Spiritual Gifts Survey

Directions
This is not a test, so there are no wrong answers. The Spiritual Gifts Survey cosists of 80 statements. Some items reflect concrete actions; other items are descriptive traits; and still others are statements of belief.

Select the one response you feel best characterizes yourself and place that number in the box provided next to each item.

Do not spend too much time on any one item. Remember, it is not a test. Usually your immediate response is best.

Please give an answer for each item. Do not skip any items. Do not ask others how they are answering or how they think you should answer. Work at your own pace.

Your response choices are:

    5 - Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me
    4 - Most of the time this would describe me/mostly true for me
    3 - Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time
    2 - Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time
    1 - Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me

(please provide an answer for each statement):

	I have the ability to organize ideas, resources, time and people effectively.
	I am willing to study and prepare for the task of teaching.
	I am able to relate the truths of God to specific situations.
	I have a God-given ability to help others grown in their faith.
	I possess a special ability to communicate the truth of salvation.
	I have the ability to make critical decistions when necessary.
	I am sensitive to the hurts of people.
	I experience joy in meeting needs through sharing possessions.
	I enjoy studying.
	I have delivered God's message of warning and judgement.
	I am able to sense the true motivation of persons and movements.
	I have a special ability to trust God in difficult situations.
	I have a strong desire to contribute to the establishment of new churches.
	I take action to meet physical and practical needs rather than merely talking about or planning to help.
	I enjoy entertaining guests at my home.
	I can adapt my guidance to fit the maturity of those working with me.
	I can delegate and assign meaningful work.
	I have an ability and desire to teach.
	I am usually able to analyze a situation correctly.
	I have a natural tendency to encourage others.
	I am willing to take the initiative in helping other Christ-followers grow in their faith.
	I have an actue awareness of the emotions of other people - such as lonelienss, pain, fear and anger.
	I am a cheerful giver.
	I spend time digging into facts.
	I feel that I have a message from God to deliver to others.
	I can recognize when a person is genuine/honest.
	I am a person of vision (a clear mental portrait of a preferable future given by God). I am able to communicate vision in such a way that others commit to making the vision a reality.
	I am willing to yield to God's will rather than question and waiver.
	I would like to be more active in getting the gospel to people in other lands.
	It makes me happy to do things for people in need.
	I am successful in getting a group to do its work joyfully.
	I am able to make strangers feel at ease.
	I have the ability to plan learning approaches.
	I can identify those who need encouragement.
	I have trained Christians to be more obedient disciples of Christ.
	I am willing to do whatever it takes to see others come to Christ.
	I am attracted to people who are hurting.
	I am a generous giver.
	I am able to discover new truths.
	I have spiritual insights from Scripture concerning issues and people that compel me to speak out.
	I can sense when a person is acting in accord with God's will.
	I can trust God even when things look dark.
	I can determine where God wants a group to go and help it get there.
	I have a strong desire to take the gospel to places where it has never been heard.
	I enjoy reaching out to new people in my church and community.
	I am sensitive to the needs of people.
	I have been able to make effective and efficient plans for accomplishing the goals of a group.
	I am often consulted when fellow Christians are struggling to make difficult decisions.
	I think about how I can comfort and encourage others in my congregation.
	I am able to give spiritual direction to others.
	I am able to present the gospel to lost persons in such a way that they accept the Lord and His salvation.
	I possess an unusual capacity to understand the feeling of those in distress.
	I have a strong sense of stewardship based on the recognition that God owns all things.
	I have delivered messages that have come directly from God.
	I can sense when a person is acting under God's leadership.
	I try to be in God's will continually and be available for His use.
	I feel that I should take the gospel to people who have different beliefs from me.
	I have an acute awareness of the physical needs of others.
	I am skilled in setting forth positive and precise steps of action.
	I like to meet visitors at church and make them feel welcome.
	I explain Scripture in such a way that others understand it.
	I can usually see spiritual solutions to problems.
	I welcome opportunities to help people who need comfort, consolation, encouragement and counseling.
	I feel at ease in sharing Christ with non-believers.
	I can influence others to perform to their highest God-given potential.
	I recognize the signs of stress and distress in others.
	I desire to give generously and unpretentiously to worthwhile projects and ministries.
	I can organize facts into meaningful relationships.
	God gives me messages to deliver to His people.
	I am able to sense whether people are being honest when they tell of their religious experiences.
	I enjoy presenting the gospel to persons of other cultures and backgrounds.
	I enjoy doing little things that help people.
	I can give a clear, uncomplicated presentation.
	I have been able to apply biblical truth to the specific needs of my church.
	God has used me to encourage others to live Christ-like lives.
	I have sensed the need to help other people become more effective in their ministries.
	I like to talk about Jesus to those who do not know Him.
	I have the ability to make strangers feel comfortable in my home.
	I have a wide range of study resources and know how to secure information.
	I feel assured that a situation will change for the glory of God, even when the situation seems impossible.

