Spiritual Gifts Assessment

for the Learning Your heartsong Workshop

There are different kinds of spiritual gifts,
but the same Spirit is the source of them all.
There are different kinds of service,
but we serve the same Lord. God works in different ways,
but it is the same God who does the work in all of us.
A gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.
(1 Corinthians 12:4-7)
Each of us is one-in-a-zillion! We each have an amazing variety of
gifts, experiences, passions, skills, and talents that makes us the
wonderful creation God intended us to be. This Spiritual Gifts
Assessment will help you discover the gifts the Holy Spirit has
given you. And remember, each gift youve been blessed with plays
a role in helping you discern and sing your heartsong, so dont take
this lightly!

Inside you will find a list of statements. There are no right or

wrong answers, so dont worry about it, just be honest about your
responses. Dont over think yourself. Consider it quickly, let your
intuitive side help, and then write your answer. Respond in a way
that reflects the way you are, not the way you wish you were, or
the way you may be. Finally, dont think about yourself in terms of
a church or work environment. Just think of you, at your core.

For each question below, enter one of the following

values that best describes you as you are,
not as you wish to be.
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Not at all, never

Some of the time, once in a while
Most of the time, usually true
Consistently, definitely true

Remember, dont over think it!

__ 1. People seem to be willing to follow my leadership without
much resistance.
__ 2. I like to proclaim God's Word to fellow Jesus followers.
__ 3. It is a joy for me to proclaim God's plan of salvation to
unreached people.
__ 4. It is enjoyable to have the responsibility of leading other
people in their spiritual life.
__ 5. I'm excited in helping people to discover important truths
in the scriptures.
__ 6. I have special joy singing praises to God either alone or with
other people.
__ 7. It is enjoyable to motivate people to a higher spiritual
commitment.
__ 8. People with spiritual problems seem to come to me for
advice and counsel.
__ 9. I received excellent grades in school.

__ 10. There is great joy in doing little jobs around the church.
__ 11. I look for opportunities to assist people in their work.
__ 12. There is joy in leading people to accomplish group goals.
__ 13. I like to organize people for more effective ministry.
__ 14. There is great satisfaction in giving large amounts of
money for Jesus mission.
__ 15. I empathize with hurting people and desire to help in their
healing process.
__ 16. I can speak in a way that results in conviction and change in
the lives of others.
__ 17. I enjoy spending time nurturing and caring for others.
__ 18. I am able to communicate God's word effectively.
__ 19. I am often sought out by others for advice about spiritual
or personal matters.
__ 20. I am careful, thorough, and skilled at managing details.
__ 21. I am attracted to the idea of serving in another country or
ethnic community.
__ 22. I am skilled in working with different kinds of tools.
__ 23. I enjoy developing and using my artistic skills (art, drama,
music, photography, etc.).
__ 24. I frequently am able to judge a person's character based
upon first impressions.

__ 25. I enjoy reassuring and strengthening those who are

discouraged.
__ 26. I consistently look for opportunities to build relationships
with the unreached.
__ 27. I have confidence in Jesus strength and help, even in
difficult times.
__ 28. I give more than a tithe so that Jesus mission can be
accomplished.
__ 29. I enjoy doing routine tasks that support the ministry.
__ 30. I enjoy meeting new people and helping them to feel
welcomed.
__ 31. I enjoy praying for long periods of time and receive
leadings as to what God wants me to pray for.
__ 32. I receive information from the Spirit that I did not
acquire through natural means.
__ 33. I am able to influence others to achieve a vision.
__ 34. I can patiently support those going through painful
experiences as they try to stabilize their lives.
__ 35. I feel responsible to confront others with the truth.
__ 36. I have compassion for wandering believers and want to
protect them.
__ 37. I can spend time in study knowing that presenting truth
will make a difference in the lives of people.
__ 38. I can often find simple, practical solutions in the midst of
conflict or confusion.

__ 39. I can clarify goals and develop strategies or plans to

accomplish them.
__ 40. I am willing to take an active part in starting a new church.
__ 41. I enjoy making things for use in ministry.
__ 42. I help people understand themselves, their relationships,
and God better through artistic expression.
__ 43. I can see through phoniness or deceit before it is evident
to others.
__ 44. I give hope to others by directing them to Gods promises.
__ 45. I am effective at adapting the love of Jesus so that it
connects with an individual's felt need.
__ 46. I believe that Jesus will help me to accomplish great
things.
__ 47. I manage my money well in order to free more of it for
giving.
__ 48. I willingly take on a variety of odd jobs around the church
to meet the needs of others.
__ 49. I genuinely believe the Lord directs the unreached to me
who need to get connected to others.
__ 50. I am conscious of ministering to others as I pray.
__ 51. I am committed, and schedule blocks of time for reading
and studying scripture, to understand biblical truth fully
and accurately.
__ 52. I can adjust my leadership style to bring out the best in
others.

