Spiritual Gifts Assessment - Moose Jaw Church of God

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Design Reveals Destiny

Let's begin with a Personality Test. Which of the following four statements do you resonate with most? Every personality type has strengths and challenges - which is why we need each other!

I am assertive, demanding and decisive. I enjoy doing multiple tasks at once. I thrive in a challenge-based environment. I think about tasks above others or myself. I am motivated by accomplishment and authority. *

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If you have the above personality traits, embrace your strengths while also making sure to:

Listen attentively to others. Support other team members. Invest in personal relationships. Balance controlling and domineering tendencies. Value the opinions, feelings, and desires of others.

I enjoy influencing and inspiring other people. I am optimistic about others. I tend to be the life of the party. I think about motivating people. I am motivated by recognition and approval. *

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If you have the above personality traits, embrace your strengths while also making sure to:

Be aware of tasks that need to be accomplished. Balance your emotions, words, and actions. Remember to consider details and facts. Slow down your pace for others when necessary. Listen attentively to others instead of only talking. Choose thoughtful decision-making over impulsive decision-making.

I thrive in consistent environments. I prefer specifics over generalizations. I enjoy small groups of people. I prefer being a member of a team. I am motivated by stability and support. *

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If you have the above personality traits, embrace your strengths while also making sure to:

Take initiative. Practice flexibility. Approach confrontation constructively. Be direct in your interactions when necessary. Realize change can be healthy, and be willing to adapt. Consider the overall goals of your family or group, not just specific processes or procedures.

I typically avoid taking big risks. I love tasks, order and details. I am right most of the time. I comply with clearly defined rules. I am motivated by quality and correctness. *

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If you have the above personality traits, embrace your strengths while also making sure to:

Be decisive when necessary. Cultivate personal relationships. Be open to others' ideas and methods. Balance your focus between facts and people. Focus on doing the right things, not just doing things right. Help others accomplish their goals.

Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts

The following 24 statements represent 24 different spiritual gifts mentioned in Scripture. Take your time reviewing each series of statements, and then prayerfully and honestly rate yourself. You can then find the corresponding gifts and descriptions listed at the end, which will give you the first step towards realizing your unique spiritual gift mix and special value in God's kingdom! All that's left is to contact us to see how we can help you grow and serve in your areas of strength!

1. I like organizing services and events. I am passionate about managing details. Creating a task list is easy and enjoyable for me. *

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2. I am interested in starting new churches or helping ministries that start churches or church projects. *

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3. I enjoy working with my hands. I consider myself a crafty person. Building something with my hands is very satisfying to me. *

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4. I can tell when someone is insincere. I sense when situations are spiritually unhealthy. I can pinpoint issues or problems quickly. *

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5. I pray daily for people who don't know Jesus. I am greatly motivated by seeing people saved who don't know God. Sharing the Gospel with someone I do not know is exciting and natural for me. *

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6. Encouraging others is a high priority in my life. I come across as loving and caring. I look for ways to encourage other people. *

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7. I readily trust God to provide for my daily needs. Asking God for seemingly impossible things is exciting to me. I live believing that God has my back in every situation. *

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8. I am passionate about financially investing in the kingdom of God. I want to make more money so that I can give more. I find ways to give offerings above my tithe. *

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9. I look for opportunities to pray for the sick. I believe miraculous healing is possible and still happens. God has used me to bring healing to those who are sick. *

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10. I enjoy doing little things that others typically do not enjoy. Helping others is one of my greatest motivations. Being a part of the process is fulfilling to me. *

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11. I often have people over to my house. Creating a warm and welcoming environment is important to me. I tend to make total strangers feel at home. *

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12. I enjoy spending hours in prayer for other people. I am burdened to pray for situations affecting the world. People often ask me to pray for them. *

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13. Education is very important to me. People come to me to learn more about God and the Bible. I enjoy knowing Biblical details and helping others understand them, too. *

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14. I tend to motivate others to get involved. I prefer to take the lead whenever possible. I delegate responsibilities to accomplish tasks. *

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15. I hurt when I see others hurting. I'm very sensitive to sad stories. I am motivated to help people in need. *

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16. I believe God will use me to enact His miracles. Miracles often happen when I'm nearby. I have a constant hunger to see God's miraculous power. *

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17. I enjoy sharing the Gospel with other people groups and nationalities. The idea of living in another country to benefit the Gospel is exciting to me. I focus a lot on reaching the world for Christ. *

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18. I've devoted considerable time to mastering my voice and/or musical instrument. I desire to serve the church through worship. I gain my deepest satisfaction through leading others in vocal or instrumental worship. *

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19. Caring for the hurting is one of my highest priorities. I enjoy connecting, caring for, and coaching others. I gain great satisfaction when I help people who are going through a difficult time. *

