Purses of
Purpose
Discovering how God has fashioned our gifts for
His greater design
Mrs. Rachel England
What is your PURSE?
1.
Your PURSE is a Test. James 1:12
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Character is both ___________________ and revealed by tests.
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When you understand that your PURSE is a test, you realize
that all that happens in your life and how you handle it is_______________________.
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2.
Your PURSE
is a Trust. I
Corinthians 4:2
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We never really own anything
during our brief stay on earth. God owns
everything and gives us the opportunity to be _____________of the gifts He has
given us.
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Why should you learn more about your PURSE?
1.
Understanding your PURSE gives _______________________to
your life.
2.
Understanding your PURSE _____________________________
your life.
Proverbs 13:7
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It is impossible to do everything people want you to
do. You have just enough time to do God’s
will
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Understanding your PURSE of PURPOSE means living a simpler
life and having a saner schedule.
3.
Understanding your PURSE ______________________________your
life. Philippians
3:15
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Prune away even good activities and do only what matters
most.
·
Never confuse activity with productivity.
4.
Understanding your PURSE ______________________________your
life.
5.
Understanding your PURSE prepares you for
_______________________.
What kinds of things do you carry in
your PURSE?
Five of the most common
things women carry in their PURSE:
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Bag of Bondage
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Purse of Purpose
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Guilt - spend life running from regrets
- manipulated by memories
- past
controls their future
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Freedom - face regrets and move on
- focus
on making new memories
- past
challenges change for the future
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Resentment and anger – tend to
blow up or
clam up
- hurts
you more than your target
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Forgiveness - have received grace from God
- extend
forgiveness to others
-
channel and resolve anger
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Fear - keeps you in
bondage
- causes
missed opportunities for
ministry
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Courage/Trust - focus on I John 4:18
- face
fears and conquer them with
God’s
help
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Pride - produces materialism
- tend to
think of self more than others
-
unwilling to admit limitations
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Humility - doesn’t think less of yourself,
thinks of yourself less
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admit limitations, recognizes strengths
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Need for the approval of others
- expectations
of others control your
life
- peer
pressure to do what everyone
does
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God’s approval - God’s expectations rule
-
doesn’t succumb to peer pressure
- not
afraid to be different
- God’s
peace governs decisions
- ultimate
point of reference
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How is your PURSE fashioned? Psalm 139:13-16, Romans 12:1
P – Personality I
Corinthians 12:6
1.
Your
uniqueness is a ____________________fact of life – There is NO ONE and never
will be anybody exactly like you.
2.
God loves ________________________
– just look around!
3.
The _____________________
gives us plenty of proof that God uses all types of personalities.
4.
There is no __________________________temperament
for ministry.
5.
Your
personality will affect ________________________you use your spiritual gifts
and abilities.
6.
You can learn
from the examples of others, but you must ____________ what you learn through
your own PURSE.
7.
Our different
personalities reflect God’s ______________to others.
U – Unique Abilities I Peter 4:10
1.
Your
abilities are the _______________________you were born with.
2.
All our
abilities come from God and can be used for________________________.
3.
God will
never ask you to ________________your life to a task you have no talent for.
4.
God doesn’t waste
abilities; He matches our calling and our_________________.
5.
Your
abilities were not given just to make a living; God gave them to you for your
____________.
R – Real Passion Ephesians 6:6
1.
Another word
for passion is__________________.
2.
The Bible uses
the term ____________ to describe the bundle of desires, hopes, interests,
ambitions, dreams, and affections.
3.
Your heart
represents the source of all your ________________– what you love to do and
care about.
4.
You are
probably interested in some subjects that no one else is – those interests come
from God.
5.
Consider how
your ______________might be used for God’s glory…There is a reason that you
love to do these things.
6.
You know you
are serving God from your heart when you are ______________________and when you
are___________________.
7.
No one has to
_______________you or challenge you or check up on you.
8.
Figure out
what you _____________to do – what God gave you a heart to do – and then do it
for His glory.
S – Spiritual Gifts Ephesians 4:7
1.
You can’t
earn your spiritual gifts or __________________them – that is why they are
gifts!
2.
You don’t get
to ____________________your gifts – God does.
3.
No person has
all the gifts – because God wants us to __________________ on each other.
4.
Your
spiritual gifts were given for the benefit of_____________________, not
yourself.
5.
We’re
commanded to ______________________ our spiritual gifts. (an unopened gift is worthless)
6.
Two common
problems are:
a. ________________– When we compare our gifts with
others’ and feel dissatisfied or become resentful or jealous of how God uses
them.
b. ________________– When we expect everyone else to have
our gifts and feel passionate about it as we do.
