Spiritual Giftings Test

This test covers the lists of Ephesians 4:11 which are ministry offices and Romans 12:6-8 which are the motivational gifts that come with birth. When one understands what your motivational gifts are that come from birth, then one will see where in office and movements of the Holy Spirit one can benefit the body of Christ.

Instructions For Use

There are a total of 50 questions below. Print this form, then indicate whether you;

• Strongly Agree,
• Agree Somewhat,
• are Undecided,
• Disagree Somewhat or
• Completely Disagree

1. Transfer your answers to the profile sheet at the end of this document.
2. Total your scores for each of the gifts. Each gift will have a score between ZERO and TWENTY.
3. Order the gifts in descending order of score. Higher scores indicate your more dominant gifts.

Use the Spiritual Gifts Pages For further study.

The Test

1. People seem to be willing to follow my leadership without much resistance.
   • 4 - Strongly Agree
   • 3 - Agree Somewhat
   • 2 - Undecided
   • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
   • 0 - Completely Disagree
2. I like to proclaim God's Word to fellow Christians.
   • 4 - Strongly Agree
   • 3 - Agree Somewhat
   • 2 - Undecided
   • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
   • 0 - Completely Disagree
3. It is a joy for me to proclaim God's plan of salvation to unchurched people.
   • 4 - Strongly Agree
   • 3 - Agree Somewhat
   • 2 - Undecided
   • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
   • 0 - Completely Disagree
4. It is enjoyable to have the responsibility of leading other people in their spiritual life.
   • 4 - Strongly Agree
   • 3 - Agree Somewhat
   • 2 - Undecided
   • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
   • 0 - Completely Disagree
5. I'm excited in helping people to discover important truths in the scriptures.
   • 4 - Strongly Agree
   • 3 - Agree Somewhat
   • 2 - Undecided
   • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
   • 0 - Completely Disagree
6. It is enjoyable to motivate people to a higher spiritual commitment.
   • 4 - Strongly Agree
   • 3 - Agree Somewhat
   • 2 - Undecided
   • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
   • 0 - Completely Disagree
7. There is great joy in doing little jobs around the church.
   • 4 - Strongly Agree
   • 3 - Agree Somewhat
   • 2 - Undecided
   • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
   • 0 - Completely Disagree
8. I like to organize people for more effective ministry.
   • 4 - Strongly Agree
   • 3 - Agree Somewhat
   • 2 - Undecided
   • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
   • 0 - Completely Disagree
9. There is great satisfaction in giving large amounts of money for the Lord's work.
   • 4 - Strongly Agree
   • 3 - Agree Somewhat
   • 2 - Undecided
   • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
   • 0 - Completely Disagree
10. I feel great compassion for the problems of others.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
11. I feel a sense of authority in my relationship to the group.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
12. I like to proclaim the Word of God to comfort others.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
13. I seem able to determine when the Spirit has prepared a person to received Jesus Christ.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
14. It is exciting to provide spiritual leadership for a congregation.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
15. Teaching a Bible Class is one of the most enjoyable things I do (or could do) in the Church.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
16. It is a joy to give encouragement to people who are discouraged.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
17. I enjoy doing routine tasks for the glory of God.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
18. There is joy in making important decisions.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
19. I find real joy in giving a generous portion of my money to the Lord.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
20. Visiting people in retirement homes gives me a great satisfaction.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
21. I have little fear in leading people where God wants them to go.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
22. I enjoy relating and sharing God's Word to the issues of the day.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
23. I feel a burden to share the Gospel with people.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
24. I like to assist people with their spiritual problems.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
25. It seems that people learn when I teach them.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
26. I like to encourage inactive church members to become involved Christians again.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
27. I receive great satisfaction in doing small or trivial tasks in church.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
28. I enjoy the responsibility for the achievement of group goals.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
29. I appreciate the opportunity to financially support a critical situation.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
30. I sense joy in comforting people in difficult situations.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
31. I appreciate the opportunity to proclaim God's word to others.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
32. It is important for me to speak God's Word of warning and judgment in the world today.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
33. It is a joy to share what Jesus means to me with an unchurched neighbor.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
34. People like to bring their troubles & concerns to me because they feel I care.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
35. One of the joys of my ministry is training people to be more effective Christians.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
36. People who are feeling perplexed often come to me for encouragement and comfort.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
37. I find more satisfaction in doing a job than finding someone else to do it.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
38. The development of effective plans for church ministry gives me great satisfaction.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
39. It is a joy to see how much money I can give to the Lord.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
40. I enjoy ministering to a person who is sick in the hospital.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
41. I enjoy training workers in the congregation.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
42. In a Bible class it seems essential to share God's word even if it irrates others.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
43. I feel a deep concern for the unreached people in my community.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
44. I Enjoy a close relationship with people in a one to one situation.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
45. It is easy to organize materials for teaching a Bible class.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
46. I would rather call on a delinquent family in my Church than an unchurched family.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
47. I like to do things without attracting much attention.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
48. I would rather make decisions for the group than persuade them to reach the same decision.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
49. I can give sacrificially because because I know that God will meet my needs.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree
50. It is a special satisfaction to visit people who are confined to their homes.
    • 4 - Strongly Agree
    • 3 - Agree Somewhat
    • 2 - Undecided
    • 1 - Disagree Somewhat
    • 0 - Completely Disagree

The Giftings Profile Sheet

Transfer your scores for each question into the following table, then compute the sum of each row. This provides your score for each gift.

In the spaces below, list your gifts in descending order of score. Use the Spiritual Gifts Pages for further study.