• You were SHAPED for Serving God

    "Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms." 1 Peter 4:10

  • Spiritual Gifts

  • This is not a test, so there are no wrong answers. The Spiritual Gifts Survey consists of a number of statements. Some items reflect concrete actions, other items are descriptive traits, and still others are statements of belief.

    Select the one response you feel best characterizes yourself.
    Do not spend too much time on any one item. Remember, it is not a test. Usually your immediate response is best.
    Please give an answer for each item. Do not skip any items.
    Do not ask others how they are answering or how they think you should answer.
    Your response choices are:
    5—Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me

    4—Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me

    3—Frequently characteristic of me/true for me–about 50 percent of the time

    2—Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me–about 25 percent of the time

    1—Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me

  • 1) I have the ability to organize ideas, resources, time, and people effectively.*
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  • 2) I am willing to study and prepare for the task of teaching.*
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  • 3) I am able to relate the truths of God to specific situations.*
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  • 4) I have a God-given ability to help others grow in their faith.*
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  • 5) I possess a special ability to communicate the truth of salvation*
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  • 6) I have the ability to make critical decisions when necessary.*
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  • 7) I am sensitive to the hurts of people.*
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  • 8) I experience joy in meeting needs through sharing possessions.*
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  • 9) I enjoy studying*
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  • 10) I have delivered God's message of warning and judgement.*
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  • 11) I am able to sense the true motivation of persons and movements.*
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  • 12) I have a special ability to trust God in difficult situations.*
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  • 13) I have a strong desire to contribute to the establishment of new churches.*
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  • 14) I take action to meet physical and practical needs rather than merely talking about or planning how to help.*
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  • 15) I enjoy entertaining guests in my home.*
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  • 16) I can delegate and assign meaningful work.*
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  • 17) I have an ability and desire to teach.*
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  • 18) I am usually able to analyze a situation correctly.*
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  • 19) I have a natural tendency to encourage others.*
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  • 20) I am willing to take the initiative in helping other Christians grow in their faith.*
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  • 21) I have an acute awareness of other people's emotions, such as loneliness, pain, fear, and anger.*
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  • 22) I am a cheerful giver.*
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  • 23) I can recognize when a person is genuine/honest.*
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  • 24) I am a person of vision (a clear mental portrait of a preferable future giveb by God). I am able to communicate vision in such a way that others commit to making the vision a reality.*
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  • 25) I am willing to yield to God's will rather than question and waver.*
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  • 26) I would like to be more active in getting the Gospel to people in other countries.*
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  • 27) It makes me happy to do things for people in need.*
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  • 28) I am successful in getting a group to do its work joyfully.*
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  • 29) I am able to make strangers feel at ease.*
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  • 30) I can identify those who need encouragement.*
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  • 31) I have trained Christians to be more obedient disciples of Christ.*
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  • 32) I am willing to do whatever it takes to see others come to Christ.*
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  • 33) I am drawn to people who are hurting.*
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  • 34) I am a generous giver.*
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  • 35) I am able to discover new truths in Scripture.*
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  • 26) I have spiritual insights from Scripture concerning issues and people that compel me to speak out.*
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  • 37) I can sense when a person is active in accordance with God's will.*
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  • 38) I can determine where God wants a group to go and help it get there.*
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  • 39) I enjoy reaching out to new people in my church and community.*
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  • 40) I am sensitive to the needs of people.*
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  • 41) I often am consulted when fellow Christians are struggling to make difficult decisions.*
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  • 42) I think about how I can comfort and encourage others in my congregation.*
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  • 43) I am able to present the Gospel to lost persons in such a way that they accept the Lord and His salvation.*
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  • 44) I possess an unusual capacity to understand the feelings of those in distress.*
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  • 45) I have a strong sense of stewardship based on the recognition that God owns all things.*
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  • 46) I have delivered to other persons messages that have come directly from God.*
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  • 47) I can sense when a person is acting under God's leadership.*
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  • 48) I try to be in God's will continually and be available for His use.*
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  • 49) I feel that I should take the Gospel to people who have different beliefs from me.*
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  • 50) I am skilled in setting forth positive and precise steps of action.*
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  • 51) I like to meet visitors at church and make them feel welcome.*
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  • 52) I explain Scripture in such a way that others understand it.*
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  • 53) I can usually see spiritual solutions to problems.*
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  • 54) I welcome opportunities to help people who need comfort, consolation, encouragement, and counseling.*
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  • 55) I feel at ease in sharing Christ with nonbelievers.*
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  • 56) I can influence others to perform to their highest God-given potential.*
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  • 57) I can organize facts into meaningful relationships.*
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  • 58) God give me messages to deliver to His people.*
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  • 59) I enjoy presenting the Gospel to persons of other cultures and backgrounds.*
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  • 60) I enjoy doing little things that help people.*
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  • 61) I can give a clear, uncomplicated presentation of the Gospel.*
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  • 62) I have sensed the need to help other people become more effective in their ministries.*
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  • 63) I have the ability to make strangers feel comfortable in my home.*
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  • 64) I have a wide range of study resources and know how to secure information.*
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  • 65) I feel assured that a situation will change for the glory of God even when the situation seems impossible.*
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  • Heartbeat

  • The Bible uses the term “heart” to describe the bundle of desires, hopes, interests, ambitions, dreams, and affections you have. Your heart represents the source of all your motivations—what you love to do and what you care about most. Even today we still use the word in this way when we say, “I love you with all my heart.”

    The Bible says, “As a face is reflected in water, so the heart reflects the person.” Your heart reveals the real you—what you truly are, not what others think you are or what circumstances force you to be. Your heart determines why you say the things you do, why you feel the way you do, and why you act the way you do.

    In the same way, God has given each of us a unique emotional “heartbeat” that races when we think about the subjects, activities, or circumstances that interest us. We instinctively care about some things and not about others. These are clues as to where you should be serving.

    (The Purpose Driven Life, By Rick Warren)

     

  • Select the following group(s) of people you feel you can make an impact. (Who do you like to help?)

  • Which of the following causes are you passionate about? (Are you moved or excited to get involved with)

  • I would like a to schedule a time to meet with someone to help me find an area of service based on my results.
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