E – Experiences 2
Corinthians 12:1
1.
You have been
partly fashioned by your experiences in life, most of which where beyond your
________________. God has allowed them
for His purpose of molding you.
2.
God never wastes a ______________. In fact, your greatest ministry will most
likely come out of your greatest hurt!
3.
God intentionally allows you to go through ____________________to
equip you for ministry to others.
4.
The very
experiences that you have _________________ or regretted most in life – the
ones you’ve wanted to hide and forget – are the experiences God wants to use to
help others.
5.
For God to
use your pain, you must be willing to _______ the experiences.
6.
Don’t _____________________your
pain; use it to help others.
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A. Discover and
surrender your PURSE of Purpose
a.
How do you
know you are surrendered to God?
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You rely on God
to work things out.
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You don’t ______________others.
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You don’t have to
be in charge or in control.
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You don’t react
to criticism and rush to defend yourself.
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You don’t edge
others out.
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You don’t demand
your rights.
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You aren’t
self-serving.
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You experience
God’s __________in your life.
b.
Surrender
isn’t the best way to live; it is the _________ way to live.
c.
Surrender is
not just a one time event. There is a moment of surrender, and there is the ____________of
surrender - which is daily.
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B. Accept and
Enjoy your PURSE of Purpose
1.
When we try
to overextend our ministry beyond what has God shaped us for, we experience__________________.
2.
NEVER_______________________.
Galatians 6:4-5
3.
Don’t settle
for a ________________________gift.
4.
If you don’t
exercise your muscles, they weaken and ______________ – the same with your
abilities and skills from God!
C.
Commit to using your PURSE of Purpose
1.
Sometimes our
PURSE of Purpose can get lost.
2. Complete the enclosed inventories, and
write a PURSE of Purpose Statement. Put
it where you can see it on a regular basis, and remember - it may change as the
seasons of life change!
Discover
Your Purse of Purpose
Directions: The
following pages are meant for you to do either on your own, with a partner, or
in a small group. In order for you to
make the most of our Purses of Purpose talk, you need to take inventory for
each area, record your “Parts of My Purse” on page 23, and then put it all in
the “Purse of Purpose Statement” on the last page. Then place your statement in a place where
you can review it often and be reminded of how uniquely God has designed you
for His purpose!
Some of these areas may overlap, and some may change
for you as you enter different stages of your life. That is okay!
It is a good idea to take time every once in a while to regroup and look
at the ways perhaps God may be changing your PURSE.
Before you begin, spend time asking God to show you
His plan for your PURSE and where He wants you at this important season of your
life. May God bless and keep you and
guide you in your quest to be ALL for Him!
Rachel England
Much of the material for Purses of Purpose was gleaned
from the book Purpose Driven Life by
Rick Warren and reorganized and personalized specifically for women and our
needs.
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Other references and helpful
resources for this presentation:
Spiritual Gifts Inventory by Disciple Making Ministry
Spiritual Gifts Inventory by Timothy Brock
Spiritual Gifts Survey by Lifeway Christian Resources
Personality Test by Young People’s Ministry
Spiritual Gifts of Women in
the Bible Chart, The Woman’s Study Bible,
NKJV
Why You Act The Way You Do by Tim LaHaye
Doing Church as a Team by Wayne Cordeiro
Discover
Your Personality
Take this short test to get an understanding
of what kind of personality you are. It
is based upon Dr. Gary Smalley’s book The
Treasure Tree. Although it is not a
highly scientific test, it serves as a way to understand the style of your
PURSE OF PURPOSE!
Instructions:
Circle the words that best describe you. Double the number of words you chose in each box
and record that number on the blank for each area. For example, if you circled
five words under L, then put the number “10” in the box. Then record your results on the graph at the
bottom.
TIPS:
- Do not look ahead to the personality
types! J
- Do not pick what you want to be. Pick things
that best describe you.
- Do not over-analyze. Move quickly. Don’t ask
for advice or input from others.
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B
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Likes authority
Confident
Firm
Enjoys challenges
Problem solver
Bold
Goal-driven
Strong willed
Self-reliant
Persistent
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Takes charge
Determined
Enterprising
Competitive
Productive
Purposeful
Adventurous
Independent
Controlling
Action-oriented
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Enjoys instructions
Consistent
Reserved
Practical
Factual
Perfectionist
Detailed
Inquisitive
Persistent
Sensitive
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Accurate
Controlled
Predictable
Orderly
Conscientious
Discerning
Analytical
Precise
Scheduled
Deliberate
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Enthusiastic
Visionary
Energetic
Promoter
Mixes easily
Fun-loving
Spontaneous
Creative ideas
Optimistic
Loves laughter
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Takes Risks
Motivator
Very verbal
Friendly
Enjoys popularity
Likes variety
Enjoys change
Group-oriented
Initiator
Inspirational
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Sensitive feelings
Calm
Non-demanding
Avoids
confrontations
Enjoys routine
Warm and relational
Adaptable
Thoughtful
Patient
Good listener
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Loyal
Even keeled
Gives in
Indecisive
Dislikes change
Dry humor
Sympathetic
Nurturing
Tolerant
Peace maker
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L=Lion
“Let’s do it
now!” This personality likes to lead.
