Spiritual Gifts Assessment

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For each question, mark how closely you agree with each statement, with 4 being strongly agree and 0 being strongly disagree.

1. When presented a goal, I immediately think of steps that need to be taken in order to achieve the desired results.
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2. I express myself through artistic means.
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3. My faith requires me to seek out God's will and purpose in all circumstances that arise in my life.
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4. I am able to convey the Gospel message to non-believers in ways that they are able to easily understand.
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5. I am moved by those who through conflict or sorrow are wavering in faith.
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6. I am certain of the spirit's presence in my life and the lives of others.
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7. I am blessed by God each day and gladly respond to these blessings by giving liberally of my time and money.
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8. I enjoy meeting new people and becoming acquainted with them.
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9. I know that God hears and responds to my daily prayers.
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10. I feel compelled to learn as much as I can about the Bible and faith.
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11. I am a take charge person. When others follow my direction, the goal or task will be completed.
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12. When I see a person in need, I am moved to assist them.
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13. I love to sing and enjoy inspiring others through song.
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14. I find joy and express myself by playing a musical instrument.
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15. I am motivated to provide spiritual leadership to those who are on a faith journey.
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16. I like working behind the scenes to ensure projects are successful.
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17. I enjoy working with my hands in a trade or skill that required considerable experience to perfect.
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18. My great joy is to communicate biblical truth in such a way that it becomes real and understood by others.
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19. When a challenge is presented, I am usually able to identify an appropriate solution.
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20. I am able to take a thought or idea and put it into a clear and inspiring written form.
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21. I enjoy organizing thoughts, ideas, hopes and dreams into a specific plan of action.
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22. I can translate into artistic form what I first see in my imagination.
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23. I have assisted others as they sought to discern whether or not their personal decisions were helpful and in accord with God's will for their lives.
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24. I enjoy being with non-believers and like having the opportunity to encourage them to faith and commitment.
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25. When I know someone is facing a crisis, I feel compelled to provide support and care.
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26. My trust in the Spirit's presence, when I encounter times of personal crisis, is a source of strength for others.
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27. I manage my time and money so that I am able to give much of it to the work of the church or other organizations.
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28. I am often asked to open my home for small group gatherings or social occasions.
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29. I often become so absorbed in my prayer life that the door bell or phone can ring and I will not hear it.
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30. Not one day would be complete without biblical study and thought.
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31. When I am in a group, others will often look to me for direction.
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32. I feel an urgency to provide housing for the homeless, food for the starving, comfort for those in distress.
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33. I have sung before groups and felt a real sense of God's presence.
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34. By my playing a musical instrument, inspiration has been provided for both myself and others.
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35. I have responsibility for providing spiritual guidance to an individual believer or group of believers.
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36. People tell me that without my willingness to do the unnoticed jobs, their work would be more difficult.
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37. I am good at building, repairing, or restoring things and find satisfaction in doing so.
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38. I want to express my faith by assisting others to discover the truths contained in the Bible.
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39. People come to me for help in applying Christian faith and values to personal situations.
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40. I often feel moved to write about my thoughts and feelings so others may benefit from them.
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41. I have been successful in organizing, directing and motivating people to achieve a goal.
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42. My artistic work has given spiritual strength to both believer and non-believer.
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43. In the congregation, I am often asked if a direction being discussed is in accord with God's will and purpose.
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44. I do not find it difficult to share what Jesus means to me with non-believers.
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45. Those who are struggling with life questions have come to me for guidance and help.
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46. I can see great things happening in my congregation and am not derailed by the pessimism of others.
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47. When I receive money unexpectedly, one of my first thoughts is to share this gift through the church.
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48. I enjoy welcoming guests and helping them to feel at ease.
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49. Believers have asked me to pray for healing in their lives, and have evidenced God's healing power.
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50. My study of the Bible has proven helpful to others in their faith journey.
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51. People have said they like to work with me because the task will be successfully completed.
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52. People have been surprised by how at ease I am while working with those who are suffering in mind, body or spirit.
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53. I am grateful and humbled that my singing has provided inspiration and hope for others on their faith journey.
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54. Others have told me they were moved by my playing a musical instrument.
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55. People have come to me for spiritual help and it has developed into a long-term relationship.
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56. When I turn out the lights, take tables down, work in the kitchen or put chairs away, I feel that I have served the Lord.
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57. My knowledge of building, maintenance or repair has been a special value to the church and others.
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58. Students have told me that I can take the most difficult idea or concept and make it understandable.
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59. When direction is needed at work or in the congregation, I am generally asked for my opinion.
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60. My written work has been helpful to others in understanding life's truths.
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Shepherding, Care and Connection
relational

Focus: Deepening community and neighborly love. In the ELCA, we “walk together” (i.e., accompany one another). These gifts are the primary tools for building a church that is a welcoming home for all people and in all places.

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Related Strengths
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Pastoring
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Exhortation
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Mercy
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Hospitality
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Evangelism
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Organizational and service
functional

Focus: Serving the neighbor and seeking a just world. These gifts turn faith into tangible support in interpersonal ways as well as through the life of the community.

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Administration
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Giving
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Leadership
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Service
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Skilled Craft
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Artistic and Expressive
creative
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Artistry
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Music
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Writing
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Discernment and Truth
intellectual and spiritual

Focus: Discernment, truth-telling and lifelong learning. These gifts focus on helping the community discern God’s voice today in both individual lives and the collective life together.

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Related Strengths
Teaching
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Knowledge
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Wisdom
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Discernment
  out of 12
Faith
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Intercession
  out of 12
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