Discipleship gifting Survey

VictoryLife Church

Spiritual  Gifts Questionnaire

This Survey is only to give you a guide towards your giftings. This is not to be used as an absolute, but rather a pointer to guide you in some direction that helps to decern your current giftings!!!!

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As you read each question, place a number from 0 to 4 in the scoring column. (Eg: Putting a 0 in the column indicates that you never feel this way, or that the statement is not at all true for you.)  After you have answered all the questions go to the last page, insert the scores in the marking table and then add up each column.  The columns with the largest numbers will show your main gifts.  Remember, that as we grow in Christ, we grow in our gifts as well.  Don’t use this questionnaire to justify a lack of spiritual growth.  Rather, use it as a tool to show who you are and where you fit in to the body of Christ right now.

 

0          Never, not at all

1          Rarely, not really

2          Sometimes, partly true

3          Usually, mostly true

4          Always, definitely true

 

Question Number		Scoring Column
1	I like to present truth logically and systematically
2	When I teach from the Bible I want to see people grow
3	I get frustrated when Christians don’t share their faith
4	I enjoy worshipping as I listen to music
5	Guests feel at home when they come to my house
6	I like to help groups become more orderly and effective
7	I volunteer when someone needs help
8	I will do almost anything to avoid hurting others
9	I usually know where I’m going, and others follow
10	When I speak I want people to be strengthened in their faith
11	When people ask me to pray for them I pray more than once
12	I know when preaching is not true to the Bible
13	I can motivate people to get involved in ministry
14	I will go without something to support a cause I believe in
15	If I’m uncertain about something I like to check out the facts
16	I patiently but firmly help people become mature believers
17	I have brought people to salvation in Christ
18	I look at creation and marvel at God’s greatness
19	I never feel put out when people come to my home
20	If things aren’t getting organized, I will step in
21	I prefer immediate goals rather than long range ones
22	When others are suffering I become emotionally involved
23	People often listen to me and agree with my views

 

 

0          Never, not at all

1          Rarely, not really

2          Sometimes, partly true

3          Usually, mostly true

4          Always, definitely true

 

Question Number		Scoring Column
24	I get angry over unrighteousness in the church and the world
25	I know that God responds to my prayers
26	I can tell when a person speaking in tongues is not genuine
27	I have a generally positive attitude to life and ministry
28	I am generous with my money, time, energy and love
29	I enjoy studying and sharing what I’ve learned with others
30	I desire to give guidance and direction when needed
31	Non-Christians feel comfortable when I witness to them
32	I love to sing to God’s glory with others and by myself
33	I am able to make new people feel comfortable
34	I enjoy the detail of working with people and resources
35	I like doing manual jobs
36	I hate having to discipline others
37	If no one in a group takes the lead, I will step in
38	I like people who are honest and will speak the truth
39	When I hear about a need, my first response is to pray
40	I know when a person is afflicted by an evil spirit
41	I will rebuke and challenge people to help them grow
42	I am careful what I spend, so that I don’t waste my money
43	I hate seeing Scripture used out of context
44	I communicate with people to help them feel comfortable
45	I actively seek opportunities to talk about spiritual things
46	I worship God even when I’m not in a meeting
47	I enjoy meeting new people and making them feel welcome
48	I write notes to myself in order to see things accomplished
49	I enjoy helping with routine jobs at church
50	I look for the good in people
51	I am comfortable delegating tasks to others
52	I will speak out if I believe something is wrong
53	I enjoy praying for long periods of time
54	I sense when  something is spiritually off
55	I believe that all things are possible with God
56	If someone is in need I usually think of something I can give

0          Never, not at all

1          Rarely, not really

2          Sometimes, partly true

3          Usually, mostly true

4          Always, definitely true

 