__ 53. I enjoy helping people sometimes regarded as undeserving

or beyond help.
__ 54. I boldly expose cultural trends, teachings, or events which
contradict biblical principles.
__ 55. I like to provide guidance for the whole person relationally, emotionally, spiritually, etc.
__ 56. I pay close attention to the words, phrases, and meaning
of those who teach.
__ 57. I can easily select the most effective course of action
from among several alternatives.
__ 58. I can identify and effectively use the resources needed to
accomplish tasks.
__ 59. I can adapt well to different cultures and surroundings.
__ 60. I can visualize how something would be constructed before
I build it.
__ 61. I like finding new and fresh ways of communicating the
love of Jesus.
__ 62. I tend to see rightness or wrongness in situations.
__ 63. I reassure those who need to take courageous action in
their faith, family, or life.
__ 64. I invite the unreached to accept Jesus transforming love.
__ 65. I trust God in circumstances where success cannot be
guaranteed by human effort alone.

__ 66. I am challenged to limit my lifestyle in order to give away a

more of my resources.
__ 67. I see spiritual significance in doing practical tasks.
__ 68. I like to create a place where people do not feel that they
are alone.
__ 69. I pray with confidence because I know that God works in
response to prayer.
__ 70. I have insight or just know something to be true.
__ 71. I set goals and manage people and resources effectively to
accomplish them.
__ 72. I have great compassion for hurting people.
__ 73. I see most actions as right or wrong, and feel the need to
correct the wrong.
__ 74. I can faithfully provide long-term support and concern for
others.
__ 75. I like to take an orderly approach to my study of the Bible.
__ 76. I can anticipate the likely consequences of an individual's
or a group's action.
__ 77. I like to help organizations or groups become more
efficient.
__ 78. I can relate to others in culturally sensitive ways.
__ 79. I honor God with my handcrafted gifts.
__ 80. I apply various artistic expressions to communicate Jesus
love

__ 81. I receive affirmation from others concerning the

reliability of my insights or perceptions.
__ 82. I strengthen those who are wavering in their faith.
__ 83. I openly tell people that I am a Jesus follower, and want
them to ask me about my faith.
__ 84. I am convinced of God's daily presence and action in my
life.
__ 85. I like knowing that my financial support makes a real
difference in the lives and ministries of Gods people.
__ 86. I like to find small things that need to be done and often
do them without being asked.
__ 87. I enjoy entertaining people and opening my home to others.
__ 88. When I hear about needy situations, I feel burdened to
pray.
__ 89. I have suddenly known some things about others, but did
not know how I knew them.
__ 90. I influence others to perform to the best of their
capability.
__ 91. I can look beyond a person's handicaps or problems to see
a life that matters to God.
__ 92. I like people who are honest and will speak the truth.
__ 93. I enjoy giving guidance and practical support to a small
group of people.

__ 94. I can communicate scripture in ways that motivate others

to study and want to learn more.
__ 95. I give practical advice to help others through complicated
situations.
__ 96. I enjoy learning about how organizations functions.
__ 97. I enjoy pioneering new undertakings.
__ 98. I am good at and enjoy working with my hands.
__ 99. I am creative and imaginative.
__ 100. I can identify preaching, teaching, or communication
which is not true to the Bible.
__ 101. I like motivating others to take steps for spiritual growth.
__ 102. I openly and confidently tell others what Jesus has done
for me.
__ 103. I am regularly challenging others to trust Jesus.
__ 104. I give generously due to my commitment to stewardship.
__ 105. I feel comfortable being a helper, assisting others to do
their job more effectively.
__ 106. I do whatever I can to make people feel that they belong.
__ 107. I am honored when someone asks me to pray for them.
__ 108. I discover important biblical truths when reading or
studying scripture, which benefits other Jesus followers.
__ 109. I am able to cast a vision that others want to be a part
of.

