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

0 1 2 3 4

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

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

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

0 1 2 3 4

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

0 1 2 3 4

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

0 1 2 3 4

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

0 1 2 3 4

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

0 1 2 3 4

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

10.

I enjoy spending time reading and studying Christian literature.

0 1 2 3 4

11.

I am usually able to analyze a situation correctly.

0 1 2 3 4

12.

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

0 1 2 3 4

13.

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

14.

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

0 1 2 3 4

15.

I have interpreted when somebody spoke in tongues.

0 1 2 3 4

16.

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

0 1 2 3 4

17.

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

0 1 2 3 4

18.

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

0 1 2 3 4

19.

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

0 1 2 3 4

20.

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

0 1 2 3 4

21.

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

0 1 2 3 4

22.

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

0 1 2 3 4

23.

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

0 1 2 3 4

24.

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

0 1 2 3 4

25.

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

0 1 2 3 4

26.

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

0 1 2 3 4

27.

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

28.

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

0 1 2 3 4

29.

I enjoy helping with urgent tasks around the church.

0 1 2 3 4

30.

I can delegate and assign meaningful work.

0 1 2 3 4

31.

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

0 1 2 3 4

32.

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

0 1 2 3 4

33.

Living a simple lifestyle is an exciting challenge for me.

0 1 2 3 4

34.

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

0 1 2 3 4

35.

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

36.

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

0 1 2 3 4

37.

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

0 1 2 3 4

38.

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

39.

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

0 1 2 3 4

40.

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

0 1 2 3 4

41.

When I speak, people seem to listen and agree.

0 1 2 3 4

42.

I have a desire to represent the church at large.

0 1 2 3 4

43.

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

0 1 2 3 4

44.

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

45.

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

0 1 2 3 4

46.

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

47.

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

0 1 2 3 4

48.

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

0 1 2 3 4

49.

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

0 1 2 3 4

50.

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

0 1 2 3 4

51.

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

0 1 2 3 4

52.

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

53.

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

0 1 2 3 4

54.

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

0 1 2 3 4

55.

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

0 1 2 3 4

56.

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

0 1 2 3 4

57.

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

0 1 2 3 4

58.

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

0 1 2 3 4

59.

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

0 1 2 3 4

60.

I speak in tongues as a personal spiritual exercise.

0 1 2 3 4

61.

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

0 1 2 3 4

62.

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

0 1 2 3 4

63.

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

0 1 2 3 4

64.

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

0 1 2 3 4

65.

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

0 1 2 3 4

66.

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

0 1 2 3 4

67.

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

68.

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

0 1 2 3 4

69.

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

0 1 2 3 4

70.

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

0 1 2 3 4

71.

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

0 1 2 3 4

72.

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

0 1 2 3 4

73.

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

0 1 2 3 4

74.

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

75.

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

0 1 2 3 4

76.

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

0 1 2 3 4

77.

Visitors seem to feel at ease around me.

0 1 2 3 4

78.

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

0 1 2 3 4

79.

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

0 1 2 3 4

80.

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

0 1 2 3 4

81.

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

0 1 2 3 4

82.

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

0 1 2 3 4

83.

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

84.

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

0 1 2 3 4

85.

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

0 1 2 3 4

86.

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

0 1 2 3 4

87.

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

0 1 2 3 4

88.

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

0 1 2 3 4

89.

God regularly seems to do impossible things through my life.

0 1 2 3 4

90.

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

0 1 2 3 4

91.

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

0 1 2 3 4

92.

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

0 1 2 3 4

93.

It does not bother me when people drop in unexpectedly.

0 1 2 3 4

94.

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

0 1 2 3 4

95.

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

0 1 2 3 4

96.

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

0 1 2 3 4

97.

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

0 1 2 3 4

98.

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

0 1 2 3 4

99.

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

0 1 2 3 4

100.

I have experienced God answering my prayers in tangible ways.

0 1 2 3 4

101.

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

102.

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

0 1 2 3 4

103.

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

0 1 2 3 4

104.

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

0 1 2 3 4

105.

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

0 1 2 3 4

106.

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

0 1 2 3 4

107.

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

0 1 2 3 4

108.

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

0 1 2 3 4

109.

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

110.

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

0 1 2 3 4

111.

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

0 1 2 3 4

112.

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

0 1 2 3 4

113.

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

0 1 2 3 4

114.

I feel great compassion for the problems of others.

0 1 2 3 4

115.

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

0 1 2 3 4

116.

I have spoken in tongues.

0 1 2 3 4

117.

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

0 1 2 3 4

118.

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

0 1 2 3 4

119.

I enjoy the responsibility for the achievement of group goals.

0 1 2 3 4

120.

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

0 1 2 3 4

121.

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

0 1 2 3 4

122.

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

0 1 2 3 4

123.

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

0 1 2 3 4

124.

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

0 1 2 3 4

125.

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

0 1 2 3 4

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