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 “seesâ€.___________
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 EVAUATION SHEETS BY EACH GIFT
PERCEIVER___________
SERVER___________
TEACHER___________
EXHORTOR___________
GIVER___________
ADMINISTRATOR___________
COMPASSION PERSON___________
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