Spiritual Gifts Assessment

  • 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.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • 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.*

  • GIFTS

  • ADMINISTRATION

    SCORE: {administration175}

     

    DEFINITIONS

    The gift of administration is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to understand clearly the immediate and long-range goals of a particular unit of the body of Christ and to devise and execute effective plans for the accomplishment of those goals. 1 Cor. 12:28; Acts 6:1-7; Acts 27:11; Luke 14:28-30; Titus 1:5.

     

    RELEVANT OFFICE/ROLE

    Elder, Nominating Committee, Sabbath School Superintendent, Church Clerk, Treasurer, Interest Coordinator, Stewardship Ministries

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  • DISCERNMENT

    SCORE: {discernment184}

     

    DEFINITIONS

    The gift of discerning of spirits is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to know with assurance whether certain behavior purported to be of God is in reality divine, human, or Satanic. 1 Cor. 12:10; Acts 5:1-11; Acts 16:16-18; 1 John 4:1-6; Matt. 16:21-23.

     

    RELEVANT OFFICE/ROLE

    Elder, Nominating Committee, Pastoral Advisory Committee, School Board, Membership Committee, Board of Elders

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  • EVANGELIST

    SCORE: {evangelist}

     

    DEFINITIONS

    The gift of evangelist is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to shared the gospel with unbelievers in such a way that men and women become Jesus’ disciples and responsible members of the body of Christ. Eph. 4:11-14; 2 Tim. 4:5; Acts 8:5,6; Acts 8:26-40; Acts 14:2 1; Acts 21:8.

     

    RELEVANT OFFICE/ROLE

    Personal Ministries, Bible Studies Coordinator, Bible Seminar Coordinator, Church Planting Coordinator, Prison Ministry, Branch Sabbath School Leader, Visitor & Guest Coordinator, Interest Coordinator, Sabbath School Council Member, Bible School Coordinator

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  • EXHORTATION

    SCORE: {exhortation}

     

    DEFINITIONS

    The gift of exhortation is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to minister words of comfort, consolation, encouragement, and counsel to other members of the body in such a way that they feel helped and healed. Rom. 12:8; 1 Tim. 4:13; Heb. 10:25; Acts 14:22.

     

    RELEVANT OFFICE/ROLE

    Hospital Visitation Coordinator, Church Member Nurture & Visitation Coordinator, Prison Ministry, Counseling, Investment Leader, Fundraising Coordinator, ADRA & Community Services, Youth & Young Adult Leader, Communication Secretary, Women's Ministries Leader, Public Campus Ministries Leader

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  • FAITH

    SCORE: {faith187}

     

    DEFINITIONS

    The gift of faith is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to discern with extraordinary confidence the will and purposes of God for his work. 1 Cor. 12:9; Acts 11:22-24; Acts 27:21-25; Heb. 11; Rom. 4:18-21.

     

    RELEVANT OFFICE/ROLE

    Building & Fundraising Committee, Project Development, Nominating Committee, School Board, Evangelism Committee, ADRA & Community Services, Health Ministries Leader

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  • GIVING

    SCORE: {giving188}

     

    DEFINITIONS

    The gift of giving is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to contribute their material resources to the work of the Lord with liberality and cheerfulness. Rom. 12:82; Cor. 8:1-7; 2 Cor. 9:2-8; Mark 12:41-44.

     

    RELEVANT OFFICE/ROLE

    Finance Committee, Student Aid Committee, Investment Leader, ADRA & Community Services, Stewardship Ministries Student Missionary Committee

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  • HEALING

    SCORE: {healing189}

     

    DEFINITIONS

    The gift of healing is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to serve as human intermediaries through whom it pleases God to cure illnesses and restore health apart from the use of natural means. 1 Cor. 12:9,28; Acts 3:1-10; Acts 5:12-16; Acts 9:32-35; Acts 28:7-10.

     

    RELEVANT OFFICE/ROLE

    Health Ministries Leader

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  • HELPS

    SCORE: {helps190}

     

    DEFINITIONS

    The gift of helps is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to invest the talents they have in the body, thus enabling others to increase the effectiveness of their own spiritual gifts. 1 Cor. 12:2 8; Rom. 16:1,2; Acts 9:36; Luke 8:2,3; Mark 15:40,4 1 .

     

    RELEVANT OFFICE/ROLE

    ADRA & Community Services, Dorcas Society, Men's Ministry Leader, Deacon, Deaconess, Board of Deacons, Board of Deaconesses

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  • HOSPITALITY

    SCORE: {hospitality}

     

    DEFINITIONS

    The gift of hospitality is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to provide an open house and a warm welcome to those in need of food and lodging. l Peter 4:9; Rom. 12:9-13;Rom. 16:23; Acts 6:14,15; Heb. 13:1,2.

     

    RELEVANT OFFICE/ROLE

    Hospitality Coordinator, Social Committee, Greeter, Deacon/Deaconess, Singles’ Ministry, Family Ministry Leader, Women's Ministries

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  • INTERCESSION

    SCORE: {intercession}

     

    DEFINITIONS

    The gift of intercession is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to pray for extended periods of time on a regular basis and see frequent and specific answers to their prayers, to a degree much greater than that which is expected of the average Christian. James 5:14-16; 1 Tim. 2:1,2; Col. 1:9-12; Col. 4:12,13; Acts 12:12; Luke 22:41-44.

