Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts

Everyone has been created with a unique design—a God-given blend of gifts, passions, and strengths, intentionally woven together. Discover Your Design is a course designed to help you identify the spiritual gifts God has placed within you and consider how they might be used to serve others and make a meaningful impact in the world around you.

Before beginning the assessment, take some time to reflect on your passions, life experiences, and even the places where you’ve felt pain or challenge. God often shapes our gifts through these moments. When you’re ready, complete the assessment below and begin discovering the way you’ve been uniquely designed.

Your Passions

We each have unique gifts, given to us through God’s grace. Some are called to prophesy—share truth and hope in ways that strengthen faith. Some are called to serve—meet the needs of others with humility and love. Some are gifted to teach—guide others in understanding and wisdom. Some are meant to encourage—offer words that lift and inspire. Some are called to give—share generously without hesitation. Some are meant to lead—guide others with diligence and integrity. And some are called to show mercy—offer compassion and kindness with a cheerful heart.
Romans 12:6–8

Reflective prompts:

Which of these gifts do I see most clearly in myself?

How can I use my gifts this week to bless others?

Are there ways I could stretch beyond my comfort zone to serve or encourage more fully?

How does using my gifts connect me to God’s greater purpose for my life and for the community around me?

Your Life Experiences

With God’s help, offer your everyday life to Him. Your sleeping, eating, working, and even your ordinary routines—bring them before God as an act of worship. Embrace all that God is doing in and through you, and let that be your gift to Him.
Romans 12:1

Reflective prompts:

What parts of my daily routine could I intentionally offer to God today?

How might I notice God’s work in the ordinary moments of my life?

In what ways can I live more consciously as a response to God’s grace?

How does seeing everyday life as an offering change the way I approach work, rest, and relationships?

Your Pain

All glory belongs to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is full of mercy and the source of every comfort. In times of trouble, He meets us with His compassion, giving us the strength and encouragement we need. And as we experience His comfort, we are equipped to offer the same to others—sharing hope and compassion with those who are hurting.
2 Corinthians 1:3

Reflective prompts:

When have I felt God’s comfort most deeply in my life?

How can I pass on that same comfort to someone who is struggling right now?

Are there ways I might be resisting giving or receiving comfort in my relationships?

How does understanding God as both merciful and comforting change the way I respond to challenges and to others?

Spiritual Gifts Assessment

This assessment has been designed to help you identify what your spiritual gifts may be. The assessment should take 5-7 minutes to complete.

You take the assessment by following the below steps:

Step 1:

Respond to each of the spiritual gifts statements by choosing the number that best describes you:
1 – Almost never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Almost always

We encourage you to answer instinctively and honestly. Your first response is often your most honest response.

Step 2:

At the end of the assessment is a tally sheet. Add the answers across each line and tally the total in the answer section.

Step 3:

Identify your three highest totals. Match each total with its corresponding letter and the spiritual gift it represents (listed below).

Step 4:

Read more about your identified gifts and reflect on how they may be expressed in your life. Perhaps you may consider connecting with a team at Windsor or in your personal life that aligns with your personality, strongest spiritual gifts, and availability to serve.

For example; if your spiritual gift is Craftmanshift, you may consider joining a Men's Shed. If it's Hospitality, you may consider joining the Connect Team or leading a Life Group. If it's Intercession, you may consider joining the Prayer Team or checking in on our Online Prayer Wall once per month.

Complete The Assessment

What's Your Spiritual Gift?

A. Administration

The gift of administration is the divine strength or ability to organize multiple tasks and groups of people to accomplish these tasks.

Luke 14:28-30; Acts 6:1-7; 1 Corinthians 12:28

Areas of Service: Engagement Team Check-in, Events, Kids Check-in, Production, Resources

B. Apostleship

The gift of apostleship is the divine strength or ability to pioneer new churches and ministries through planting, overseeing, and training.

Acts 15:22-35; 1 Corinthians 12:28; 2 Corinthians 12:12; Galatians 2:7-10; Ephesians 4:11-14

Areas of Service: Growth Track Host, Life Groups

C. Craftsmanship

The gift of craftsmanship is the divine strength or ability to plan, build, and work with your hands in construction environments to accomplish multiple ministry applications.

Exodus 30:22, 31:3-11; 2 Chronicles 34:9-13; Acts 18:2-3

Areas of Service: windsorKids, windsor Youth, Creative Ministries, WindsorCreative Graphic Design Studio

D. Discernment

The gift of discernment is the divine strength or ability to spiritually identify falsehood and to distinguish between right and wrong motives and situations.

Matthew 16:21-23; Acts 5:1-11, 16:16-18; 1 Corinthians 12:10; 1 John 4:1-6

Areas of Service: windsorKids Check-in, Prayer Team, Life Group Leader, Engagement Team

E. Evangelism

The gift of evangelism is the divine strength or ability to help non-Christians take the necessary steps to becoming Christ followers.

Acts 8:5-6, 26-40, 14:21; 21:8; Ephesians 4:11-14

Areas of Service: windsor Youth, Prayer Team, Alpha)

F. Exhortation

The gift of exhortation is the divine strength or ability to encourage others through the written or spoken word and biblical truth.

Acts 14:22; Romans 12:8; 1 Timothy 4:13; Hebrews 10:24-25

Areas of Service: Events, Engagement Team, Growth Track Host, windsorKids, windsor Youth, Information, windsorKids Check-in, Nursery/Preschool, Life Groups

G. Faith

The gift of faith is the divine strength or ability to believe in God for unseen supernatural results in every arena of life.

