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1. I enjoy helping a group to work efficiently and effectively to complete a project.
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2. I find pleasure in drawing, designing, painting, etc.
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3. I find it relatively easy to speak about spiritual matters with other people.
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4. I enjoy having someone share his or her personal problems with me so I can help.
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5. I expect big things, even "impossible" things, to be done by God.
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6. I am willing to maintain a lower standard of living in order to support the Lord's work very generously.
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7. I would rather be one who helps than one who leads.
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8. I find pleasure in the repair and maintenance of things.
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9. I enjoy providing food and/or lodging to people who are in need.
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10. I often pray intensely for other people and lose track of time while praying.
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11. I am able to discover new biblical truths for myself.
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12. Given the choice, I would rather be a group leader than simply a member of the group.
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13. Others have told me how helpful I have been to them in a time of distress.
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14. I enjoy singing Christian songs at church.
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15. I am truly concerned when I see a fellow Christian begin to backslide.
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16. I am able to formulate my thoughts and ideas into effective, written form.
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17. I find it easy to clarify people's problems for them and to give them solutions.
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18. I am accomplished at playing a musical instrument.
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19. I am able to help others learn biblical facts and details that aid in the building up of their lives.
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20. I am skilled at planning, organizing, and managing even complex projects.
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21. It is a joy for me to create craft items, banners, and other visual worship aids.
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22. I have a real desire to see non-Christians be converted and become responsible disciples of Jesus.
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23. I am able to have compassion for those who are having problems.
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24. I see difficulties as opportunities for God to display His glory.
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25. It gives me joy to respond to financial appeals for special offerings.
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26. When a job needs to be done, I am willing to do it if I am able and if I am asked.
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27. Given a choice, I would rather work with my hands than my head.
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28. I enjoy having guests in my home.
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29. I find myself praying for others when I am in the process of doing other things.
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30. People look to me for answers to questions about Bible truths.
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31. I willingly accept responsibility for leading groups that lack direction or motivation.
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32. I enjoy helping those who seemingly are ignored by most others around them.
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33. I am comfortable leading others in singing praises to God.
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34. I am willing to suffer inconvenience or even hostility in attempting to bring a straying Christian back to the fold.
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35. I feel secure in the fact that the words I write will be of benefit to those who read them.
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36. I look at things in a more practical way than a theoretical way.
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37. I would enjoy taking part in a church, school, or local instrumental music presentation.
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38. I find it easy to explain things to people so that they understand.
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39. Others see me as highly organized and look for my help in managing projects.
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40. I enjoy making or creating items.
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41. People respond favorably when I share my faith with them.
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42. People seem to come to me for counsel and advice and I find that I am able to help them.
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43. I am more likely to say, "It can be done," rather than, "It can't be done."
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44. I willingly contribute to projects needing my support or people in financial need.
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45. I get satisfaction out of working well under the leadership of another person.
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46. I enjoy lawn care and other outside maintenance.
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47. I am at ease with guests and/or visitors, and enjoy making them feel welcome and a part of things.
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48. I am confident that through my prayers God works great things in my life and in the lives of other people.
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49. I am able to remember well what I have learned.
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50. I adjust my leadership style to work well with a variety of individuals or groups.
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51. When I see that someone is hurting, I seek ways to do something to help.
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52. Others have complimented me on my singing.
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53. I have a deep desire to grow in the Lord and to meet regularly with others to help them grow from spiritual infancy to spiritual maturity.
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54. I am able to compose articles and layout newsletters in an efficient, meaningful style.
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55. It seems that people look to me for solutions to problems.
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56. I am interested in utilizing my instrumental musical talents for the appreciation of my friends and to the glory of God.
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57. I am able to organize my thoughts in a logical, systematic way.
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58. I am concerned about budgeting my time wisely.
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59. I enjoy sewing, quilting, knitting, needlepoint, etc., especially when it is helpful and useful to others.
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60. In my relationships with non-believers, I regularly find ways to share my faith.
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61. I am a patient listener.
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62. I find it easy to trust God to provide all of my physical needs.
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63. I enjoy giving, regardless of the response of the one to whom I give.
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64. I find joy in serving in small, behind-the-scenes and sometimes routine matters.
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65. I would rather work with a machine than manage people.
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66. I am willing to open my home to guests or strangers and share with them what I have.
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67. When I am asked to pray for others, I feel that my prayers will have tangible results.
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68. I find it relatively easy to memorize and later to recall Bible verses.
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69. I can successfully motivate, guide, and manage others to reach important goals.
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70. Helping others in need gives me joy, even if they cannot possibly repay me.
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71. I enjoy learning and growing in my ability to sing.
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72. Other Christians seem able to relate to me and follow my leading.
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73. I find great pleasure in composing and writing stories and articles for the edification of others.
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74. When a problem is being discussed at a meeting, etc., a clear resolution will come to my mind.
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75. I find satisfaction in knowing that my ability to perform instrumental music helps others to praise God.
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76. I would enjoy teaching a group of children or adults about the love of Jesus.
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77. I have the ability to organize ideas, things, time, and people.
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78. When I work with my hands at various arts and crafts, I derive much joy and satisfaction.
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79. Others see me as being confident in my faith, and ready and willing to share it.
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80. I am able to deal with people in a non-judgmental way, yet without condoning godless behavior.
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81. For the most part, I am more excited about the future and what it holds than the past.
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82. When giving, I am not greatly concerned about whether I can afford it.
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83. When someone else does well, partly because I helped him or her, this makes me happy.
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84. I derive satisfaction from building or refurbishing objects for the benefit of others.
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85. Strangers, visitors, or guests feel at home when they are with me.
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86. I find great joy in praying for others.
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87. Given a choice, I would just as soon spend an evening with a good book than with people.
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88. Others naturally look to me to lead, especially when facing big challenges.
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89. It makes me happy to bring comfort, hope, and joy to people facing difficulties.
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90. I am happy to sing in front of others.
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91. I enjoy working with those who are new to Christianity and thrill to see little steps of spiritual progress in their lives.
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92. I know that my literary skill would be of aid to other people, and that they would be built up and informed because of it.
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93. I find that others accept my suggestions as being wise and practical.
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94. Playing a musical instrument, either alone or with other groups of people, gives me pleasure.
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95. I like to study the Bible and share my findings with other Christians.
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Some of the material in Spiritual Gifts Discovery Tool is taken from Gifted to Serve, by Professor David Valleskey © 1983 Northwestern Publishing House. Adapted and used by permission.