Ready for the results? Please simply click in each of the boxes below.

Leadership	Administration	Teaching	Knowledge
Wisdom	Prophecy	Discernment	Exhortation
Shepherding	Faith	Evangelism	Apostleship
Service	Mercy	Giving	Hospitality

It is important for every Christian to discover and develop the spiritual gifts that God has given them. Please identifiy your highest Spiritual Gift scores from above. Select them in the dropdown boxes below.

1st Highest

2nd Highest

3rd Highest

Now that you have taken the Spiritual Gifts Survey and identified your top 3 spiritual gifts, we'd like you to take some time to look through some of the available ministry and service opportunities to help us better equip our various ministries and to better help you serve the Lord Jesus here at First Baptist Church | O'Fallon.

We have listed ministry and service opportunities within each Spiritual Gift section. Please take a moment to locate your top 3 Spiritual Gifts, and check up to 3 of the ministry or service opportunities where you would be interested in serving.

Note:

Items with an asterisk(*) are potential ministry opportunities. These may be developed as the Holy Spirit adds leadership and personnel to the body.
Some gifts may manifest themselves in similar ways, so a person with a certain gift may be useful in an area not specifically listed. Examples are the gifts of prophecy, teaching, exhortation, shepherd, wisdom and knowledge, which all have teaching as a manifestation. Even if a teaching position is not listed, a person with these gifts may still serve in a teaching capacity.
Items with a double asterisk(**) are positions that are only available on an as-needed basis.

ADMINISTRATION
The ability to work through others and achieve Biblical goals and organizational objectives.

APOSTLESHIP
The ability to minister in cross-cultural situations with the goal of planting churches.

DISCERNMENT
The ability to distinguish between right and wrong, truth and error, and what is holy and evil.

EVANGELISM
The ability to share your faith effortlessly and effectively, resulting in the salvation of other individuals.

FAITH
The special ability to trust in the power and presence of God, and to act according to this trust.

EXHORTATION
The ability to offer encouragement, challenge or give advice in appropriate ways.

GIVING
The ability to earn, manage and spend money wisely for the Lord's work.

HOSPITALITY
The ability to make others feel comfortable and at home.

KNOWLEDGE
The ability to master Biblical truth and know how to apply it to life.

LEADERSHIP
The ability to set goals, co-elect people and motivate others to accomplish great things in the church.

PROPHECY
The ability to understand, speak and apply God's word in situations requiring correction and edification.

SERVICE/HELPS
The ability to assist in behind-the-scenes ministries.

MERCY
The ability to aid the underprivilaged, undeserved and suffering in ways which meet thier emotional, physical and spiritual needs.

SHEPHERD
The ability to lead, teach and protect a group of believers in Christ.

TEACHING
The ability to understand, apply and communicate clearly Biblical truth to those willing to learn.

WISDOM
The ability to understand and use Biblical knowledge and concepts in practical ways.

** Thank you for taking the time to complete our Spiritual Gifts Survey. It is a usefull tool, not only for your own benefit, but for us as a church to be able to better utilize the varied gifts God has placed throughout this congregation. Your Spiritual Gifts Survey will be sent to the office of the Minister of Education for inclusion in our Spiritual Gifts matrix. This information is used for the purpose of matching available service opportunities with willing members whose gifts match the need.

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** Thank you for taking the time to complete our Spiritual Gifts Survey. It is a usefull tool, not only for your own benefit, but for us as a church to be able to better utilize the varied gifts God has placed throughout this congregation. Your Spiritual Gifts Survey will be sent to the office of Lee Sanders (Minister of Education) for inclusion in our Spiritual Gifts matrix. This information is used for the purpose of matching available service opportunities with willing members whose gifts match the need.