Lions are powerful leaders who love to be in the driver’s seat. Lions are good
decision makers and are very goal-oriented. They enjoy challenges, difficult
assignments, and the opportunity for advancement. Lions are problem-solvers and
can be very aggressive and competitive.
Biblical
Example: Paul, Lydia
Case
Study: Acts 9:3-19, Acts 16:11-15
Strengths:
Goal-oriented, strong, direct, produce results, confident, challenge others
Weaknesses:
Argumentative, too dictatorial
Limitation:
Doesn't understand that directness can hurt others; hard time expressing
grace
Their
Environment: Lots of projects, awards on the wall, large calendar, office
furniture arranged in a formal way
They Gain Security by: Control
Their Pace: Fast and decisive
Their
Needs: A climate that responds; want others to be efficient and to the
point
They’re
Irritated by: Wasted time, being unprepared, arguing, blocking results
For
Growth They Need to: Appear less critical, respect people’s personal worth,
develop tolerance for conflict, pace themselves. Avoid killing morale by being
too heavy handed. Be softer and include others in making decisions. Recognize
that directness can hurt others. Learn to express grace.
In
Dealing With Them: Avoid attacking their character, telling them what to
do, presenting win-lose scenarios. Provide them with options, the freedom to
act. Be efficient and competent. If you disagree – argue facts, not personal
feelings. Be precise, time-disciplined, and well-organized. Do not waste their
time. They don’t need a lot of information to make a decision.
Other Examples: Rabbit (from Winnie the Pooh), Lucy (Charlie
Brown)
Careers:
Principal, Evangelist, Inventor, Manager, Teacher, Business CEO,
Administrator, Producer, Judge
For
Ministry: Comfortable with being in front of the group. Great at providing
direction, casting vision, and driving the ministry. Has confidence to lead a ministry with vision
and purpose.
B=Beaver
“How was it done in the past?” Beavers are very organized. They think that
there is a right way to do everything, and they want to do it exactly that way.
They are perfectionists. Beavers keep all the T’s crossed and the I’s dotted.
They desire to solve everything and take their time to do it right. Beavers do
not like sudden changes and often need reassurance.
Biblical
Example: Moses, Martha
Case
Study: Exodus 3-4, John 12:1,2
Strengths:
High standards, order, respect, hard-working, detailed, accurate, focused
on quality
Weaknesses:
Unrealistic expectations of self and others, too perfect
Limitation:
Seeing the optimistic side of things, expressing flexibility
Their
Environment: Structured and organized, charts and graphs, functional decor,
formal seating arrangement
They Gain Security by: Preparation
Their Pace: Slow and systematic
Their
Needs: A climate that describes and focuses on accuracy and preciseness
They’re
Irritated by: People who do not know what they are talking about, lack of
attention to detail, surprises, unpredictability
For
Growth They Need to: Make faster decisions, tolerate conflict, learn to
compromise, adjust to change and disorganization. See the optimistic side of
things. Learn to relax and don’t expect others to do things just like they do.
In
Dealing With Them: Avoid criticizing, blunt personal questions, incomplete
or inaccurate recommendations. Provide them with evidence that what you say is true
and accurate. Give frequent progress reports and reviews. Avoid gimmicks and
don’t rush decision making.
Other
Examples: Eeyore, Linus,
Careers:
Nurse, Secretary, Accountant, Architect, Historian, Airplane Pilot
For Ministry:
Never sloppy in
organization. Their stability and faithfulness is comforting and inspiring to
participants.
O=Otter
“Trust me!
It’ll work out!” Otters are very
social creatures. They are the life of the party. This personality loves
people. They enjoy being popular and influencing and motivating others. Otters
are sometimes hurt when others do not like them. They love to goof-off and are
notorious for having messy rooms. Otters like to hurry to finish jobs. They are
always ready to have fun and create a fun environment for others. They are
energized by being around a lot of people. Otter personalities usually have
lots of friends, but often not deep relationships.
