What is Your Part in the Body of Christ?

-A Guide to the Anatomy of the Body-

Rate each of the statements in regard to yourself. Be honest, not hopeful.

(0)=Never, ever (1)=maybe once or twice (2)=more than twice but not regularly

(3)=regularly, but not often (4)=I often find this is the case (5)=This is so me

____ 1. I am very resourceful in finishing tasks.

____ 2. I wisely manage my finances and lifestyle so as to be able to commit my resources to others.

____ 3. I find great satisfaction in helping people feel comfortable and welcome.

____ 4. Without training I find myself (a) speaking in a language I do not understand, or (b) I find myself understanding a language I do not “know”

____ 5. Others often tell me I am a very kind person and have a great love for all people

____ 6. I am very good at developing strategies or plans to reach identified goal.

____ 7. I am very good at meeting new people and have an instant rapport with them.

____ 8. I have a clear sense of receiving messages from God.

____ 9. I have an extraordinary confidence in God and an ability to embolden others.

___ 10. I see people’s physical needs as being just as important as their spiritual needs.

___ 11. I find myself more able than others to apply Truth in practical ways.

___ 12. I sing or play an instrument in a way which others have told me is edifying.

___ 13. I am good at motivating people to a level of higher commitment.

___ 14. I am very good at starting new things, but get bored doing routine work.

___ 15. I am very good at taking responsibility for direction and decisions.

___ 16. I find myself often communicating through creative means.

___ 17. I often find myself proclaiming timely and urgent messages to the leaders and the community.

___ 18. I sometimes get the sense that what I am reading or hearing is divinely inspired or not.

___ 19. People tell me I am trustworthy and often confide in me.

___ 20. I am great at communicating in such a way that people are changed.

___ 21. I find myself enjoying doing tasks which others may find difficult or thankless.

___ 22. I love to give, but do not like getting attention for it.

___ 23. I love helping those who are new to a group feel ‘connected’.

(0)=Never, ever (1)=maybe once or twice (2)=more than twice but not regularly

(3)=regularly, but not often (4)=I often find this is the case (5)=This is so me.

___ 24. My soul is sometimes (a) overwhelmed with expressions language cannot express or (b) I find myself being able to express someone else’s inexpressible words.

___ 25. I find great joy in comforting those who are sick, suffering, or grieving.

___ 26. I often find myself assisting in making things run more efficient and effective.

___ 27. Nothing thrills me more than sharing with as many people as possible something which will change their lives.

___ 28. I often find myself understanding truths about people, situation, or Scripture which may not be “naturally” acquired.

___ 29. I am not moved from my personal belief in the truth by ridicule, apparent failure, or pain.

___ 30. The Good News means for me really bringing someone practical help.

___ 31. I often find myself clearly understanding God’s perspective in various situations, in a way which is confirmed by Scripture and others.

___ 32. I often express emotions or spiritual expressions through music.

___ 33. I enjoy encouraging those who are discouraged become encouraged and those who are inactive become active participants

___ 34. I do not like to work where others are doing the same thing

___ 35. I love to provide vision and direction for a group of people.

___ 36. I love to creatively organize different mediums for the uplifting of the soul.

___ 37. I often am the one who brings a forceful challenge to the community to act in a way which best reflects God.

___ 38. I often confidently and quickly know something or someone is wrong or right, even if it goes against popular opinion or clear evidence.

___ 39. I find myself drawn to helping people find answers to their spiritual problems

___ 40. I love to study and share the fruits of that study.

___ 41. Practical acts are, for me, a spiritual act of worship.

___ 42. I often find myself drawn to help meet tangible needs which can enable spiritual growth.

___ 43. I often find myself putting aside my own preferences and comfort for the sake of others.

___ 44. I have (a) spoken in a language I do not know that has been interpreted as having a great Spiritual truth, or (b) I have found myself interpreting a language I do not know for the purpose of expressing a great Spiritual truth.

