Spiritual Gift Assessment

 

    When you are marked by the Holy Spirit's seal as a Christian, you receive at least one gift from him.  You have the gift inside you, but you may not know what it is for some time.  Taking a spiritual gift assessment can help you learn what your gift(s) are.  At that point you can figure out how to use the gift(s) for the church.

    The assessment will indicate what it is, but you still need to pray through it.  Sometimes God given skills or personality poke through.  Pray discernment over the assessment.  No matter what you discover, you know you have it because God loves you.  

    The assessment also reveals where you may need to put a little more work because you are not gifted in certain areas.  An example is evangelism.  You may not be gifted there, but you can learn how to evangelize.  It may be good to partner with someone that is gifted where you are not to share your faith and have a more powerful ministry.  You can help each other grow, confirm your gifts, and be accountability partners.

    The spiritual gift of administration is a special attribute given to steer people into effective channels of service.  You are able to understand the resources needed to accomplish a goal, plan, or fulfill a need.  Discernment is confidence in knowing the truth about people, teachings, and motives.  Evangelism is the special gift of being able to share Jesus with non-Christians.  You are able to create a desire in people to know Jesus and become a Christian.

    Exhortation is the gift of encourage and console people in the church when they need it.  You provide positive output to a situation and steps to make things better.  Faith is what you have to have to become a Christian, but the gift of faith is the ability to believe in God's promises and act on that faith with unwavering confidence.  You carry out God's will without hesitation.  You are able to pray with power (prayer warrior).  Service is the gift of identify, assist, and support others in their ministry.  The supporting role is important for ministries to accomplish results.

    Giving is the gift of give without hesitation or doubt.  You give possessions and money beyond your normal tithe with a cheerful disposition and spirit.  The helper is gifted with being able to help other people more effectively.  You see a need and you fill it.  Hospitality is the gift of being able to give cheer and make people comfortable wherever you are: food, lodgings, or presence.  Mercy is the gift of empathy.  You feel the hurt of other people and express genuine sympathy to comfort those that hurt. 

    Knowledge is the gift of acquiring deep insights into God's Word.  You are able to illuminate other people with your insights that are beyond human reason.  Teaching is the gift of communicating the Bible in a manner that other people will understand and learn.  Wisdom is the gift of understanding God's Word and discern the truths in a way to help others apply them.  You live out the truth of faith.

    Leadership is the gift of providing direction and goals to the church.  You bring together resources and people to work together to accomplish something for God.  Pastoring and shepherding are the same gift.  You are able to guide, protect, nurture, and feed the church to grow.  Prophecy is the gift to proclaim the truth of God's Word boldly.  There are more gifts too: miracles, healing, languages, interpretations, and more.

Matthew 16:21-23, 20:29-34, Mark 9:39-41, 12:41-44, 15:40-41, Luke 10:33-35, 14:28-30, John 10:1-18, Acts 5:1-11, 6:1-7, 8:26-40, 9:36-38, 11:22-24, 14:21-25, 15:32-35, 16:13-18, 18:24-28, 21:7-9, 27:21-25, Romans 4:18-25, 12:6-13, 16:1-23, 1 Corinthians 2, 12:7-28, 2 Corinthians 9:1-8, 11:5-6, Galatians 6:1-10, Ephesians 4:11-16, Colossians 3:1-4, 1 Timothy 5:17-18, 2 Timothy 4:5, Titus 1:5-7, Hebrews 10:23-25, 13:17, & 1 Peter 4:7-9, 5:1-4