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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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