Note: Throughout the questionnaire, any question marked by * is required.
Biographical Profile
This information is designed to help your church or ministry learn how to better serve you. It will also be used to show you your uniqueness in God and where you may be the most effective in ministry. Please give as much of the following information as possible.
1a. Please supply the following information
Date (mm/dd/yy)* Please enter the class number, if any, given you by your leader
Title (Mr. Mrs. Miss, Dr, etc) First name* Middle initial Last name* Suffix (Jr., Sr., III, etc) Address* City* State* Zip code or postal code* Home phone (xxx yyy-zzzz)* Sex (M or F)* Date of birth (mm/dd/yy) Where do you work What do you do there Work phone (xxx yyy-zzzz) Number of years you've worked there Marital status (M,S,D,W)* Number of years at that status Your spouse's name Number of children you have Where does your spouse work Your email address
The year you joined this church (yyyy) Small group or class you are part of Your relationship to the church (member, staff, visitor)*
Almost Always Often Seldom Almost Never
Spiritual Gifts Profile
Every Christian is gifted with special motivations to bless them and benefit ministry. These motivational gifts are the specific ways we think, feel, and act from a spiritual perspective. You can now identify your spiritual gifts through this profile. Carefully follow these instructions.
Concerning the following statements, ask yourself how you feel about each one. How true is each statement about you? Respond by clicking the choice that is most true for you: Never True, Seldom True, Sometimes True, Often True, Always True.
Avoid, as much as possible, choosing 'Sometimes True'. Don't hesitate choosing 'Always' or 'Never'. Your desire to be humble or pride may cause you to choose more moderate responses. This may affect your results. Try to be as honest and accurate as possible.
You must respond to every question or your survey will be invalid.
2a. How true is each statement about you?
1 2 3 4 5 I love to hear evangelistic messages.* I tend to be irritated when people sin.* Education is very important to me.* Teaching without practical application is lacking.* I tend to get frustrated when the church is not growing.* I tend to be super sensitive to sad stories.*
2b. How true is each statement about you?
1 2 3 4 5 I will do the little things no one else wants to do.* Material blessings and success go hand-in-hand.* I tend to motivate others to get involved.* Leading people to Christ is so exciting.* I tend to be tough when it comes to sin.* Preparation to speak or teach is absolutely necessary.*
2c. How true is each statement about you?
1 2 3 4 5 I like to share practical steps of action.* I tend to be over-protective of my Christian friends.* I spend a lot of time helping others feel better.* I'd rather do than talk about helping others. * I don't like giving ''cheap'' gifts.* I can do a lot of things at once.*
2d. How true is each statement about you?
1 2 3 4 5 I am very concerned about lost souls.* I tend to be bold in public.* I tend to use Biblical illustrations to explain things.* I teach topical rather than verse-by-verse lessons.* I like to guide others on a spiritual journey. * I identify with people who are hurting.*
2e. How true is each statement about you?
1 2 3 4 5 Working behind the scenes gives me much pleasure.* People misunderstand my financial interests.* I do my best work under pressure.* Worldwide evangelism really excites me.* I like to proclaim truth I have received from God.* I like to explain why something is true.*
2f. How true is each statement about you?
1 2 3 4 5 Solving problems is my main concern.* I often seek to help individuals grow in Christ.* Some people think I'm too sensitive.* I tend to take on a lot of opportunities to serve people.* Financial accountability is extremely important.* I enjoy designing programs that put people to work.*
2g. How true is each statement about you?
1 2 3 4 5 Sharing the gospel is my passion.* People think I am too hard on others.* I prefer using my materials rather than someone else's.* I really enjoy encouraging others.* I'm interested in the overall ministry of the church.* I try to come across as loving and caring.*
2h. How true is each statement about you?
1 2 3 4 5 I don't like being up in front or leading a group.* I tend to discern true financial needs.* I like to organize people to accomplish great tasks.* I tend to be focused when witnessing.* I tend to know why people do what they do.* I can be critical of poor teaching.*
2i. How true is each statement about you?
1 2 3 4 5 I seem to sense when people are discouraged.* Leading groups to spiritual maturity is appealing.* I tend to be ruled by my emotions.* I prefer doing manual tasks no one else will do.* Financial giving is a personal matter to me.* I like impossible challenges.*
2j. How true is each statement about you?
1 2 3 4 5 I can share the gospel with total strangers.* I prefer challenging a person's status quo.* I like to study the Bible for long periods.* I often feel compelled to share advice.* People seek me out to become spiritually stronger.* I tend to often volunteer to help the less fortunate.*
2k. How true is each statement about you?
