Discover Your Spiritual Gifts Questionnaire

Both private and public prayer comes easy to me.

My friends and family consider me a "prayer warrior" who receives answers to prayer frequently.

When I am in earnest prayer it has a physical affect on me.

Praying for a situation is something that I do first and foremost and not as something I do when I cannot affect the situation myself.

I consider myself someone who is friendly and can get along with pretty much anyone.

There have been instances in my life where I have had meaningful conversations with people outside of my church about the Christian faith.

I am able to read people in a more deeper and meaningful way, with the ability to look beyond the person's outer self.

I enjoy participating in missionary work with other cultures and do so as much as I am able.

Think for a moment about various times you were involved in a conflict or a state of confusion and unsure about what direction to take.  How would you describe the Holy Spirit's impact, if any, in how those situations were resolved?

When making important decisions that affect me and/or others, I tend to:

Have you ever experienced a situation where you received a solution to a problem that you feel was directly from God?

Do you feel that God regularly provides you direction through the Holy Spirit to help you understand the best actions for you to take?

When working on a particular challenge or problem, have you ever formulated a solution that was outside of your secular studies and life experiences?

How best would you describe your prayer life?

You find yourself in a quiet moment of the day without distraction.  You would be more likely to do which of the following?

How often do you turn to prayer in order to seek answers to your problems?  Select the answer below that best describes your practice.

Which statement below best describes how you approach God, prayer, and the problems of people you know?

Outside of work, email, and social media, which statement best describes your propensity for reading?

Of the statements below, how best describes your regular Bible reading practices?

I consider myself a quick learner.

Over the past year, have you read two or more books, articles, or other media related to a topic in the Bible that you did not understand or wanted more information on?

Can you recall a time when your curiosity, or perhaps a spiritual motivation, drove you to comprehend matters of God or the Church at a deeper level?

Take a moment to reflect on your membership and activities at various churches in your past.  Do you recall a time when a teaching was presented at church, either at a service or small group study, that gave you a sense of falsehood, either intentional or through error?

On a regular basis, I can feel at a very deep, personal level when someone is being untruthful or practicing deceit.

I have a stronger than average intuition about people and situations.

I feel that my intuition is valid and credible information.

I can sense the presence of evil.

I consider myself a good listener.

I consider myself to have excellent organizational skills.

I consider myself an avid reader.

I enjoy greeting and getting to know new people who visit my church.

I see myself as somewhat of an "ambassador" for our church, as I frequently engage in activities to help reach new members or represent the church as a whole within the community.

I have had experiences where I believe the Holy Spirit has spoken to me in a way that only I can understand.

I prefer to work behind the scenes on projects and tasks that are necessary for the church's overall needs.  

A friend of yours has an ailing parent that needs assistance in some ways with hygiene.   Your friend has asked you to sit with that parent for a few hours one day so your friend can take care of some personal matters.  Which statement below best represents how you approach the situation with your response.

I feel a strong spiritual peace and fulfillment when I take on simple tasks to help others in the church.  I often don't have to be asked to help - I just do it.

Practical service to another has a definite spiritual value to me.

I seek out and enjoy doing the simple and sometimes mundane tasks that are required as I know that the service is necessary and I gain great satisfaction in the work.

I would rather take care of a service need or project myself instead of looking for someone else to do the job, as appropriate.  I enjoy "getting my hands dirty" so to speak.

You just spent a few hours of your day off helping the church paint parts of the building.  When the job has been completed, the leaders mention they want to express their gratitude to the team.  What type of gesture would you want to receive for your hard work? Be honest with yourself.

I seek opportunities to be involved in the care of those who are ill.

Reflect upon the volunteer work that you do with your local church or other organizations.  Which answer below best describes your volunteer time involvement with groups that render aid to those who are ill or in distress, either physically or mentally?

When I am with another person who may be ill either physically or mentally, I feel a deeper empathy for that person than others might.  I am compelled to assist in any way I can.

In my personal prayer life, I devote a great deal of time and energy bringing forward to God those who are ill.

In my past volunteer and professional roles in life, I have been looked upon as a peacemaker of sorts when there are divisions between groups.

When comforting or caring for someone who is ill and not a Christian, I look for opportunities to bring them to Christ.  

My friends have told me that I am easy to talk to.

I am drawn to and participate in church ministries that bring restoration and wholeness to the sick, whether it be mentally, spiritually, or physically.

