Spiritual Gift Assessment

 

To discover your gift or giftings, all you have to do is rate each characteristic from 1 to 10. Be honest in your answers, and you will see which gifts you are strong in and the ones that may need some building up. You cannot fail this test unless you are not honest with your answers. Total up your score at the end of each gift, then move on to the next gift. Then transfer all your totals at the bottom of the page, and you will see what your talent or giftings are and know where you are strong and where work needs to be done.

THE GIFT OF EXHORTATION

Characteristics: Rate from 1 to 10

1. Loves to encourage others to live victoriously.___________

2. Wants a visible response when teaching or speaking.___________

3. Prefers to apply truth rather than research it.___________

4. Prefers systems of information that have practical application.___________

5. Loves to prescribe precise steps of action to aid personal growth.___________

6. Focuses on working with people.___________

7. Encourages others to develop in their personal ministries.___________

8. Finds truth in experience and then validates it with Scripture.___________

9. Loves to do personal counseling.___________

10. Will discontinue personal counseling if no effort to change is seen.___________

11. Is fluent in communication.___________

12. Views trials as opportunities to produce personal growth.___________

13. Accepts people as they are without judging them.___________

14. Is greatly loved because of his positive attitude.___________

15. Prefers to witness with life rather than verbal witnessing.

16. Makes decisions easily.___________

17. Always completes what is started.___________

18. Wants to clear up problems with others quickly.___________

19. Expects a lot of self and others.___________

20. Needs a sounding board for bouncing off ideas and thoughts.___________

Total_______________

THE GIFT OF TEACHING

Characteristics: Rate from 1 to 10

1. Presents truth in a logical, systematic way.___________

2. Validates truth by checking out the facts.___________

3. Loves to study and do research.___________

4. Enjoys word studies.___________

5. Prefers to use biblical illustrations rather than life illustrations.___________

6. Gets upset when Scripture is used out of context.___________

7. Feels concerned that truth be established in every situation.___________

8. Is more objective than subjective.___________

9. Easily develops and uses a large vocabulary.___________

10. Emphasizes facts and the accuracy of words.___________

11. Checks out the source of knowledge of others who teach.___________

12. Prefers teaching believers to engaging in evangelism.___________

13. Feels Bible study is foundational to the operation of all the gifts.___________

14. Solves problems by starting with scriptural principles.___________

15. Is intellectually sharp.___________

16. Is self-disciplined.___________

17. Is emotionally self-controlled.___________

18. Has only a select circle of friends.___________

19. Has strong convictions and opinions based on investigation of facts.___________

20. Believes truth has the intrinsic power to produce change.___________

Total_______________

THE GIFT OF PERCEPTION

Characteristics: Rate from 1 to 10

1. Quickly and accurately identifies good and evil and hates evil.___________

2. Sees everything as either black or white; no gray or indefinite areas.___________

3. Easily perceives the character of individuals and groups.___________

4. Encourages repentance that produces good fruit.___________

5. Believes the acceptance of difficulties will produce positive personal brokenness.___________

6. Has only a few or no close friendships.___________

7. Views the Bible as the basis for truth, belief, action, and authority.___________

8. Boldly operates on spiritual principles.___________

9. Is frank, outspoken, and doesn't mince words.___________

10. Is very persuasive in method of speaking.___________

11. Grieves deeply over the sins of others.___________

12. Is eager to see his own blind spots and to help others see theirs too.___________

13. Desires above all else to see God's plan worked out in all situations.___________

14. Strongly promotes the spiritual growth of groups and individuals.___________

15. Is called to intercession.___________

16. Feels the need to verbalize or dramatize what he sees.___________

17. Tends to be introspective.___________

18. Has strong opinions and convictions.___________

19. Has strict personal standards.___________

20. Desires to be obedient to God at all costs.___________

Total_______________

THE GIFT OF ADMINISTRATION

Characteristics: Rate from 1 to 10

1. Is highly motivated to organize that for which he's responsible.___________

2. Expresses ideas and organization in ways that communicate clearly.___________

3. Prefers to be under authority in order to have authority.___________

4. Will not take responsibility unless delegated by those in authority.___________

5. Will assume responsibilities if no specific leadership exists.___________

6. Especially enjoys working on long-range goals and projects.___________

7. Is a visionary person with a broad perspective.___________

8. Easily facilitates resources and people to accomplish tasks or goals.___________

