Spiritual Gifts Scoring Guide 7 Always 6 Almost Always 5 Often 4 Sometimes 3 Rarely 2 Almost Never 1 Never
Spiritual Gifts Key 1. Wisdom 2. Knowledge 3. Administration 4. Apostleship 5. Shepherding 6. Faith 7. Miracles 8. Prophecy 9. Leadership 10. Giving 11. Compassion 12. Healing 13. Discernment 14. Teaching 15. Helping 16. Evangelism 17. Servanthood 18. Exhortation 19. Tongues 20. Interpretation of Tongues
Spiritual Gifts Concentration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PRIMARY SECONDARY
Spiritual Gifts Concentration 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PRIMARY SECONDARY
Spiritual Gifts Concentration 17 18 19 20 PRIMARY SECONDARY
The Gifts of the Spirit Administration--the gift of organizing human and material resources for the work of Christ. Apostleship--the gift of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ to other cultures and foreign peoples. Compassion--an exceptional empathy that moves one to action on behalf of others.
The Gifts of the Spirit Discernment--the ability to separate truth from erroneous teaching and rely on spiritual intuition to receive God s guidance. Evangelism--the gift of sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with others. Exhortation--the gift of exceptional encouragement and hopefulness.
The Gifts of the Spirit Faith--the gift that empowers an individual or group to hold fast to their convictions regardless of external circumstances. Giving--the gift of supplying physical and material needs for ministry. Healing--the gift of channeling God s healing power to those who are afflicted in body, mind, or spirit.
The Gifts of the Spirit Helping--the gift of supporting the demanding work and workers of Jesus Christ. Knowledge--the gift of knowing the truth of God through the study of Scripture, intuition, and experience. Leadership--the orchestration of the gifts and resources for ministry.
The Gifts of the Spirit Miracles--the gift that recognizes and facilitates the miraculous power of God in the world. Prophecy--the gift of speaking God s word clearly and faithfully. Servanthood--the gift of providing for the spiritual and material needs of others without condition.
The Gifts of the Spirit Shepherding--the gift of guiding and empowering others for faithful service. Teaching--the ability to share spiritual and scriptural truths with others in a transforming way. Wisdom--the gift of translating life experience into spiritual truth and enabling others to apply suchwisdom.
The Gifts of the Spirit Tongues--the ability to communicate the gospel to other people in a foreign language not studied. Interpretation of Tongues--the ability to understand and translate the gospel when it is communicated in a foreign language not studied.
Spiritual Gifts Clusters Outreaching Nurturing Witnessing Organizing
Spiritual Gifts Clusters NURTURING P- S- WITNESSING P- S- OUTREACHING P- S- ORGANIZING P- S-
Leadership/Interaction Styles Task Ask Tell People
Characteristics -- the Director Task-oriented Decisive Energetic Focused on results Time-conscious Risk-taking Has considerable self-confidence Acts quickly Highly organized Hates to waste time Expects concurrence Values reason Gets down to business quickly Agenda/calendar bound Wants fast answers/ responses Uses clear, concise language Logical, linear thinker Highly opinionated
Characteristics -- the Dreamer Outgoing Creative Loves a good time Focused on big picture People-oriented Lots of eye contact Talkative Expressive/Dramatic Competitive Very sociable Persuasive Uses lots of gestures while speaking Opinionated Doesn t always keep promises Uses visual images Annoyed by logic Doesn t know what a clock/calendar is for Spontaneous Enthusiastic
Characteristics -- the Pleaser People-oriented Diplomatic Very flexible Loves to help Makes agenda secondary to relationships Sensitive Dislikes conflict/confrontation Hard working Reliable Wants everyone to be happy Peacemaker/keeper Honest Good listener Problem solver Wants to be liked Slow-paced Likes to chit-chat Loyal Not constrained by clock/calendar
Characteristics -- the Thinker Laid-back Deliberate Logical Values facts, figures, data Quiet Likes to examine multiple options/angles Enjoys argument/debate Cautious Needs time for decisions/judgments Exacting Focused on end results Hides feelings Highly organized Withholds opinions Task-oriented Slow to decide Sticks to schedules/ outlines/plans Good at planning
LIS Stress Path: Director Task Thinker Director 2 Ask 1 3 Tell Pleaser Dreamer People
LIS Stress Path: Dreamer Task Thinker Ask 2 Pleaser 1 3 Director Tell Dreamer People
LIS Stress Path: Pleaser Task Thinker Ask Pleaser 3 1 Director 2 Tell Dreamer People
LIS Stress Path: Thinker Task Thinker Ask Director 2 Tell Pleaser 3 1 Dreamer People
Harmonizing With Directors Be on time Have facts at hand Stay focused on task Avoid chit-chat Use clear, concise statements Only make promises you will keep Use logic Provide limited options, with pros/cons for each Put things in writing Be clear about objectives Talk facts, not feelings Maintain eye contact Depart quickly and graciously Don t ask too many questions Don t kiss up Don t ignore their opinions
Harmonizing With Dreamers Speak with passion Don t be too taskoriented Maintain high energy level Be prepared to waste time, have some fun Talk in terms of what if? Be flexible Be patient Tap into competitive spirit Look at big picture Talk visions, hopes, dreams Use feeling language Examine possibilities Brainstorm Don t get baited into arguments Don t expect minutes/agendas Move gently back on track
Harmonizing With Pleasers Stay calm, relaxed Focus on people Speak personally, informally Respect speakers Make sure everyone is heard Encourage expressions of doubt or concern Don t be argumentative/ defensive Minimize time pressure Invite consensus Offer praise/ reassurance Initiate contact; don t wait to hear from them Follow up Be genuine and honest Ask what needs to be done Make sure everyone is clear on goals and assignments
Harmonizing With Thinkers Talk in facts and data Be on time Set slow to moderate pace Allow time for questions Use a systematic approach (agenda) Use logic and reason Ask for thoughts and opinions Consider options and alternatives Adopt a more formal manner Keep your voice quiet, even Don t lean forward Use few gestures Don t push for quick response Offer periods of silence Work with clear goals/objectives Follow up in writing
Leadership/Interaction Styles THINKER ( %) ( 7% church, 18% pop.) DIRECTOR ( %) ( 11 % church, 26% pop.) PLEASER ( %) ( 4 3% church, 3 2 % pop) DREAMER ( %) ( 39% church, 24% pop.)
