Hi, I was wondering if anyone out there does gift surveys in their churches and how do they work. And are there any samples I could look at? Thanks Grace Strobosser

Where can I get samples of or information about doing gift surveys at my church?
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August 19, 2011Updated On
November 29, 2011Let's Discuss…

Grace,
The ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) has on on their website in their archives. you might try that or the CRC use to have a great survey package so you may want to check with Faith Alive.
Here is the ELCA site.
http://archive.elca.org/evangelizingchurch/assessments/spiritgifts.html
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Hi Grace. I haven't actually seen a gift survey, or been part of one, but I'm curious what information you'd be trying to get, and how you'd plan on using the results.
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Grace,
Excellent suggestion, though that is not typically a spiritual gifts inventory. That is closer to what is called a talent/tithe, tithing your talents. If you or Milissa or anyone else wants a copy and how to use it just let me know as I had a hand in developing one that is used around north Amercia. I will email you a copy that you can modify and use in your own congregation.
Mike
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You can also check out Faith Alive's third edition of Discover Your Gifts and Learn How to Use Them. http://www.faithaliveresources.org/Products/216580/discover-your-gifts-student-book.aspx The study guide includes the gifts assessment, and there is a code in the back of the book to do the test online.
Our church has also used this online assessement for potential office bearers: http://www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.1355371/k.9501/Spiritual_Gifts.htm
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Rather than doing a gift survey, you may want to check out the online tool https://www.thecommon.org. "We provide an easier way to volunteer , give , serve , help and get help in your community. By changing how you share needs and abilities, your community can increase connections, simplify communication, and effectively decrease the distance between a person with a need and the person who can help."
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