___ 45. I often find myself coming alongside those who are in a bad situation to help them find comfort and relief.

___ 46. I am great at organizing people, tasks, and events.

___ 47. I am great at recruiting people.

(0)=Never, ever (1)=maybe once or twice (2)=more than twice but not regularly

(3)=sometimes yes, sometimes no (4)=I often find this is the case (5)=This is so me.

___ 48. I regularly have distinct words, messages, visions, etc. which are timely and clearly expressed for a particular situation.

___ 49. I am totally convinced God will fulfill his promise no matter how long it may take.

___ 50. I see my ministry as mostly being outside the typical church, in the midst of those who are desperate and needy.

___ 51. I generally go beyond the surface and appearances and jump right to the heart of a matter.

___ 52. My music lifts up the souls of others.

___ 53. I have a special gift of helping others get ‘reset’ emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

___ 54. If I know I am right, other’s opinions do not sway my work.

___ 55. I often find myself rising to a position of leadership, even when I do not necessarily desire that position.

___ 56. I feel bored by established patterns or styles of expression.

___ 57. I can understand and proclaim Truth with an authority that is not inherent to my general personality.

___ 58. I find myself in positions of helping to discover possible spiritual sources of a problem.

___ 59. I derive a great deal of strength from encouraging, supporting, and exhorting others.

___ 60. I find joy in instructing and training others, and have been told I am good at it.

___ 61. I see things needing to be done around the house, work, etc. and I just do them.

___ 62. Money for me is simply a gift from God to be given back whenever asked.

___ 63. I love to help create an environment in which people’s basic needs are met and which can create the best possible atmosphere.

___ 64. I have had (a) the opportunity to speak in tongues or (b) I have been in a situation in which others were speaking in tongues and I somehow knew exactly what they were saying.

___ 65. I help people consistently because I care not because I want thanks or recognition.

___ 66. I find fulfillment in managing or coordinating a variety of tasks in order to accomplish a task.

___ 67. People are convinced when I share with them truths.

___ 68. Responses or understanding rise out during times of prayer.

___ 69. I completely trust that God is doing great things, and am bewildered that others do not share this trust.

___ 70. I find myself often being an advocate for social causes and reform, and continue to be so even in opposition.

___ 71. I see clearly the results and consequences of a given action, good or bad, and am able to clearly articulate these to others.

(0)=Never, ever (1)=maybe once or twice (2)=more than twice but not regularly

(3)=sometimes yes, sometimes no (4)=I often find this is the case (5)=This is so me.

___ 72. I love to play an instrument or sing for its own sake, not for recognition or acclaim.

___ 73. I can challenge others without making them feel condemned

___ 74. The thought of building something from the ground up thrills me.

___ 75. I love to be a model which others can follow.

___ 76. I love to express creatively verbally inexpressible concepts.

___ 77. I see God’s lessons in good and bad circumstances and feel urged to share these with others.

___ 78. I feel a profound sense of the spiritual realm, sensing things good and bad, that others often do not.

___ 79. People are, to me, much more important than tasks.

___ 80. I like leading a group of people in discovering deeper truths.

___ 81. I love to help fix, maintain, or set up.

___ 82. I often see financial needs and give above and beyond expectations without even being asked.

___ 83. I often have a clear understanding of what needs to be done in order to create an inviting atmosphere and energetically go about doing it.

___ 84. Tongues, for me, is a vital aspect of my worship and prayer life.

___ 85. I am very patient in comforting others.

___ 86. It is thrilling to create order out of organizational chaos.

___ 87. When I find something I like or value I want everyone to know about it or experience it.

___ 88. I am regularly in a position in which I have an unusual understanding or depth of insight which edifies the community.