Question Number		Scoring Column
57	I solve problems by using principles I’ve found in the Bible
58	I have to pray for any group with which I’m involved
59	I am able to direct conversations towards the gospel
60	I enjoy helping others to worship God
61	I enjoy meeting the needs of those without food and shelter
62	If I’m in charge of something, I immerse myself in it
63	I am very happy when I can do something helpful
64	I can sense very quickly when a person is hurting
65	I can inspire and motivate people to achieve results
66	I will confront someone with the truth when necessary
67	God leads me and speaks to me when I pray
68	I can correctly judge a person’s character when I meet them
69	I want to strengthen people who are discouraged
70	I am overjoyed when my gift is an answer to prayer
71	I believe truth has the power to change people
72	I enjoy being responsible for the spiritual growth of others
73	I can confidently tell people what Christ has done for me
74	When I help someone, I do it as if I’m serving God Himself
75	I help people feel like they fit in
76	I can set a goal and make sound plans to achieve it
77	I will continue helping until a job is completed
78	When all others give up on someone, I’ll continue helping
79	I enjoy being in charge.  It is not a burden to me.
80	I can tell when something is a compromise or deception
81	I often see results from my prayers
82	I can see phoniness in someone before others are aware of it
83	I will stop counseling someone if they don’t want to change
84	I know God will supply my needs when I cheerfully give
85	Sharing what I’ve learned about God is very satisfying
86	I enjoy caring for and strengthening others
87	I have a burden to see people get saved
88	I’d like to write songs that bring glory to God
89	My home is a place where people find peace and rest

0          Never, not at all

1          Rarely, not really

2          Sometimes, partly true

3          Usually, mostly true

4          Always, definitely true

 

Question Number		Scoring Column
90	Any plan I make is thorough and complete
91	I would rather do a job than delegate it to someone else
92	I prefer spending time with people who are tender and kind
93	Things run smoothly when I’m in charge
94	I want to speak words from God that will change lives
95	When I pray for others I know that I am ministering to them
96	I know when someone is trying to deceive me
97	I will say what is needed to get people to live victoriously
98	I prefer no one to know what I am giving
99	I have helped others understand the gospel more clearly
100	I reach out to people who are wavering or discouraged
101	I am drawn to non-believers because I want to see them won
102	It’s difficult putting my great love for God into words
103	I enjoy having people over for meals
104	I anticipate problems and design alternative plans
105	I don’t particularly want to lead others
106	I love seeing people blessed, and grieve when they hurt
107	I relate differently to different people to bring out their best
108	God reveals to me what is about to happen
109	I pray about any prayer request for a number days
110	I can sense when a prophecy is from God or from man
111	I see trials as opportunities for us to grow in God
112	I want to use my resources for God’s kingdom
113	I enjoy explaining Biblical truths and seeing people grow
114	I can faithfully support the same people for a long time
115	I look for chances to build relationships with non-believers
116	When I think about God I get a sense of amazement
117	I believe my house is a gift from God to be used for Him
118	I break a large project down into smaller parts
119	I’d prefer to do something rather than just talk or listen
120	I enjoy visiting people in hospitals and nursing homes
121	People in a group back off and let me take the lead
122	If our culture is contrary to God’s word, I’ll speak up

0          Never, not at all

1          Rarely, not really

2          Sometimes, partly true

3          Usually, mostly true

4          Always, definitely true

 

Question Number		Scoring Column
123	It is never a burden when someone asks me to pray for them
124	I know when the Spirit of God is flowing through a person
125	I want people to trust in God no matter what happens
126	I want to give in ways that will be worthwhile
127	I believe that truth must be established in every situation
128	I want people to feel safe and full of hope
129	I pray earnestly for the lost, especially those I’ve met
130	I would like to lead others in a worship experience
131	I like to help out at church suppers and meals
132	I will let others get the credit as long as the job gets done
133	I find it hard to say no when I have the ability to help
134	I love giving hope to people in need
135	I can make sound decisions even when under pressure
136	Sometimes I feel that it’s God speaking, not me
137	I would rather pray than do just about anything else for God
138	I feel when something is wrong rather than using logic
139	I can see the potential in people
140	I am aware that everything I have belongs to God

 

VictoryLife Church

Spiritual  Gifts  Questionnaire

Marking  Sheet

 

