Spiritual Gifts Inventory

We believe God has given every believer spiritual gifts that are to be employed for making spiritual impact (1 Peter 4:10). As a church, we are committed to helping you find the right fit for the unique impact God has designed you to make! This spiritual gift assessment is designed to help you get started.

Instructions:

  • Please provide your email address so that the you can receive an email copy of your assessment.
  • Please answer each question.
  • The more honest you are with answers, the more accurate the results in finding your Spiritual Gift.
  • There will be information provided for you to contact as follow-up with questions, conversation about specific ministries at The Bible Chapel and information as how to become involved in the ministry you are interested in (best fit).
  • Please remember that taking an assessment like this one is just a good starting place as you discover the gifts God has given you. You’ll want to find a great place to use your gifts, explore ways to develop your gifts, and get feedback from others to continue the process.
  • For more information, or for ideas regarding places to serve, please contact The Bible Chapel at 724-941-8990 or serve@biblechapel.org.
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1. I am able to get the right people involved with the right tasks to accomplish a goal. 1 2 3 4 5
2. I would move to a new area to start a church. 1 2 3 4 5
3. I would enjoy building or creating things that will enhance or assist in ministry. 1 2 3 4 5
4. Others have told me that something I’ve created or performed helped them to worship or experience God. 1 2 3 4 5
5. I can tell when people aren’t being themselves or are hiding something from others. 1 2 3 4 5
6. I am able to “speak the truth in love” to other believers, no matter how difficult it may be at times. 1 2 3 4 5
7. In conversations with strangers, I am able to find a way to talk about my faith in Christ. 1 2 3 4 5
8. I am totally convinced that God will fulfill his Word even when the circumstances seem impossible. 1 2 3 4 5
9. I organize my lifestyle so that I am able to give more to the church. 1 2 3 4 5
10. I enjoy doing practical tasks behind the scenes while others are doing the upfront things. 1 2 3 4 5
11. I enjoy meeting new people and working to make them feel welcomed. 1 2 3 4 5
12. When I tell someone that I will pray for them, they can be sure that I will definitely do it. 1 2 3 4 5
13. God often brings Scripture to my mind that is relevant to what’s being discussed. 1 2 3 4 5
14. I can get caught up in the vision of a project or ministry. 1 2 3 4 5
15. I feel great compassion for the problems of others and immediately start investigating what can be done to help them. 1 2 3 4 5
16. I sometimes feel that I know exactly what God wants to do in ministry at a specific point in time. 1 2 3 4 5
17. I am able to tell someone the truth about their spiritual life and support them to mature in faith. 1 2 3 4 5
18. It seems that people understand things when I explain them. 1 2 3 4 5
19. I seem to have a sense as to what is the best alternative in a difficult situation. 1 2 3 4 5
20. I love coordinating projects and tasks. 1 2 3 4 5
21. I enjoy starting new ministries. 1 2 3 4 5
22. I am ready, willing, and capable to help with repairs and maintenance around the church. 1 2 3 4 5
23. I could make a meaningful contribution on a creative team that brainstorms how to present a particular topic in a fresh, novel way. 1 2 3 4 5
24. I have the ability to recognize inconsistencies in what a person does or what a person says, usually before anyone else notices. 1 2 3 4 5
25. I often write notes or letters to others to praise, thank or encourage them. 1 2 3 4 5
26. I seem to know when unbelievers are ready to hear the gospel and to give their lives to the Lord. 1 2 3 4 5
27. I am willing to yield to God’s will rather than questioning and wavering. 1 2 3 4 5
28. I often give anonymously to those in need. 1 2 3 4 5
29. I don’t mind coming early and/or staying late to help with setup, refreshments, materials, or equipment. 1 2 3 4 5
30. I love having people over to my house, even if they don’t always call ahead. 1 2 3 4 5
31. Prayer is one of my favorite spiritual exercises….I just enjoy it! 1 2 3 4 5
32. I find it enjoyable and challenging to read and study the portions of the Bible that others might try to avoid because they find them difficult or confusing. 1 2 3 4 5
33. I tend to see “the big picture” and can present it in a way that others volunteer to be a part of it. 1 2 3 4 5
34. I empathize with people in difficult situations and experience joy when I am able to comfort or help them during those times. 1 2 3 4 5
35. I feel compelled to use the insights and truth from Scripture to encourage and challenge others. 1 2 3 4 5
36. I am willing to take the responsibility for the spiritual well-being of a group of Christians. 1 2 3 4 5
37. I feel responsible for equipping others for ministry. 1 2 3 4 5
38. When a person has a problem, I can frequently guide him or her to the best biblical solution. 1 2 3 4 5
39. I find joy in setting goals and seeing the direction a group of people should take. 1 2 3 4 5
40. When I’m in another country, I have no problem adapting to the culture. 1 2 3 4 5
41. I can visualize how something should be constructed before it’s built, and then build it. 1 2 3 4 5
42. I want to be a part of utilizing more art forms in spreading the word of God so that everyone will be touched in a way that speaks to them. 1 2 3 4 5