I am drawn to people who are weak in spirit and I look for ways to strengthen their faith.

When speaking with a friend or family member about their walk with God, which statement below best describes you?

I personally have come through one or more significant trials in my lifetime and I use that experience to as an example and teaching tool for others in their hardships.

Christian music in my spiritual and worship life:

I am involved in the Stephen Ministry program or other Christian outreach organization that assists with counseling others in times of need.

I feel that I have an ability to recognize a person's potential in the work of God and the church and I encourage them to move forward.

When I participate in a group Bible study or other meeting, I often take what the teacher brings forward and help the group apply the teachings to their spiritual lives.

I am often seen by others as someone who regularly projects an attitude of love, worship, and faith in God and that I regularly use this gift for the betterment of the church.  

I tend to take negative comments, feelings, or actions a lot harder than others.  I find myself more susceptible to them.

I am passionate about addressing the needs of the lonely, forgotten, or downcast.

I am involved with missions or organizations that focus on alleviating the sources of pain or discomfort in suffering people.

I tend to distance myself for people who are negative or are constantly critical of others.  This includes not only personal interactions but also virtually through social media platforms.

I consider myself someone with a "strong stomach" and I am able to serve in difficult or unsightly circumstances in a cheerful manner.  This includes mission work in situations that are possibly in poor or unsanitary conditions.

When I encounter a friend on social media who is regularly negative in their posts and conversations about any and all things, I tend to:

When faced with a situation where a friend needs assistance due to suffering, my reaction is almost automatic to jump in and help, not waiting to see if anyone else will help.  I do this no matter how "unpleasant" the help may be.

I have an acute ability to regularly detect insincerity in a person or situation. 

I manage my finances and limit my lifestyle in such a manner so that I may give as much of my resources to the work of the Church as possible.

I think it is important that the church or other organization acknowledge any gifts that are given, and the larger or more important gifts should receive special attention.

I consider myself fairly adept and/or experienced at fundraising.

I am good at discovering and channeling new sources of money, time, and energy to the needs of the church.

I personally give more than 10% of my income to the church.

I find great joy and spiritual peace when I give of my resources to the church.  It's something that long to do on a regular basis.

When fundraising for a cause:

My money management skills are:

I am one of those people who constantly looks at the "big picture" and plans accordingly. 

Which statement below best describes your organizational skills:

I have the ability to motivate others to work in ways to help them achieve more together than they could on their own.

People have looked to me in the past to make difficult decisions and lead a team forward.

When working with a team on a goal, I focus on the details of what needs to be accomplished. 

I am the kind of person who will step up and take responsibility for leading a team, establish goals, and make course corrections when necessary so the team can be successful.

I consider myself a leader, and I have had opportunity to lead teams in the past with success.

Which statement below best describes you ability in delegating tasks to members of teams:

When it comes to service to others, I feel like it is more of a calling than a choice.

I feel that I put the needs of the body of Christ and others ahead of my own needs, and I find great happiness and a feeling of love by doing this work.

I consider myself a "people person" and I seek opportunities to socialize and be part of a group.

When it comes to organizing events, gatherings, or parties, which statement below best describes you?

I really enjoy working with my hands.

When it comes to my church life, I am always involved, always asking to help, and I feel like I am a key part of keeping the church moving forward.

When I plan for an event or other gathering:

I find the whole process of planning and pulling off a great event for my church as spiritually rewarding.  

I consider myself a good project manager - able to organize people and tasks effectively.

When a leader puts forward a vision, I am the person who helps get things moving and organized.

I have a natural ability to apply resources where they will do the greatest good.

One of my strengths is the ability to create order out of organizational chaos, and I have a proven track record of doing this.

I am fulfilled spiritually when I see the fruits of my labor benefiting the body and allowing other parts of the ministry to thrive because of my work.

I have the ability to steer the body towards the accomplishment of God-given goals and directives by planning, organizing, and supervising others.

When I am given a new goal or task to complete, I dig deeply into the details and then seek resources to assist me in accomplishing them.

I am able to see God at work in my church and I go out of my way to make the church aware of it.  

In my day to day life, I see the miracles of God and his work mostly in the following:

I am able, and regularly do, bolster the faith of the church and bring to light God's influence in our daily lives.

I feel that I have a "gifted" sense of God's presence when he is at work around me.