Adult Gifts Test
Adult Gifts Test
Adult Gifts Test
R omans 12:3 says, "For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of
himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according
to the measure of faith that God has assigned."
For the best results answer each statement below according to who you are, not who you would
like to be or think you ought to be. How true are these statements of you? What has been your
experience? What do others tell you? To what degree do these statements reflect how you live your
life every day? Each question is very important, so try not to miss out on any. You will calculate
your score at the end of the test.
1 = Very Inaccurate
2 = Moderately Inaccurate
3 = Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate
4 = Moderately Accurate
5 = Very Accurate
Begin:
1. _______ I am skilled at organizing people to accomplish many different tasks and objectives.
5. _______ I seek to inspire others who are facing difficulties in their faith.
7. _______ I live a simple lifestyle so that I can give a larger portion of my income to The Lord's
work.
10. _______ I have great empathy for those who are facing difficult life challenges.
12. _______ At times God has given me a message for an individual or group and compelled me
to speak it to them.
13. _______ I enjoy doing everyday tasks that support the various ministries of the church.
14. _______ I spend large amounts of time studying the Word of God knowing that my effort
will make a difference in someone's life.
15. _______ I often have helpful insights into situations that have not been made clear to others.
16. _______ I can clearly see what needs to be done and implement a plan to make it happen.
17. _______ Cultural boundaries do not hinder my work to expand the kingdom of God.
18. _______ I pay attention to what people say and how they say it, particularly those who teach.
19. _______ I feel a burden of compassion for those who are lost without Jesus.
20. _______ When people are discouraged, I remind them of the power and promises of God
found in Scripture.
22. _______ I consistently and joyfully give of my income - often more than a tithe.
23. _______ The Spirit has brought to my mind information that I have been able to use to
minister to others effectively.
24. _______ I have a vision for my church or ministry and I know what needs to be done to
accomplish it.
25. _______ I see the sick or needy as those who most need the love and comfort that Jesus
offers.
26. _______ I love spending time nurturing and guiding others in their faith.
27. _______ There have been occasions that I have received a revelation from the Lord and
spoken it to the church.
28. _______ I readily volunteer to help in church when I know it will fill a practical need.
29. _______ I effectively communicate the Bible in ways that influence and motivate others to
learn more.
30. _______ I have learned through my experiences in life and can often guide others who are
facing similar difficulties or challenges that I have had.
31. _______ I am good at delegating responsibility and trust others to "do their jobs."
34. _______ I seek ways to build relationships with non-Christians so that The Lord will use me
to share the Gospel with them.
35. _______ I am compelled to challenge and inspire growth in those whose faith is stagnant.
37. _______ When I give it brings me great joy knowing that more people will be served and
touched with the Gospel.
38. _______ I study the Bible regularly in order to share truth with others in and outside the
church.
39. _______ I am not afraid to take risks to advance the kingdom of God through my church or
ministry.
40. _______ I care deeply about those who are hurting and want to help them navigate through
their tough times.
41. _______ I desire to help the wounded and lost find healing and shelter in Jesus Christ.
42. _______ The Lord has spontaneously given me information about an individual that I felt
obligated to confront them with in order to restore them to God.
44. _______ I am able to explain deep theological truths in ways that even a child can understand
them.
45. _______ I often help people by offering Scriptural lessons and principles as solutions to life's
various challenges.
46. _______ I like to create ways to make things run efficiently in my life and work.
47. _______ God has given me influence over several different ministries and/or churches.
48. _______ I can readily sense the enemy or a demonic influence in a situation.
50. _______ I am not afraid to challenge someone if I know it will foster spiritual growth and
boldness in their life.
51. _______ I will boldly move forward in a situation if I sense God's calling and provision to do
so.
52. _______ I believe I have been blessed financially so that I may be a blessing to the church
and her mission to reach the lost and help the poor.
53. _______ I retain most of what I learn and can recall it quickly when the need arises.
54. _______ I can readily identify leaders and love to help them grow in their gifts and abilities.