Biblical
Example: Peter, Miriam
Case
Study: John 21:1-22, Exodus 15:20,21
Strengths:
People person, open, positive, ability to rally troops to achieve goals or
desired outcome.
Weaknesses:
Talks too much, too permissive
Limitation:
Remembering past commitments, follow through with discipline
Their
Environment: Cluttered, awards and slogans on the wall, personal pictures,
friendly
They Gain Security by: Flexibility
Their Pace: Fast and spontaneous
Their
Needs: A climate that collaborates
They’re
Irritated by: Too many facts, too much logic, boring tasks, same old
approach, routine, being alone, people who are ignoring their opinions
For
Growth They Need to: Respect priorities, more logical approach, follow
through, get better organized, remember commitments, concentrate on the task at
hand. Think before they speak and consider consequences before acting or making
a decision.
In
Dealing With Them: Avoid negativism, rejection, arguing. Be interested in
them. Support their dreams, feelings, and opinions. Do not hurry the discussion
– give them a chance to talk. Don’t deal with details. Put everything to them
in writing. Everyone likes to spend time with Otters - except Beavers.
Other
Examples:
Tigger, Snoopy
Careers: Teacher, Advertising, Sales, Actor, Songwriter,
Reporter, Illustrator, Interior designer
Ministry: Makes sure everyone in the ministry feels good. Creates a positive atmosphere that attracts others and is comfortable. Fills ministry with energy and life. Participants feel good about the group and their involvement in it.
G=Golden
Retriever
“Let’s keep things the way they are.” Golden Retrievers are great at making
friends. They are very loyal. Retriever personalities do not like big changes.
They look for security and can be very sensitive. Retrievers are very caring
and have deep relationships, but usually have only a couple of close friends. A
Golden Retriever wants to be loved by everyone. They look for appreciation and
work best in a limited situation with a steady work pattern. They are known as
peaceful leaders. The love to care for others and be cared for.
Biblical
Example: Abraham, Mary
Case
Study: Genesis 12-22
Strengths:
Accommodating, calm, affirming… Possess a great amount of compassion.
Listener.
Weaknesses:
Indecisive, indifferent, unable to express emotions, too soft on other
people
Limitation: Seeing the need to be more assertive,
holding others accountable
Their Environment: Family pictures, slogans on the
wall, personal items, relaxed friendly decorations
They Gain Security
by: Close relationships
Their Pace: Slow
and easy
Their Needs: A climate that processes
They’re Irritated by: Pushy and aggressive behavior,
insincerity, being put on the spot, disrupting the status quo
For Growth They Need to: Take risks, delegate to
others, confront, develop confidence in others, learn to change and adapt. Work
on internal motivation as they are hard to motivate and frustrate the other
personality types. Practice saying no. Make firm decisions.
In Dealing With Them: Avoid conflict, sudden
unplanned risky changes, overloading or confusing concepts. Give them assurances,
reliability, and assistance in presenting to others. Be non-threatening and
sincere. Show interest in their feelings. Don’t push. Assure them you will
stand behind their decision.
Other Examples: Pooh, Charlie Brown.
Careers: Pharmacist, Psychologist, Counselor, Social
Worker, Pastor, Secondary Teacher, Nurse
Ministry: Great at being there for those they serve.
Offer time and much needed listening. Concerned personal needs of participants
are met. Others feel they have a friend and a sense of connectedness.
*RECORD YOUR TOP PERSONALITY ON PAGE 23 IN THE SPACE PROVIDED!*
U – Unique Abilities
Take a moment to think
about the abilities God has given you.
Circle as many as apply!
Some examples of
Abilities:
Social Studies Math English Art Science
artistic ability baking planning debating decorating
gardening quilting managing music inventing
organizing teaching writing sports making
money
scrap-booking cooking
photography staying fit cleaning
crafts fixing
things landscaping selling things sewing
________________ ___________ _________________ ___________ ____________
________________ ___________ _________________ ___________ ____________
Is there an
activity or area in my life I need to eliminate that is causing me stress because
it is not in my area of abilities?
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
*RECORD YOUR FAVORITE ABILITY ON PAGE 23 IN THE SPACE PROVIDED!*
R – Real Passion
Take a moment to think
about the passions of your heart. Circle
all that apply to you.
Examples of Passions
of Your Heart:
New Christians Discipling Crisis
Pregnancy Singles
Children Unchurched Persecuted Christians Homeless
Elderly Politics Women’s Ministry Dating couples
Teens Family
issues Mothering Marriage
________________ _________________ _____________________ ____________
Is there an
area in my life I need to cut out that is not my passion that may be causing me
stress?
