DISCOVERY JOURNEY SURVEY

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1 DISCOVERY JOURNEY SURVEY Read each statement and determine how true it is of your life experience, both past and present. Circle the appropriate number for each question, and then transfer the value to the number onto your answer sheet. Circle the appropriate number: 1. I enjoy performing routine tasks to fill needs I am happy to spend a minimum of one hour in prayer each day Others have told me that I have communicated (spiritual) truths and helped them I am able to cheerfully provide food/shelter to those in need I often find myself in front of a group persuading them to move towards a spiritual objective I see God keeping his promises in my life and in the life of others, even when circumstances are difficult I seem to naturally know when and to whom I should delegate an important task I enjoy being single I have spoken in tongues I find myself winning unbelievers to Christ more often than others I enjoy different cultures and feel at home living with them I am able to effectively apply Biblical principles to my own life Others have told me, I have given them timely messages, which must have come from the Lord I enjoy helping in order to free leaders to be more effective in their ministries

2 15. I enjoy giving money, well over and above tithe God has enable d me to perform supernatural signs and Wonders I have a desire to interpret when someone speaks in Tongues I can identify with poor people even though I am not poor People call me if they suspect someone is possessed by a demon People have told me that their emotional problem was healed after I ministered to them Caring for the spiritual needs of a group of people is my strong desire People have told me, that because they came to me with a problem, they received comfort, relief and healing I enjoy systematically studying Christian works and the Bible I feel compelled to go to the hospital when I hear that someone is ill I can tell the difference between truth and error when Statements about spiritual matters are made I am anxious to get involved when I hear of a job that needs to be done I can see that my faithfulness in regular prayer increases the effectiveness of teachers, employers, husband/wife etc I easily organize thoughts and can explain them to others Effectively Others have told me, I make them feel at home when they Are visiting me Others follow my leadership because they believe me

3 31. I have been told that my faith enables me to accomplish what seems impossible I have enjoyed being responsible for the success of a project or program I am happy to be single When I speak in tongues, I believe that the Body of Christ is built up I am attracted to non-believers because I want them to know the Lord I would be willing to leave the comforts of my home and culture to minister to those in other culture I have a feeling of extraordinary confidence in God as I make important decisions I express love by boldly challenging people to come to the fullness of their potential and to experience the benefits of doing what is right Getting the credit is not important when I am serving I give sacrificially because I am so confidant that my needs will be met I have been able to heal a specific illness in another I have blessed other believers by interpreting tongues Others tell me that I am seen as giving up many material blessings in order to serve others I have actually heard a demon speak clearly I know that my prayers for the sick are an important part of how they are healed I am unafraid of give specific spiritual guidance to a group I have a desire to walk in compassion and give solid counsel to those who are perplexed, guilt-redden or addicted

4 48. I study and read quite a bit to learn new spiritual principles for living People call on me to help those who are deemed unattractive and unpleasant I can tell when a person s teaching is from God, of human origin or from Satan I have a willingness to employ physical energy when I volunteer Others have commented that the results of my prayers are remarkable I prefer to use Biblical examples in my teaching rather than personal examples When I open my home to others I rarely expect a return invitation Others say that I am able to achieve goals while successfully involving people in a project People say that I am a possibility-thinker I seem to have a gift for finding the resources needed to reach a long-term goal As a single, I rarely have a problem controlling my sexual desires I have spoken in a language I never learned and it was interpreted by another People who listen to me speak or teach, often become responsible members of the Body of Christ Living in a second culture is exciting to me Most people say I give practical-minded problem-guidance to a group I am very frank and direct when I reveal God s Word to others

