Growth Track 301 - Motivational Gifts Assessment
  • 1. I think of ways to help others who are suffering physically, emotionally, and spiritually.*
  • 2. I enjoy spending time in intense study and research of the Bible.*
  • 3. I feel people should say what they mean and mean what they say about God’s truth even if it might hurt someone’s feelings.*
  • 4. I find ways to give offerings above my tithe.*
  • 5. I enjoy responsibilities which involve helping other Christians grow spiritually.*
  • 6. I enjoy doing small tasks that need to be done, without being asked to do them.*
  • 7. I like to take a project, break it down into various parts, and systematically organize a plan to accomplish the final goal.*
  • 8. I find it difficult to correct others unless I am really convinced it will help them.*
  • 9. In studying the Bible, I like to study the passage in context and find what it meant to the writer before applying it to myself.*
  • 10. When situations are not right, I feel an urge to speak up in order to correct them.*
  • 11. When I hear of someone in need, I think of the amount of money I can give them.*
  • 12. I think more about possibilities than limitations, believing that all things are possible with God.*
  • 13. I would rather do a task myself than work with a group or team to get it done.*
  • 14. If a project needs to be done and no one is in charge, I like to volunteer to get it organized.*
  • 15. I can sense immediately whether a person I am talking to is hurting, or is really happy.*
  • 16. I organize my thoughts in a systematic way after careful research and study.*
  • 17. I have the ability to discern deception, dishonesty, and compromise in the motives and actions of others.*
  • 18. I prefer to give an amount I feel was suggested by God, rather than have someone else suggest how much I should give.*
  • 19. I have the ability to help people see how their trials and difficulties can be opportunities for spiritual growth.*
  • 20. I would rather do a number of short-range immediate tasks than do one long-range task taking a year or more*
  • 21. I have the ability to see overall goals and the “finished picture” of a project, when others may only see the various pieces.*
  • 22. I will go to almost any length to avoid hurting the feelings of others.*
  • 23. I like to see things prepared and taught in a systematic, factual way rather than having people share just personal experiences.*
  • 24. Injustice, dishonesty, and unrighteousness in the church and community bother me enough that I am willing to speak up even if it means offending people.*
  • 25. When I feel led by the Lord to give, I give generously without thinking of the sacrifice it might involve.*
  • 26. I would rather talk to someone about their personal problems and share with them practical help from the Bible than send them to someone else.*
  • 27. I find it difficult to say “no” when I see something practical which can be done to help someone in need.*
  • 28. I would rather train others to do various tasks rather than doing everything myself.*
  • 29. I like to speak kind, comforting, reassuring words to others and I am hurt when I hear others speak harshly.*
  • 30. I enjoy communicating biblical truth to others and seeing their long-term spiritual growth.*
  • 31. I have a desire to share with others messages I believe are from God which can correct, encourage, and comfort them.*
  • 32. I enjoy making my home available for entertaining overnight guests who are involved in God’s work.*
  • 33. I enjoy meeting regularly over a period of time with individuals to help them grow spiritually.*
  • 34. I enjoy serving the needs of others in order to give them more time to fulfill God’s purpose for their life.*
  • 35. I have the ability to organize people, resources, plans, and timetables in order to accomplish the Lord’s work effectively.*
  • 36. When others are hurting or in pain, I can feel for them, even to the point of becoming emotionally involved.*
  • 37. I have the ability to explain complex ideas, after giving them much thought and study.*
  • 38. I am able to communicate my thoughts directly and frankly to people, even though they may disagree with me.*
  • 39. I think it is sinful if a person fails to manage his/her financial assets well.*
  • 40. I enjoy teaching and sharing with others, especially when I can apply the Bible to their daily life.*
  • 41. I enjoy doing routine tasks to help others, even though the tasks seem menial.*
  • 42. I feel comfortable delegating responsibilities to others and directing a plan from start to finish.*
  • 43. I am primarily attracted to people who express tenderness and kindness.*
  • 44. I enjoy researching answers to difficult questions.*
  • 45. When I fail to live up to the standards of Christian living I feel are important, I become very discouraged with myself.*
  • 46. I really enjoy giving money and other material resources to Christian causes.*
  • 47. When sharing biblical truth, I enjoy illustrating it with personal examples to make it more practical.*
  • 48. I need reassurance that what I do to help other people is appreciated.*
  • 49. I am able to work under pressure and accomplish things with discipline, as long as I know my goals and objectives.*
  • 50. I feel deep compassion and understanding for those with spiritual and emotional needs.*
  • 51. The meaning of words and how people use them is important to me.*
  • 52. I speak up about what I believe is right and wrong, regardless of whether others agree.*
  • 53. I receive special joy in encouraging others to be more generous in their giving.*
  • 54. I really enjoy sharing the practical teaching of the Scripture as it relates to the personal and emotional problems of people.*
  • 55. When I provide things for others, I would rather give them something I made myself than something I bought.*
  • 56. In a leadership position, I feel more joy than frustration or burden.*
  • 57. I like to be involved in alleviating the sufferings of others.*
  • 58. When I hear a message I like, I check out the facts and details if I am uncertain, rather than just accepting the speaker’s word without question.*
  • 59. When I sense the problems and the needs of the world, I am burdened to spend long periods of time in intercessory prayer.*
  • 60. When I give money or other tangible help to others, I like to do it anonymously.*
  • 61. I like to simplify complex issues into practical steps to help people grow spiritually.*
  • 62. I am a “now” person, and when I see a need, I want to meet it right away rather than wait for a more convenient time.*
  • 63. I enjoy being responsible for the success of the organization or group of which I am a part.*
  • 64. I avoid leadership positions where I will have to carry out decisions, which may hurt the feelings of some people.*
  • 65. I enjoy devoting great amounts of time to studying the Bible to learn the truth.*
  • 66. When I share God’s truth with others, I need to see that this brings about the change that God desires for them.*
  • 67. I enjoy living at a lower standard of living than necessary in order to have more to give to the Lord’s work.*
  • 68. I like to share with others that, in spite of outward circumstances, trials, and set-backs, God always keeps His promises.*
  • 69. When I hear of some practical need that someone has, I am willing to serve to help meet it.*
  • 70. I am willing to endure the misunderstanding and reaction of others when working on a plan, because I know the end results of what I am seeking to accomplish.*
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