SPIRITUAL GIFTS QUIZ
Directions
This is not a test, so there are no wrong answers. The Spiritual Gifts Survey consists of 80 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 and place that number in the blank provided. Record your answer in the blank beside each item.
- 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.
Work at your own pace.
- Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
- Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
- Frequently characteristic of me/true for me—about 50 percent of the time.
- OccasionalIy characteristic of me/true for me—about 25 percent of the time.
- Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
1: I have the ability to organize ideas, resources, time, and people effectively.
2: I am willing to study and prepare for the task of teaching.
3: I am able to relate the truths of God to specific situations.
4: I have a God-given ability to help others grow in their faith.
5: I possess a special ability to communicate the truth of salvation.
6: I have the ability to make critical decisions when necessary.
7: I am sensitive to the hurts of
people.
8: I experience joy in meeting needs through sharing possessions.
9: I enjoy
studying.
10: I have delivered God's message of warning and judgment.
11: I am able to sense the true motivation of persons and movements.
12: I have a special ability to trust God in difficult situations.
13: I have a strong desire to contribute to the establishment of new churches.
14: I take action to meet physical and practical needs rather than merely talking about or planning to help.
15: I enjoy entertaining guests in my
home.
16: I can adapt my guidance to fit the maturity of those working with me.
17: I can delegate and assign meaningful work.
18: I have an ability and desire to
teach.
19: I am usually able to analyze a situation correctly.
20: I have a natural tendency to encourage others.
21: I am willing to take the initiative in helping other Christians grow in their faith.
22: I have an acute awareness of the emotions of other people, such as loneliness, pain, fear, and anger.
23: I am a cheerful
giver.
24: I spend time digging into facts.
25: I feel that I have a message from God to deliver to others.
26: I can recognize when a person is genuine/honest.
27: I am a person of vision a clear mental portrait of a preferable
future given by God. I am able to communicate vision in such a way that
others commit to making the vision a reality.
28: I am willing to yield to God's will rather than question and waver.
29: I would like to be more active in getting the gospel to people in other lands.
30: It makes me happy to do things for people in need.
31: I am successful in getting a group to do its work joyfully.
32: I am able to make strangers feel at ease.
33: I have the ability to plan learning approaches.
34: I can identify those who need encouragement.
35: I have trained Christians to be more obedient disciples of Christ.
36: I am willing to do whatever it takes to see others come to Christ.
37: I am attracted to people who are
hurting.
38: I am a generous
giver.
39: I am able to discover new truths.
40: I have spiritual insights from Scripture concerning issues and people that compel me to speak out.
41: I can sense when a person is acting in accord with God's will.
42: I can trust in God even when things look dark.
43: I can determine where God wants a group to go and help it get there.
44: I have a strong desire to take the gospel to places where it has never been heard.
45: I enjoy reaching out to new people in my church and community.
46: I am sensitive to the needs of
people.
47: I have been able to make effective and efficient plans for accomplishing the goals of a group.
48: I often am consulted when fellow Christians are struggling to make difficult decisions.
49: I think about how I can comfort and encourage others in my congregation.
50: I am able to give spiritual direction to others.
51: I am able to present the gospel to lost persons in such a way that they accept the Lord and His salvation.
52: I possess an unusual capacity to understand the feelings of those in distress.
53: I have a strong sense of stewardship based on the recognition that God owns all things.
54: I have delivered to other persons messages that have come directly from God.
55: I can sense when a person is acting under God's leadership.
56: I try to be in God's will continually and be available for His use.
57: I feel that I should take the gospel to people who have different beliefs from me.
58: I have an acute awareness of the physical needs of others.
59: I am skilled in setting forth positive and precise steps of action.
60: I like to meet visitors at church and make them feel welcome.
61: I explain Scripture in such a way that others understand it.
62: I can usually see spiritual solutions to problems.
63: I welcome opportunities to help people who need comfort, consolation, encouragement, and counseling.
64: I feel at ease in sharing Christ with nonbelievers.
65: I can influence others to perform to their highest God-given potential.
66: I recognize the signs of stress and distress in others.
67: I desire to give generously and unpretentiously to worthwhile projects and ministries.
68: I can organize facts into meaningful relationships.
69: God gives me messages to deliver to His people.
70: I am able to sense whether people are being honest when they tell of their religious experiences.
71: I enjoy presenting the gospel to persons of other cultures and backgrounds.
72: I enjoy doing little things that help people.
73: I can give a clear, uncomplicated presentation.
74: I have been able to apply biblical truth to the specific needs of my church.
75: God has used me to encourage others to live Christlike lives.
76: I have sensed the need to help other people become more effective in their ministries.
77: I like to talk about Jesus to those who do not know Him.
78: I have the ability to make strangers feel comfortable in my home.
79: I have a wide range of study resources and know how to secure information.
80: I feel assured that a situation will change for the glory of God even when the situation seem impossible.