Teaching	Pastoring	Evangelism	Worship	Hospitality	Administration	Serving	Mercy	Leadership	Prophecy	Intercession	Discernment	Exhortation	Giving
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28
29	30	31	32	33	34	35	36	37	38	39	40	41	42
43	44	45	46	47	48	49	50	51	52	53	54	55	56
57	58	59	60	61	62	63	64	65	66	67	68	69	70
71	72	73	74	75	76	77	78	79	80	81	82	83	84
85	86	87	88	89	90	91	92`	93	94	95	96	97	98
99	100	101	102	103	104	105	106	107	108	109	110	111	112
113	114	115	116	117	118	119	120	121	122	123	124	125	126
127	128	129	130	131	132	133	134	135	136	137	138	139	140

 

 

 

My three main gifts are: ____________________

                                          ____________________

                                          ____________________

 

All Christians are to work together, supporting one another. However, our gifts make us better prepared and equipped to perform in some areas of ministry over others. A person who is working within a ministry area they are gifted for, will be more effective in that ministry than one they not gifted for.

What types of ministry will you be most effective in? A brief list of ministry examples follows. These examples have been provided merely as thought starters and should not be considered an exhaustive list. Use them as a starting point in exploring the possibilities for putting your gifts to use within your congregation and in your community.

Administration Congregation Council, Finance Staff, Sunday School Superintendent, Vacation Bible School Coordinator, Business Manager

Compassion Home/Hospital/Institution Visitation, Transportation to Worship/Bible Study, Social Ministry Team, Support Group Leader, Telecare Minister

Discernment Congregation Council, Long Range Planning Team, Social Ministry Team, Peer Counseling, Support Group Facilitator

Evangelism Prospective Member Visitation, Evangelism Team, Advertising and Marketing, New Member Sponsor, Community Visitation

Exhortation Mutual Ministry Team, Hospital/Home/Institution Visitation, Telecare Ministry, Peer Counseling, Small Group Leader

Faith Congregational President, Stewardship Team, Long Range Planning Team, Bible study leader

Giving Capital Campaign Steering Team, Stewardship Team, Volunteer Coordination, Giving Personal Testimony

Helps Computer Programmer/Data Entry, Building Maintenance/Upkeep Electrical/Masonry/Plumbing/Roofing Mechanical Repair/Maintenance Audio/Visual Operator and Repair Computer Maintenance, Web-Page Developer, P.A./Sound System Technician

Knowledge Parish Resource-Library Coordinator, Nominating Team, Long Range Planning Team, Congregation Council

Leadership Sunday School Superintendent, Committee Chairperson (all types), Fellowship Activity Coordinator, Vacation Bible School Coordinator, Congregational President, Speaker: Special Events

Missionary Women's/Men's Missionary Fellowship, Short-term Missions Coordinator, Evangelism Team, Urban Ministry Team

Pastoring Adult In-Home Bible Study Leader, New Member Sponsor, Young-Adult Counselor, Small Group Leader, Telecare Ministry

Prophecy Committee Chairperson, Speaker: Special Events, Congregational President

Service Newsletter Collation, Tape Recording Worship Services, Child Care, Building/Grounds Upkeep, Kitchen Cleaning Team, Providing Transportation

Teaching Adult Bible Class Teacher, Sunday School Teacher, Teen Bible Class Teacher, Vacation Bible School Teacher, Conference/Seminar Leader

Wisdom Long Range Planning Team, Congregation Council Peer Counselor, Support Group Leader, Mutual Ministry Team

 

GIFT INVENTORY TEST 

 

For this test to be valid, do not respond on the basis of what you think you ought to say, but rather on the basis of your interest and experience.  Do not let modesty hinder you from answering honestly.

                   

                  0    -    The statement is not relevant to my experience, or not true of me

                  1    -    Not quite zero, but close

                  2    -    Only a slight response

                  3    -    Medium or moderate response

                  4    -    Greater than average response

                 5    -    Strong agreement with statement

1._____ I feel empowered to stand alone for Christ in a hostile, unbelieving environment.

2._____ Often I have a burning desire to speak God's word when I know it will not be well received.

3._____ I seem to have insight on when people are ready to give their lives to Christ.

4._____ God has shown me sources of sound teaching and rich fellowship, and I guide people to such.

5._____ I love to meditate on the patterns of God and His ways, and speak to others of such things.

6._____ I enjoy serving others so that they, in turn, may perform their ministries.

7._____ I can identify with weakness and temptation so as to encourage people to repent and believe.

