Motivational Gifts Test

Each member in the body of Christ has a motivational gift to be used to edify others. Find out what yours is, and your strengths and weaknesses. This can help you be a more effective minister.

  • Read each statement and choose from the drop-down box in the Response column: "Usually True, Sometimes True, Seldom True, or Rarely True"

  • Results for your motivational gift are shown at the bottom. The highest number is your primary gift.

Question

Response

Value

1. I like to think of ways to help others who are suffering physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

2. I enjoy spending time in intense study and research of the Bible.

3. I feel people should say what they mean, and mean what they say about God's truth even though it may hurt the feelings of listeners.

4. I give more than the biblical tithe to the Lord's work.

5. I enjoy responsibilities which involve helping other Christians grow spiritually.

6. I enjoy doing small tasks that need to be done without being asked to do them.

7. I like to take a project, break it down into various parts, and systematical organize and plan to accomplish the final goal.

8. I find it very dificult to discipline others unless I am really convinced it will help them.

9. In studying the Bible, I like to study the passage in context and find what it meant to the writer before trying to apply it to myself.

10. When situations are not right, I feel an urge to speak up about them in order to corret them.

11. When I hear of someone in need, I think of the amount of money I can give to help them.

12. I am a possibility thinker, believing that all things are possible with God.

13. I would rather do a task myself than work with a group or committee to get it done.

14. If a project needs to be done and no one is in charge, I like to volunteer to get it organized.

15. I can see immediately whether the person I am talking to is hurting, or is realy happy.

16. I organize my thoughts in a systematic way after careful research and study.

17. I have the unique abiblity to discern deception, dishonesty, and compromise in the motives and actions of others.

18. I prefer to give to the work of the Lord amounts suggested by the Lord rather than have others sugest how much I should give.

19. I have the ability to help people see how their trials and difficulties can be opportunities for spiritual growth.

20. I would rather do a number of short-range immediate tasks than do one long-range task taking a year or more.

21. I have the ability to see over-all goals and the "finished picture" of a project when others may see only the various pieces.

22. I will go to almost any length to avoid hurting the feelings of others.

23. I like to see things prepared and taught in a systematic, factual way rather than having people share just personal expriences.

24. Injustice, dishonesty, and unrighteousness in the church and community bother me enough that I am willing to speak up even though some may be ofended.

25. When I feel led by the Lord to give, I give generously without thinking of the sacrifice this may involve.

26. I would rather talk with someone about their personal problems and share with them practical help from the Bible than send them to someone else.

27. I find it difficult to say no when I see something practical which can be done to help someone in need.

28. I would rather train others to do various tasks than do everything myself.

29. I like to speak kind, comforting, reassuring words to others and I am hurt when I hear others speak harshly.

30. I enjoy communicating biblical truths to others and seeing long-range growth in knowledge of the Christian faith.

31. I have a desire to share with others messages I believe are from God which can correct, encourage, and comfort them.

32. I enjoy making my home available for entrtaining overnight guests who are involved in God's work.

33. I enjoy meeting regularly over a period of time with individuals to help them grow.

34. I enjoy serving the needs of others in order to free them for more important work for the Lord.

35. I have the ability to organize people, resources, plans and timetables in order to accomplish the Lord's work efficiently.

36. When others are hurting or in pain, I can feel for them, even to the point of becoming emotionally involvled.

37. I have the ability to explain difficult issues, after giving them much thought and study.

38. I am able to communicate my thoughts directly and frankly to close friends, even though they may disagree with me.

39. I think it is sinful if a person fails to manage his/her financial assets well.

40. I enjoy teaching and sharing with others, especially when I can apply the Bible to daily life.

41. I enjoy routine tasks to help others, even though the tasks seem menial.

42. I feel comfortable delegating responsibilities to others and directing a plan through to completion.

43. I am primarily attracted to people who express tenderness and kindness.

44. I enjoy researching answers to difficult questions.

45. When I fail to live up to the standards of Christian living which I feel are important, I become very discouraged with myself.

46. I really enjoy giving money and other material resources to Christian causes.

47. When sharing Christian truth, I enjoy illustrating it with personal examples to make it more practical.

48. I need reassurance that what I do to help other people is appreciated.

49. I am able with discipline to work under pressure and accomplish things, as long as I know my goals and objectives.

50. I feel deep compassion and understanding for those with spiritual and emotional needs.

51. The meaning of words and how people use them is important to me.

52. I speak up about what I believe is right and wrong, regardless of whether others agree or not.

53. I receive special joy in encouraging others to be more generous in their giving.

54. I enjoy sharing the practical teaching of Scripture as it relates to the personal and emotinal problems of people.

55. When I provide things for others, I would rather give them something I made myself than something I bought.

56. In a leadership position, I feel more joy than frustration or burden.

57. I like to be involved in alleviating the suffering of others.

58. When I hear a message I like, I check out the facts and details if I am uncertain rather than accept the speaker's word without question.

59. When I sense the problems and needs of the world, I am burdened too spend long periods of time in intercessory prayer.

60. When I give money or other tangible help to others, I like to do it anonymously.

61. I like to simplify complex issues into practical steps to help people grow spiritually.

62. I am a now person, and when I see a need, I want to meet it right away rather than wait for a more convenient time.

63. I enjoy being responsible for the success of the organization or group of which I am a part.

64. I avoid leadership positions where I will have to carry out decisions which may hurt the feelings of some people.

65. I enjoy responsibilities which involve helping other Christians grow spiritually.

66. When I share God's truth with others, I need to see that this brings about the change that God desires in them.

67. I enjoy living at a lower standard of living than necessary in order to have more to give to the Lord's work.

68. I like to share with others the confidence that in spite of outward circumstances, trials, and set-backs, God always keeps His promises.

69. When I hear of some practical need that someone has, I am willing to volunteer to help meet it.

70. I am willing to endure the misunderstanding and reaction of others when working on a plan, because I know the end results of what I am seeking to accomplish.


Gifts (The highest value is your primary gift.)