Acts 11:22-24; Romans 4:18-21; 1 Corinthians 12:9; Hebrews 11

Areas of Service: All Teams

H. Giving

The gift of giving is the divine strength or ability to produce wealth and to give by tithes and offerings for the purpose of advancing the Kingdom of God on earth.

Mark 12:41-44; Romans 12:8; 2 Corinthians 8:1-7, 9:2-7

Areas of Service: All Teams

I. Healing

The gift of healing is the divine strength or ability to act as an intermediary in faith, Prayer Team, and by the laying-on of hands for the healing of physical and mental illnesses.

Acts 3:1-10, 9:32-35, 28:7-10; 1 Corinthians 12:9, 28

Areas of Service: PowerUP, Haven Pregnancy Support, Prayer Team

J. Helps

The gift of helps is the divine strength or ability to work in a supportive role for the accomplishment of tasks in Christian ministry.

Mark 15:40-41; Acts 9:36; Romans 16:1-2; 1 Corinthians 12:28

Areas of Service: Engagement Team, Coffee & Tea, Tribe/ Youth Camps, caféwindsor Volunteer, Alpha Kitchen Team, Maintenance Team, Compassion Cooking

K. Hospitality

The gift of hospitality is the divine strength or ability to create warm, welcoming environments for others in places such as your home, office, or church.

Acts 16:14-15; Romans 12:13, 16:23; Hebrews 13:1-2; 1 Peter 4:9

Areas of Service: Events, Life Groups, Newcomers Lunch Host, Lunch Events Host, Training Events, Volunteer Thank You Events

L. Intercession

The gift of intercession is the divine strength or ability to stand in the gap in Prayer Team for someone, something, or somewhere believing for profound results.

Hebrews 7:25; Colossians 1:9-12, 4:12-13; James 5:14-16

Areas of Service: Prayer Team

M. Knowledge

The gift of knowledge is the divine strength or ability to understand and bring clarity to situations and circumstances, often accompanied by a word from God.

Acts 5:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:8; Colossians 2:2-3

Areas of Service: Life Groups, Haven Pregnancy Support, New Christians, Alpha

N. Leadership

The gift of leadership is the divine strength or ability to influence people at their level while directing and focusing them on the big picture, vision, or idea.

Romans 12:8; 1 Timothy 3:1-13, 5:17; Hebrews 13:17

Areas of Service: Life Groups, All Teams

O. Mercy

The gift of mercy is the divine strength or ability to feel empathy and to care for those who are hurting in any way.

Matthew 9:35-36; Mark 9:41; Romans 12:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Areas of Service: Haven Pregnancy Support, PowerUP, CAP Support, Elderly Support

P. Miracles

The gift of miracles is the divine strength or ability to alter the natural outcomes of life in a supernatural way through Prayer Team, faith, and divine direction.

Acts 9:36-42, 19:11-12, 20:7-12; Romans 15:18-19; 1 Corinthians 12:10, 28

Areas of Service: Prayer Team

Q. Missionary

The missionary gift is the divine strength or ability to reach others outside of your culture and nationality, while in most cases living in that culture or nation.

Acts 8:4, 13:2-3, 22:21; Romans 10:15

Areas of Service: Engagement Team, Youth Exposure Trip, Alpha

R. Music/Worship

The gift of music/worship is the divine strength or ability to sing, dance, or play an instrument primarily for the purpose of helping others worship God.

Deuteronomy 31:22; 1 Samuel 16:16; 1 Chronicles 16:41-42; 2 Chronicles 5:12-13, 34:12; Psalm 150

Areas of Service: windsorKids, windsor Youth, Creative Ministries, Tribe/ Youth Camps

S. Pastor/Shepherd

The gift of pastor/shepherd is the divine strength or ability to care for the personal needs of others by nurturing and mending life issues.

John 10:1-18; Ephesians 4:11-14; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; 1 Peter 5:1-3

Areas of Service: Growth Track Host, windsorKids, windsor Youth, Online Campus, Life Groups

T. Prophecy

The gift of prophecy is the divine strength or ability to boldly speak and bring clarity to scriptural and doctrinal truth, in some cases foretelling God’s plan.

Acts 2:37-40, 7:51-53, 26:24-29; 1 Corinthians 14:1-4; 1 Thessalonians 1:5

Areas of Service: Prayer Team

U. Service

The gift of serving is the divine strength or ability to do small or great tasks in working for the overall good of the body of Christ.

Acts 6:1-7; Romans 12:7; Galatians 6:10; 1 Timothy 1:16-18; Titus 3:14

Baptism, Engagement Team, Events, windsorKids Check-in, Nursery/Preschool, Hospitality, Creative Ministries, Resource

V. Teaching

The gift of teaching is the divine strength or ability to study and learn from the Scriptures primarily to bring understanding and growth to other Christians.

Acts 18:24-28, 20:20-21; 1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11-14

windsorKids, Nursery/Preschool, Life Groups

W. Tongues & Interpretation

The gift of tongues is the divine strength or ability to pray in a heavenly language to encourage your spirit and to commune with God. The gift of tongues is often accompanied by interpretation and should be used appropriately.

Acts 2:1-13; 1 Corinthians 12:10, 14:1-14

Areas of Service: Prayer Team

X. Wisdom

The gift of wisdom is the divine strength or ability to apply the truths of Scripture in a practical way, producing a fruitful outcome and the character of Jesus Christ.

Acts 6:3, 10; 1 Corinthians 2:6-13, 12:8

Creative Ministries, Prayer, Life Group Leader, Engagement Team

Discover Your Design Response Form

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