________________________________________________________________________________
*RECORD YOUR TOP PASSION ON PAGE 23 IN THE SPACE PROVIDED!*
Spiritual
Gifts Survey
DIRECTIONS
This
is not a test, so there are no wrong answers. The Spiritual Gifts Survey consists
of 60 statements. Some items reflect concrete actions; other items are
descriptive traits; and still others are statements of belief.
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Select the one response you feel best
characterizes yourself and place that number in the blank provided. Record your
answer in the blank beside each item.
Ø
Do not spend too much time on any one item.
Remember, it is not a test. Usually your immediate response is best.
Ø
Please give an answer for each item. Do not skip
any items.
Ø
Do not ask others how they are answering or how
they think you should answer.
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Work at your own pace.
Your response choices are:
4—Highly characteristic of me/definitely true
for me
3—Most of the time this would describe me/be
true for me
2—Frequently characteristic of me/true for
me–about 50 percent of the time
1—Occasionally characteristic of me/true for
me–about 25 percent of the time
0—Not at all characteristic of me/definitely
untrue for me
____ 1. I
enjoy bonding with a certain group of people over a long period of time and
sharing personally in their struggles and triumphs.
____ 2. I
enjoy organizing ideas, people and resources for more effective ministry.
____ 3. I
can often sense whether someone’s motivation is not from God.
____ 4. I
feel a strong burden to share the Gospel with those who do not know Jesus.
____ 5. I
enjoy spending lots of time studying so that I can learn truth and then
communicate
it clearly and effectively to others.
____ 6. There
are specific times that I believed God for the impossible and saw it
happen
in a very evident way.
____ 7. I
take great joy in giving a generous portion of my income to the Lord.
____ 8. I
enjoy doing little things that help others to get their work done more
effectively.
____ 9. People
often remark how comfortable they feel in my home.
____ 10. I love to counsel the addicted, the
discouraged, the wavering, etc.
____ 11. I feel like I need to care for new or
weak Christians and protect them from
influences
that would hurt them or their relationship with God.
____ 12. I love leading a group toward the
accomplishment of goals.
____ 13. I find that God often enables me to
practically apply biblical truth to specific
situations.
____ 14. I am very comfortable relating to people
from other countries or cultures, and
they
seem to be very comfortable with me.
____ 15. I can easily challenge or correct others
without making them feel condemned
because
they know how much I believe in them.
Your response choices are:
4—Highly characteristic of me/definitely true
for me
3—Most of the time this would describe me/be
true for me
2—Frequently characteristic of me/true for
me–about 50 percent of the time
1—Occasionally characteristic of me/true for
me–about 25 percent of the time
0—Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue
for me
____ 16. I’m
not afraid to try the seemingly impossible because my trust in God is
great.
____ 17. I
consciously make wise financial decisions in order to give more to the work
of
the Church or to those in need.
____ 18. I
don’t mind doing jobs that are menial or unpopular. To me it is all for the
glory
of God.
____ 19. I
enjoy opening my home to those who need a place to stay when passing
through.
____ 20. I
feel drawn to people who are hurting or in need.
____ 21. I
enjoy working with people and desire to help them be the best person they
can
be for the Lord.
____ 22. When I see that a group or a plan lacks
organization, I love to step in and
bring
organization.
____ 23. I
often look beyond what a person says or does to the motives behind it.
____ 24. I
seem to often “know” when a person is ready to give their life to Christ and I
have
personally led non-Christians to the point of making a decision to live for
Christ.
____ 25. I
tend to teach in a very logical, systematic way.
____ 26. I
am able to trust in the reliability of God when all else looks dim.
____ 27. I
am able to give consistently and sacrificially to God’s work because I am
completely
confident that He will meet all my needs.
____ 28. I
take great joy in finding small ways to help others and don’t care who gets
the
credit.
____ 29. I
love planning parties or social events at my home or church.
____ 30. I
enjoy visiting places like nursing homes and hospitals in order to bring
people
comfort and hope.
____ 31. I
have brought friends or relatives back to faith who have strayed away.
____ 32. When I’m part of a group, the others
seem to look to me for leadership.
____ 33. People
often come to me with their problems, and I usually know just what
kind
of guidance to give them based on biblical truth.
____ 34. It
is easy for me to make friendships with people of a different race.
____ 35. It
gives me great joy to bring out the best in people and help them to reach full
spiritual
maturity.
____ 36. I
strongly believe that anything is possible with God.
____ 37. I
have a strong sense of stewardship based on the recognition that God owns
all
things.
____ 38. I
take great satisfaction in doing routine or trivial tasks around the church
because
I know it will lead to more effective ministry by others.
