So which spiritual gifts has God given you?

Here’s an exercise to help you start thinking about which gifts God may have given you. Listed on the following page are 16 gifts identified in Scripture that are often used in service at Madison Street United Methodist Church. Under each gift’s name is a word or phrase that indicates its contribution to the church along with a list of words that are often descriptive of people having that gift. If five or more words on a list are true of you, you may have received that gift. To further explore the gifts you may have, ask one or more Christian friends (those in your Sunday School class, perhaps), or family members who know you well to do the same process for you, without knowing your answers.

Administration                 Exhortation                 Helps                     Prophecy

Efficiency                         Encouragement          Assistance               Conviction

Conscientious                     Affirming                     Available                Confronting

Objective                             Motivating                    Reliable                 Convicting

Efficient                               Consoling                    Pragmatic              Uncompromising

Organized                           Challenging                 Dependable           Penetrating

Dependable                        Reassuring                 Willing                     Outspoken

Thorough                             Comforting                  Selfless                  Authentic

Goal-oriented                      Positive                 Servant-Oriented         Compelling

Apostleship                         Faith                          Leadership          Teaching

New Ministries                 Confidence                        Direction           Application

Entrepreneurial                 Prayerful                             Diligent                Articulate

Cause-driven                     Assured                            Visionary              Analytical

Risk-taking                         Trusting                            Persuasive            Practical

Adaptable                         Illuminating                         Influential         Well-grounded

Persevering                       Optimistic                        Role Model         Authoritative

Adventurous                      Convinced                         Activating              Incisive

Culturally Sensitive             Hopeful                             Inspiring             Teachable

Discernment                      Giving                              Mercy         Word of Knowledge

       Clarity                         Resources                            Care                 Awareness

Insightful                             Charitable                         Empathetic         Comprehending

Truthful                                Generous                          Tender                Astute

Confronting                        Responsible                     Sensitive             Rational

Intuitive                                Disciplined                      Responsive         Observant

Receptive                     Depends on God                        Kind                Diligent

Perceptive                       Good Steward                       Caring              Reflective

Decisive                             Resourceful                    Burden-bearing     Studious

Evangelism                         Healing                     Pastor-Teacher   Word of Wisdom

The Good News                 Wholeness                     Shepherding             Guidance

Confident                             Faith-filled                         Nurturing                 Reasonable

Relational                           Power in prayer             Disciple-maker            Thoughtful

Faith-Sharing                      Submissive                        Guiding                 Clear-sighted

Outgoing                            Compassionate                 Relational                     Skillful

Spiritual                                 Spiritual                           Protective                   Sensible

Challenging                           Humble                           Facilitating             Obedient to God

Communicator                 Trusts in God                       Instructing                        Wise