Gifted2Serve Inventory - BuildingChurch Ministries

Welcome to the Gifted2Serve Spiritual Gifts Inventory!

This inventory is a comprehensive inventory of 125 questions. Be sure to allow yourself 20-45 minutes to complete.

According to the scale below, select the response that best describes or characterizes yourself. DO NOT answer according to what you think should be true, but based on actual past experience and personal motivation. Do not leave any answers blank.

0 – Not at all characteristic of me/definitely not true for me.
1 – Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me–about 25% of the time.
2 – Sometimes characteristic of me/true for me–about 50% of the time.
3 – Usually characteristic of me/true for me–about 75% of the time.
4 – Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.

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First Name

Last Name

Church/Ministry Name

I have shared joyfully how Christ has brought me to Himself in a way that is meaningful to nonbelievers.

0 1 2 3 4 None

God uses me to bring healing to people with damaged emotions.

0 1 2 3 4 None

People with spiritual problems seem to come to me for advice and counsel.

0 1 2 3 4 None

I pray for those who are sick or injured and they are often healed.

0 1 2 3 4 None

God uses me to do things that defy the usual laws of nature.

0 1 2 3 4 None

I speak in tongues as a personal spiritual exercise.

0 1 2 3 4 None

I confront inactive or uninvolved Christians in order to encourage their participation.

0 1 2 3 4 None

It does not bother me when people drop in unexpectedly.

0 1 2 3 4 None

I sometimes feel that I know exactly what God wants to do in ministry at a specific point in time.

0 1 2 3 4 None

10.

I prefer being active and doing something rather than just sitting around talking, reading, or listening to a speaker.

0 1 2 3 4 None

11.

I appreciate a ministry of helping other people to bear their burdens.

0 1 2 3 4 None

12.

It is enjoyable to motivate people to a higher spiritual commitment.

0 1 2 3 4 None

13.

I receive more satisfaction from seeing God's work accomplished than from becoming more affluent.

0 1 2 3 4 None

14.

I welcome opportunities to minister to people who need comfort, consolation, encouragement, and counseling.

0 1 2 3 4 None

15.

I take action to meet physical and practical needs rather than merely talking about or planning to help.

0 1 2 3 4 None

16.

I desire to give generously and freely to worthwhile projects and ministries.

0 1 2 3 4 None

17.

I can recognize whether a person's teaching is from God, Satan, or of human origin.

0 1 2 3 4 None

18.

Visitors seem to feel at ease around me.

0 1 2 3 4 None

19.

I have interpreted tongues in such a way that the Body of Christ was edified, exhorted, or comforted.

0 1 2 3 4 None

20.

I enjoy praying for sick people because I know that many of them will be healed as a result.

0 1 2 3 4 None

21.

Other people have been instantly delivered from demonic oppression when I have prayed.

0 1 2 3 4 None

22.

I am able to understand clearly the long-range and short-term goals of a Christian group.

0 1 2 3 4 None

23.

I have a wide range of study resources and know how to secure information.

0 1 2 3 4 None

24.

People of a different race or culture have been attracted to me, and we have related well.

0 1 2 3 4 None

25.

I give guidance which can contribute to the building of God's kingdom; others recognize it and willingly follow.

0 1 2 3 4 None

26.

When a person has a problem I can frequently guide him or her to the best biblical solution.

0 1 2 3 4 None

27.

I get frustrated when others don't seem to share their faith with unbelievers as much as I do.

0 1 2 3 4 None

28.

I feel welcome and a part of a group where Christians speak in tongues.

0 1 2 3 4 None

29.

When I pray, God speaks to me, and I recognize His voice.

0 1 2 3 4 None

30.

I feel that I have a special spiritual insight in selecting the best alternative in a difficult situation.

0 1 2 3 4 None

31.

When I speak, people seem to listen and agree.

0 1 2 3 4 None

32.

I can devote considerable amounts of time to learning new biblical truths in order to communicate them to others.

0 1 2 3 4 None

33.

People have told me that I have helped them learn biblical truth in meaningful ways.

0 1 2 3 4 None

34.

I have experienced God answering my prayers in tangible ways.

0 1 2 3 4 None

35.

I would like to be more active in getting the gospel to people in other lands.

0 1 2 3 4 None

36.

I have spiritual insight from God's Word concerning issues and people that compel me to speak out.

0 1 2 3 4 None

37.

I have spoken to evil spirits in Jesus' name and they have obeyed me.

0 1 2 3 4 None

38.