5 64. Tasks which seem mundane to others are exciting to me because they enable others to me more effective I have a strong desire to share resources with those in need God has used me to perform signs, wonders which others have called miracles When I interpret tongues, believers are comforted, advised and built up The poor and homeless accept me because I choose to identify with their lifestyle Evil spirits have obeyed me when I commanded them to leave I have been used to cure disease instantaneously I enjoy relating to a group over an extended period of time My spirit soars when through my words I can comfort, encourage, counsel or strengthen another to become his/her best Sometimes I enjoy being alone to learn and get to truths which will originate new ideas that will build others up I am rarely upset when the help I give to the homeless, alcoholics or others in distress does not appear to benefit I can read a religious book and almost immediately detect a subtle error I enjoy staying with a task until it is completed even if I must sacrifice personal pleasure Belonging to a prayer group and praying regularly for the specific needs of others brings me great joy Others tell me that I am very patient with my students Others go out of their way to tell me they feel very welcomed and comfortable when visiting my home

6 Circle the appropriate number 80. I am not overly sensitive to criticism regarding my ministry work Circumstances, suffering and other road blocks do not dim my vision for what is possible People say that I have a gift as a problem-solver with large groups and organizations I believe that my single status allows me to serve the Lord more effectively I have experienced a prayer language which I have never learned I enjoy moving about to encounter unbelievers Moving away from my own culture for a long-term assignment is acceptable to me I seem to have a gift for knowing how given knowledge may best be applied when a specific need arises At times I have a strong inner knowledge of what to communicate in a particular situation Assisting my pastor fills me with great joy I experience great joy when gifts I give are an answer to another s prayers God seems to do impossible things through my life I have prayed that I may be available to interpret the prayer language of another I am not poor but can easily identify with poor people People have been delivered from demons when I have prayed Others have told me that their emotional problem was healed after I ministered to them In my ministry I see myself as more people-oriented than task-oriented

7 97. As soon as I have met the needs of a group, I like to move on to encourage others in need I truly enjoy discovering, accumulating and analyzing information pertinent to God s work in the world Others say I have a gift for giving genuine empathy and compassion to individuals who suffer physical, mental or emotional problems I seem to be able to quickly and accurately distinguish between what is good and what is evil I consider myself a task-oriented person I can pray for periods of 6-8 hours at a time I express my lifestyle of love by showing people what they need to do or how to do it If unexpected guests arrive at my door, I never apologize for the clutter or dust that may be present in my home I am excited by and love new challenges in His service I tend to be more interested in what lies ahead than past history I can direct and organize a larger group of people so that each one is released to carry out his/her task Others have noticed that I am less concerned about being married than other single people When I speak in tongues I have confidence that it will be interpreted Others say that I have a relaxed, non-threatening approach as I share the good news with people Learning the language in another culture or country come relatively easy to me I believe I could be a church diagnostician and consultant even though I have had no forma training in this area

8 113. People have told me that I have spoken so powerfully and effectively that it must have been a message directly from above I see clearly how my volunteer support of ministry leaders increases their effectiveness Others say they are motivated to give because they see me give to people unreservedly People have told me that God used me to create a supernatural change in some aspect of their life When I interpret tongues, often the message appears to be directly from God It is exciting and challenging to scale down and live a simplified lifestyle I boldly cast out demons in the name of Jesus Christ I have prayed for others and physical healing has occurred My desire is to assume long-term responsibility for a group s spiritual welfare I have a strong desire to show others step-by-step how they can overcome difficulties or tragedies in their life Through study or experience, I have been able to offer special techniques or strategies to further the work of the church I enjoy visiting nursing homes or hospitals and do well in such areas I have the special ability to see phoniness in people, long before it is evident to others

9 DISCOVERY JOURNEY Answer Sheet Name Address: City: State: Zip: Phone Number: Home: Work: Total Gift Row Service A Intercession B Teaching C Hospitality D Leadership E Faith F Administration G Celibacy H Tongues I Evangelism J Missionary K Wisdom L Prophesy M Helps N Giving O Miracles P Interpretation Q Vol. Poverty R Exorcism S Healing T Pastor U Exhortation V Knowledge W Mercy X Discernment Y After you have answered all of the questions and indicated a number on each line, then add across and place your number in the total column. You will see clearly which are your highest numbers which indicates dominant gifts. Your second group of lower numbers, indicates you subordinate gifts.