SHAPE, Part 1: Spiritual Gifts Inventory

SHAPE, Part 1: Spiritual Gifts Inventory
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When you are baptized, the Holy Spirit gives you spiritual gifts that are to be used for helping others and building up Christ's body, the Church.¹

As you use your spiritual gifts, you will feel a greater sense of purpose and awe as the Holy Spirit works through you to bless others in incredible ways. In the Parable of the Talents,² Jesus promises that those who bury their gifts will loose them, but those who use their gifts will be given even more gifts!

However, the goal is not simply to do more. You must take time to abide in Christ,³ including honoring the Sabbath.⁴ In John 15:5, Jesus says, "If you remain in me, and I in you, you will bear much fruit. Apart from me, you can do nothing." If you do not take Sabbath and other times to rest with Jesus, you may stay really busy and look like you are accomplishing a lot. But ultimately, you will burnout and what you accomplish will crumble. Instead, take time to rest and be with Jesus. Then your soul will stay renewed and what you build will last, like the house the wise man built on the rock.⁵

Click to read the cited Bible verses:¹1 Corinthians 12; ²Matthew 25:14-30; ³John 15; ⁴Exodus 20; ⁵Matthew 7:24-27

To help you determine your spiritual gifts, please answer the following questions. There are three pages of questions, followed by your results.
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Spiritual Gift Results

Below are the results of your spiritual gifts inventory, along with definitions and biblical examples of each spiritual gift.
Administration: the ability to organize multiple tasks and groups of people to accomplish these tasks.
Luke 14:28-30; Acts 6:1-7; 1 Corinthians 12:28
Apostleship: the ability to pioneer new churches and ministries through planting, overseeing, and training.
Acts 15:22-35; 1 Cor. 12:28; 2 Cor. 12:12; Galatians 2:7-10; Ephesians 4:11-14
Arts/Craftsmanship: the ability to use one’s hands and mind to further the kingdom of God through artistic, creative means. People with this gift may also lead others in forming their abilities in this area. This gift may also be used in the area of maintenance, care and upkeep for the benefit and beautification of God’s kingdom here on earth.
Exodus 30:22-25, 31:1-11; 2 Chronicles 34:9-13; Acts 18:2-3
Discernment: the ability to spiritually identify falsehood and to distinguish between right and wrong motives and situations. This gift can be used in various situations, including to determine whether certain behavior is of a divine, human, or satanic nature. It is also used to prevent confusion and false teaching from infiltrating the church.
Matt. 16:21-23; Acts 5:1-11, 16:16-18; 1 Cor. 12:10; 1 John 4:1-6
Evangelism: the ability to help non-Christians take the necessary steps to become Christ followers.
Acts 8:26-40, 14:21, 21:8; Ephesians 4:11-14
Exhortation: the ability to minister words of encouragement, comfort, challenge and motivation from God's Word to help others.
Acts 14:22; Romans 12:8; 1 Timothy 4:13; Hebrews 10:24-25
Faith: the ability to believe in God for unseen supernatural results in every arena of life and encourage others to do so as well.
Acts 11:22-24; Romans 4:18-21; 1 Corinthians 12:9; Hebrews 11
Giving: the ability to generously give to the work of the Lord. People with the spiritual gift of generosity are often gifted in generating wealth to be given away.
Mark 12:41-44; Romans 12:8; 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 & 9:2-7
Helps: the ability to work in a supportive role alongside other Christians, thus enabling those others to increase the effectiveness of their own spiritual gifts.
Mark 15:40-41; Acts 9:36; Romans 16:1-2; 1 Corinthians 12:28
Hospitality: the ability to create warm, welcoming environments for others in places such as your home, office, or church.
Acts 16:14-15; Romans 12:13 & 16:23; Hebrews 13:1-2; 1 Peter 4:9
Intercession: the ability to pray for extended periods of time on a regular basis for someone, something, or someplace believing for profound results.
Colossians 1:9-12, 4:12-13; I Timothy 2:1-2; Acts 12:12
Leadership: the ability to influence people at their level and direct them to harmoniously work together to achieve a God-given goal.
Romans 12:8; 1 Timothy 3:1-13, 5:17; Hebrews 13:17
Mercy: the ability to feel empathy and to care for those who are hurting in any way, translating that compassion into cheerfully done deeds that help alleviate the suffering and reflect Christ’s love.
Matthew 9:35-36; Mark 9:41; Romans 12:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:14
Miracles/Healing: the ability to alter the natural outcomes of life in a supernatural way through prayer, faith, and divine direction.
Acts 9:36-42, 19:11-12, 20:7-12; Romans 15:18-19; 1 Corinthians 12:10, 28
Missionary: the ability to reach others outside of your culture and nationality, while in most cases living in that culture or nation.
Acts 8:4, 13:2-3, 22:21; Romans 10:15; I Corinthians 9:19-23
Musical Worship: the ability to sing, dance, or play an instrument primarily for the purpose of helping others worship God.
Deuteronomy 31:22; 1 Samuel 16:16; 1 Chronicles 16:41-42; 2 Chronicles 5:12-13, 34:12; Psalm 150
Pastor/Shepherd: the ability to care for, nurture, and direct a group of believers.
John 10:1-18; Ephesians 4:11-14; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; 1 Peter 5:1-3
Prophecy: the ability to boldly proclaim the Word of God, applying biblical truth to current and future circumstances in a way that brings conviction to the hearers so that they respond accordingly.
Acts 2:37-40, 7:51-53, 26:24-29; 1 Corinthians 14:1-4; 1 Thessalonians 1:5
Teaching: the ability to study and learn from the Scriptures primarily to bring understanding and growth to other Christians.
Acts 18:24-28, 20:20-21; 1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11-14
Tongues: the ability to share the gospel in another language that listeners can understand and/or to pray in another language to encourage your spirit and to commune with God. The gift of tongues should only be used in public worship when there is another person who can interpret it.
Acts 2:1-13; 1 Corinthians 12:10, 1 Corinthians 14:1-33
Wisdom: the ability to apply spiritual truth to a specific issue in an especially relevant fashion and to make proper choices in difficult situations.
Acts 6:3,10; 1 Corinthians 2:6-13, 12:8
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SHAPE, Part 1: Spiritual Gifts Inventory

Spiritual Gift Results