Spiritual Gifts Inventory Questions

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1 Please record your answers on the accompanying answer sheet and bring both the answer sheet and questions to your What Can I Do session. 1. I enjoy working with people and organizing projects in order to reach a specific goal. 2. I have an intense interest in Christian work among ethnic groups and in cultural settings different from my own. 3. I have often sensed that what was being said or done was not in harmony with the teachings of scripture. 4. I find it easy to talk about my relationship with God through Christ with people who are not Christians. 5. I find it easy to be accepting and understanding of others whenever they are struggling or hurting. 6. I do not become discouraged when circumstances are discouraging because I believe God will provide for my needs in ways that I cannot foresee. 7. I enjoy financially supporting the ministries of my local church and the work of God around the world. 8. I often am led to pray for another's healing. 9. I enjoy working behind the scenes doing the kinds of tasks and chores that always have to be done. 10. I have an ability to help people feel accepted and "at home." 11. I have an ability to understand different facts and the relationship that exists between them. 12. In a group in which no leader exists, I generally take charge. 13. I often feel compassion for and seek practical ways to help people who are hurting, lonely or in need. 14. God has worked through me to bring about supernatural results in the lives of others and in circumstances. 15. I find joy in helping others grow in their relationship with God. 16. I find fulfillment in applying biblical truth to present day situations. 1

2 17. I often recognize another's need and find a way to respond to it. 18. I have the ability to study a passage of scripture, understand its meaning, and relate that meaning to others. 19. I have experienced an ecstatic, spiritual language commonly known as "tongues." 20. I have understood the meaning of the message which someone has spoken through "tongues." 21. I have the ability to relate spiritual truths to specific situations. 22. I have an ability to organize in a way that makes tasks easier to do and makes systems function more effectively. 23. I would enjoy the challenge of starting a new church, especially in a setting with little Christian witness. 24. I frequently reflect upon the spirit and motive behind what another is saying or doing in the name of Christ. 25. I have a compelling desire for other people to know Jesus as Lord and Savior. 26. Helping others through rough periods in their lives is enjoyable and meaningful to me. 27. I find it easy to pray about problems or needs because I know God will provide. 28. Helping others who are struggling financially and supporting worthwhile projects is rewarding to me. 29. God has used me to help others find healing for the hurting and broken parts of their lives. 30. Taking care of the details so that an event or meeting runs smoothly is rewarding to me. 31. I am comfortable meeting new people. 32. I often see how a truth or principle from scripture applies to a current situation. 33. I have the ability to guide and direct a group towards the achieving of the group's identified goal. 34. Responding to the needs of those who are sick, bereaved or confined is fulfilling for me. 2

3 35. I have experienced extraordinary things through my prayers for others and in my efforts to help and encourage them. 36. Guiding and nurturing the spiritual development of other believers is fulfilling for me. 37. I have a strong need to explain God's truth to others, helping them to apply it to their lives. 38. I find satisfaction in helping people and meeting needs. 39. Sharing with others what I have learned from my study and my experience is meaningful to me. 40. Praying in tongues is a meaningful part of my prayer experience. 41. Interpreting the message of God given through the gift of tongues is a special ministry God has given me. 42. I am often able to apply truth from scripture to specific situations in the present. 43. I can involve others and delegate specific responsibilities to them in pursuing a specific objective. 44. I would be willing to learn a different language and adapt to a different culture in order to share my faith with people within that culture. 45. I can sometimes identify, when others cannot, that which is right and good in other Christian traditions and in expressions of faith that are different from my own. 46. I talk freely and naturally about God's grace, inviting others to respond to the grace offered through Jesus. 47. I have helped others find insight, encouragement and strength for dealing with their problems. 48. I follow my impressions of what God wants me to do even when there is great opposition or significant opportunity for failure. 49. When the opportunity or need arises, I joyfully and freely give beyond my tithe or pledge. 50. I do not hesitate to pray for another's healing. 51. I would rather work in the background than be "out front" leading a group. 52. I often notice and speak to those who seem to be awkward or alone in a group. 3

4 53. I often look beyond the facts to the meanings and implications behind the facts. 54. Others often look to me for leadership and direction. 55. I am drawn to those whom most people overlook and shun. 56. God has worked through me to accomplish things that were seemingly beyond human means. 57. Others have entrusted me with the spiritual welfare of a group of believers. 58. I can see and communicate the consequences of decisions being made and actions being taken. 59. Quietly addressing the needs of others is important to me. 60. I find joy in understanding a biblical text and sharing that understanding with others. 61. I am not intimidated by or alarmed at the experience of speaking in tongues. 62. I am not intimidated by or alarmed at the experience of speaking in tongues and frequently understand what is being communicated through the experience. 63. Other people seek my advice and insight concerning situations with which they are dealing. 64. Other people tum to me to coordinate a project that needs to be done. 65. I am intrigued by, not intimidated by, people whose ethnic origins and culture are different from mine. 66. Other people have sought my judgment in trying to determine what is right in a spiritual matter. 67. I am often aware of natural opportunities to talk to others about God's love. 68. Other people have found encouragement in what I say to them. 69. Other people have drawn strength from my confidence in God, enabling them to take risks they were afraid to take. 70. Sharing my financial resources and material possessions is an important expression of my faith commitment. 71. Others have asked me to pray for them and to help them as they sought God's healing in a specific area. 4