55. _______ I love to see people through the storms of life and show them the compassion that
Jesus did.
56. _______ I care about the church and do all I can to see it grow and be built up in love.
57. _______ God has put in my mind urgent matters that were otherwise unknown that I have
announced to the church.
58. _______ I set aside time in my week to help those in need in my church and community.
60. _______ I can see where a group or individual's decisions and actions will lead them, and I
offer to guide them in the right direction.
61. _______ Details matter to me and I pay special attention to make sure things are done
correctly.
62. _______ I am qualified and able to establish and lead a new church or ministry.
64. _______ I love to share what Christ has done in my life and how He has changed me.
65. _______ Others have told me that my words have compelled them to step out and grow in
their faith.
66. _______ Even when times are tough, I trust God completely to comfort me and provide for
my needs.
68. _______ I like to share the truth and insights God has shown me with others.
70. _______ I have been known to "care too much" and help others in their time of need.
71. _______ I long to see each person in the church fulfilling the Great Commission.
72. _______ I have suddenly received a message from God specific to our congregation and
shared it for the edification of the entire church.
73. _______ If I recognize a need in the church I simply fill it without being asked.
74. _______ Others have shared that my teaching is helpful and easy to understand.
75. _______ It is humbling to me when someone asks for my guidance, so I take great care to
help them.
77. _______ I have a strong desire to raise up leaders and pastors who will equip the church.
80. _______ When others are faced with difficult situations, I boldly tell them of the faithfulness
of God towards His people.
81. _______ I don't often worry because of my confidence in God's ability and willingness to see
me through every circumstance.
82. _______ I seek ways to help others financially and share the love of Christ with them.
83. _______ I am able to relate the truth and realities of the Gospel to all aspects of life.
84. _______ I am not afraid to step up and take charge in a crisis situation.
85. _______ I seek out those who are deemed "lost causes" and aid them in restoring their lives.
86. _______ The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the foundation of my life and ministry.
87. _______ Others have recognized that often God has spoken clearly and directly to them
through a message I have shared.
88. _______ I believe there is eternal significance in performing mundane tasks and service.
89. _______ I love discovering how the Gospel is woven throughout the entire Bible as I
increasingly spend time in study.
90. _______ I can easily see which plan or strategy is the best one in a given circumstance.
91. _______ My desk or workspace is set up so I can access whatever I need quickly.
92. _______ Other pastors and leaders often come to me for help and guidance.
93. _______ Others have told me that my perceptions or judgments of people, situations, or
statements have proved trustworthy.
95. _______ If a person or a group is stumbling or deviating from the life God has intended for
them, I will speak up and press them to remember and return to joyful life in Christ.
97. _______ I give generously and without pretense to the ministry of God's people.
98. _______ I can usually recall a Scripture verse or passage that applies to a given situation.
99. _______ I am more "visionary" than detail oriented. I concentrate more on the big picture
than the day-to-day particulars.
100. _______ Others have showed appreciation that I have comforted and ministered to them at a
low point in their lives.
102. _______ I can recall times the Lord gave a specific message to His church through me.
103. _______ I find joy in being a helper and assisting others in their ministries.
104. _______ Often the Holy Spirit gives me just the right words to say when I am teaching an
individual or group.
105. _______ I can often see through the confusion or conflict in a situation and provide a
practical and Scriptural solution to it.
W rite your score (from 1-5) for each question in the box with that question number. Add up each
column and write your total scores above the corresponding Gift Code. Once you have done this
you can check the key below to see what spiritual gift each Gift Code represents. The highest score for
any gift is 35. The higher the score, the stronger you are in that spiritual gift based on your responses. A
score of 29 or higher in any gift is a strong indicator of the presence of that gift in your life. Scores
between 22 and 28 could indicate a spiritual gift in the “seedling” stage, particularly if one or more of
your top three scores are in this range.
Scoring Matrix:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75
76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
Total
Scores
Gift
Codes Ad Ap Di Ev Ex Fa Gi Kn Le Me Pa Pr Se Te Wi