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The Spiritual Gift Survey is a discovery tool that provides you with a personalized analysis. Not a test, but a simple questionnaire giving you a profile of your God-given spiritual gifts.

Discovering and exercising your God-given spiritual gifts allows you to experience maximum fulfillment with minimum frustration in your Christian life and ministry.

INSTRUCTIONS

While there are many spiritual gifts, this evaluation covers the task-oriented gifts used in daily life to do the work of Christian ministry. Every Christian has a dominant gift and many possess more than one. Through this analysis, you will find out in which areas you are “less” gifted and will also discover your dominant task-oriented gift. You can then begin to concentrate on further developing your dominant gift as you exercise it in daily life and in your ministry at FUMC Clinton.

Respond to each statement below according to who you are, not who you would like to be or think you ought to be. How true are these statements of you? What has been your experience? To what degree do these statements reflect your usual tendencies?  Read each question with that in mind, then indicate whether you Strongly Agree, Agree Somewhat, are Undecided, Disagree Somewhat or Completely Disagree with each question.

After the survey is finished, you will receive an email with further information about how you have scored on the test and with more information about how your gifts can be used to benefit the body of Christ.  Although we will try to return the results to you as soon as possible, Please allow 48 hours to receive the results of your survey by email.

Renee Neblett will be the only staff member to have a record of these results.  Please contact her if you have any questions.

This survey has 110 questions and each is very important, so your response is required on them all. It will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

First Name       Last Name       Email

Address           City       State       Zip       Phone

Reminder: Strongly Agree -5 Agree Somewhat - 4 Undecided - 3 Disagree Somewhat -2 Completely Disagree -1

1) People seem to be willing to follow my leadership without much resistance.
 5 4 3 2 1

2) I like to proclaim God's Word to fellow Christians.
 5 4 3 2 1

3) It is a joy for me to proclaim God's plan of salvation to unchurched people.
 5 4 3 2 1

4) It is enjoyable to have the responsibility of leading other people in their spiritual life.
 5 4 3 2 1

5) I'm excited in helping people to discover important truths in the scriptures.
 5 4 3 2 1

6) I have special joy singing praises to God either alone or with other people
 5 4 3 2 1

7) It is enjoyable to motivate people to a higher spiritual commitment.

8) People with spiritual problems seem to come to me for advice and counsel.
 5 4 3 2 1

9) I received excellent grades in school.
 5 4 3 2 1

10) There is great joy in doing little jobs around the church.
 5 4 3 2 1

Reminder: Strongly Agree -5 Agree Somewhat - 4 Undecided - 3 Disagree Somewhat -2 Completely Disagree -1

11) I look for opportunities to assist people in their work.
 5 4 3 2 1

12) There is great joy in leading people to accomplish group goals.
 5 4 3 2 1

13) I like to organize people for more effective ministry.
 5 4 3 2 1

14) There is great satisfaction in giving large amounts of money for the Lord's work.
 5 4 3 2 1

15) I feel great compassion for the problems of others.
 5 4 3 2 1

16) It seems easy to perceive whether a person is honest or dishonest.
 5 4 3 2 1

17) I am ready to try the impossible because I have a great trust in God.
 5 4 3 2 1

18) There is great joy in having people in my home.
 5 4 3 2 1

19) I find that the repair and maintenance of things in my environment come easily to me.
 5 4 3 2 1

20) I seem to recognize prayer needs before others.
 5 4 3 2 1

Reminder: Strongly Agree -5 Agree Somewhat - 4 Undecided - 3 Disagree Somewhat -2 Completely Disagree -1

21) I enjoy the opportunity to pray with and for a person who is physically ill that he/she may be made well.
 5 4 3 2 1

22) I adapt easily in a culture different from mine.
 5 4 3 2 1

23) I feel a sense of authority in my relationship to the group.
 5 4 3 2 1

24) I like to proclaim the Word of God to comfort others.
 5 4 3 2 1

25) I seem able to determine when the Spirit has prepared a person to received Jesus Christ.
 5 4 3 2 1

26) It is exciting to provide spiritual leadership for a congregation.
 5 4 3 2 1

27) Teaching a Bible Class is one of the most enjoyable things I do (or could do) in the Church.
 5 4 3 2 1

