This is not a test, so there are no wrong answers. The Spiritual Gift Tendencies Survey consists of 45 statements. Some items reflect concrete actions; other items are descriptive traits; and still others are statements of belief. Select the one response you feel best characterizes yourself and place that number in the blank provided. Do not spend too much time on any one item. Remember, this is not a test. Usually your immediate response is best.

Please give an answer for each item. Do not skip any items. Do not ask others how they are answering or how they think you should answer. Work at your own pace.

Your response choices are:

5 -- highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4 -- most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3 -- frequently characteristic of me/true for me -- about 50% of the time.
2 -- occasionally characteristic of me/true for me -- about 25% of the time.
1 -- not at all characteristic of me/definitely on true for me.

_____ 1. I have the ability to organize ideas, resources, time, and people effectively.

_____ 2. I am willing to study and prepare for the task of teaching.

_____ 3. I have a God-given ability to help others grow in their faith.

_____ 4. I possess a special ability to communicate the truth of salvation.

_____ 5. I am sensitive to the hurts of people.

_____ 6. I experience joy in meeting needs through sharing possessions.

_____ 7. I have delivered God's message of warning and judgment.

_____ 8. I take action to meet physical and practical needs rather than merely talking about or planning to help. .

_____ 9. I can delegate and assign meaningful work.

_____ 10. I have an ability and desire to teach.

_____ 11. I have a natural tendency to encourage others.

_____ 12. I am willing to take the initiative and helping other Christians grow in their faith.

_____ 13. I have an acute awareness' of the emotions of other people, such as loneliness, pain, fear, and anger.

_____ 14. I am a cheerful giver.

_____ 15. I feel that I have a message from God to deliver to others.

_____ 16. It makes me happy to do things for people in need.

_____ 17. I am successful in getting a group to do its work joyfully.

_____ 18. I have the ability to plan learning approaches.

_____ 19. I can identify those who need encouragement.

_____ 20. I have trained Christians to be more obedient disciples of Christ.

_____ 21. I am willing to do whatever it takes to see others come to Christ.

_____ 22. I am attracted to people who are hurting.

_____ 23. I am a generous giver.

_____ 24. I have spiritual insight from Scripture concerning issues and people that compel me to speak out.

_____ 25. I am sensitive to the needs of people.

_____ 26. I have been able to make effective and efficient plans for accomplishing the goals of a group.

_____ 27. I think about how I can comfort and encourage others.

_____ 28. I am able to give spiritual direction.

_____ 29. I am able to present the Gospel to lost persons in such a way that they accept the Lord and His salvation.

_____ 30. I possess an unusual capacity to understand the feelings of those in distress.

_____ 31. I have a strong sense of stewardship based on the recognition that God owns all things.

_____ 32. I have delivered to other persons message is that have come directly from God.

_____ 33. I have an acute awareness of the physical needs of others.

_____ 34. I'm skilled at setting forth positive and precise steps of action.

_____ 35. I explain Scripture in such a way that others understand it.

_____ 36. I welcome opportunities to help people who need comfort, consolation, encouragement, and counseling.

_____ 37. I feel at ease in sharing Christ with nonbelievers.

_____ 38. I recognize the signs of stress in distress and others.

_____ 39. I desire to give generously and unpretentiously to worthwhile projects and ministries.

_____ 40. God gives meet messages to deliver to his people.

_____ 41. I enjoy doing little things to help people.

_____ 42. I can give clear, uncomplicated presentation.

_____ 43. God has used need to encourage others to live Christlike lives.

_____ 44. I have sensed the need to help other people become more effective in their ministries.

_____ 45. I like to talk about Jesus to those who do not know him.

After completing, move on to Scoring Your Survey.

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