Your response choices are:
4—Highly characteristic of me/definitely true
for me
3—Most of the time this would describe me/be
true for me
2—Frequently characteristic of me/true for me–about
50 percent of the time
1—Occasionally characteristic of me/true for
me–about 25 percent of the time
0—Not at all characteristic of me/definitely
untrue for me
____ 39.
When people visit me at home, I do extra things to make them feel
special
and
I am confident they feel good about being there.
____ 40. I
feel compassion for people who are hurting and lonely, and like to spend
considerable
time with them to cheer them up.
____ 41. I
like to give of my free time to meet other’s spiritual needs.
____ 42. People
believe in me and seem to enjoy following me in doing a task.
____ 43. I
like to spend time reading and studying so I can learn new spiritual truths.
____ 44. Non-Christians
are very comfortable around me and have remarked that I
have
influenced them toward a relationship with Christ or a decision to go to
church.
____ 45. I
love to offer practical, Biblical solutions to those who are troubled or
discouraged.
____ 46. Others
often look to me for vision and direction.
____ 47. I
often sense God leading me to give financially or materially to a specific
person
or cause.
____ 48. I
appreciate being called on to do things for other people.
____ 49. I
enjoy meeting new people and introducing them to others in the group.
____ 50. I
enjoy helping and working with those people who are ignored by others.
____ 51. God has used me to share spiritual
insights which have strengthened the faith
of
others.
____ 52. I
am willing to be the first to step out to try a new way of doing something.
____ 53. God often shows me very clearly how to
pray or respond to difficult
situations.
____ 54. I
would love to learn another language in order to reach out to those from a
different
culture.
____ 55. It
is very important to me that truth is presented in its complete context, and I
am
bothered when scripture is used out of context.
____ 56. I
am willing to yield to God’s will rather than question and waver.
____ 57. I
love looking for ways to give to others without needing to call attention to
myself.
____ 58. I
often notice when someone needs help with something, and I’m always
happy
to help.
____ 59. When in a group I tend to recognize and
approach those who are sitting or
standing
alone.
____ 60. I
feel like I have extraordinary compassion for those who are in some kind of
pain
or distress.
Spiritual
Gifts Survey Answer Sheet
Scoring
your Survey
Follow these directions to
figure your score for each spiritual gift.
- Place
your numerical response (0-4) next to the survey number.
- For
each gift, add the numbers across the line and put the total next to the
name of the gift.
Answers Totals
1____ 11____ 21____ 31____
41____ 51____= ________Shepherding/Discipling (A)
2____ 12____ 22____ 32____
42____ 52____= ________Administration/Leadership(B)
3____ 13____ 23____ 33____
43____ 53____=_________Knowledge/Discernment/Wisdom (C)
4____ 14____ 24____ 34____
44____ 54____= ________Evangelism/Missions (D)
5____ 15____ 25____ 35____
45____ 55____= ________Exhortation/Teaching (E)
6____ 16____ 26____ 36____
46____ 56____= ________Faith (F)
7____ 17____ 27____ 37____
47____ 57____= ________Giving (G)
8____ 18____ 28____ 38____
48____ 58____= ________Service/Helps (H)
9____ 19____ 29____ 39____
49____ 59____= ________Hospitality (I)
10____20____30____ 40____ 50____
60____= _______Mercy/Encouragement (J)
Graphing Your Profile
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mark across the bar at the point that corresponds to your TOTAL for that gift.
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The graph gives a picture of
your gifts. Gifts for which the bars are
tall are the ones in which you appear to be strongest. Gifts for which the bars are very short are
the ones in which you appear not to be strong.
Spiritual
Gifts Descriptions
Discovering Your Best Fit in the Church
1 Corinthians
12:27-31
27 Now you
are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. 28 And in the
church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third
teachers, then workers of miracles, also those having gifts of healing, those
able to help others, those with gifts of administration, and those speaking in
different kinds of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all
teachers? Do all work miracles? 30 Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak
in tongues? Do all interpret? 31 But eagerly desire the greater gifts.
Administration/Leadership
Definition:
This is a leadership gift that enables a person to determine direction and
set goals in accordance with God’s will and communicate those goals in a way
that motivates and inspires others to achieve those goals harmoniously and
effectively. Those with this gift are visionaries who are more concerned with
the big picture that with the details and are often expert at delegating
specific tasks to people based on their gifts and abilities.
Woman
in the Bible: Deborah – Judges 4:4-14
Scripture
References: I Corinthians 14:40,
Luke 14:28-30, Titus 1:5, Luke 9:51, 1 Timothy 5:17, Hebrews 13:17
Serving
in the Body: Those with this gift are often pastors, ministry leaders, leaders
of organizations, church, planters, consultants, leaders of special projects,
or elders. They also enjoy teaching and taking part in strategic planning for
new ministry initiatives or special projects.