8._____ When I give to others, they do not feel as if they owe me anything.

9._____ Other Christians have imitated me when I have led the way in serving the needs of others.

10. _____ I often am overcome with emotion for the person I am praying for.

11. _____ Sometimes God gives me an insight into the proper course of action others should take.

12. _____ God often quickens Scripture to my mind that is useful for the moment.

13. _____ I have an extraordinary confidence in God and an ability to embolden others.

14. _____ I usually detect spiritual truth from spiritual error before fellow-believers.

15. _____ The Spirit often leads me to do a favor for someone that touches them deeply.

16. _____ I can serve others by organizing and harnessing their gifts to solve a particular problem.

17. _____ I often think that God is calling me to be a missionary.

18. _____ My words often bring conviction to others, leading to repentance.

19. _____ I find it easy to ask people to believe in and commit to Christ

20. _____ I tend to be patient with Christians who are making slow spiritual progress.

21. _____ I think it is very important to use words accurately and in context.

22. _____ I believe my ministry in life is to be humbled before men by being obedient in service.

23. _____ I have a special gift of helping others get "reset" emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

24. _____ I believe God has given me the ability to make and share money.

25. _____ I am willing to "go first" when it comes to meeting the needs of others.

26. _____ I believe that God wants to reach out to people by using me to share in their suffering.

27. _____ Other Christians seek my advice when they are uncertain of their direction.

28. _____ God has made me aware of a deep need in someone that they were careful to hide.

29. _____ I am not moved from my personal belief in the truth by ridicule, apparent failure, or pain.

30. _____ God has often used me to encourage others to accept difficult, but biblical teaching.

31. _____ People often try to give me glory for helping them, which I am able to direct to God.

32. _____ I can recognize talents and gifts in others, and find ways of using these for God.

33. _____ I desire to learn another language, culture, or religion so that I could be a better witness.

34. _____ Ridicule or rejection for speaking forth the truth, by family or friends, does not effect me.

35. _____ I tend to conclude my vocal witness with an appeal for others to become Christians.

36. _____ I want to be in unity with other mature believers to earnestly seek God's will for the body. 

37. _____ I get troubled by "testimonies" which contain false teaching or unsound advice.

38. _____ I often recognize ways that I can minister to others indirectly without speaking or teaching.

39. _____ I can challenge others without making them feel condemned. 

40. _____ I have strongly sensed the Spirit leading me to give money to a specific person or cause.

41. _____ Obeying Christ now is my passion in life.  It is not about mere words, but deeds. 

42. _____ Sometimes God gives me a taste of other people's pain.

43. _____ God uses me to dispel confusion about God's will with supernatural insight.

44. _____ I often find I know things that I have never learned, which are confirmed by mature believers.

45. _____ I am totally convinced God will fulfill his word even if He is not doing so yet.

46. _____ I often sense when people are moved by the Holy Spirit, evil spirits, or by their own flesh.

47. _____ In the church, I gravitate to undone work, even if unpopular.

48. _____ People often look to me for guidance in coordination, organization, and ministry opportunities.

49. _____ Strange customs, cultures, and unusual behavior don't offend me or my faith.

50. _____ I love to find creative ways to confront people with the truth of God.

51. _____ I minister better to the spiritually "unborn" than baby, adolescent, or mature believers.

52. _____ God has shown fruit in my life in the effective discipling of other believers.

53. _____ I love to learn Biblical principles from my studies and then share them with others.

54. _____ I don't mind helping others even if they are not deserving or if they take advantage of me.

55. _____ People will take correction from me because they know I am on their side.

56. _____ I strive to seek ways to give to others without calling attention to myself.

57. _____ God has given me an ability to "rally the troops" in giving aid to others.

58. _____ Sometimes I feel so much love for others that I am at a loss for words.

59. _____ My advice to others has led them into mature Christian living.

60. _____ God has given me words to say in witnessing situations that surprised even me.

61. _____ I seem to be less "shakable" than most Christians.

62. _____ I sometimes get the sense that what I am reading or hearing is divinely inspired.

63. _____ God often supernaturally enhances my service to others.

64. _____ I have a knack for getting people together in the body of Christ, and enjoy doing this.

