Spiritual and Motivational Gifts Survey

SPIRITUAL AND MOTIVATIONAL GIFTS SURVEY
What This Survey Can Do For You: You can learn what your spiritual gifts might be. They are also ‘motivational
gifts’ because they have to do with ability and willingness. Everybody seems to have at least one of the gifts listed in
Romans 12:6-8. Depending on the scores and ranking, you can try different roles in the ministry that may suit you.
What This Test Cannot Do For You: You cannot learn from this test what all your gifts are. You may also have a
combination of gifts, or other undiscovered gifts that will add into your unique ability to serve. Some items are really
meant to be general. It would be helpful to study out the four key passages that describe spiritual gifts: Romans 12:3-
8; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Ephesians 4:7-16; 1 Peter 4:10,11. This survey focuses only on Rom 12 and 1 Peter 4. Note
also that aside from surveys, there are other tools to determine spiritual gifts.
Note: Spiritual gifts are not ministry positions. Being teen ministry leaders or childcare workers are not ‘gifts’
although those ministries definitely can put to use spiritual gifts such as teaching, serving, etc. In addition, spiritual
gifts are not the same as natural talent (music ability or mechanical aptitude, etc.) although God may often give
spiritual gifts that make use of natural abilities. A musician may have the gift of encouragement. An experienced
school teacher may have the gift of teaching, etc. Many times, disciples will have to try out different ways to serve.
Please answer as honestly as possible. (No “right” or “wrong” answers; just put what comes to mind first.)
Rarely true Very true/often

1. I am able to sense God’s direction and share it with others. 1 2 3 4 5
2. I enjoy contributing to projects in the church. 1 2 3 4 5
3. People often come to me seeking advice about personal problems. 1 2 3 4 5
4. I am a cheerful giver. 1 2 3 4 5
5. I have artistic/musical abilities. 1 2 3 4 5
6. People seem to respect me and follow my lead. 1 2 3 4 5
7. I have a tender heart toward the hurting and will often do what I can to help. 1 2 3 4 5
8. I like to share my possessions. 1 2 3 4 5
9. I usually volunteer to help with tasks that need to be done. 1 2 3 4 5
10. I enjoy deep Bible study so I can accurately teach the Word. 1 2 3 4 5
11. I like encouraging those who are discouraged. 1 2 3 4 5
12. I am very concerned about those who have not heard about God. 1 2 3 4 5
13. I am good at getting people to work joyfully. 1 2 3 4 5
14. I enjoy visiting the sick. 1 2 3 4 5
15. I feel compelled to communicate God's word so people know what God expects of them. 1 2 3 4 5
16. I am willing to work at a task even if it is very simple. 1 2 3 4 5
17. I have technical abilities that many people don’t have. 1 2 3 4 5
18. I often challenge others to reach their potential in Christ. 1 2 3 4 5
19. I am known for my generosity and sometimes sacrificial giving. 1 2 3 4 5
20. I am able to guide and motivate people to join in the achievement of goals. 1 2 3 4 5
21. I tend to look out for those who are neglected and alienated. 1 2 3 4 5
22. I have helped many Christians become more obedient to God. 1 2 3 4 5
23. I feel a sense of satisfaction in seeing a job through to completion. 1 2 3 4 5
24. I think much about how people can learn more about God. 1 2 3 4 5
25. I make myself available to talk with others. 1 2 3 4 5
26. I feel concerned when the Bible is not preached well or misunderstood. 1 2 3 4 5
27. I like to assist others with the skills that I have. 1 2 3 4 5
28. I like to work out solutions to problems of other people. 1 2 3 4 5
29. I speak boldly and with conviction what I believe God wants people to know. 1 2 3 4 5
30. I am very dependable for getting things done. 1 2 3 4 5
31. I am able to make the Bible clear and relevant for others. 1 2 3 4 5
32. I pay attention to details when it comes to church work. 1 2 3 4 5
33. I am willing to sacrifice/lower my standard of living to help others. 1 2 3 4 5
34. I often do chores or assist people. 1 2 3 4 5
35. I am able to give spiritual direction to others. 1 2 3 4 5
36. I speak up for what is biblically right even when people oppose me. 1 2 3 4 5
37. Others comment on how much they have learned from me. 1 2 3 4 5
38. I am not afraid to announce God's judgment on sin. 1 2 3 4 5
39. I am usually asked to do technical things that others can’t do. 1 2 3 4 5
40. I usually think of ways to improve on what has already been done. 1 2 3 4 5
Thank you so much for your time. It will be helpful to now do the next exercise: scoring and ranking gifts.
SCORING YOUR GIFTS This will help profile your spiritual gifts, as wells as ministry abilities and/or motivations.
TOTAL RANK
Leadership: #1___ + #6___ + #13___ + #20___ + #23___ = [ ] ______
Teaching: #10___ + #24___ + #31___ + #26___ + #36___ = [ ] ______
Shepherding: #3___ + #22___ + #28___ + #35___ + #37___ = [ ] ______
Serving: #9___ + #16___ + #30___ + #32___ + #34___ = [ ] ______
Encouragement: #7___ + #11___ + #14___ + #21___ #25___ = [ ] ______
Giving: #2___ + #4___ + #8___ + #19___ + #33___ = [ ] ______
Preaching: #12___ + #15___ + #18___ + #29___ + #38___ = [ ] ______
Special Skills: #5___ + #17___ + #27___ + #39___ + #40___ = [ ] ______
From the above scores, rank your gifts from highest to lowest. You will see what your inclinations are. Afterwards, look at the
list of possible roles based on your inclinations. (Remember, some gifts may overlap. In addition, a lower ranked gift is not
necessarily a “weakness,” or “something to change.” The lower ranked gifts may simply be dormant or seeking development.)
POSSIBLE ROLES FOR CHRISTIANS (ESPECIALLY MATURE DISCIPLES)