Knowledge/Discernment/Wisdom
Definition:
These are practical gifts that enable a person to have a greater understanding
of God’s Word and communicate it a way that strengthens the faith of others.
Those with these gifts often sense truth about a person or a situation. They have
an unusual ability to understand Biblical truth and apply it to everyday life
and specific needs or situations that arise within the body of Christ. Those
facing complicated situations will often naturally seek out someone with these
gifts.
Women
in the Bible: Abigail - I Samuel 25:2-42, Mary – Luke
1:46-56
Scripture
References: Matthew 16:21-23, Hebrews 5:14, 1 John 4:1, Daniel 1:17, 2
Corinthians 11:6, Acts 5:1-11, Acts 6:3, James 3:13, Psalms 49:3, Proverbs 2:6
Serving
in the Body: Those with this gift are often involved in praying with people
at the altars, counseling, intercessory prayer meetings, leading a Bible study,
teaching, or writing.
Evangelism/Missions
Definition:
This is a practical gift that enables a person to share the Gospel to
unbelievers in a way that frequently leads the person to become a disciple of
Jesus. All Christians should be involved in evangelism, but those with this gift
have an unusual ability to sense when someone is ready to receive Christ and
will typically be more successful at winning people to Christ than others.
Women
in the Bible: Daughters of Philip – Acts 21:9
Scripture
References: Acts 8:5-6, 2 Timothy 4:5, Acts 8:26-40.
Serving
in the Body: Those with this gift are often involved in outreach, missions,
preaching and teaching – especially in teaching others how to effectively share
the Gospel.
Exhortation/Teaching
Definition:
This is a communication gift that enables a person to speak comfort,
consolation, encouragement and counsel to someone who is hurting or discouraged
in a way that they feel truly encouraged. This gift enables a person to
communicate Biblical truth in a way that is effective for helping others to
learn and grow. Those with this gift often have a strong desire to help others
to practically apply insights that they’ve gained through personal experience
and Biblical study and love studying the Bible.
They are great at taking information and organizing and presenting it in
a way that’s very easy for someone to understand and remember.
Woman
in the Bible: Priscilla – Acts 18:24-28
Scripture
References: Acts 11:23-24, Acts
14:21-22, Luke 3:16-18, Hebrews 10:25, Hebrews 5:12-14, Matthew 7:28-29, Matthew
28:19-20
Serving
in the Body: Those with this gift often enjoy teaching Sunday school classes,
teaching new converts, leading Bible studies, speaking at various events,
writing books or sermons, serving as a pastor, counselor, altar worker or
training people in some area.
Faith
Definition:
This is a practical gift that enables the person to discern with extraordinary
confidence the will and purposes of God for His work. Those with this gift have
conviction that is not shaken by circumstances or obstacles, and take heroic
stands for the future of God’s work in the church. People of faith are often
irritated by criticism because they consider it to be criticism against God and
His will and they are in danger of projecting their gift of faith onto others.
Woman
in the Bible: Syro – Phoenician Woman – Matthew
15:21-28
Scripture
References: Hebrews 11:1-2, Romans 4:18-21
Serving
in the Body: Those with this gift often enjoy praying for people at the
altar, prayer meetings, hospital, visitation, etc.
Giving
Definition:
This is a practical gift that enables a person to give of their material
possessions and time to the work of the church willingly, cheerfully, with
liberality and without thought of return. All Christians should practice the
discipline of giving, but those with this gift are keenly aware that all they
have belongs to God and that they are only stewards.
Woman
in the Bible: Widow with Two Mites – Luke 21:2-4
Scripture
References: 2 Corinthians 8:1-4, Matthew 6:2-4, 2 Corinthians 9:6-8
Serving
in the Body: Those with this gift are often involved in fund raisers,
supporting missionaries, giving over the tithe, relief agency work, serving on
finance or management committees, providing meals for those in need, food and clothing
distribution, providing transportation when needed, etc.
Hospitality
Definition:
This is a practical gift that enables the person to provide an open house
and a warm welcome as a means of serving those in need of food, lodging and
fellowship. Those with this gift enjoy visitors in their home, and are usually
not bothered if someone stops by. Their home is typically not spotless and they
are instrumental in helping new people become a part of the group.
Woman
in the Bible: Martha – John 12:1,2
Scripture
References: 1 Peter 4:9, Acts 16:14-15, Romans 12:13, Hebrews 13:1-2
Serving
in the Body: Those with this gift usually enjoy providing lodging in their home
for those in need, hosting, events or parties, entertaining, providing meals
for those in need, greeting, etc.