65. _____ I have a deep understanding of the Gospel, and I want to tell others about the good news.

66. _____ I am more interested in saying the right thing than making people feel good.

67. _____ I'm troubled when salvation is not emphasized.

68. _____ I feel that I am responsible to help protect weak Christians from dangerous influences.

69. _____ I reflect on my own life so that I can learn to help others to grow and know what to expect.

70. _____ I would rather work in secret than have my work recognized publicly.

71. _____ The Spirit gives me the ability to call forth the best that is in others.

72. _____ Everything I own is Christ’s, and this is no secret among the brethren.

73. _____ I can motivate others to obey Christ by the living testimony of my life.

74. _____ I have a desire to visit prisons and rest-homes in order to minister comfort and hope.

75. _____ God uses me to bring clarity to other believers when they are uncertain what to do.

76. _____ I often know about a real problem another person is hiding through a layer of deception.

77. _____ My hope in God, against all odds, is inspiring to others.

78. _____ God has used me to warn others of the danger of a certain teaching.

79. _____ I cannot stand idly by while things go undone.

80. _____ People come to me when they need help in desperate situations, and I know people who can help.

 

The next column of questions are a self-rating of God-placed desire to exercise a particular gift.   Unfortunately, this can often be detected by "vain imaginings" surrounding fantasies of exercising the gift.  These fantasies of self-glory must be repented of before the gift will be actuated by the Holy Spirit.  God will not share His glory.  We should use our imaginations to think about how to give God the glory if/when the Holy Spirit gives us an increased measure of a particular gift.  In any case, dreams and desires can be useful clues to the reality of a latent gift.  Rate your relative agreement from 0 to 5.

 

81. _____ I dream of being a missionary to some group of people who have never heard the gospel.

82. _____ I dream of God speaking through me in a powerful way. 

83. _____ I dream of winning many souls to Christ.

84. _____ I dream of myself and other leaders working together in unity, love, sound doctrine, and mutual submission.

85. _____ I dream of teaching God's Word so as to help others in the way of faith.

86. _____ I dream that I will experience the presence of God by serving others.

87. _____ I dream of speaking words of hope that God will confirm in others by the Holy Spirit.

88. _____ I dream of being used of God to meet someone's financial or material need.

89. _____ I dream of being first to lead the way in finding new ways to minister to others.

90. _____ I dream that God will use my emotions to feel His feelings for others.

91. _____ I dream of being used of God to help people know what God's will is.

92. _____ I dream that God will give me the knowledge needed to help at just the right moment.

93. _____ I dream that I will be stronger than others when persecution comes.

94. _____ I dream that I could help those who are confused about teachings, spirits, and events. 

95. _____ I dream that God would anoint my every move as I give help to others.

96. _____ I dream of coordinating the gifts of others so that they will be at their best in Christ.

 

What gifts are lacking among the believer's you know?  You may be surprised at how differently people perceive these needs.  This can be a useful clue as to what problems God wants you to solve by allowing the Holy Spirit to give you grace.  What requirement has God put on your heart to meet?  Rate from 0 to 5 the relative intensity of need in the Body of Christ from your perspective.

 

What gifts are lacking among the believer's you know?  You may be surprised at how differently people perceive these needs.  This can be a useful clue as to what problems God wants you to solve by allowing the Holy Spirit to give you grace.  What requirement has God put on your heart to meet?  Rate from 0 to 5 the relative intensity of need in the Body of Christ from your perspective.

97. _____ We need more people to take what we have and go out as missionaries.

98. ______We need more prophets in the Church to preach against sin and of the coming judgment.

99. ______We aren't spending enough time trying to win souls to Christ.

100.______We need more people who are willing to take care of the spiritually newborn and young.

101._____ We need more, and better teaching.

102. _____ We lack people willing to be humble and serve the brethren and outsiders.

103. _____ We need more exhortation and encouragement to do the right things.

104. _____ We have un-met, real financial or material needs among us.

105. _____ We need someone to take the first step in starting a new initiative to help others.

106. _____ We lack compassion for the hurts, pains, and struggles of people.

107. _____ We need wisdom from above to know what God would have us do next.

108. _____ We need the gift of divine knowledge to make up for our deficiencies.