43. I instinctively know where a person is coming from and whether their motives are genuine or not. 1 2 3 4 5
44. I often praise others, but it’s never just flattery. I extend sincere praise that seems to urge them on to do even more. 1 2 3 4 5
45. I’m troubled when I see others miss opportunities to share Christ with those who don’t yet know him. 1 2 3 4 5
46. Circumstances don’t make me waver or ask if God is really in control. 1 2 3 4 5
47. I don’t think of the giving of my finances and other resources as a sacrifice. 1 2 3 4 5
48. I would rather be responsible for helping the leader than being the leader. 1 2 3 4 5
49. I enjoy the opportunity to provide food and fellowship for a visitor. 1 2 3 4 5
50. I often feel compelled to pray at a specific time for a specific person or situation. 1 2 3 4 5
51. I have a wide range of study resources that I use on a regular basis, and I know how to gather information. 1 2 3 4 5
52. When I join a group, others often seem to expect me to take leadership. 1 2 3 4 5
53. When I see people in need or hurting, I will personally do something to help. 1 2 3 4 5
54. I feel compelled to communicate God’s message from the Word so people know what God expects of them. 1 2 3 4 5
55. I have enjoyed or would enjoy relating to a group of Christians over a long period of time, sharing in one another’s successes and failures. 1 2 3 4 5
56. Time flies when I’m spending it studying and preparing to teach a lesson. 1 2 3 4 5
57. I am often able to see the consequences or ramifications of a decision or action that others haven’t thought about. 1 2 3 4 5
58. I jump in to fix things when I see indecision or chaos. 1 2 3 4 5
59. I would find joy in learning another language or culture so that I could be a better witness. 1 2 3 4 5
60. I am skilled at working creatively with wood, paint, metal, glass, cloth or other materials. 1 2 3 4 5
61. It’s easier for me to communicate my thoughts and ideas through music, writing, art, drama or some other form of artistic expression. 1 2 3 4 5
62. I am able to sense the true motivation of people. 1 2 3 4 5
63. People often describe me as being reassuring and supportive. 1 2 3 4 5
64. I seek opportunities to share Christ with unbelievers. 1 2 3 4 5
65. I seem to have more confidence than others that God can do the impossible. 1 2 3 4 5
66. I regularly and cheerfully give more than the obligatory tithe to the church or to other organizations fulfilling God’s mission on earth. 1 2 3 4 5
67. When a get together or worship service is over, I enjoy sticking around and cleaning up. 1 2 3 4 5
68. I can easily see the needs of others and look to find ways to meet those needs. 1 2 3 4 5
69. I keep a prayer list and pray regularly for others. 1 2 3 4 5
70. I can gather information and ideas from many sources and see the connections, gaps, and unknowns among them. 1 2 3 4 5
71. In groups, I enjoy taking on a leadership role to help the group catch the vision. 1 2 3 4 5
72. I work happily with those who are ignored by the majority. 1 2 3 4 5
73. I feel compelled to continually share God’s truth, even when it may be difficult. 1 2 3 4 5
74. I enjoy discipling others and nurturing them in their Christian walk. 1 2 3 4 5
75. I enjoy helping others see the meaning in the lesson and will try multiple ways of explaining it to ensure that everyone understands. 1 2 3 4 5
76. I enjoy working with others at church to sort through complex issues, discovering and sharing new insights that break through to fresh solutions. 1 2 3 4 5
77. I have the ability to see what it takes to make things more effective or run more smoothly. 1 2 3 4 5
78. I seem to be able to establish a meaningful connection with those of other cultures or nationalities. 1 2 3 4 5
79. I enjoy repairing things. 1 2 3 4 5
80. I enjoy finding new, fresh, and possibly unusual ways to communicate God’s truth. 1 2 3 4 5
81. I can usually sense that something is not right, but can’t always identify the actual problem. 1 2 3 4 5
82. I welcome opportunities to minister to an individual who needs comfort, consolation, lifting up, and counseling in a mentoring-type relationship. 1 2 3 4 5
83. I am quickly known to be a Christian in non-church circles. 1 2 3 4 5
84. I am convinced of God’s daily presence and action in my life. 1 2 3 4 5
85. Even when money is tight, I trust God will always meet my needs and so I give to the church. 1 2 3 4 5
86. I find that helping behind the scenes, doing what others might call the mundane, allows me to experience greater joy than anything else I could imagine. 1 2 3 4 5
87. My house has an open door policy. 1 2 3 4 5
88. I find myself praying when possibly I should be doing other things. 1 2 3 4 5
89. I would enjoy researching difficult topics related to our faith to help others. 1 2 3 4 5
90. When in groups, I take ownership of the success and failures of the group, sometimes taking the brunt of the criticism. 1 2 3 4 5
91. I hurt for those who are hurting. 1 2 3 4 5
92. I am able to see the error in someone’s thinking and find a way to gently correct their thinking. 1 2 3 4 5
93. When I see a Christian straying in his/her walk, I feel responsible to help them get back on track. 1 2 3 4 5
94. People often tell me that I get excited and energetic when explaining things. 1 2 3 4 5
95. When a situation is complex or conflicted, I listen for the essence of the problem, and can often suggest a new perspective that leads to a resolution. 1 2 3 4 5