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Last Name *
Email Address *
1. I find it fulfilling to lend a hand behind the scenes for God. *
2. I feel that opening my home to visitors and preparing meals for them is a ministry for me.
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3. One of my first reactions to someone's need is to pray for them. *
4. When it comes to meeting people's needs, I am comfortable helping those who are really "down and out." *
5. People tell me that I am a good communicator. *
6. I have unusual confidence in God's ability to meet people's needs. *
7. It is very important to me that people feel appreciated. *
8. I love to study God's Word very thoroughly and in depth. *
9. People often seek me out for practical advise and value my perspective. *
10. I enjoy directing projects and tasks in God's work. *
11. I find fulfillment in stepping in and organizing projects. *
12. I find real satisfaction in helping people grow in their spiritual experience. *
13. I have a burning desire to share the Gospel. *
14. I feel as though I have a God given intuition about things. *
15. I am very frustrated that I can't give a lot more money to the Lord's work. *
16. Routine tasks such as setting up tables for church potluck, vacuuming rugs, folding bulletins, or cutting out felts, are enjoyable for me. *
17. I care deeply that everyone feels welcome at church as part of God's family. *
18. When I pray I hardly notice the passage of time. *
19. I feel drawn to help people who suffer from addictions or emotional problems. *
20. I am able to share biblical information in such a way that others learn. *
21. I am often able to help people look beyond current difficulties to see how God can provide. *
22. I would enjoy sending out thank-you cards to people who have given of themselves in some way for church. *
23. I enjoy searching out God's answers to challenging questions. *
24. People say I have an unusually broad and mature perspective on life. *
25. I am able to motivate and inspire people to get involved. *
26. I enjoy planning and strategizing how to accomplish certain goals. *
27. I think of myself as a "people person" and enjoy nurturing others. *
28. I am able to discover people outside the body of Christ who have an interest in spiritual things. *
29. I often seem to have a sixth sense about the rightness or wrongness of a certain course of action.
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30. I feel that God is calling me to sacrifice financially for His cause, regardless of what others may contribute.
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31. I like providing practical help, working with my hands to get a project done.
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32. I feel a special burden to help meet the needs of homeless families. *
33. I have seen God answer my prayers for others, sometimes in rather marked ways.
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34. I often find myself ministering to people whom others seem to ignore. *
35. I am often able to help people understand complex spiritual concepts more easily.
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36. Difficulties only increase my trust in God, not diminish it. *
37. I find great satisfaction in encouraging people who are hurting. *
38. People tell me I have unusual insights into Scripture that they find helpful.
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39. When individuals or groups are faced with several choices, I can often sense which one is best. *
40. I am comfortable initiating various ideas and proposals. *
41. I am comfortable with paperwork and details, as long as I can see how it will get us closer to achieving our goal.
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42. People open up to me easily about their problems, especially spiritual needs. *
43. Non-Christians respond positively when I talk to them about spiritual matters.
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44. I am usually able to look beyond the surface to detect people's hidden feelings. *
45. I receive special fulfillment from knowing that my funds are helping those in need.
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46. I intentionally look for opportunities to help people around me in little ways that make life easier for them.
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47. I feel called by God to minister through hospitality. *
48. I know God has clearly worked through my prayers to help others. *
49. I have a special desire to help the underdogs of our world. *
50. I am able to explain to others how the Bible relates to their needs. *
51. When others feel like giving up, I can still see possibilities with God.
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52. In church I actively look around for people who seem to be lonely or discouraged.
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53. People often come to me with their spiritual questions. *
54. People say that God has given me unusual wisdom and good judgement. *
55. I can effectively provide leadership in certain areas of church life. *
56. I am able to coordinate the efforts and resources of various people to get a job done.
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57. I find fulfillment in helping people discover their God-given abilities.
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58. I find special joy in sharing my testimony for Christ with nonbelievers.
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59. I am able to sense fairly accurately when someone's words don't match what is in their heart. *
60. I love to give gifts, even if I have to go without myself. *
61. I enjoy taking care of the little details in the church that others might overlook.
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62. I desire to help people who go to bed hungry. *
63. I sense God's presence most deeply through prayer. *
64. I feel genuine compassion for disadvantage people that society has cast aside and rejected.
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65. I gain real fulfillment from sharing insights into God's Word. *
66. I can maintain an unusual degree of hope even when others around me are terribly discouraged.
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67. I sense God working through me when my comments and attitude brighten someone else's day.
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68. I am not at all satisfied with cliche spiritual answers. *
69. I am able to provide practical guidance so people can make good choices.
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70. I would rather equip and train others to do a task than do it myself. *
71. I like to analyze why certain programs aren't working and brainstorm how to fix them.
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72. It is very satisfying for me to help people become effective in some area of Christian service.
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73. It is relatively easy for me to turn conversation with non-Christians in a spiritual direction.
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74. I can usually tell when someone has a "hidden agenda." *
75. I gladly gave away what I can of my own possessions to help those in need.
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Please note that this questionnaire does not include the important spiritual gifts of Healing, Craftsmanship, Music,
Spiritual Gifts Scoring
Please take note of your two or three highest scores. This will give you a starting place to discover your spiritual gifts. These gifts will need to be confirmed by others and by your own future ministry experience. (It is often helpful to have a spouse or close friend take the Questionnaire with you in mind. You can then find out whether they see you the way you see yourself.)
Helps
Hospitality
Intercession
Mercy
Teaching
Faith
Encouragement
Knowledge
Wisdom
Leadership
Administration
Pastor
Evangelism
Discernment
Giving
Please make a note of your top four spiritual gifts and your score. You will be asked to enter this information in the Servant Profile survey.
