Interests and Abilities Inventory

Interests and Abilities Inventory

God has given each of us unique skills, passions, and talents. When we use them, we reflect His creativity and contribute meaningfully to His work in the world.
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This assessment will take about 5 minutes to complete.

Select all the interests and abilities that describe you. This will help you discover how your unique skills can be used to serve others and make an impact.
ACCOUNTING — The knowledge and ability to use generally accepted accounting practices.ADMINISTRATION — The God-given ability to give guidance and direction to the people and affairs of the church.ADVENTURING — Abilities that use physical strength and dexterity, as well as courage and boldness, to accomplish tasks some may consider uncertain or risky.ART — People with the skills and ability to express themselves through drawings, painting and sculpture.AUDIO, VIDEO & LIGHTING TECH — People with the experience, or desire to learn, in the use of audio, video and lighting equipment to support our technical team.BUSINESS — People who have background and experience in running managing and leading business ventures.CARPENTRY — People with the skills of woodworking and cabinet-making who want to invest these abilities in helping others.COACHING — Persons who have skills in a particular sport to teach, encourage, and lead children, adolescents or adults.COMPUTER — People with an understanding of computer hardware and software operations, who are willing to use these skills to serve others.CONSTRUCTION — People with the ability to build homes, buildings, or other structures.CROSS CULTURAL — The interest or desire to travel or live in among people different from your culture of origin. The ability to adapt to another culture.COUNSELING — One who is able to provide advice, opinion or instruction regarding issues, concerns, or circumstances.DATABASE DEVELOPMENT — People who understand computing databases and how to effectively develop them for use in ministry applications.DATA ENTRY — People who desire to serve by entering data and maintaining systems for existing ministry databases.DECORATING — People with the skills and interests in designing and furnishing rooms or buildings.DISABLED/SPECIAL EDUCATION/SPECIAL NEEDS — People with training and skills and/or a deep concern that children and adults with special needs receive ministry in the church.DISCIPLESHIP — People with a spiritual life product who desire to intentionally impart that product and are willing to spend enough time doing the right things to make that happen.ELECTRICIAN — People with the skills of planning and wiring electrical systems who want to invest these abilities in helping others.ENTREPRENEUR — People who are energized by casting vision for and starting new ministries or re-vamping old ones.EVANGELISM — The desire or interest in sharing the truth of the gospel to people unaware or resistant to it.FINANCIAL COUNSELING — People who understand financial planning and are able to help others apply these principles.FOOD MANAGEMENT — The ability to plan and oversee food service, including management of volunteer and paid preparers and servers, for groups ranging in size from very small to very large numbers of people.FOOD PREPARATION — Persons who enjoy planning and preparing food for groups ranging in size from very small to very large numbers of people.GARDENING & LANDSCAPING — People who enjoy designing, developing and/or maintaining beautiful grounds by playing in the dirt.GRAPHIC DESIGN — People who have the skills, ability, and experience to express their artistry through the use of computer graphics.GREETING & USHERING — People who enjoy helping visitors, regular attenders and members during worship services and other programs by providing friendly service and direction.HOSPITALITY — The ability to welcome individuals or groups into one’s home or place of work in order to share fellowship, food, or lodging.JOURNALISM & REPORTING — Persons who enjoy gathering, writing, editing and publishing news and information.KIDS — People who enjoy loving on and teaching newborns to elementary-aged kids.LANGUAGE — The training, skill and/or cultural background to speak one or more languages other than English.LEGAL — People with legal training and skills who are willing to use them to serve others.MECHANICAL — People with the ability to operate machines and/or tools.MEDICAL SKILLS — People with training and skills in the medical arts and are willing to use them to serve others.MENS MINISTRY — Someone who has a passion to help men grow in their relationship with Christ.MENTORING — One willing to serve as a friend and counselor, guiding others using lessons learned usually through their own life experience.MISSIONS — People who have a passion to take the message of Christ outside the walls of the church building both locally and globally.INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC — People with training and skills in instrumental music who will use these skills in musical performance, or train others in developing their instrumental skills, in order to lead people in the worship God and to understand His love.VOCAL MUSIC — People with training and skills in vocal performance, who will use these skills, or train others in the use of their vocal gifts, in order to lead people in the worship God and to understand His love.ORGANIZING — Abilities to carry out systematic processes, organize details, establish plans, and arrange schedules.PAINTING — People who enjoy painting and want to use this to help others.PARENTING — Those who have a heart to help come alongside parents and/or teach them tools to succeed in raising children and teenagers.PHOTOGRAPHY — People who enjoy illuminating God’s creation through the artistic use of the medium of photography.PRAYER — The passion to plead to God for His kingdom to come and His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. The ability to pray with unusual perseverance with the result that answers to prayer requests are often experienced, sometimes in remarkable ways.PRODUCING EVENTS — Persons who enjoy organizing and coordinating programs and productions, helping the people involved fulfill their roles in the accomplishment of the activity.PUBLIC RELATIONS — The skills and ability to promote information and good will that secures public notice.SECURITY — Some who is interested in helping keep people or an environment safe and secure.SIGN LANGUAGE — People with training and skills in sign language, who will use these skills, or train others in sign language, in order to lead or support ministry to the deaf.SMALL GROUP LEADERSHIP — People who enjoy teaching and leading in a group of three to nine people, and who want to see these people grow and mature.SPORTS/ATHLETICISM — People who enjoy playing sports and/or helping organize sporting events and activities.STAGE/SET DESIGN — People with the ability and desire to creatively design sets for artistic productions.STUDENTS — People who love investing in Middle and High School students.TEACHING — The God-given desire and ability to understand, explain and apply God’s Word to the lives of those listening.THEOLOGY — People who study God’s truth in a systematic way and enjoy applying it to problems or opportunities.VIDEO EDITING — People who enjoy editing video productions in order to express a concept or idea so that it is a clear expression of the desired message.VIDEO SCRIPTING — People who enjoy writing and can help express a concept or idea through word, audio and video, so that it is a clear expression of the desired message.VOLUNTEER SCHEDULING — People who enjoy coordinating tasks and people, planning how to recruit and organize volunteers to complete projects.WEBSITE CREATION — People who understand computers and the internet, as well as web design and updating, and desire to promote the Kingdom of God through website development.WEBSITE MAINTENANCE — People who understand computers and the internet, as well as web design, and desire to promote the Kingdom of God through the maintenance of a website.WOMENS MINISTRY — Someone who has a passion to help women grow in their relationship with Christ.WRITING — People who express ideas well by composing them in written formats, and who can help edit material for publication or production.
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Interests and Abilities Inventory

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