First Assembly of God, Bowling Green, KY
Motivational Gifts
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Motivational Gift Test (online version)
For this test to be valid
, YOU MUST ANSWER HONESTLY, and not respond on the basis of what you think you ought to say, or what you want the answer to be but rather on the basis of your interest and experience.
1. My insight into people’s motives is generally confirmed.
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2 - slightly agree
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4 - mostly agree
5 - strongly agree
2. I detect likes and dislikes of others.
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5 - strongly agree
3. I love to study the bible.
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5 - strongly agree
4. I am a social person who believes in and motivates people.
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5 - strongly agree
5. The Lord is my source and provides “overflow”.
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5 - strongly agree
6. I tend to assume leadership when no one else does.
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5 - strongly agree
7. I am drawn to and empathize with those who are suffering.
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5 - strongly agree
8. I boldly and candidly express what I think and feel.
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5 - strongly agree
9. I show Christ’s love with practical acts of kindness.
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5 - strongly agree
10. I enjoy research projects, studying commentaries, concordances, etc..
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4 - mostly agree
5 - strongly agree
11. I seem to be well-loved and popular.
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5 - strongly agree
12. I utilize good personal stewardship and have to give to others.
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4 - mostly agree
5 - strongly agree
13. I can see the big picture, long-range goals.
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4 - mostly agree
5 - strongly agree
14. I weep with those who weep and rejoice with those who rejoice.
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4 - mostly agree
5 - strongly agree
15. I always speak the truth, even at the risk of confronting my superiors.
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5 - strongly agree
16. I show my feelings by what I do for others more than what I say to them.
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4 - mostly agree
5 - strongly agree
17. I tend to analyze everything and validate all truth with Scripture.
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5 - strongly agree
18. I am quick to understand and forgive other’s faults.
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5 - strongly agree
19. I desire that my gift be the highest quality possible and an answer to prayer.
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5 - strongly agree
20. I love to form teams and help people discover their gifts/talents.
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5 - strongly agree
21. I consider helping the suffering as a valuable use of my time.
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4 - mostly agree
5 - strongly agree
22. I always speak the truth, even if it causes pain or hurt feelings.
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5 - strongly agree
23. I prefer doing a job instead of delegating it to someone else to complete.
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4 - mostly agree
5 - strongly agree
24. I am grieved when scripture is interpreted out of context or inaccurately.
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5 - strongly agree
25. I am willing to become personally involved in resolving disputes.
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4 - mostly agree
5 - strongly agree
26. I give generously and joyfully to people in need.
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5 - strongly agree
27. I enjoy the challenge of establishing new policies, procedures and protocols.
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5 - strongly agree
28. Compared to others, I invest a larger amount of time consoling those who are hurting.
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5 - strongly agree
29. I experience times of intercession where I weep before the Lord.
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5 - strongly agree
30. I enjoy sincere appreciation.
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5 - strongly agree
31. I enjoy helping others to learn.
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5 - strongly agree
32. I enjoy practical teaching that results in action.
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4 - mostly agree
5 - strongly agree
33. I actively support organizations that I believe in.
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5 - strongly agree
34. I can create order out of chaos.
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5 - strongly agree
35. I am sensitive to words and actions.
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5 - strongly agree
36. I use scripture to validate my concerns.
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5 - strongly agree
37. I’m involved in a lot of activities because it’s difficult to say “no”.
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4 - mostly agree
5 - strongly agree
38. I do not automatically accept something as truth just because it comes from an authority.
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5 - strongly agree
39. I attempt to relate the Word through human experience.
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5 - strongly agree
40. When I give, it makes me feel a part of the ministry I support.
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5 - strongly agree
41. I can make decisions and make things happen quickly.
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5 - strongly agree
42. I am willing to use my personal resources.
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43. I desire to see outward evidence of repentance.
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5 - strongly agree
44. I prefer short-range goals.
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1 - almost never agree
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5 - strongly agree
45. I teach in a systematic manner.
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5 - strongly agree
46. I like to network people who have similar interests.
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5 - strongly agree
47. I like to motivate others to give.
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5 - strongly agree
48. I can handle criticism and negativity.
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5 - strongly agree
49. I am not a judgmental or condemning person.
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5 - strongly agree
KEY FOR INVENTORY TEST
A
= Prophecy
B
= Serving
C
= Teaching
D
= Encouraging
E
= Giving
F
= Ruling
G
= Mercy
Note the
two
highest gifts
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