Mercy
Definition:
This is a practical gift that enables a person to feel exceptional empathy
and compassion for Christians or non-Christians who are suffering physically,
mentally or emotionally and compels them to take action in order to alleviate
this suffering. It is extremely difficult for those with this gift to not help
those who seem less fortunate.
Woman
in the Bible: Dorcas – Acts 9:36-42
Scripture
References: Mark 9:41, Acts 11:28-30,
Acts 16:33-34, Luke 10:30-37.
Serving
in the Body: Those with this gift usually enjoy ministering to the mentally
or physically handicapped or visiting hospitals, nursing homes, prisons and
shut-ins. They may also enjoy working with recovery programs (recovery from
divorce, drug and alcohol abuse, etc.), praying for people at the altar or
counseling.
Service / Helps
Definition:
This is a practical gift that enables a person to identify unmet needs or
undone tasks related to the church and seek out and use available resources in
order to get the job done. Those with this gift get true joy from doing routine
tasks around the church.
Woman
in the Bible: Peter’s Mother-in-law – Luke 4:38, 39
Scripture
References: Galatians 6:2, Romans 12:7, Galatians 6:9-10
Serving
in the Body: Those with this gift often enjoy doing servant evangelism,
volunteering at soup kitchens or shelters, volunteering to help wherever
there’s an area of need in the church, doing repair or construction work around
the church, cooking meals for those in need, ushering, greeting, clerical work,
set-up/tear-down for events, sending cards or flowers to those in need, cleaning
the church, etc.
Shepherding/Discipleship
Definition:
This is a leadership gift that enables a person to assume responsibility
for the spiritual care and growth of a group of believers. Those with the
pastoral gift often have a great need for discipleship through long-term relationships
and are willing to be very self-sacrificing in order to strengthen others in
their faith.
Woman
in the Bible: Hannah – I Samuel 1-2
Scripture
References:1 Peter 5:2-4, John 10:11, 1 Timothy 3:1-7
Serving
in the Body: Those with this gift are often pastors of churches, elders,
ministry leaders, or Bible study /small group leaders. They may also be
involved with one-on-one discipleship, mentoring, follow-up, caring for a
church staff, or counseling.
Implementing
Your Spiritual Gifts
Now that you
know your spiritual gifts, list the gifts with the top three scores below:
1. _____________________________________
2.
_____________________________________
3.
_____________________________________
Ask God to help
you know how you can begin to use your gifts in ministry for God.
Ask yourself these questions:
Ø Is there some current place of ministry in
my church that I can serve God?
Ø Is there a new ministry that God is
leading me to start?
Ø Is there an area in my life I need to cut
out that is NOT my gift area that may be draining me?
Below are some ideas for areas of service that might interest
you based on your gifts.
Preschool / Children / Youth
Ministries General
Ministries
Sunday School / Bible Study Visitation
Nursery New
Member orientation
Mission programs Prayer
chain / list
Vacation Bible School Mission
projects
Choir programs Worship
service help
Camps Benevolence
After school projects Committees
Special activities/events
Adult Ministries Community activities / events
Sunday School / Bible Study Leadership
help in areas
Counseling Administration
help in areas
Women’s activities / events Office
assistance
Prayer meeting / groups Church
planning groups
Discipleship Church
recreation / fellowship
Choir programs
Greeters / Ushers
Deaconess
*RECORD YOUR TOP SPIRITUAL GIFT ON PAGE 23 IN THE SPACE PROVIDED!*
E – Experiences
“He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When others are troubled, we will be able to
give them the same comfort God has given us.”
2 Corinthians 12:1
Examine six kinds of
experiences from your past and write down the first thing that comes to mind:
Family experiences: What did
you learn growing up in your family?
________________________________________________________________
Educational experiences: What are some
things that happened to you at school?
_________________________________________________________________
Vocational experiences: What jobs have
you been most effective in and enjoyed
the most?
_________________________________________________________________
Spiritual experiences: What have been your most meaningful times with
God?
_________________________________________________________________
Ministry experiences: How have you
served God in the past?
_________________________________________________________________
Painful experiences: What problems, hurts, thorns, and trials
have you learned
from?
_________________________________________________________________
*RECORD ONE OF YOUR MOST MEANINGFUL OR HELPFUL EXPERIENCES YOU THINK
GOD WANTS TO USE ON PAGE 23 IN THE SPACE PROVIDED!*
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My
Purse of Purpose Statement
Whereas my God has
lovingly fashioned me with a
____________________ Personality
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