___ 89. I am willing to trust God will work even when circumstances demand otherwise.

___ 90. I get great spiritual satisfaction from helping people find relief from their physical needs.

___ 91. I seem to know the ‘right’ thing to do in very difficult situations.

___ 92. When I play an instrument or sing it amplifies the Spiritual focus of the community.

___ 93. I am good at seeing “the best” in people and encouraging them to pursue it.

___ 94. I am great at formulating a vision and getting people around me to share that vision.

___ 95. People often look to me to make key decisions.

___ 96. I consider myself very artistic.

___ 97. I regularly find myself speaking about a present situation or even a future situation in a way which urges people to come closer to God

___ 98. Spiritual inconsistencies to me are very evident.

___ 99. I love to pursue spiritual truth, and love even more guiding a group of people following me in this pursuit.

___ 100. I highly value discovering different styles, resources, or methods which would best help communicate a specific topic to a group of people.

And Your Part is, or may be….?

Write down and Add up your responses

V Value of Answers Total Gift V

1 21 41 61 81 __________ A._____________

2 22 42 62 82 __________ B._____________

3 23 43 63 83 __________ C._____________

4a. b. 24a. b. 44a. b. 64a. b. 84a. b. __________ D._____________

5 25 45 65 85 __________ E._____________

6 26 46 66 86 __________ F._____________

7 27 47 67 87 __________ G._____________

8 28 48 68 88 __________ H._____________

9 29 49 69 89 __________ I.______________

10 30 50 70 90 __________ J.______________

11 31 51 71 91 __________ K.______________

12 32 52 72 92 __________ L.______________

13 33 53 73 93 __________ M._____________

14 34 54 74 94 __________ N._____________

15 35 55 75 95 __________ O._____________

16 36 56 76 96 __________ P.______________

17 37 57 77 97 __________ Q._____________

18 38 58 78 98 __________ R._____________

19 39 59 79 99 __________ S.______________

20 30 40 50 100 __________ T.______________

Basic Anatomy

A. Service

B. Giving

C. Hospitality

D. a. Tongues b. Interpretation of Tongues

E. Compassion/Mercy

F. Administration

G. Evangelism

H. Knowledge

I. Faith

J. Helps

K. Wisdom

L. Music

M. Exhortation

N. Apostle

O. Leadership

P. Creative Arts

Q. Prophecy

R. Discernment

S. Pastoring

T. Teaching

Some more questions…

Do you like children? (circle one)

0 1 2 3 4 5

yuck! well, not really kids are o.k. Sometimes I like them I enjoy children I love them!

Do you like teenagers? (circle one)

0 1 2 3 4 5

yuck! well, not really Teens are o.k. Sometimes I like them I enjoy teens I love them!

Do you like learning other languages? (circle one)

0 1 2 3 4 5

yuck! well, not really no, but I can Sometimes I like them I enjoy languages I love them!

Do you like learning about other cultures? (circle one)

0 1 2 3 4 5

yuck! well, not really A bit, but not much Sometimes I like them I enjoy other cultures More than my own.

Do you like to pray? (circle one)

0 1 2 3 4 5

yuck! well, not really no, but I do it Sometimes I like to I enjoy prayer I love to pray!

Have you ever been used to perform some kind of visible ‘miracle’ (i.e. healing, exorcism, etc.)?

__No __Yes

I like to work with ______ _______most. (rank these 1-8, with 1 equaling most)

__Infants __Young children __Older children __Teenagers __College students __Young adults

__Middle-aged adults __Older adults

Where do you see yourself most contributing to the Kingdom? (circle all that apply)

Through a church ministry Through my profession Outside my profession, but not through a church I do not know

How much experience do you have in ‘ministry’ activities? (check one)

__Very little __Some __A fair amount in certain areas __A lot in certain areas

__A fair amount in a broad range __A lot of experience in a broad range of activities.

Do you have any questions/thoughts/concerns regarding your part in the Body of Christ? (use the back of this page if necessary)

Other Indicators of Spiritual Gifting

What skills do you have?

What are your Hobbies or interests? What would you pursue if money was not an issue?

What is your Profession? What skills are required to be successful in this profession?

What does the Church need or need to do the most?

What is the biggest challenge facing the wider Church in this world?