__ 110. I enjoy bringing hope and joy to people living in difficult

circumstances.
__ 111. I will speak God's truth, even in places where it is
unpopular or difficult for others to accept.
__ 112. I can gently restore wandering believers to faith and
fellowship.
__ 113. I can present information and skills to others at a level
that makes it easy for them to grasp and apply.
__ 114. I can apply scriptural truth that others regard as
practical and helpful.
__ 115. I can visualize a coming event, anticipate potential
problems, and develop backup plans.
__ 116. I am able to orchestrate or oversee several church
ministries.
__ 117. I am able to design and construct things that help the
church.
__ 118. I regularly need to get alone to reflect and develop my
imagination.
__ 119. I can sense when demonic forces are at work in a person
or situation.
__ 120. I am able to challenge or rebuke others in order to foster
spiritual growth.
__ 121. I seek opportunities to talk about spiritual matters with
the unreached.

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__ 122. I can move forward in spite of opposition or lack of

support when I sense Jesus blessing on an undertaking.
__ 123. I believe I have been given an abundance of resources so
that I may give more to the Lord's work.
__ 124. I readily and happily use my natural or learned skills to
help wherever needed.
__ 125. I can make people feel at ease even in unfamiliar
surroundings.
__ 126. I often see specific results in direct response to my
prayers.
__ 127. I confidently share my knowledge and insights with
others.
__ 128. I figure out where we need to go and help others to get
there.
__ 129. I enjoy doing practical things for others who are in need.
__ 130. I feel compelled to expose sin wherever I see it, and to
challenge people to change their ways.
__ 131. I enjoy patiently but firmly nurturing others in their
development as Jesus followers.
__ 132. I enjoy explaining things to people so that they can grow
spiritually and personally.
__ 133. I have insights into how to solve problems that others do
not see.

Transfer all scores from the statements to

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Transfer column totals to the matching blanks below.

T1

______ ADMINISTRATION

T2

______ APOSTLESHIP

T3

______ CRAFTSMANSHIP

T4

______ CREATIVE COMMUNICATION

T5

______ DISCERNMENT

T6

______ ENCOURAGEMENT

T7

______ EVANGELISM

T8

______ FAITH

T9

______ GIVING

the grid below, then total each column.

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Higher scores are a strong indication of your spiritual gifts.

T10

______ HELPS

T11

______ HOSPITALITY

T12

______ INTERCESSION

T13

______ KNOWLEDGE

T14

______ LEADERSHIP

T15

______ MERCY

T16

______ PROPHECY

T17

______ SHEPHERDING

T18

______ TEACHING

T19

______ WISDOM

Spiritual Gifts Definitions

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ADMINISTRATION - ability to organize and manage information,

people, events, and resources, to accomplish the objectives of
a ministry.
APOSTLESHIP - ability to build a foundation of new churches by
preaching the Word and teaching others to live the Jesus
Centered Life.
CRAFTSMANSHIP - ability to creatively design and/or construct
items to be used for ministry.
CREATIVE COMMUNICATION - ability to communicate Jesus
message of love through a variety of art forms.
DISCERNMENT - ability to recognize what is of God and what is
not - to distinguish between good and evil, truth and error,
pure motives and impure motives.
ENCOURAGEMENT - ability to encourage, help, intercede for,
and to be a supporter for another in a way that motivates
others to grow in their faith and urges them to action.
EVANGELISM - ability to spread the love of Jesus so that
unreached persons respond in faith and discipleship. People
with this gift speak comfortably about their faith.
FAITH - ability to recognize what Jesus would do, and to act
when others fall back in doubt.
GIVING - ability to give time, energy, creativity, and resources
freely and joyfully, knowing that spiritual wealth will abound
as God's work is advanced.

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HELPS - ability to work alongside others in performing practical

and often behind-the-scenes tasks to sustain and improve the
Jesus mission.
HOSPITALITY - the ability to care for people by providing
fellowship, food, shelter, and love.
INTERCESSION - the ability to consistently pray on behalf and
for others, seeing frequent results.
KNOWLEDGE - ability to understand, organize and effectively
use information to advance Jesus mission to rescue the world.
LEADERSHIP - ability to motivate, coordinate and direct people
in doing Jesus work.
MERCY - ability to see and feel the suffering of others and to
minister to them with love and understanding. More simply,
this gift is compassion moved to action.
PROPHECY - ability to proclaim the truth of Jesus in a way that
makes it relevant to current situations, and to envision how
Jesus would want things to change.
SHEPHERDING - ability to nurture, care for, and guide people
toward living the Jesus Centered Life.
TEACHING - divine ability to understand and clearly explain
Jesus message, and to show how we can apply it in our lives.
WISDOM - ability to understand and apply Biblical and spiritual
knowledge to complex, contradictory or difficult situations.

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