1 2 3 4 5 I would rather do a job myself rather than delegate it.* I'm concerned about meeting financial/physical needs.* I see the ''big picture'' of what needs to be done.* Sharing my faith is most important to me.* I discern something is evil before others do.* I search for new insights as I study.*
2l. How true is each statement about you?
1 2 3 4 5 There is a plan to solve every problem.* I feel compelled to guard against evil entering a group.* I'm very concerned about how a person feels.* It is difficult for me to say ''No'' when asked for help.* I judge maturity with how money is handled.* I often delegate responsibilities to accomplish tasks.*
2m. How true is each statement about you?
1 2 3 4 5 I understand the gospel and can relate it to others.* Confronting someone with sin in their life is not hard.* Studying the Scriptures is my passion.* I like to help people solve problems in logical ways.* I like to help others get involved in ministry.* When others hurt, I feel compelled to help. *
2n. How true is each statement about you?
1 2 3 4 5 I tend to do much more than I'm told to do. * I like to take care of financial needs in a timely manner.* I enjoy long-range planning.* I like to lead people to Christ with my testimony.* I would rather speak out than just let something pass.* I tend to prepare too much material.*
2o. How true is each statement about you?
1 2 3 4 5 Practical application is what teaching is all about.* I prefer being a spiritual leader.* I really feel for people who suffer.* I prefer serving others rather than being served.* I tend to give money freely where needed most.* I tend to take charge when no one else does.*
2p. How true is each statement about you?
1 2 3 4 5 I have non-Christian friends I witness to.* I can be stubborn and difficult to convince.* It bothers me to hear incorrect statements. * I really enjoy counseling others.* I seem to look for spiritual lessons in whatever happens.* I'm sensitive to the underprivileged and handicapped.*
2q. How true is each statement about you?
1 2 3 4 5 I enjoy hearing messages about serving.* Being slothful or lazy in business is a sin.* When I decide to act, I don't like to change my mind.* I enjoy asking people to make decisions for Christ.* I research to share truth rather than just to study.* I'm very concerned about accuracy.*
2r. How true is each statement about you?
1 2 3 4 5 I like giving detailed road maps when helping others.* I enjoy leading discipleship Bible studies.* I can't say ''No'' to legitimate needs.* I believe I show my faith best by my works.* I tend to make wise investments.* I like to organize projects to get the job done.*
Personality Profile
Review each block of words below. Ask yourself which words in each block is MOST like you and which set of words is LEAST like you -- Not what you want to be or what you want others to think you are, but what you really tend to be 99% of the time UNDER PRESSURE.
In each block, click 1 MOST indicating the set of words that most describes you and click 1 LEAST indicating the group of words that least describes you. All or none of the sets of words in a block may or may not describe you exactly. Click only one set which MOST describes you and Click only one set of words that LEAST describe you.
You must respond with one MOST and one LEAST in each block in the personality profile. If you don't, your survey will be invalidated.
3a. Consider the 4 groups of words below. Select only one group of words that MOST describes you and only one group of words that LEAST describes you. Click erase to cancel a response you don't want.
Most Least Erase Kind, Nice, Caring Proper, Formal Demanding, Asserting Outgoing, Active
3b. Consider the 4 groups of words below. Select only one group of words that MOST describes you and only one group of words that LEAST describes you. Click erase to cancel a response you don't want.
Most Least Erase Playful, Fun-loving Firm, Strong Law-abiding, Conscientious Gentle, Soft, Humble
3c. Consider the 4 groups of words below. Select only one group of words that MOST describes you and only one group of words that LEAST describes you. Click erase to cancel a response you don't want.
Most Least Erase Bold, Daring Delightful, Pleasant Loyal, True Blue Calculating, Analytical
3d. Consider the 4 groups of words below. Select only one group of words that MOST describes you and only one group of words that LEAST describes you. Click erase to cancel a response you don't want.
Most Least Erase Conservative, Inflexible Trusting, Gullible, Open Peaceful, Calm Convinced, Cocky
3e. Consider the 4 groups of words below. Select only one group of words that MOST describes you and only one group of words that LEAST describes you. Click erase to cancel a response you don't want.
Most Least Erase Decisive, Sure, Certain Friendly, Cordial, Popular Careful, Cautious Obedient, Submissive
3f. Consider the 4 groups of words below. Select only one group of words that MOST describes you and only one group of words that LEAST describes you. Click erase to cancel a response you don't want.
Most Least Erase Promoting, Encouraging Straight, Conforming Risk-taking, Courageous Pleasing, Good-natured
3g. Consider the 4 groups of words below. Select only one group of words that MOST describes you and only one group of words that LEAST describes you. Click erase to cancel a response you don't want.