5 72. I like to support those who are leading by taking care of details and tasks that take up their time. 73. Other people have told me I am a warm, friendly person with whom they feel at ease. 74. Other people have expressed appreciation for the insights that I have offered to a discussion. 75. I have the ability to motivate others to pursue a specified goal. 76. I am frequently involved with people who are experiencing crises or who are in desperate situations. 77. Seemingly impossible situations have been resolved when I have prayed. 78. I enjoy sharing from my own spiritual journey those things that will help others to grow in Christ. 79. Helping others understand and live by the teachings of scripture is important to me. 80. I often think of and do simple, practical things that lighten someone else's burden. 81. I can communicate in a clear, organized manner that is easy to follow and understand. 82. Speaking in tongues is an important part of my spiritual development and worship. 83. When others have prayed in tongues, I have understood the meaning of their prayer and communicated that meaning to others. 84. I use biblical principles and truth to address issues which I face. 85. I can work with ideas, people, resources, and time so that more can be accomplished with less effort. 86. I am often touched by and drawn to people from sub-cultures within our society. 87. I easily recognize pretentiousness or spiritual pride in others. 88. I find joy in telling others about God's love and inviting them to respond to it. 89. I can gently challenge others to grow and change in ways that are not offensive to them. 5

6 90. I believe the promises found in scripture and apply them to situations today. 91. I do not need any recognition for what I give to support the cause of Christ. 92. God has healed people for whom I have prayed and with whom I have worked. 93. I often recognize and take care of details that others take for granted. 94. Other people feel at ease and comfortable around me. 95. I often recognize a problem or the source of a problem or the solution to a problem before others do. 96. I enjoy the challenge of being "out front," leading a group towards an identified goal. 97. I am moved by human suffering. 98. I believe that God will intervene in seemingly hopeless situations when we pray. 99. I enjoy knowing and being known by people on more than a superficial level as a means of helping them grow spiritually I refuse to compromise the teachings of scripture even when others oppose me Others have commented on how some simple task I did for them was such a great help Others have told me that I am a good teacher Others have been blessed through the interpretation of a message I spoke in an unknown tongue Others have expressed appreciation for my interpretation of a message given through another speaking in an unknown tongue I often have opportunity to give guidance to other believers who are experiencing difficulty or stress I enjoy planning, organizing resources, outlining time lines, delegating responsibilities, and evaluating results I have longed for opportunities to share my faith with peoples who have little exposure to Christianity. 6

7 108. I can quickly distinguish between truth and partial truth, between that which is genuine and that which is pretentious, between that which is healthy and that which is destructive, between that which glorifies Christ and that which glorifies the person I intentionally try to improve my ability to talk about Jesus in simple, non-church language so that those with whom I share will be able to understand God's love Other people seek me out when they need spiritual counsel or emotional support I am often willing to do something that I believe is of God when others are hesitant because of the risk involved I do not consider the personal sacrifice involved when I give to meet the needs of others or to support the ministries of the church I often recognize and pray for unrecognized hurts that need God's healing grace I am a behind-the-scenes person who enjoys completing tasks Meeting and getting to know new people is meaningful for me I enjoy discussing spiritual issues and their relationship to every life Others respect my opinion and are willing to follow the direction I offer The suffering and needs of others stirs compassion within me and compels me to respond Events that can only be described as miracles happen in my life I am patient with those whose spiritual progress is slow I can foresee the natural results of certain choices I enjoy doing practical things to help others I can explain a difficult passage of scripture in a way that others understand what the passage is saying I often express my praise or intercede with God through speaking in tongues Interpreting a message given through an unknown tongue is meaningful to me I have an ability to help clarify issues in discussions, decisions, and events. (This gifts inventory was prepared by Dr. Steve Langford. Duplication is prohibited without his written permission.) 7

8 Answers Name: Phone: Date: Instructions: Respond to each question as it relates to what is true in your life. Do not respond as you would like it to be in your life or as you think you should/ought to be. Write your responses for each question beside the corresponding number on the answer sheet. 0 Not at all 1 Seldom 2 Sometimes 3 Frequently 4 Almost Always Totals Gift A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U Pink (This gifts inventory was prepared by Dr. Steve Langford. Duplication is prohibited without his written permission.)