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Gifts Survey
At New Direction Church, we believe that every member has a unique gift to share! There are countless ways to get involved in ministry and make a meaningful impact. Whether you're passionate about serving in our children's ministry, helping with community outreach, or participating in worship, there's a place for you!
You can find your spiritual gifts by completing the gift assessment https://giftstest.com/
You can find your spiritual gifts by completing the gift assessment https://giftstest.com/
Administration
Where to serve at NDC: Resource Ministry, ND Kids Ministry, Extended Hands Ministry, All Growth Groups
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
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
Apostleship
Where to serve at NDC: ND Kids Ministry, Pastor’s Partners Ministry, All Growth Groups
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
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
Craftsmanship
Where to serve at NDC: Pantry Ministry, Audio-Visual Ministry, Soul to Soul Cafe Ministry, Community Outreach Ministry, Parking Lot Ministry, All Growth Groups
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
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
Discernment
Where to serve at NDC: Security Ministry, Greeter Ministry, ND Kids, Resource Ministry, All Growth Groups
The gift of discernment is the divine strength or ability to spiritually identify falsehood, to distinguish between right and wrong motives and the spiritual forces at work in situations.
Matthew 16:21-23; Acts 5:1-11, 16:16-18; 1 Corinthians 12:10; 1 John 4:1-6
The gift of discernment is the divine strength or ability to spiritually identify falsehood, to distinguish between right and wrong motives and the spiritual forces at work in situations.
Matthew 16:21-23; Acts 5:1-11, 16:16-18; 1 Corinthians 12:10; 1 John 4:1-6
Evangelism
Where to serve at NDC: Community Outreach Ministry, Pantry Ministry, ND Kids Ministry, All Growth Groups
The gift of evangelism is the divine strength or ability to help non-Christians take the necessary steps to becoming a born-again Christian.
Acts 8:5-6, 8:26-40, 14:21, 21:8; Ephesians 4:11-14
The gift of evangelism is the divine strength or ability to help non-Christians take the necessary steps to becoming a born-again Christian.
Acts 8:5-6, 8:26-40, 14:21, 21:8; Ephesians 4:11-14
Exhortation
Where to serve at NDC: Music Ministry, Dance Ministry, Audio-Visual Ministry, Community Outreach Ministry, Pantry Ministry, ND Kids Ministry, All Growth Groups
The gift of exhortation is the divine strength or ability to strengthen, comfort or urge others to action through the written or spoken word and Biblical truth.
Acts 14:22; Romans 12:8; 1 Timothy 4:13; Hebrews 10:24-25
The gift of exhortation is the divine strength or ability to strengthen, comfort or urge others to action through the written or spoken word and Biblical truth.
Acts 14:22; Romans 12:8; 1 Timothy 4:13; Hebrews 10:24-25
Faith
Where to serve at NDC: Extended Hands Ministry, Community Outreach Ministry, Resource Ministry, All Growth Groups
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
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
Giving
Where to serve at NDC: Pastor’s Partners Ministry, Extended Hands Ministry, Soul to Soul Ministry, All Growth Groups
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
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
Healing
Where to serve at NDC: Extended Hands Ministry, Community Outreach Ministry, All Growth Groups
The gift of healing is the divine strength or ability to act as an intermediary in faith, prayer, and by the laying-on of hands for the healing of physical, mental and spiritual sickness.
Acts 3:1-10, 9:32-35, 28:7-10; 1 Corinthians 12:9, 28
The gift of healing is the divine strength or ability to act as an intermediary in faith, prayer, and by the laying-on of hands for the healing of physical, mental and spiritual sickness.
Acts 3:1-10, 9:32-35, 28:7-10; 1 Corinthians 12:9, 28
Helps
Where to serve at NDC: Resource Ministry, Soul to Soul Ministry, ND Kids Ministry, Pantry Ministry, Audio-Visual Ministry, All Growth Groups
The gift of helps is the divine strength or ability to work in a supportive role for the accomplishment of tasks in Christian ministry with the ability to often see the need before others do.
Mark 15:40-41; Acts 9:36; Romans 16:1-2; 1 Corinthians 12:28
The gift of helps is the divine strength or ability to work in a supportive role for the accomplishment of tasks in Christian ministry with the ability to often see the need before others do.
