enjoy giving my time and treasures to God’s work.
0 1 2 3 4	I am able to assist key leaders to relieve them of detail work, so they can get back to their main job.
0 1 2 3 4	When people visit me at home, I am confident they feel good about being there.
0 1 2 3 4	I regard prayer as one of my favorite spiritual exercises.
0 1 2 3 4	I am able to pick up on important Biblical truths that benefit myself and others.
0 1 2 3 4	People look at me as a leader when things need to be done.
0 1 2 3 4	I enjoy working with those less fortunate than me.
0 1 2 3 4	I am able to lead others in singing.
0 1 2 3 4	I enjoy being a follower more than a leader.
0 1 2 3 4	I have brought friends or relatives back to faith who have strayed away.
0 1 2 3 4	I enjoy teaching children or adults about God’s love.
0 1 2 3 4	I enjoy writing words that will be of benefit to those who read them.

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Category	Totals
Administration
Craftsmanship (arts/crafts)
Craftsmanship (manual)
Evangelism
Exhortation
Faith
Giving
Helps
Hospitality
Prayer
Knowledge
Leadership
Mercy
Music (vocal)
Serving
Shepherding
Teaching
Wisdom
Writing

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Implementing Your Spiritual Gifts

Now that you know your spiritual gifts, list the gifts with the top three scores below:

1. _____________________________________
2. _____________________________________
3. _____________________________________

Ask God to help you know how you can begin to use your gifts in ministry for God.

Ask yourself these questions:
Is there some current place of ministry in my church that I can serve God?
Is there a new ministry that God is leading me to start?
Is there something that has been on my heart that God is leading me to
discover?

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