1. I am willing
and able to learn executive skills such as planning, organizing,
and delegating.
2. I am warm towards
and cooperate in my church’s foreign missions emphasis.
3. There are times
I sense that a particular teaching is unbiblical.
4. I enjoy sharing
the message of the Gospel as I understand it.
5. I am accepting
of persons deeply troubled or in crisis.
6. I have assurance
that God answers prayers.
7. I feel deeply
moved when confronted with the urgent financial needs of others.
8. I get much
satisfaction from hosting persons who need ministry at my home.
9. I am concerned
to read, study and learn Biblical truths.
10. I find it
easy to motivate others to follow through on a ministry project.
11. I hurt for
others who are poverty-stricken, physically sick, a stranger, or
imprisoned.
12. I am concerned
to verbalize Biblical truths which build, encourage, and comforts
groups of believers.
13. I am ready
to commit myself to care for the spiritual welfare of a group of
young Christians.
14. I usually have a
readiness to take on helping roles.
15. I have a strong
conviction that Biblical truths should be understood accurately
and be applied to current living.
16. I have a reverence
for God and His will for my life.
17. I do well in evaluating
results from studies on the effectiveness of a major church program.
18. I am frustrated
when there is little opportunity to minister to those of different
customs or language.
19. I receive affirmation
from mature Christians that I am able to distinguish spiritual untruth
from supernatural insights.
20. I wish to relate
to non-Christians so I can share my faith.
21. I am sensitive and
sympathetic to persons who seem to be suffering or mentally ill.
22. I feel joy in persisting
in prayer for specific needs.
23. I am willing to
maintain a lower standard of living to benefit God’s Word.
24. I am comfortable
with opening my home to others regardless of how neat or clean it
is.
25. Paul’s concern (Col.
1:10) that I be “increasing in the knowledge of God” is something
I take seriously.
26. I would enjoy guiding
a group of people to achieve their desired ends.
27. I desire to do acts
of love and kindness for those who cannot or will not return them.
28. I enjoy sharing
a hymn, lesson or Bible interpretation so that all believers present
may learn.
29. I sense a need to
select disciples and equip them to serve one another.
30. I would rather be
a supportive background person than a “performer.”
31. I enjoy knowing
the meaning of key words in Scripture.
32. I effectively solve
problems using Biblical principles.
33. I am able to organize
ideas, people, things and time for more effective ministry.
34. I am concerned to
take part in starting a new local church.
35. I am able to differentiate
between demonic influence and mental illness.
36. I am at ease in
sharing how Christ is my Savior and Lord.
37. I am willing to
be called alongside another person seeking my encouragement, challenge,
or advice.
38. I depend upon God’s
resources and guidance to an unusual degree.
39. I consider all that
I own or am as resources for stewardship to God.
40. I am willing to
use my home furnishings and personal belongings to serve others
outside my immediate family.
41. I am moved to study
Scriptures so as to be unashamed in accurately handling it.
42. I often assume responsibility
when no official leaders are designated.
43. I am content to
serve the suffering or undeserving.
44. I prefer congregational
preaching which explains and applies Biblical truths.
45. I enjoy having responsibility
for the growth of a group of Christians.
46. I am satisfied to
express my skills by helping others in charge.
47. I believe that the
teaching-learning process is vital to local church growth.
48. Others often ask
me for workable ideas or alternatives.
49. I am able to lead
a committee or group in making decisions together.
50. I desire to serve
in a cross-cultural situation.
51. I see the difference
between truth and error.
52. I am concerned to
communicate my personal relationship with Christ to others.
53. I have compassion
towards those who are broken hearted, addicted or oppressed.
54. I am comfortable
around people who pray a lot for others.
55. I am concerned that
the money I give be used as efficiently as possible for God.
56. I take pleasure
with an open heart in using our home to serve people in need of
shelter or healing.
57. I long to share
with others the Biblical insights I discover.
58. I am willing to
persuade others to move towards Biblical objectives.
59. I am cheerful, available
and involved in hospital, prison, or similar visitation.
60. I am not afraid
to speak boldly about evil in worldly systems, such as government.
61. I am concerned to
guard my group of Christian followers from those who name themselves
as enemies of Christians.
62. I am content to
perform menial jobs or jobs considered unimportant by other people.
63. I have a strong
concern to relate Biblical truths to life.
64. I am concerned that
interpersonal relationships be peaceable, reasonable, and without
partiality of hypocrisy.
65. I am able to recruit
Christians to express their strengths or fits in service.
66. I enjoy soul winning
or witnessing in an unfamiliar setting.
67. I judge well between
the inadequate and the acceptable, or between evil and good.