109. _____ We need more examples of faith that has stood the test of adversity.

110. _____ We lack discernment in identifying unclean spirits, the flesh, and false teaching.

111. _____ We need to stop talking and start really helping people in practical ways.

112. _____ We need someone to direct the spiritual gifts of our group more effectively.

 

Transfer the results from the test to the following chart according to the question numbers.  Add the rows across to get your total.  The three highest are your greatest spiritual gifts. 

Note:  The numbers are relevant for only you and should not be compared to someone else.  For example, you may have the gift of prophecy with a total of 20 while a friend may score a 28 and it isn’t even considered one of their gifts.  This doesn’t mean they are more spiritual or gifted than you, simply that they scored everything more highly than you.  Because the questions are based on your perception of yourself, there is no scientific standard to compare scores with. 

 

 

					I Dream  Of	We Need	Spiritual  Gift	Totals
1	17	33	49	65	81	97	Missionary
2	18	34	50	66	82	98	Prophecy
3	19	35	51	67	83	99	Evangelism
4	20	36	52	68	84	100	Pastoring
5	21	37	53	69	85	101	Teaching
6	22	38	54	70	86	102	Serving
7	23	39	55	71	87	103	Exhortation
8	24	40	56	72	88	104	Giving
9	25	41	57	73	89	105	Leadership
10	26	42	58	74	90	106	Compassion
11	27	43	59	75	91	107	Wisdom
12	28	44	60	76	92	108	Knowledge
13	29	45	61	77	93	109	Faith
14	30	46	62	78	94	110	Discernment
15	31	47	63	79	95	111	Helps
16	32	48	64	80	96	112	Administration

 

Find out what your results mean at www.spreadinglight.com/biblestudy/gifts

 

Spiritual Gift Descriptions 

 

Administration is a gift that provides insight into other people’s spiritual gifting as well as natural talent, which allows for placing people who want to minister in a particular way together with those who need just this ministry.

 

Compassion transcends both natural human sympathy and normal Christian concern, enabling one to sense in others a wide range of emotions and then provide a supportive ministry of caring and intercessory prayer. Also called the gift of Mercy.

 

Discernment is the heightened ability to read or hear a teaching, to encounter a problem, or to consider a proposed course of action, and then determine whether the source behind the teaching, problem, or action is divine, merely human, or satanic. This will be a much needed gift near the End of the Age.

 

Evangelism is a special ability to lead unconverted persons to a saving knowledge of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The person with this gift has the wisdom to know when, who, and how to call the rebellious into the Kingdom of God. Evangelists are the spiritual "obstetricians" in the church.

 

Exhortation is the gift of being able to encourage others by well timed and wise counsel. This gift builds the Body of Christ by helping new, young and adolescent disciples to turn from sin and believe in the power of the Holy Spirit. Barnabas, whose name literally means Son of Encouragement, is the best example of this in the Bible. Also called the gift of Counselling, or the gift of Encouragement.

 

Faith as a gift is an extraordinary confidence in God that is unshakable by situations, pain, apparent failure, or ridicule. While we are all called to have faith, this is an extraordinary amount of faith above and beyond that of Christians without this gift. This gift strengthens the individual and other believers (by example) to endure persecution and wait upon the Lord.

 

Giving empowers one in a sensitive way to detect material or financial needs and meet those needs with Spirit inspired generosity. Recipients of help from Christians with this gift have a clear sense that God has provided, not man.

 

Helps enables one to assist people in skilled ways that are supernaturally enhanced by the anointing of the Holy Spirit. This is similar to the gift of serving except that it is specific concerning a certain skill - such as the goldsmiths who helped Moses build the items for the tabernacle. Those with this gift should be highly esteemed in the Body.

 

Knowledge is an ability to remember Scripture or have it supernatural quickened, or to know a fact or truth about a person or situation revealed directly by the Holy Spirit.

 

 

Leadership in the Greek is actually "he who provides leadership in giving aid". These go first and lead by example, so that others are motivated to follow. (1 Cor 11:1) Those with the gift of leadership are quick to identify problems and show by doing how to minister to those in need.

