- What gifts bring you the most joy in thinking about them or using them? (For example,
do you enjoy teaching? Do you enjoy being hospitable and having people into your
home? Are you often moved to give large sums of money to God's work?)
STEP EIGHT - Analysis By A Christian Leader:
Have a Christian leader analyze your spiritual abilities. Ask the following questions and record
the answers:
- In what areas of Christian service have you observed me to be effective?
- Based upon this observation of my effectiveness, what spiritual gifts do you believe I
might have?
STEP NINE - Analyze Your Past Christian Service:
Analyze your past ministry. Answer these questions:
- In what areas of Christian service have you ministered in the past?
- In which of these were you effective?
- In which of these did you experience great joy in serving?
- In which of these did your spiritual leader and/or others note your effectiveness?