68. I enjoy being an
instrument of God in “drawing the net” so that unbelievers receive
Christ as Savior.
69. I verbally encourage
the weak, wavering or troubled.
70. I trust in the presence
and power of God for the apparently impossible.
71. I give cheerfully
that God’s work be extended and helped.
72. I am happy to add
someone to our family temporarily in order to provide a helping
or healing ministry.
73. I learn Biblical
truths easily.
74. I usually know where
I am going and can influence other Christians in that direction.
75. I work joyfully
with persons ignored by the majority.
76. “Telling forth”
for God by instructing and warning large numbers of His people is
my style.
77. It is important
to me to know and be well-known by followers I serve and guide.
78. I enjoy typing,
filing, recording minutes, or similar church-related tasks.
79. I have the ability
to concisely instruct listeners in the precise meaning of words
and passages in Scripture.
80. I apply Biblical
truths effectively in my life.
81. I am effective in
delegating responsibility to others.
82. I adapt well in
a different culture in order to evangelize, to minister the Word,
or to be a support person to such ministers.
83. I have insights
that help me discern any errors in a Biblical interpretation given
by another.
84. I share joyfully
what Christ has done for me.
85. I verbally challenge
the spiritually apathetic.
86. I have a conviction
that God is active in my daily affairs.
87. I give things freely
and with delight because I love God.
88. I have a knack for
helping strangers feel at home.
89. I readily acquire
and master facts and principles of Biblical truths.
90. Normally my Christian
character, lifestyle and behavior seem to motivate others to follow
me.
91. I would enjoy visiting
in hospitals or elderly homes and being an agent of blessing to
others.
92. I communicate truths
of God in a clear compelling fashion to large audiences.
93. I sacrificially
give of myself for young or straying Christians.
94. Ushering, cleaning
, or supporting tasks in a church-related facility suits me well.
95. I explain well the
New Testament to others.
96. I make what appears
to be correct decisions for my life.
97. I am able to plan
action goals for ministry with others.
98. I have or could
learn another language well enough to help start a church.
99. I am able to identify
that which is false to Christ’s teachings.
100. Unbelievers understand
when I explain what it means that Jesus is the Christ.
101. I would feel comfortable
being an instrument for dislodging the complacent and redirecting
the wayward in face-to-face encounters.
102. I believe God
will keep his promises in spite of circumstances.
103. I am able to earn
much money for giving to the Lord’s work.
104. I am comfortable
with graciously providing food and lodging to those in need.
105. I have the ability
to discover Biblical principles for myself.
106. Others follow
me because I have knowledge or skills effectively used in serving
my church.
107. I have the ability
to spare other persons from punishment or penalties they justly
deserve.
108. I proclaim God’s
truth in an inspiring and enthusiastic way.
109. I am able to feed
followers in Christ by guiding them through selected Bible passages.
110. I am able to be
a teacher’s aide in a class, or to do a similar helping task.
111. When I communicate
Biblical truths to others, it effects changes in knowledge, attitudes,
values or conduct.
112. The choices I
make for activities in Christian service usually work well.
113. I can win wide
acceptance from church members for major changes involving effective
procedures.
114. I am able to help
in starting new churches in a different language and culture.
115. I can see through
phonies before their falseness is clearly evident to others.
116. I would remain
spiritually strong in the company of unbelievers and would use every
opportunity to win some to Christ.
117. I am able to counsel
effectively the perplexed, guilty or addicted.
118. I have received
from God an unusual assurance that he would fulfill some purpose.
119. I manage money
well in order to give liberally to God’s work.
120. I show a genuine
graciousness towards and appreciation of each guest at my/our home.
121. I have insights
into Biblical truths that bring conviction to my mind and heart.
122. I am able to adjust
my leadership style so it is appropriate for the maturity of those
working with me.
123. I am able to talk
cheerfully with prisoners, or lonely shut-ins.
124. I have been able
to reveal God’s future events in general terms through Bible teaching.
125. I am able to restore
persons who have wandered away from Christian community.
126. I can assist key
leaders who “pray and minister the word” (Acts 5) by taking some
of their other responsibilities.
127. I can make difficult
Biblical truths understandable to others.
128. My nominations
for church positions often prove to be good selections.
Each spiritual gift described in the scriptures is listed in this table.
Based on the information that you provided about yourself in the inventory,
the total scores are an indicator of which spiritual gift(s) you might
possess. A high score in one or more of the categories means that you
have described yourself as having characteristics highly consistent with
that gift. These scores, however, are only an initial indicator
of your giftedness. As you continue to explore your giftedness
using these materials, please feel free to challenge, to disagree with,
or to affirm the results of the inventory as appropriate
