Whatever Jesus does on earth, he does through our hands, our voices, and our feet. Furthermore, every Christian is a valued member of the Body of Christ. This is clear from four key New Testament texts: I Corinthians 12-14; Romans 12:1-8; Ephesians 4:1-16; and I Peter 4:8-11 Your specific role in the Body is determined in part by the spiritual gifts that God has uniquely provided you. What are spiritual gifts? They may sound mystical or esoteric, but in reality they may be known and grasped by any of God's people. Spiritual gifts are:

  • Special abilities to minister to others
  • Given to every Christian (one gift or more)
  • Given by the Holy Spirit, as God chooses
  • Typically related to interests and yearnings that have long been part of your life, even before becoming a Christian
  • Designed for use in the Body of Christ, not for personal fulfillment.

This exercise is designed to help you explore what has been most satisfying or fulfilling in your relationships with God and with others, and should provide some clues as to what gifts you are most likely to exhibit now and in the future.

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 your usual tendencies?

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Note: This exercise should take about 10-15 minutes. Your score is calculated at the end of the test. Each question is very important, so try not to miss any. Please click the Score Test button once at the end of the test. Results will be automatically calculated. The highest possible score for each gift is 35.

When you are finished with the test, your results will be emailed to you. Come back to this page for more information on each spiritual gift--including practical ways to use them!

SPIRITUAL GIFT DESCRIPTIONS