Holy Cross Lutheran Church Spiritual Gifts Inventory Now to each one the manifestation of the Spir...

Holy Cross Lutheran Church Spiritual Gifts Inventory
Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. All these gifts are the work of one and the same Spirit, and the Spirit distributes them to each one, just as the Spirit determines. 1 Cor. 12
The Bible tells us that every believer is given Spiritual Gifts for the purpose of building up God"s Church. This is exciting news! As a disciple, our responsibility is to discern, experiment with and use our Spiritual Gifts. Spiritual Gifts are not to be confused with natural talent or training. Spiritual Gifts are unmerited blessings given to every Christian for the purpose of serving the body of Christ. The following Spiritual Gifts Inventory is designed to help you discover what your spiritual gifts might be. THIS IS NOT A TEST. There are no right or wrong answers. Use the following scale to rate how each statement reflects YOU! 5—Highly characteristic of me - true for me at least 90% of the time4—Frequently characteristic of me - true for me about 75% of the time3—Occasionally characteristic of me - true for me about 50% of the time2—Infrequently characteristic of me - true for me about 25% of the time1—Seldom characteristic of me - true for me about 10% of the time0—Never characteristic of me
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1. I am able to organize ideas, things, time and people for more effective results.
2. I receive much joy from working with my hands at various arts and crafts.
3. I find that my skills in building or repairing objects benefits others.
4. I like sharing with others how God has changed my life.
5. I am able to share words of encouragement with those who are struggling in life.
6. There have been times when I have felt sure I knew God"s specific will for the future, even when others have not been so sure.
7. I am so confident that God will meet my needs that I give to God sacrificially and consistently.
8. I find joy in being a help to someone who can utilize my help and concern.
9. My home is always open to people passing through who need a place to stay.
10. When I am asked to pray for others, I feel that my prayers will have tangible results.
11. Oftentimes, I am able to perceive what is in the heart or mind of another person without them telling me.
12. I am able to motivate people into getting things done.
13. I enjoy doing things to comfort people during sickness or times of problems and/or anxiety.
14. When I am singing, I feel a great sense of joy.

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15. I would enjoy being involved in an instrumental music presentation.
16. I appreciate being called on to do things for other people.
17. I have enjoyed relating to a certain group of people over a long period of time, sharing personally in their successes and failures.
18. I feel that I can communicate Biblical truths to others so that they are helped.
19. When important decisions need to be made, I sense a confidence in God"s guidance.
20. When I use my ability to write, I know others will learn and grow from it.
21. I am able to plan and administer programs which will be of benefit to others.
22. I enjoy the times that I am able to create beautiful items with my hands.
23. I enjoy the work necessary for gardening, landscaping, and other projects.
24. I feel comfortable telling others how God has changed my life.
25. I am able to talk with and build up those who are having difficulties in life, whether they are in despair, sorrow, or not sure of themselves.
26. When in a group, I am the one others often look to for vision and direction.
27. I am ready to forgo certain privileges in order to give money to God"s work.
28. When I serve the Lord, I really don"t care who gets the credit.

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29. I enjoy inviting visitors and guests (strangers) home to dinner after weekend worship.
30. I take prayer requests very seriously and pray until the answers come.
31. I have the ability to discover new truths for myself through reading or observing situations first hand.
32. I am able to lead small and/or large groups of people into making decisions.
33. I enjoy helping and working with those people who are ignored by others.
34. In the area of vocal music, I enjoy performing alone and/or in a group of singers.
35. I am able to effectively play a musical instrument.
36. When other people ask me to lend a helping hand, I feel special.
37. I feel comfortable in leading a small group in Bible study.
38. I find it rewarding to teach people more about the Lord.
39. When a person has a problem, as a Christian I can frequently see what is best to do.
40. I find pleasure in composing and writing paragraphs and stories for the growth of others.
41. I can easily delegate important responsibilities to other people.
42. I find joy in having a beautiful lawn, flowers, and shrubs which are properly placed and cared for.
43. The repair and maintenance of things comes easy to me.

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44. It is easy for me to talk to other people about life and/or spiritual matters.
45. I am able to speak words of encouragement to those who are troubled, discouraged, or not sure of themselves.
46. I am able to trust in the reliability of God when all else looks dim.
47. I am content to maintain a lower standard of living in order to financially benefit God"s work.
48. When I do things behind the scenes and others are helped, I am joyful.
49. I am able to provide food and/or lodging graciously and willingly to people who are in need.
50. I find myself praying when I could be doing other things.
51. Through study or experience, I have been able to discern the wisest course of action to take in major decisions.
52. When a group I am in is lacking organization, I tend to step in to fill the gap.
53. Sometimes when I help people out, I know they may not even say "thank you," but I still enjoy helping them.
54. I enjoy singing familiar Gospel songs with a group of fellow Christians.
55. I know that my ability to perform instrumental music has been a blessing to others.
56. I respond cheerfully when asked to do a job, even if it seems menial.

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57. I enjoy leading small groups of people, especially when I am able to show genuine care and concern for them.
58. I enjoy helping others learn things about Scripture which aid in building them up.
59. I can intuitively arrive at solutions to fairly complicated problems.
60. I am able to put my thoughts and ideas into positive, written form.
61. I am able to set goals and objectives, and then make plans to reach them.
62. I find joy in painting pictures or making handcrafted objects.
63. I find joy in lawn care and other outside maintenance.
64. When I share my faith with others, I see positive results in their lives.
65. I often share words of comfort, cheer, or encouragement with others.
66. I really believe that God will not let me down, even though everything around me seems to be falling apart.
67. I really enjoy giving my time and treasures to God"s work.
68. I am able to assist key leaders to relieve them of detail work so they can get back to their main job.
69. When people visit me at my home, I am confident they feel good about being there.
70. I regard prayer as one of my favorite spiritual exercises.
71. I am able to pick up on important Biblical truths that benefit myself and others.

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72. People look to me as a leader when things need to be done.
73. I enjoy working with people who are struggling to make ends meet.
74. I am able to lead others in singing.
75. I enjoy using my instrumental music talents for the appreciation of my friends and to the glory of God.
76. I enjoy being a follower more than a leader.
77. I have brought friends or relatives back to faith who have strayed away.
78. I enjoy teaching children and/or adults about God"s love.
79. If one of my friends is faced with a problem, I am able to sort out what God"s will is for them.
80. I enjoy writing words that will be of benefit to those who read them.