(PRINT THIS PAGE AND FILL IT OUT FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL USE) SPIRITUAL GIFTS INDICATOR This spiritual gifts indicator is based on the gifts listed in Romans 12:6-8. Other spiritual gifts are listed in 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, 27-31; Ephesians 4:7-13, and 1 Peter 4:10-11. Read each of the following statements and determine how well it describes you M = This describes me most of the time. ______1. I look for creative ways to meet others' needs. ______2. People generally look to me to make the first move. ______3. I try hard to help others feel good about themselves. ______4. Teaching a Sunday school class or Bible study interests me. ______5. I'm likely to mow a neighbor's lawn or take a meal to someone who has been sick. ______6. I'm drawn to people others might consider outcasts. ______7. I'm likely to notice when those around me are feeling down. ______8. I like the idea of sharing what God has told me with others. ______9. Giving is an important part of my financial plan. ______10. I'm likely to generate enthusiasm among others. ______11. When I lend things, I don't worry about getting them back. ______12. Others tell me I explain things in a clear, understandable way. ______13. I appreciate what others do, and I tell them so. ______14. I feel called to tell others what God reveals to me. ______15. I'm not bothered when my work goes unnoticed. ______16. People who need help solving problems often ask for my opinion. ______17. I think everyone deserves second and third chances. ______18. I enjoy preparing lessons because I like sharing what I learn with others. ______19. I'm interested in ministering to prisoners, the homeless, the disabled, and people in similar situations. ______20. People tell me I present Biblical messages in a clear, compelling way. ______21. I'm likely to volunteer for tasks others may have neglected. Each statement describes a possible demonstration of one of the spiritual gifts listed in Romans 12:6-8. Statements you marked with an M could indicate giftedness in the corresponding spiritual gift. Two or more related statements marked with an S could also indicate giftedness. Match your responses with the gifts below by circling the statement numbers that you ranked with an M. Those qualities with the most M rankings, or multiple S rankings are probably your spiritual gifts. Prophecy: 8, 14, 20 Serving: 5, 15, 21 Teaching: 4, 12, 18 Showing Mercy: 6, 17, 19 Encouraging: 3, 7, 13 Giving: 1, 9, 11 Leading: 2, 10, 16
Mark the statements according to the following scale:
S = This describes me sometimes.
N = This does not really describe me.