I find myself praying when I possibly should be doing other things.

0 1 2 3 4 None

39.

I can recognize the presence of evil in a person and deal with it through the power of Christ.

0 1 2 3 4 None

40.

I sense joy in helping and comforting people in difficult situations.

0 1 2 3 4 None

41.

I enjoy handling details of organizing ideas, people, resources, and time for more effective ministry.

0 1 2 3 4 None

42.

People have come to me in their afflictions or suffering, and told me that they have been helped, relieved, and healed.

0 1 2 3 4 None

43.

I enjoy the responsibility for the achievement of group goals.

0 1 2 3 4 None

44.

I can judge well between the truthfulness and error of a given theological statement.

0 1 2 3 4 None

45.

I work to reach out to persons who have strayed from the Christian faith or have become inactive in the church.

0 1 2 3 4 None

46.

I am often considered an expert in my area of ministry and influence others.

0 1 2 3 4 None

47.

I don't have many special skills, but I do what needs to be done around the church.

0 1 2 3 4 None

48.

I have prayed for others and physical healing has actually occurred.

0 1 2 3 4 None

49.

My home is always open to people passing through who need a place to stay.

0 1 2 3 4 None

50.

I have interpreted when somebody spoke in tongues.

0 1 2 3 4 None

51.

I am able to sense the true motivation of people or movements.

0 1 2 3 4 None

52.

I have enjoyed assuming the responsibility for the spiritual well-being of a particular group of Christians.

0 1 2 3 4 None

53.

People have told me that I was God's instrument which brought about supernatural change in lives or circumstances.

0 1 2 3 4 None

54.

I can give sacrificially because I know that God will meet my needs.

0 1 2 3 4 None

55.

I am usually able to analyze a situation correctly.

0 1 2 3 4 None

56.

People seem to view me as a person who believes everything is possible.

0 1 2 3 4 None

57.

Other people have told me that I have done things to help them become more effective in their ministries.

0 1 2 3 4 None

58.

I enjoy reaching out to new people in my church or community.

0 1 2 3 4 None

59.

I find more satisfaction in doing a job than finding someone else to do it.

0 1 2 3 4 None

60.

God uses me to miraculously change circumstances that are obviously beyond human intervention.

0 1 2 3 4 None

61.

It is more effective to delegate a task to someone else rather than to do it myself.

0 1 2 3 4 None

62.

I enjoy sharing what Jesus means to me with unchurched friends and neighbors.

0 1 2 3 4 None

63.

I am willing to yield to God's will rather than question and waver.

0 1 2 3 4 None

64.

People who speak in tongues tell me that I have interpreted tongues in such a way that is considered appropriate.

0 1 2 3 4 None

65.

I feel great compassion for the problems of others.

0 1 2 3 4 None

66.

It is enjoyable to have the responsibility of leading others in their spiritual life.

0 1 2 3 4 None

67.

I have interpreted tongues in such a way that seemed to bless others.

0 1 2 3 4 None

68.

I have a strong desire to take the gospel to people who have never had the opportunity to hear it.

0 1 2 3 4 None

69.

The Holy Spirit uses me effectively to lead others to respond to God's gift of salvation through faith in Christ.

0 1 2 3 4 None

70.

I proclaim God's message in a way especially effective for introducing Christ to those who do not know Him.

0 1 2 3 4 None

71.

I see life as an adventure and enjoy taking risks if it moves God's work forward.

0 1 2 3 4 None

72.

Others tell me I sacrifice much materially in order to minister.

0 1 2 3 4 None

73.

I enjoy learning and speaking foreign languages and eating foods from other cultures if it creates a bridge to share Christ.

0 1 2 3 4 None

74.

When I join a group, others seem to back off and expect me to take the leadership.

0 1 2 3 4 None

75.

I enjoy doing little tasks that many would consider necessary but less important than other activities.

0 1 2 3 4 None

76.

I have a strong desire to oversee or contribute to the establishment of new churches.

0 1 2 3 4 None

77.

People call on me to help those who are less fortunate.

0 1 2 3 4 None

78.

I enjoy helping with urgent tasks around the church.

0 1 2 3 4 None

79.

I feel strongly that my prayers for a sick person effect wholeness for that person.

0 1 2 3 4 None

80.

I expect to be interpreted when I speak in tongues in a group.

0 1 2 3 4 None

81.

I have urged others to seek biblical solutions to their affliction or suffering.

0 1 2 3 4 None

82.