9. Enjoys delegating tasks and supervising people.___________

10. Will endure criticism in order to accomplish the ultimate task.___________

11. Has great zeal and enthusiasm for whatever he is involved in.___________

12. Finds greatest fulfillment and joy in working to accomplish goals.___________

13. Is willing to let others get the credit in order to get a job done.___________

14. Prefers to move on to a new challenge once something is completed.___________

15. Constantly writes notes to self.___________

16. Is a natural and capable leader.___________

17. Knows when to keep old methods going and when to introduce new

ones.___________

18. Enjoys working with and being around people.___________

19. Wants to see things completed as quickly as possible.___________

20. Does not enjoy doing routine tasks.___________

Total_______________

THE GIFT OF COMPASSION

Characteristics: Rate from 1 to 10

1. Has tremendous capacity to show love.___________

2. Always looks for good in people.___________

3. Senses the spiritual and emotional atmosphere of a group or individual.___________

4. Is attracted to people who are hurting or in distress.___________

5. Takes action to remove hurts and relieve distress in others.___________

6. Is more concerned for mental and emotional distress than physical

distress.___________

7. Is motivated to help people have right relationships with one another.___________

8. Loves opportunities to give preference or place to others.___________

9. Takes care with words and actions to avoid hurting others.___________

10. Easily detects insincerity or wrong motives.___________

11. Is drawn to others with the gift of compassion.___________

12. Loves to do thoughtful things for others.___________

13. Is trusting and trustworthy.___________

14. Avoids conflicts and confrontations.___________

15. Doesn't like to be rushed in a job or activity.___________

16. Is typically cheerful and joyful.___________

17. Is ruled by the heart rather than head.___________

18. Rejoices to see others blessed and grieves to see others hurt.___________

19. Is a crusader for good causes.___________

20. Intercedes for the hurts and problems of others.___________

Total_______________

THE GIFT OF SERVING

Characteristics: Rate from 1 to 10

1. Easily recognizes practical needs and is quick to meet them.___________

2. Especially enjoys manual projects, jobs, and functions.___________

3. Keeps everything in meticulous order.___________

4. Is a detail person with a good memory.___________

5. Enjoys showing hospitality.___________

6. Will stay with something until it is completed.___________

7. Has a hard time saying no to requests for help.___________

8. Is more interested in meeting the needs of others than own needs.___________

9. Enjoys working on immediate goals rather than long-range goals.___________

10. Shows love for others in deeds and actions more than words.___________

11. Needs to feel appreciated.___________

12. Tends to do more than asked to do.___________

13. Feels greatest joy in dong something that is helpful.___________

14. Does not want to lead others or projects.___________

15. Has a high energy level.___________

16. Cannot stand to be around clutter.___________

17. Tends to be a perfectionist.___________

18. Views serving to be of primary importance in life.___________

19. Prefers doing a job to delegating it.___________

20. Supports others who are in leadership.___________

Total_______________

THE GIFT OF GIVING

Characteristics: Rate from 1 to 10

1. Gives freely of money, possessions, time, energy, and love.___________

2. Loves to give without others knowing about it.___________

3. Wants to feel a part of the ministries to which he contributes.___________

4. Intercedes for needs and the salvation of souls.___________

5. Feels delighted when his gift is an answer to specific prayer.___________

6. Wants gifts to be of high quality or craftsmanship.___________

7. Gives only by the leading of the Holy Spirit.___________

8. Gives to support and bless others or to advance a ministry.___________

9. Views hospitality as an opportunity to give.___________

10. Handles finances with wisdom and frugality.___________

11. Quickly volunteers to help where a need is seen.___________

12. Seeks confirmation on the amount to give.___________

13. Has strong belief in tithing and in giving in addition to tithing.___________

14. Focuses on sharing the Gospel.___________

15. Believes God is the Source of his supply.___________

16. Is very industrious with a tendency toward success.___________

17. Has natural and effective business ability.___________

18. Likes to get the best valve for the money spent.___________

19. Is definitely not gullible.___________

20. Possesses both natural and God-given wisdom.___________

Total_______________

WRITE IN TOTALS FROM EVALUATION SHEETS BY EACH GIFT

PERCEIVER___________

SERVER___________

TEACHER___________

EXHORTOR___________

GIVER___________

ADMINISTRATOR___________

COMPASSION PERSON___________

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ENTER HIGHEST SCORED GIFTS HERE

1 GIFT__________

2 GIFT__________

3 GIFT__________

NAME______________________________________

ADDRESS___________________________________

CITY_______________________________________

ZIP_____________________