For the following items, select the one response that most closely represents how each statement represents you. Be honest in your selection. There are no right or wrong responses; only ones that reflect where you are on each of these variables.
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I like to organise people, tasks and events.
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I can often find practical solutions in the midst of conflict or confusion.
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I seem to be more open to risky new challenges than others.
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I enjoy expressing myself creatively for God through artistic expression (music, drama, poetry, etc.)
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I can readily distinguish between spiritual truth and error.
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I find it natural and easy to trust God to answer my prayers.
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I give liberally and joyfully to people in financial need or to projects requiring support.
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People have told me how my prayers have resulted in good things.
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I seem to be a natural encourager, whether through my words or my actions.
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I communicate the gospel to others with clarity and effectiveness.
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I set goals and manage people and resources effectively to accomplish them.
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I have proclaimed timely and urgent messages from God's Word.
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I enjoy working behind the scenes to support the work of others.
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I love studying and presenting truth that can make a difference in the lives of people.
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I am drawn to opportunities that allow me to meet the needs of others in practical ways.
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I enjoy spending time nurturing and caring for others.
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I am careful, thorough and skilled at managing details.
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I can apply scriptural truth that others regard as practical and helpful.
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I am eager to be known as one of Christ's ambassadors to the world.
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People have said that they've been spiritually blessed by my artistic or creative ability.
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I can see through phoniness or deceit before it is evident to others.
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I have confidence in God's continuing provision and help, even in difficult times.
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I give more than a tithe so that kingdom work can be accomplished.
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I take the prayer requests of others seriously and I really pray for them continually.
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I enjoy reassuring and strengthening those who are discouraged.
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I consistently look for opportunities to build relationships with non Christians.
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I have rallied groups of people to become enthusiastic about accomplishing a task from God.
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I can speak in public without embarrassment.
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I see spiritual significance in doing practical tasks.
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I can present information to others at a level that makes it easy for them to grasp and apply to their lives.
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I am moved to help people sometimes regarded by society as undeserving, outcasts, or beyond help.
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I like to provide guidance for the whole person - relationally, emotionally, spiritually, etc.
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I can identify and effectively use the resources needed to accomplish tasks.
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I have insights into how to solve problems that others do not see.
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I really enjoy working hard to help churches reach their full potential for God.
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I have the potential to be very creative in an area that could be used in building up the church.
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I tend to see rightness and wrongness in situations.
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I believe that God will help me to accomplish great things.
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I manage my money well in order to free more of it for giving.
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When someone has a need, I usually respond by praying for him/her.
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I listen to other people's problems so that I can understand them better.
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I seek opportunities to talk about spiritual matters with unbelievers.
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I have a desire to help, lead, guide, and direct people in an important church activity.
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I have strong biblical convictions and love to share them with others.
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I feel comfortable being a helper, assisting others to do their job more effectively.
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I discover biblical truths when studying scripture which benefit others in the body of Christ.
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I enjoy working with people who suffer physical, mental or emotional problems.
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I enjoy patiently but firmly nurturing others in their development as believers.
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Others see me as an effective organizer.
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I am humbled when others seek my counsel.
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I adapt well to other cultures and groups.
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I use variety and creativity to captivate people and cause them to consider Christ's message.
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I can identify preaching, teaching or communication which is not true to the Bible.
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I trust God in circumstances where success cannot be guaranteed by human effort alone.
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I like knowing that my financial support makes a real difference in the lives and ministries of God's people.
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I have a sense for moments when the "prayer of faith" is needed.
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I am glad when people seek my help when they need comfort, encouragement and counsel.
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My conversations with non-believers usually lead to me telling them about my faith.
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I have a sense for delegating important tasks to the right people at the right time.
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I am able to communicate God's word effectively.
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I am excited and willing to serve others when I am needed to do so.
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I can communicate scripture in ways that motivate others to study and learn more.
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I feel fulfilled by visiting people in need, whether in hospitals, nursing homes, orphanages, prisons or wherever else God leads.
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I am good at developing personal, trust-based relationships with others, particularly a small group of people.
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I am known for being an efficient planner who reaches goals.
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I am often sought out by others for advice about spiritual or personal matters.
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I seem to be able to pioneer and establish new ministries.
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I am known for using and developing artistic skills such as music, art, drama, dance, etc.
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I receive affirmation from others concerning the reliability of my insights or perceptions.
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I live with confidence because I know that God works daily in my life.
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I give generously due to my commitment to stewardship.
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I enjoy praying for people because I know that many of them will be blessed as a result.
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I am able to motivate others to take steps for spiritual growth.
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I have shared my faith with many non believers at work.
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In a group people look to me for leadership, and I tend to take charge when no one else does.
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I deeply love God's word and would like to preach the truth of the Bible.
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I have a knack for making strangers feel welcome and at ease in my home and at church.
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I enjoy explaining things to people so that they can grow spiritually and personally.
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I empathise with hurting people and feel compelled to help.
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I feel the need to protect others doing the wrong things so they can grow stronger in their faith.
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I can visualise a coming event, anticipate potential problems, and develop backup plans.
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I find that others seek me out for advice or wisdom.
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I appreciate being the one responsible for overseeing ministries of a new church.
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I love designing or making things which increase the effectiveness of other ministries.
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I am someone who easily identifies another's true motives or agenda.
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When God makes a promise in the Bible, I am so certain it will be fulfilled, that I rarely worry, doubt, or become anxious.
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I believe I have been given an abundance of resources so that I may give more to the Lord's work.
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I pray often for many in my group so that they will be helped with their difficulties.
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I enjoy ministering to discouraged believers to motivate them to overcome their problems.
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I am deeply concerned for non believers and invite them to church because I want them to know Jesus.
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I am a motivator who encourages both people and teams to work together to achieve God's purposes.
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People have told me that God has spoken to them as I share God's word.
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I like to invite people in need to stay in my home.
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My greatest satisfaction is helping others get new insights from the Bible.
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I seem to grieve at the grief of others more than others and can patiently support those going through painful experiences of loss.
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I have compassion for wandering believers and want to protect them.