I can delegate and assign meaningful work.

0 1 2 3 4 None

83.

God has used me effectively to overcome the supernatural area of the occult.

0 1 2 3 4 None

84.

I consider speaking in tongues to be a valuable part of my private prayer life.

0 1 2 3 4 None

85.

It seems important to share the truth of God's Word even if it irritates others.

0 1 2 3 4 None

86.

I enjoy the opportunity to provide food and fellowship for a visitor.

0 1 2 3 4 None

87.

I often discover new truths for myself through reading or observing situations firsthand.

0 1 2 3 4 None

88.

I have enjoyed relating to a certain group of people over a long period of time, sharing personally in their successes and failures.

0 1 2 3 4 None

89.

I find real joy in giving a generous portion of my money to the Lord.

0 1 2 3 4 None

90.

When someone speaks in tongues, I sometimes have a clear idea of what God is saying.

0 1 2 3 4 None

91.

Christians from outside of my normal ministry circle often seek out my advice.

0 1 2 3 4 None

92.

I have discovered great joy in giving up house, property, or other modern luxuries in order to serve God better.

0 1 2 3 4 None

93.

Living a simple lifestyle is an exciting challenge for me.

0 1 2 3 4 None

94.

I have assisted Christian leaders to relieve them for their essential job.

0 1 2 3 4 None

95.

I use the Word of God to combat supernatural powers of evil.

0 1 2 3 4 None

96.

I seem to have more confidence than others that God can accomplish the impossible.

0 1 2 3 4 None

97.

God regularly seems to do impossible things through my life.

0 1 2 3 4 None

98.

It is easy to organize materials for teaching a Bible class.

0 1 2 3 4 None

99.

Poor people accept me because I choose to live on their level.

0 1 2 3 4 None

100.

I can make profound and difficult Christian principles seem relatively easy to learn.

0 1 2 3 4 None

101.

I faithfully pray for others recognizing that their effectiveness and total well-being depends on God's answer to prayers.

0 1 2 3 4 None

102.

I have spoken in tongues.

0 1 2 3 4 None

103.

Through study or experience I have discerned major strategies or techniques God seems to use in furthering His kingdom.

0 1 2 3 4 None

104.

When I am moved by an appeal to give to God's work, I usually can find the money I need to do it.

0 1 2 3 4 None

105.

I have a strong sense of stewardship based on the recognition that God owns all things.

0 1 2 3 4 None

106.

I am willing to take the initiative in helping other Christians grow in their faith.

0 1 2 3 4 None

107.

I sometimes have a strong sense of what God wants to say to people in response to particular situations.

0 1 2 3 4 None

108.

God has given me a great desire to see the church grow and expand in a specific location.

0 1 2 3 4 None

109.

I often feel compelled by the Holy Spirit to pray specifically for people or circumstances.

0 1 2 3 4 None

110.

I try to be in God's will continually and be available for His use.

0 1 2 3 4 None

111.

I have sense of whether or not a person is acting under God's leadership.

0 1 2 3 4 None

112.

I am successful at getting a group to do its work joyfully.

0 1 2 3 4 None

113.

More than most, I have had a strong desire to see peoples from other countries won to the Lord.

0 1 2 3 4 None

114.

I enjoy spending time reading and studying Christian literature.

0 1 2 3 4 None

115.

I appreciate the opportunity to serve in the Lord's work when the need surfaces in the church.

0 1 2 3 4 None

116.

People have told me that I have communicated timely and urgent messages that must have come directly from the Lord.

0 1 2 3 4 None

117.

I am a person of vision and am able to communicate that vision to the people of God in such a way that others commit to making the vision into reality.

0 1 2 3 4 None

118.

I explain God's Word in such a way that others understand it.

0 1 2 3 4 None

119.

I am able to sense whether people are being honest when they tell of their religious experiences.

0 1 2 3 4 None

120.

Others can point to specific instances where my prayers have resulted in visible miracles.

0 1 2 3 4 None

121.

I enjoy bringing God's love to those in the hospital, in nursing homes, shut-in at home, or in prison.

0 1 2 3 4 None

122.

People with spiritual problems seem to come to me for advice and counsel.

0 1 2 3 4 None

123.

I possess an unusual capacity to understand the feelings of those in distress.

0 1 2 3 4 None

124.

Others have told me that I have helped them distinguish key and important facts of Scripture.

0 1 2 3 4 None

125.

I have a desire to represent the church at large.

0 1 2 3 4 None

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