As with all Christians, mature Christians have the Spirit. It is He who enables Christians to render services of all kinds. Once
a Christian is made aware of his abilities, he/she can try out different roles in the church. (It is also possible to ‘try’ some
ministries in order to discover your gifts.) The table below gives some ideas on possible roles based on gifts. Remember that
in certain disciples, some gifts can be dormant at first; in others, multiple gifts abound. All Christians should be open to
discovering and nurturing their gifts. Here are some things you can do:
Leadership: Aspire to be a discipler/BTL; split your BT and lead half of it

Aspire to be part of your region council/oversight group
Facilitate in region/ministry workshops
Be in charge of a region project; organize special events; my ideas __________________________________________
Teaching: Join/sit-in your region teaching committee; assist the staff in making region/BTL syllabus
Lead follow-up studies with baby Christians; volunteer to talk to those struggling with false doctrine
Enroll in a theology class/online learning; start a discussion forum with disciples
Become a teacher in children’s ministry; my ideas _______________________________________________________
Shepherding: Aspire to become a discipler; aspire to become an elder

Join/start a committee to help baby Christians/older marrieds/senior citizens; lead pre-marriage counseling lessons
Pray to reach out to former members; form a committee on helping former members
Join/start a special needs ministry: e.g. job placement, parents with difficult/disabled kids
Enroll in a class or join seminars in counseling; my ideas ___________________________________________________
Serving: Become an usher; volunteer to bake bread/wash cups

Be a songleader/worship/line-up coord/in-charge of songsheets
Become property custodian/librarian, etc. for your region
Volunteer for the children’s min or teens ministry; join the teen camp
Ask the staff/region council which areas of the ministry need support; my ideas ________________________________
Encouragement: Form a group to visit/encourage the provinces

Volunteer for or visit HOPE sites; start an orphanage/hospital visitation team
Start/join an encouragement team; form a database of birthdays and anniversaries; organize retreats
Visit the weak and struggling; my ideas _______________________________________________________________
Giving: Find out special financial needs in your region; assist in provincial church support
Start/join a fund-raising committee or foundation
“Adopt” /house a campus disciple during summer or sem break
Join the fin-comm; my ideas _______________________________________________________________________
Preaching: Aspire to become a missionary; help organize a mission planting

Ask to be able to do lessons (message/comm/benev); organize evangelistic events
Ask your BTL to give you a chance to preach at BT; record sermons; collect sermon outlines
Visit a provincial church to preach; my ideas _____________________________________________________________
Special Skills: Consider how you can serve your region with your skills/unique vocation; discuss with others with similar skills
Volunteer/start a region bulletin/message board/website/e-group
Help develop KNN/DPI Philippines
Help design a backdrop/invitations/childrens ministry material
Advertise your skills so disciples can benefit
Organize workshops to teach people your (marketable) skills: e.g. baking, home crafts, computer literacy
Help tutor teens/campus disciples; my ideas _____________________________________________________________

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SPIRITUAL AND MOTIVATIONAL GIFTS SURVEY

Rarely true Very true/often

POSSIBLE ROLES FOR CHRISTIANS (ESPECIALLY MATURE DISCIPLES)

Leadership: Aspire to be a discipler/BTL; split your BT and lead half of it

Shepherding: Aspire to become a discipler; aspire to become an elder

Serving: Become an usher; volunteer to bake bread/wash cups

Encouragement: Form a group to visit/encourage the provinces

Preaching: Aspire to become a missionary; help organize a mission planting

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