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1. Administration |
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I have a good feel for what is most urgent and important and how to proceed to get something done.
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I enjoy working up the details in an organized fashion to make things happen.
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I have seen positive results from my efforts to involve others in the process of working together to fulfill a chosen mission.
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2. Apostle |
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It is natural for me to speak of my faith in
non-church situations, and I feel drawn to look for
opportunities to do so.
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I am stimulated to share
my faith experience with
non-believers without
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Through my faith witnessing, I have brought
other people to know of Christ's love for them. |
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3. Craftsmanship/Artistry
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I believe I can show my faith through artistry or crafts.
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I have received inspiration to glorify God through my artistic endeavors.
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Others have provided feedback that my artistic or craft works have touched them in a
spiritual way.
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4. Discernment |
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I am compelled to search for God's intent in the undertakings I encounter that we might follow His plan, rather than our own.
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I have helped others determine the rightness or wrongness of certain possible actions by asking for God's guidance.
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It is often very apparent to me whether a proposal under consideration is motivated by an intent to act according to God's plan or to follow lesser human interests.
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5. Evangelism |
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I have a strong desire to bring the riches of the love of Christ to those who do not yet know Him.
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I look for ways to encounter nonbelievers with the hope that the Holy Spirit will work through me to bring them to Christ.
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It is natural for me to tell nonbelievers how Christ brings daily joy into my life.
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6. Exhortation |
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I am drawn to people who are in need to bring them comfort, counsel and encouragement.
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I have often been able to provide strengthening words of consolation in crisis situations to help those affected feel healed.
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I have been used to encourage others to lead more Christian lives.
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7. Faith |
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I have experienced the Holy Spirit in my life and know that He works in the lives of others as well.
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My faith is strong even in times of trial, and I realize that others have seen this as empowerment for me through difficulties.
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I believe that God always gives us what we need and will astound us with His removal of obstacles when we seek to do His will, and I will take on naysayers when I know we are on His chosen pathway.
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8. Giving |
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I recognize that all we have comes from God, and feel especially called to respond through liberal giving.
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I am able to manage my resources to give a large portion to support the work of His church.
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I have a spirit of self-sacrifice to enable greater giving to the church and others in need.
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9. Hospitality |
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It is always a great joy and my heart swells with
gladness when I open my home to visitors. |
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My home is often used as a
gathering place for
church-related team meetings
or study groups. |
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Many people have affirmed my welcoming attitude
and expressed a desire to come again. |
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10. Intercession |
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God has responded to my prayers, and I know He hears
my every prayerful plea.
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I pray intensely and in
doing so feel a
connectedness with God that
gives me much hope and
peace. |
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I have been asked to pray for others, and His
response always reassures me that needed healing
resulted. |
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11. Knowledge |
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I am at home in scripture as if it were a
conversation with God, and this living Biblical word
touches me anew all the time.
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Although I cannot ever fully
know God, I seek to learn
what he will give me every
day and hour of my being. |
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Through my Biblical learning, I have been able
to assist others in their faith journeys. |
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12. Leadership |
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I feel able to bring others along toward a chosen
goal, and know that a good outcome will result for
the good of all.
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On more than one occasion, I
have been asked to lead a
group or organization. |
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Others recognize that my qualities as a leader
always offers assurance that our desired outcome
will be achieved. |
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13. Mercy |
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I feel compassion for people in need, and that
kindles in me a desire to provide acts of kindness
to lift sorrowed spirits..
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My heart cries out to
provide food, shelter and
comfort for those sorely in
need, and it feels joy when
I respond. |
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I realize that my ease in working with those
that suffer is instilled within me in, perhaps, a
unique way. |
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14. Music/Vocal |
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I sense joy in my heart when glorifying God through
singing.
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I have felt God's lifting
and empowering presence
while performing vocal
arrangements before groups. |
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Others have shown appreciation for being
uplifted in their faith journeys through my singing. |
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15. Music/Instrumental |
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I sense joy in my heart when glorifying God playing
a musical instrument.
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I have felt God's lifting
and empowering presence
while playing a musical
instrument before groups. |
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Others have shown appreciation for being
uplifted in their faith journeys through the playing
of my instrument.. |
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16. Pastor |
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I have a desire to lead people forward on their
spiritual journeys and to nurture their discipleship
effectiveness.
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I follow Christ's admonition
to "feed my sheep" by
providing spiritual guidance
to an individual believer or
group of believers. |
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I have a shepherd's instinct to care for the
spiritual welfare of those whose souls are weary and
in need of healing. |
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17. Service |
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I enjoy doing tasks that support and help others
minister more effectively.
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I know that my labors behind
the scenes help make the
"crooked path straight" for
a more effective overall
church ministry. |
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I feel close to God as I help keep up His church
to build further this ministry and bring other lives
closer to Him. |
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18. Teaching |
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I feel especially empowered to explain Biblical
truth so that others can grasp its full meaning for
them.
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I feel compelled to share my
faith experiences to
encourage others in their
faith pilgrimage. |
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I have had feedback that my way of explaining
difficult concepts provided the insight needed for
understanding. |
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19. Wisdom |
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In the face of a difficult challenge, I am at ease
in working out a solution that is sound and
principled.
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Others have approached me to
assist in determining a
solution to a personal issue
based on what Jesus would
do. |
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At times when the congregation seeks to take a
better direction, my view is often sought. |
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20. Writing |
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I have the ability to expound on an idea or thought
and find written words to provide corresponding
clarity and inspiration.
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I am stimulated in the act
of writing and always find
it to be an enjoyable
endeavor. |
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I have had a positive response to my writing
that it has been helpful to others in understanding
spiritual matters. |
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