Most Least Erase Considerate, Thoughtful Forceful, Strong-willed Hyper, Energetic Perfectionist, Precise
3h. Consider the 4 groups of words below. Select only one group of words that MOST describes you and only one group of words that LEAST describes you. Click erase to cancel a response you don't want.
Most Least Erase Contented, Satisfied Compliant, Goes by book Brave, Adventurous Enthusiastic, Influencing
3i. Consider the 4 groups of words below. Select only one group of words that MOST describes you and only one group of words that LEAST describes you. Click erase to cancel a response you don't want.
Most Least Erase Smooth talker, Articulate Loving, Sincere, Honest Persistent, Restless, Relentless Right, Correct
3j. Consider the 4 groups of words below. Select only one group of words that MOST describes you and only one group of words that LEAST describes you. Click erase to cancel a response you don't want.
Most Least Erase Positive, Optimistic Entertaining, Clowning Shy, Mild Competent, Does Right
3k. Consider the 4 groups of words below. Select only one group of words that MOST describes you and only one group of words that LEAST describes you. Click erase to cancel a response you don't want.
Most Least Erase Contemplative, Thinker Diplomatic, Peacemaking Admirable, Elegant Winner, Competitive
3l. Consider the 4 groups of words below. Select only one group of words that MOST describes you and only one group of words that LEAST describes you. Click erase to cancel a response you don't want.
Most Least Erase Joyful, Jovial Flexible, Adaptable, Agreeable Ambitious, Goes for It Deep, Intense
3m. Consider the 4 groups of words below. Select only one group of words that MOST describes you and only one group of words that LEAST describes you. Click erase to cancel a response you don't want.
Most Least Erase Steady, Dependable Talkative, Verbal Challenging, Motivating Accurate, Exact
3n. Consider the 4 groups of words below. Select only one group of words that MOST describes you and only one group of words that LEAST describes you. Click erase to cancel a response you don't want.
Most Least Erase Stable, Balanced Confident, Self-reliant Perspective, Sees clearly Animated, Expressive
3o. Consider the 4 groups of words below. Select only one group of words that MOST describes you and only one group of words that LEAST describes you. Click erase to cancel a response you don't want.
Most Least Erase Controlling, Takes charge Merciful, Sensitive Pondering, Wondering Persuading, Convincing
3p. Consider the 4 groups of words below. Select only one group of words that MOST describes you and only one group of words that LEAST describes you. Click erase to cancel a response you don't want.
Most Least Erase Sociable, Interactive Serious, Unwavering Sweet, Tender, Compassionate Guarded, Masked, Protective
3q. Consider the 4 groups of words below. Select only one group of words that MOST describes you and only one group of words that LEAST describes you. Click erase to cancel a response you don't want.
Most Least Erase Powerful, Unconquerable Merry, Cheerful Generous, Giving Preparing, Researching
3r. Consider the 4 groups of words below. Select only one group of words that MOST describes you and only one group of words that LEAST describes you. Click erase to cancel a response you don't want.
Most Least Erase Timid, Soft-spoken Systematic, Follows Plan Industrious, Hard-working Smiling, Happy
3s. Consider the 4 groups of words below. Select only one group of words that MOST describes you and only one group of words that LEAST describes you. Click erase to cancel a response you don't want.
Most Least Erase Inquisitive, Questioning Tolerant, Patient Driving, Determined Dynamic, Impressing
3t. Consider the 4 groups of words below. Select only one group of words that MOST describes you and only one group of words that LEAST describes you. Click erase to cancel a response you don't want.
Most Least Erase Serving, Sacrificing Sharp, Appealing Direct, To the Point Original, Creative
3u. Consider the 4 groups of words below. Select only one group of words that MOST describes you and only one group of words that LEAST describes you. Click erase to cancel a response you don't want.
Most Least Erase Peppy, Playful Devoted, Dedicated Courteous, Polite Strict, Unbending
3v. Consider the 4 groups of words below. Select only one group of words that MOST describes you and only one group of words that LEAST describes you. Click erase to cancel a response you don't want.
Most Least Erase Outspoken, Opinionated Inducing, Charming Inventive, Imaginative Hospitable, Enjoys Company
3w. Consider the 4 groups of words below. Select only one group of words that MOST describes you and only one group of words that LEAST describes you. Click erase to cancel a response you don't want.
Most Least Erase Zealous, Eager Quiet, Reserved Organized, Orderly Exciting, Spirited
3x. Consider the 4 groups of words below. Select only one group of words that MOST describes you and only one group of words that LEAST describes you. Click erase to cancel a response you don't want.
Most Least Erase Faithful, Consistent Responsive, Reacting Helpful, Assisting Bottom Line, Straight-Forward
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