Questions

Spiritual Gifts Survey

Vero Beach church of Christ

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Questions 65-128

Answers: 1 = Not at all typical of me; 2 = Not really typical of me; 3 = True of me 50% of the time; 4 = Usually me; 5 = Definitely typical of me
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65. I can effectively motivate others to get involved in ministry when it is needed.
66. I feel a strong desire to take the gospel to places where it has never been heard.
67. Others recognize my biblical approach to problem solving and often ask me for workable ideas or alternatives to their problems.
68. Paul's concern (Col. 1:10) that I be ìincreasing in the knowledge of Godî is something I take and apply seriously.
69. I usually have a readiness to help if there is a job that needs to be done.
70. I am willing to exert energy to persuade and organize others to move toward biblical objectives.
71. Christians have told me that I have helped them understand biblical truths that make a difference in the way they presently live.
72. Many people have told me that when I host them in our house they ìfeel at homeî with us.
73. I can recognize whether a person's teaching is of God, of Satan, or of human origin.
74. I feel deeply moved when made aware of the urgent financial needs of a ministry in the Lord's work.
75. People look to me to help those who are going through a difficult time.
76. In my conversations with unbelievers, I will often bring up spiritual matters.
77. Others have told me how much they appreciate my continued support and concern for them.
78. Understanding and retaining large amounts of biblical truth is easy for me.
79. I am able to recognize the spiritual gifts in others and put them to work in appropriate areas that express that gift.
80. I can easily delegate responsibilities to others, even when the ultimate goal is of utmost importance to me.
81. I make what appear to be correct decisions for my life.
82. I enjoy going into other cultures, especially where there are no churches, and trying to establish new ones.
83. I believe the teaching-learning process is vital to local church growth.
84. When I speak to a group, my message usually deals with topics not verse by verse studies.
85. I am always looking for better ways to share my faith.
86. I have an abiding peace knowing that God will work all things for good.
87. I know that I have a knack for making strangers feel comfortable and at home.
88. I am not afraid to warn a person or a group of people that they are parting with God's truth on a matter.
89. I am satisfied to contribute my skills by helping others in charge.
90. I have a compassionate need to protect wandering believers.
91. I study and read quite a bit in order to learn new biblical truths.
92. My greatest fulfillment comes from giving to the Lord, even if it means maintaining a lower standard of living.
93. I feel compelled to expose sin in the culture, church or an individual's life in order to have them walk consistently in the truth.
94. I enjoy helping others resolve complicated problems in their lives.
95. I am motivated by people more than tasks.
96. People say that they learn a lot when I teach because I make the lessons easy to understand and motivate them to apply the truths.
97. Bearing the responsibility of the success of a particular task in my church is not a great burden on me.
98. I enjoy giving my time, energy, and insights to young or straying Christians even if it means that I am inconvenienced.
99. I am able to identify that which is false to Christ's teachings.
100.  I understand the emotional and spiritual swings of those going through painful experiences and am able to patiently support them.
101.  I have the ability to discover new truths for myself through reading or observing situations first hand.
102.  I give cheerfully because I love God and want to see His work extended and helped.
103.  I feel joy in persisting in prayer for specific needs even when an answer is not yet given.
104.  When stranger stay at my home, I sense a feeling of enjoyment and satisfaction.
105.  The people I select for leadership positions in the church often prove to be good selections.
106.  I am content to perform jobs that are considered unimportant by other people.
107.   I rely and use scripture to validate my arguments.
108.  I am willing to study whatever is necessary in order to feed those I am teaching and in relationship with.
109.  People tend to say they feel good when they are around me.
110.  I often feel a burden in ministry that compels me to organize a group to achieve a goal or fix what is perceived to be a problem.
111.  I have a concern for details in the scriptures.
112.  I feel compelled to share the gospel with people who have different beliefs than me.
113.  I enjoy working with the facts and figures in order to help a ministry complete its task.
114.  I am able to identify ideas, plans or activities that are not true to the Bible.
115.  I feel a great need to expose sin to others even if it means being considered by others as narrow-minded.
116.  I am concerned that interpersonal relationships are peaceful, reasonable, and without hypocrisy or partiality.
117.  I measure my own and others' spirituality by the ability and willingness to give.
118.  Being a teacher's aide or an usher, helping set up or clean up, or doing some other supporting task suits me well.
119.  Teaching adults and/or children about God's word and how it applies to everyday life is enjoyable and energizing to me.
120.  I have a very strong desire to help missionaries with their work and am willing to travel a lot to accomplish it.
121.  I tend to be a verbal encourager to those who are unsure of themselves, discouraged, or troubled.
122.  People have told me that I get too personally and emotionally involved in helping others with needs.
123.  I regularly see the activity of God in my affairs as well as in the affairs of others.
124.  I am not afraid to give spiritual guidance and direction in a group of Christians, even if I must be patient but firm.
125.  When working with an unorganized group, I tend to step in and help find ways to complete the task more efficiently.
126.  One of my strongest motivations is in wanting to see churches planted cross-culturally.
127.  I give myself, things and money liberally to the Lord's work.
128.  I speak the truth of God's Word even when it is unpopular and difficult for others to accept.