 

Missionary is the ability to communicate across cultural barriers and plant churches where there is no knowledge of the gospel. It is usually accompanied with a distinct calling and a miraculous lifestyle. In Greek (apostolos) "a sent one", or "a messenger", a Missionary. Sometimes called the gift of Apostle, although true apostles were required to have seen the risen Lord.

 

Pastoring is the collective (plural in Greek) ministry of the Elders to "shepherd" an individual or community of Christian believers. This gift is a special passion and empowering to lead people into green pastures, steer others away from danger, fight off predators, and bind up wounds. Sometimes called the gift of Shepherding.

 

Prophecy is speaking what God wants said with clarity, creativity, and power. It is also called the gift of Preaching. The primary ministry in this gift is not prediction, but in confronting people with the truth about God and man - with conviction and repentance as the result.

 

Serving is a gift which expresses the love of Christ by taking care of lowly or time-consuming tasks to allow others to be more effective ministers. Similar to the gift of Helps, but here the work performed is menial rather than skilled. Those with this gift are the truest and highest leaders in the church, and ought to be recognized as such.

 

Teaching is the ability to understand and communicate the Christian faith so as to make the truth clear to others. The result of this gift is the equipping and maturing of others in the body of Christ so that they will grow in grace and be more effective disciples.

 

Wisdom is special illumination that enables one in a specific instance to grasp divine insight regarding a fact, situation, or context. This gift is useful in directing the Body in what to do next; in making God's will known.

 

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All Christians are to work together, supporting one another. However, our gifts make us better prepared and equipped to perform in some areas of ministry over others. A person who is working within a ministry area they are gifted for, will be more effective in that ministry than one they not gifted for.

What types of ministry will you be most effective in? A brief list of ministry examples follows. These examples have been provided merely as thought starters and should not be considered an exhaustive list. Use them as a starting point in exploring the possibilities for putting your gifts to use within your congregation and in your community.

 

Administration Congregation Council, Finance Staff, Sunday School Superintendent, Vacation Bible School Coordinator, Business Manager

 

Compassion Home/Hospital/Institution Visitation, Transportation to Worship/Bible Study, Social Ministry Team, Support Group Leader, Telecare Minister

 

Discernment Congregation Council, Long Range Planning Team, Social Ministry Team, Peer Counselling, Support Group Facilitator

 

Evangelism Prospective Member Visitation, Evangelism Team, Advertising and Marketing, New Member Sponsor, Community Visitation

 

Exhortation Mutual Ministry Team, Hospital/Home/Institution Visitation, Telecare Ministry, Peer Counselling, Small Group Leader

 

Faith Congregational President, Stewardship Team, Long Range Planning Team, Bible study leader

 

Giving Capital Campaign Steering Team, Stewardship Team, Volunteer Coordination, Giving Personal Testimony

 

Helps Computer Programmer/Data Entry, Building Maintenance/Upkeep Electrical/Masonry/Plumbing/Roofing Mechanical Repair/Maintenance Audio/Visual Operator and Repair Computer Maintenance, Web-Page Developer, P.A./Sound System Technician

 

Knowledge Parish Resource-Library Coordinator, Nominating Team, Long Range Planning Team, Congregation Council

Leadership Sunday School Superintendent, Committee Chairperson (all types), Fellowship Activity Coordinator, Vacation Bible School Coordinator, Congregational President, Speaker: Special Events

 

Missionary Women's/Men's Missionary Fellowship, Short-term Missions Coordinator, Evangelism Team, Urban Ministry Team

 

Pastoring Adult In-Home Bible Study Leader, New Member Sponsor, Young-Adult Counsellor, Small Group Leader, Telephone follow/care Ministry

 

Prophecy Committee Chairperson, Speaker: Special Events, Congregational President

 

Service Newsletter Collation, Tape Recording Worship Services, Child Care, Building/Grounds Upkeep, Kitchen Cleaning Team, Providing Transportation

 

Teaching Adult Bible Class Teacher, Sunday school Teacher, Teen Bible Class Teacher, Vacation Bible School Teacher, Conference/Seminar Leader

 

Wisdom Long Range Planning Team, Congregation Council Peer Counsellor, Support Group Leader, Mutual Ministry Team

 

Web site link:

 

http://www.spreadinglight.com/biblestudy/gifts/index.html