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20. I get frustrated when people knowingly sin. Confronting someone about a sin in their life is important to me. I enjoy hearing passionate and clear preaching of God's Word. *

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21. I enjoy serving behind the scenes. It bothers me when people sit around and do nothing. I like to do small things that others overlook. *

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22. I like creating outlines of the Bible. I share Biblical truth with others to help them grow. I prefer to teach and study the Bible topically rather than verse by verse. *

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23. God has used me to interpret what someone speaking in tongues is saying. I pray in tongues daily. Praying in tongues is encouraging and important to me. *

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24. I enjoy the book of Proverbs more than any other book in the Bible. When I study Scripture, I receive unique insights from God. When faced with difficulty, I tend to make wise decisions. *

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Congratulations on discovering your spiritual gifts! God has uniquely created you with these gifts for a reason. Your next step is to learn how you can use those gifts for the purpose He has for you.

Review your answers to questions 1-24, and put a checkmark next to your highest values.

1. Administration. The divine ability to organize multiple tasks and groups of people to accomplish these tasks. Luke 14:28-30. Acts 6:1-7. 1 Corinthians 12:28.

2. Apostleship. The divine ability to pioneer new churches and ministries through planting, overseeing, and training. Acts 15:22-35. 1 Corinthians 12:28. Galatians 2:7-10.

3. Craftsmanship. The divine ability to plan, build and work with your hands in construction environments to accomplish multiple ministry applications. Exodus 30:22. 2 Chronicles 34:9-13.

4. Discernment. The divine ability to spiritually identify falsehood and to distinguish between right and wrong motives and situations. Matthew 16:21-23. 1 John 4:1-6.

5. Evangelism. The divine ability to help non-Christians take the necessary steps to becoming Christ followers. Acts 8:5-6. Ephesians 4:11-14.

6. Exhortation. The divine ability to encourage others through the written or spoken word and Biblical truth. Acts 14:22. Romans 12:8. Hebrews 10:24-25.

7. Faith. The divine ability to believe in God for unseen supernatural results in every arena of life. Acts 11:22-24. Romans 4:18-21. Hebrews 11.

8. Giving. The divine ability to produce wealth and to give by tithes and offerings for the purpose of advancing the kingdom of God on earth. Mark 12:41-44. Romans 12:8.

9. Healing. The divine ability to act as an intermediary in faith, prayer, and by the laying-on of hands for the healing of illnesses. Acts 3:1-10. 1 Corinthians 12:9.

10. Helps. The divine ability to work in a supportive role for the accomplishment of tasks in Christian ministry. Mark 15:40-41. Romans 16:1-2.

11. Hospitality. The divine ability to create warm, welcoming environments for others in places such as your home, office, or church. Acts 16:14-15. Hebrews 13:1-2.

12. Intercession. The divine ability to stand in the gap in prayer for someone, something, or someplace believing for profound results. Hebrews 7:25. James 5:14-16.

13. Knowledge. The divine ability to understand and to bring clarity to situations and circumstances often accompanied by a word from God. Acts 5:1-11. Colossians 2:2-3.

14. Leadership. The divine ability to influence people at their level while directing and focusing them on the big picture, vision, or idea. Romans 12:8. Hebrews 13:17.

15. Mercy. The divine ability to feel empathy and to care for those who are hurting in any way. Matthew 9:35-36. Romans 12;8.

16. Miracles. The divine ability to alter the natural outcomes of life in a supernatural way through prayer, faith, and divine direction. Acts 9:36-42. Romans 15:18-19.

17. Missionary. The divine ability to reach others outside of your culture and nationality, typically while living in that culture or nation. Acts 8:4. Romans 10:15.

18. Music/Worship. The divine ability to sing, dance, or play an instrument primarily for the purpose of helping others worship God. Deuteronomy 31:22. 1 Samuel 16:16. Psalm 150.

19. Pastor/Shepherd. The divine ability to care for the personal needs of others by nurturing and mending life issues. John 10:1-18. Ephesians 4:11-14.

20. Prophecy. The divine ability to boldly speak and bring clarity to scriptural and doctrinal truth, in some cases foretelling God's plan. Acts 2:37-40. 1 Thessalonians 1:5.

21. Service. The divine ability to do small or great tasks in working for the overall good of the body of Christ. Acts 6:1-7. Romans 12:7.

22. Teaching. The divine ability to study and learn from the Scriptures primarily to bring understanding and growth to other Christians. Acts 18:24-28. Ephesians 4:11-14.

23. Tongues. The divine ability to pray in a heavenly language to encourage your spirit and to commune with God. Corporately, it is often accompanied by interpretation and should be used appropriately. Acts 2:1-13. 1 Corinthians 12:10.

24. Wisdom. The divine ability to apply the truths of Scripture in a practical way, producing a fruitful outcome and the character of Jesus Christ. Acts 6:3,10. 1 Corinthians 2:6-13.