28) God has given me the ability to play a musical instrument and I enjoy it.
 5 4 3 2 1

29) It is a joy to give encouragement to people who are discouraged.
 5 4 3 2 1

30) I enjoy providing solutions to difficult problems in life.
 5 4 3 2 1

Reminder: Strongly Agree -5 Agree Somewhat - 4 Undecided - 3 Disagree Somewhat -2 Completely Disagree -1

31) It seems easy to learn difficult truths.
 5 4 3 2 1

32) I enjoy doing routine tasks for the glory of God.
 5 4 3 2 1

33) I enjoy helping with the emergency tasks around the Church.
 5 4 3 2 1

34) People seem to enjoy following me in doing an important task.
 5 4 3 2 1

35) There is joy in making important decisions.
 5 4 3 2 1

36) I find real joy in giving a generous portion of my money to the Lord.
 5 4 3 2 1

37) Visiting people in retirement homes gives me a great satisfaction.
 5 4 3 2 1

38) I seem to know very quickly whether something is right or wrong.
 5 4 3 2 1

39) When things seem impossible, I'm ready to move forward.
 5 4 3 2 1

40) I do not feel uncomfortable when people drop in unexpectedly.
 5 4 3 2 1

Reminder: Strongly Agree -5 Agree Somewhat - 4 Undecided - 3 Disagree Somewhat -2 Completely Disagree -1

41) I have enjoyed creating various kinds of arts and/or crafts.
 5 4 3 2 1

42) Prayer is one of my favorite spiritual exercises.
 5 4 3 2 1

43) I have prayed for an emotionally ill person and seen the person get better.
 5 4 3 2 1

44) It is easy for me to move into a new community and make friends.
 5 4 3 2 1

45) I have little fear in leading people where God wants them to go.
 5 4 3 2 1

46) I enjoy relating and sharing God's Word to the issues of the day.
 5 4 3 2 1

47) I feel a burden to share the Gospel with people.
 5 4 3 2 1

48) I like to assist people with their spiritual problems.
 5 4 3 2 1

49) It seems that people learn when I teach them.
 5 4 3 2 1

50) I have enjoyed being involved with Church, school and/or local musical productions.
 5 4 3 2 1

Reminder: Strongly Agree -5 Agree Somewhat - 4 Undecided - 3 Disagree Somewhat -2 Completely Disagree -1

51) I like to encourage inactive church members to become involved Christians again.
 5 4 3 2 1

52) It seems that people generally follow my advice.
 5 4 3 2 1

53) I am able to understand difficult portions of God's word.
 5 4 3 2 1

54) I receive great satisfaction in doing small or trivial tasks in church.
 5 4 3 2 1

55) I desire to do the tasks which will free others for important ministry.
 5 4 3 2 1

56) It is more effective to delegate a task to someone else rather than to do it myself.
 5 4 3 2 1

57) I enjoy the responsibility for the achievement of group goals.
 5 4 3 2 1

58) I appreciate the opportunity to financially support a critical situation.
 5 4 3 2 1

59) I sense joy in comforting people in difficult situations.
 5 4 3 2 1

60) The difference between truth and error is easily perceived by me.
 5 4 3 2 1

Reminder: Strongly Agree -5 Agree Somewhat - 4 Undecided - 3 Disagree Somewhat -2 Completely Disagree -1

61) I am often ready to believe God will lead us through a situation when others feel it is impossible.
 5 4 3 2 1

62) People seem to feel very comfortable in my home.
 5 4 3 2 1

63) I like to create things with my hands.
 5 4 3 2 1

64) God consistently answers my prayers in tangible ways.
 5 4 3 2 1

65) I have visited a person who was sick, prayed that God would make them physically whole, and the person got better.
 5 4 3 2 1

66) I am able to relate well to Christians of different locations or cultures.
 5 4 3 2 1

67) I appreciate the opportunity to proclaim God's word to others.
 5 4 3 2 1

68) It is important for me to speak God's Word of warning and judgment in the world today.
 5 4 3 2 1

69) It is a joy to share what Jesus means to me with an unchurched neighbor.
 5 4 3 2 1

70) People like to bring their troubles & concerns to me because they feel I care.
 5 4 3 2 1

