Olivet-Schwenkfelder United Church of Christ

Discover Your Spiritual Gifts

Spiritual Gifts Assessment

One of the findings of the recent survey was that there is an interest among our members in discovering their spiritual gifts. Scripture identifies a number of gifts given to us by God. These gifts vary by individual and are intended for us to use in service to God to the benefit of others and the building of God’s kingdom.

One tool to use in discovering your spiritual gifts is an assessment or inventory, basically a series of questions that ask you to describe yourself. An inventory is helpful, but it is limited and should be used in tandem with prayer and reflection as well as the awareness that God’s will and strength is what ultimately guides our steps and gives us the ability to serve.

God often works through people in unexpected ways.

With that perspective, you are invited to complete a spiritual gifts assessment. There are both short (31 question) and long (80 question) versions of the assessment tool. Also, you can find variations of the assessment online if you want to automate the scoring process. Copies of the spiritual gift assessment, both the short and long form, will be available on the table in the narthex. It is completely voluntary and anonymous.

If you decide to take the inventory and want to explore how to develop your gifts and where you might use those gifts in service, feel free to schedule time with Pastor Leslie to go over the results of your assessment. Rev. Jenny Smith is also available to meet with you to talk about the results.