• 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.

0 - The statement is not relevant to my experience

1 - Not quite zero, but close

2 - Only a slight response

3 - Medium or moderate response

4 - Greater than average response

5 - Strong agreement with statement

1. My insight into people’s motives is generally confirmed.
2. I detect likes and dislikes of others.
3. I love to study the bible.
4. I am a social person who believes in and motivates people.
5. The Lord is my source and provides “overflow”.
6. I tend to assume leadership when no one else does.
7. I am drawn to and empathize with those who are suffering.
8. I boldly and candidly express what I think and feel.
9. I show Christ’s love with practical acts of kindness.
10. I enjoy research projects, studying commentaries, concordances, etc..
11. I seem to be well-loved and popular.
12. I utilize good personal stewardship and have to give to others.
13. I can see the big picture, long-range goals.
14. I weep with those who weep and rejoice with those who rejoice.
15. I always speak the truth, even at the risk of confronting my superiors.
16. I show my feelings by what I do for others more than what I say to them.
17. I tend to analyze everything and validate all truth with Scripture.
18. I am quick to understand and forgive other’s faults.
19. I desire that my gift be the highest quality possible and an answer to prayer.
20. I love to form teams and help people discover their gifts/talents.
21. I consider helping the suffering as a valuable use of my time.
22. I always speak the truth, even if it causes pain or hurt feelings.
23. I prefer doing a job instead of delegating it to someone else to complete.
24. I am grieved when scripture is interpreted out of context or inaccurately.
25. I am willing to become personally involved in resolving disputes.
26. I give generously and joyfully to people in need.
27. I enjoy the challenge of establishing new policies, procedures and protocols.
28. Compared to others, I invest a larger amount of time consoling those who are hurting.
29. I experience times of intercession where I weep before the Lord.
30. I enjoy sincere appreciation.
31. I enjoy helping others to learn.
32. I enjoy practical teaching that results in action.
33. I actively support organizations that I believe in.
34. I can create order out of chaos.
35. I am sensitive to words and actions.
36. I use scripture to validate my concerns.
37. I’m involved in a lot of activities because it’s difficult to say “no”.
38. I do not automatically accept something as truth just because it comes from an authority.
39. I attempt to relate the Word through human experience.
40. When I give, it makes me feel a part of the ministry I support.
41. I can make decisions and make things happen quickly.
42. I am willing to use my personal resources.
43. I desire to see outward evidence of repentance.
44. I prefer short-range goals.
45. I teach in a systematic manner.
46. I like to network people who have similar interests.
47. I like to motivate others to give.
48. I can handle criticism and negativity.
49. I am not a judgmental or condemning person.

• After responding to all statements go to the KEY FOR INVENTORY TEST(BELOW) and write in the specific spiritual gift next to the appropriate letter.

KEY FOR INVENTORY TEST

• Add the scores in each horizontal line and place the total in the far right column. Note the twohighest gifts.