Reminder: Strongly Agree -5 Agree Somewhat - 4 Undecided - 3 Disagree Somewhat -2 Completely Disagree -1

71) One of the joys of my ministry is training people to be more effective Christians.
 5 4 3 2 1

72) I feel secure in the fact that my musical ability will be of benefit to other people with whom I come in contact.
 5 4 3 2 1

73) People who are feeling perplexed often come to me for encouragement and comfort.
 5 4 3 2 1

74) I feel that I have a special insight in selecting the best alternative in a difficult situation.
 5 4 3 2 1

75) I have a clear understanding of Biblical doctrines (teachings).
 5 4 3 2 1

76) I find more satisfaction in doing a job than finding someone else to do it.
 5 4 3 2 1

77) I appreciate a ministry of helping other peoples to bear their burdens.
 5 4 3 2 1

78) It is a thrill to inspire others to greater involvement in church work.
 5 4 3 2 1

79) The development of effective plans for church ministry gives me great satisfaction.
 5 4 3 2 1

80) It is a joy to see how much money I can give to the Lord.
 5 4 3 2 1

Reminder: Strongly Agree -5 Agree Somewhat - 4 Undecided - 3 Disagree Somewhat -2 Completely Disagree -1

81) I enjoy ministering to a person who is sick in the hospital.
 5 4 3 2 1

82) I can judge well between the truthfulness and error of a given theological statement.
 5 4 3 2 1

83) People seem to view me as one who believes everything is possible.
 5 4 3 2 1

84) When missionaries come to our church I (would) like to have them come to my home.
 5 4 3 2 1

85) I see that the results of my working with various objects in God's creation help to improve and beautify that which other people have not seen nor developed.
 5 4 3 2 1

86) I faithfully pray for others recognizing that their effectiveness and total well-being depends on God's answer to prayers.
 5 4 3 2 1

87) I like to participate in ministry to the physically or emotionally ill and pray for their recovery.
 5 4 3 2 1

88) The thought of beginning a new church in a new community is exciting to me.
 5 4 3 2 1

89) I enjoy training workers in the congregation.
 5 4 3 2 1

90) In a Bible class it seems essential to share God's word even if it irritates others.
 5 4 3 2 1

Reminder: Strongly Agree -5 Agree Somewhat - 4 Undecided - 3 Disagree Somewhat -2 Completely Disagree -1

91) I feel a deep concern for the unreached people in my community.
 5 4 3 2 1

92) I enjoy a close relationship with people in a one-to-one situation.
 5 4 3 2 1

93) It is easy to organize materials for teaching a Bible class.
 5 4 3 2 1

94) Leading others in singing songs of praise to God or for pure enjoyment is personally satisfying.
 5 4 3 2 1

95) I would rather call on a family that has been inactive in my Church than an unchurched family.
 5 4 3 2 1

96) I have a strong sense of confidence in my solutions to problems.
 5 4 3 2 1

97) It is an exciting challenge to read and study a difficult book of the Bible.
 5 4 3 2 1

98) I like to do things without attracting much attention.
 5 4 3 2 1

99) If a family is facing a serious crisis, I enjoy the opportunity to help them.
 5 4 3 2 1

100) There is great satisfaction in having others follow me in performing a task.
 5 4 3 2 1

Reminder: Strongly Agree -5 Agree Somewhat - 4 Undecided - 3 Disagree Somewhat -2 Completely Disagree -1

101) I would rather make decisions for the group than persuade them to reach the same decision.
 5 4 3 2 1

102) I can give sacrificially because because I know that God will meet my needs.
 5 4 3 2 1

103) It is a special satisfaction to visit people who are confined to their homes.
 5 4 3 2 1

104) I often seek the motives of a person and look beneath the words.
 5 4 3 2 1

105) When people are discouraged, I enjoy giving them a positive vision.
 5 4 3 2 1

106) People seem to enjoy coming to my house.
 5 4 3 2 1

107) There is pleasure in drawing, designing and/or painting various objects.
 5 4 3 2 1

108) I find myself praying when I possibly should be doing other things.
 5 4 3 2 1

109) I feel strongly that my prayers for a sick person effect wholeness for that person.
 5 4 3 2 1

110) More than most, I have a strong desire to see all people of other communities and countries won to the Lord.
 5 4 3 2 1

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