     

    RELEVANT OFFICE/ROLE

    Hospital Visitation Leader, Church Member Nurture & Visitation Leader, New Project & Development Leader, Elder, Prayer Ministries Leader, Interest Coordinator, Family Ministries Leader

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  • KNOWLEDGE

    SCORE: {knowledge}

     

    DEFINITIONS

    The gift of knowledge is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to discover, accumulate, analyze, and clarify information and ideas which are pertinent to the growth and well-being of the body. I Cor.2:14; 1 Cor. 12:8; Acts5:1-11;Col. 2:2,3; 2 Cor. 11:6.

     

    RELEVANT OFFICE/ROLE

    Bible Studies Coordinator, Bible Seminars Coordinator, Bible School Leader, Lay Pastor, Elder, Public Affairs & Religious Liberty Leader, Sabbath School Council Member, Treasurer

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  • LEADERSHIP

    SCORE: {leadership}

     

    DEFINITIONS

    The gift of leadership is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to set goals in accordance with God’s purpose for the future and to communicate these goals to others in such a way that they voluntarily and harmoniously work together to accomplish those goals for the glory of God. 1 Tim. 5:17; Acts 7:10; Acts 15:7-11; Rom. 12:8; Heb. 13:17; Luke 9:51.

     

    RELEVANT OFFICE/ROLE

    Sabbath School Superintendent, Chairman of Various Boards & Committees, Lay Pastor, Elder, Head Deacon/Deaconess, Treasurer, Youth Ministries Leader, Board of Deacons Chair, Board of Deaconesses Chair, Head of Department

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  • MERCY

    SCORE: {mercy}

     

    DEFINITIONS

    The gift of mercy is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to feel genuine empathy and compassion for individuals (both Christian and non-Christian) who suffer disturbing physical, mental, or emotional problems, and to translate that compassion into cheerfully done deeds which reflect Christ’s love and alleviate the suffering. Rom. 12:8; Mark 9:41; Acts 16:33,34; Luke 10:33-3 5; Mart. 20:29-34; Mart. 25:34-40;

     

    RELEVANT OFFICE/ROLE

    ADRA & Community Services, Dorcas, Counselling, Emergency Preparedness Committee, Counselling, Health Ministries Leader

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  • MISSIONARY

    SCORE: {missionary}

     

    DEFINITIONS

    The gift of missionary is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to minister whatever other spiritual gifts they have in a second culture. I Cor. 9:19-23; Acts 8:4; Acts 13:2,3; Acts 22:21; Rom. 10:15.

     

    RELEVANT OFFICE/ROLE

    ADRA & Community Services, Visitation Committee, Refugee & Immigrant Services, Inner-city Work, Cross-Culture Evangelism, Indigenous Ministry, Church School Ministry

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  • SHEPHERD

    SCORE: {pastor}

     

    DEFINITIONS

    The gift of shepherding is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to assume long-term personal responsibility for the spiritual welfare of a group of believers. Eph. 4:11-14; 1 Tim. 3:1-7; John 10:1-18; 1 Peter 5:1-3.

     

    RELEVANT OFFICE/ROLE

    Church Member Nurture & Visitation, Single Ministries, Small Group Ministries Leader, Hospital Visitation Leader, Counseling, Social Committee

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  • SERVICE

    SCORE: {service}

     

    DEFINITIONS

    The gift of service is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ identify the unmet needs involved in a task related to God’s work, and to make use of available resources to meet those needs and help accomplish the desired results. 2 Tim. 1:16-18; Rom. 12:7; Acts 6:1-7; Titus 3:14; Gal. 6:2,10.

     

    RELEVANT OFFICE/ROLE

    Deacon/Deaconess, Music Coordinator, Visitation Committee, A/V & Media Ministries, Custodian, ADRA & Community Services, Bulletin, Website & Social Media Ministry, Publishing Ministries

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  • TEACHER

    SCORE: {teacher}

     

    DEFINITIONS

    The gift of teaching is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to communicate information relevant to the health and ministry of the body and its members in such a way that others will learn. 1 Cor. 12:28; Eph. 4:11-14; Rom. 12:7; Acts 18:24-28; Acts 20:20,2 1.

     

    RELEVANT OFFICE/ROLE

    Pathfinders Leader, Adventist Youth Activities Leader, Vacation Bible School Leader/Teacher, Branch Sabbath School Leader/Teacher, Bible Study Leader, Children's Ministry Leader, Education Secretary, Home & School Leader, School Board Member, Public Affairs & Religious Liberty Leader, Sabbath School Council, Sabbath School Leader/Teacher (in any division/level)

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  • WISDOM

    SCORE: {wisdom}

     

    DEFINITIONS

    The gift of wisdom is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to know the mind of the Holy Spirit in such a way as to receive insights into how given knowledge may best be applied to specific needs arising in the body of Christ. 1 Cor. 2:1-13; 1 Cor. 12:8; Acts 6:3,10; James 1:5-6; 2 Peter 3: 15, 16.

     

    RELEVANT OFFICE/ROLE

    Church Board Chairperson (when pastor is not around), Membership Committee, Elder, Counseling, School Board Member, Public Affairs & Religious Liberty Leader, Treasurer

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