Spirituality Web & Means of Grace Crusader Servant Mystic Head Heart Pilgrim Means of Grace Prayer Study of Scripture Lord s Supper Fasting/Abstinence Christian Conference Acts of Mercy
Head Spirituality Individual study of Scripture is central worship & education define church God can be known faith is rational the Christian life has practical benefits Corporate focus is on theology liturgical worship emphasis is on education worship follows set patterns there is a need for right answers preaching is important
Heart Spirituality Individual relationship with Jesus faith sharing is essential strong commitment to prayer for others prefer knowing God through experience rather than study praise orientation Corporate fellowship is important worship is festive, emotional singing is important corporate spoken prayer emphasis is on evangelism, conversion
Pilgrim Spirituality Individual seeks meaning looks for answers open to a wide variety of faith traditions accepts what makes sense faith formation is a process--a journey Corporate open to questions highly interactive small-group based worship is highly experiential focus is on relevance to daily living belief and action are closely linked
Mystic Spirituality Individual focus is on the mystery of God prayer and meditation are central retreat/renewal is important God is listened for personal spiritual development is goal Corporate contemplative focus is on discipline silence is more important than sound (preaching/singing) liturgical focus is on inward spiritual formation writing is important
Servant Spirituality Individual doers, not hearers anti-institutional God is unknowable Christianity means being like Jesus Golden Rule/Greatest Commandment define faith prayer is secondary Corporate faith is action service is critical we serve the God in others works define community church is in the world clarity of purpose
Crusader Spirituality Individual single-minded devotion to call all time, energy, and resources committed to success spiritual discipline provides focus Christian community found in like-minded crusaders Corporate focus is on task all resources are geared toward task everyone is in agreement on task faith = commitment to task distractions are not tolerated
Spirituality Web: Prayer Crusader Strength Focus Victory Servant Action Example Guidance PRAYER Mystic Silence Listening Union Head Formal Wordy Understanding Heart Informal Asking Relational Pilgrim Seeking Questions Meaning
Spirituality Web: Study Crusader Reinforcement Vision Focus Servant Direction Modeling Encouragement STUDY Mystic Reflection Revelation Devotion Head Information Scholarly Knowledge Heart Inspiration Anecdotal Guidance Pilgrim Instruction Experience Understanding
Spirituality Web: Lord s Supper Crusader Identity Consecration Strength Servant Ritual Empowerment Connection LORD S Mystic Personal Devotion Union with Christ Head Ritual Liturgy Discipline SUPPER Pilgrim Exploration Heart Celebration Emotion Connection Discovery Expansion
Spirituality Web: Fasting Crusader Political Confirmation Renewed Strength Servant Compassion Inspiration Solidarity Head Ritual FASTING Mystic Clarity Openness Centering Task Accomplishment Heart Devotion Focus Holiness Pilgrim Clarity Emptying New Direction
Spirituality Web: Conference Servant Strength Support Topical Crusader Recruit Focus Support the cause Head Share knowledge Formal Understanding Heart CONFERENCE Mystic Devotional One-on-one Union Pilgrim Exploration Interpersonal Expanding Fellowship Informal Relationship
Spirituality Web: Acts of Mercy Crusader Support vision Build momentum Inspire others Servant Energizing Satisfaction Obedience Head ACTS OF MERCY Mystic Divine spark Small scale Balance Organized Requirement Accomplishment Heart Compassion Relationship Pleasing God Pilgrim Caring Doing good Relevance
Spirituality Web Summary Crusader Head Servant Individual Heart Mystic Pilgrim
Spirituality Web Summary Crusader Servant Corporate Head Heart Mystic Pilgrim
Spirituality Web/L.I.S. Cross-Reference Web??? L.I.S.S. Head Heart Pilgrim Mystic Servant Crusader Director Dreamer Pleaser Thinker
Task Type Descriptions Project: like to see programs, ministries, or events through from start to finish--planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of a project. Work: like to do hands-on tasks, without having to bother with the preplanning and organizing--want to be active on the front line. Process: enjoy doing the brain-work around the table with pen, paper, and planning--hand tasks off to those who prefer work tasks. Fellowship: come together for community and common purpose--work is secondary to the sense of connection and shared experience.
Task Type Preferences Project Work Process Fellowship