Mark 15:40-41; Acts 9:36; Romans 16:1-2; 1 Corinthians 12:28
Hospitality
Where to serve at NDC: Parking Lot Ministry, Security Ministry, Greeter Ministry, Usher Ministry, Resource Ministry, Growth Groups
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
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
Intercession
Where to serve at NDC: Extended Hands Ministry, Pastor’s Partners Ministry, Resource Ministry, All Growth Groups
The gift of intercession is the divine strength or ability to stand in the gap in prayer for someone, something, or someplace, believing for profound results.
Hebrews 7:25; Colossians 1:9-12, 4:12-13; James 5:14-16
The gift of intercession is the divine strength or ability to stand in the gap in prayer for someone, something, or someplace, believing for profound results.
Hebrews 7:25; Colossians 1:9-12, 4:12-13; James 5:14-16
Word of Knowledge
Where to serve at NDC: Music Ministry, Dance Ministry, Extended Hands Ministry, Audio-Visual Ministry, Growth Groups
The gift of knowledge is the divine strength or ability to bring truth to a situation by supernatural revelation. This is often accompanied by a word from God.
Acts 5:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:8; Colossians 2:2-3
The gift of knowledge is the divine strength or ability to bring truth to a situation by supernatural revelation. This is often accompanied by a word from God.
Acts 5:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:8; Colossians 2:2-3
Leadership
Where to serve at NDC: Security Ministry, Greeter Ministry, Pastor’s Partners Ministry, All Growth Groups
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
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
Mercy
Where to serve at NDC: Extended Hands Ministry, Resource Ministry, ND Kids Ministry, Pantry Ministry, All Growth Groups
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 Thess. 5:14
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 Thess. 5:14
Miracles
Where to serve at NDC: Resource Ministry, Extended Hands Ministry, Pastor’s Partners Ministry, All Growth Groups
The gift of miracles is the divine strength or ability to alter the natural outcomes of life in a supernatural way through prayer, faith, and divine direction.
Acts 9:36-42, 19:11-12, 20:7-12; Romans 15:18-19; 1 Corinthians 12:10, 28
The gift of miracles is the divine strength or ability to alter the natural outcomes of life in a supernatural way through prayer, faith, and divine direction.
Acts 9:36-42, 19:11-12, 20:7-12; Romans 15:18-19; 1 Corinthians 12:10, 28
Pastor/Shepherd
Where to serve at NDC: Pastor’s Partners Ministry, Soul to Soul Ministry, Extended Hands Ministry, All Growth Groups
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
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
Prophecy
Where to serve at NDC: Music Ministry, Dance Ministry, Extended Hands Ministry, ND Kids Ministry, All Growth Groups
The gift of prophecy is the divine strength or ability to communicate God's truth and heart in a way that calls people to a right relationship with God.
Acts 2:37-40, 7:51-53, 26:24-29; 1 Corinthians 14:1-4; 1 Thessalonians 1:5
The gift of prophecy is the divine strength or ability to communicate God's truth and heart in a way that calls people to a right relationship with God.
Acts 2:37-40, 7:51-53, 26:24-29; 1 Corinthians 14:1-4; 1 Thessalonians 1:5
Service
Where to serve at NDC: Soul to Soul Ministry, Pantry Ministry, Audio-Visual Ministry, Resource Ministry, All Growth Groups
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
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
Teaching
Where to serve at NDC: ND Kids Ministry, Pastor’s Partners Ministry, Extended Hands Ministry, Dance Ministry, Music Ministry, All Growth Groups
The gift of teaching is the divine strength or ability to study and learn from the Scriptures primarily to bring understanding and depth to other Christians.
Acts 18:24-28, 20:20-21; 1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11-14
The gift of teaching is the divine strength or ability to study and learn from the Scriptures primarily to bring understanding and depth to other Christians.
Acts 18:24-28, 20:20-21; 1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11-14
Tongues (and Interpretation)
Where to serve at NDC: Extended Hands Ministry, Pastor's Partners Ministry
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
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
Word of Wisdom
Where to serve at NDC: Resource Ministry, Community Outreach Ministry, Security Ministry, ND Kids Ministry, All Growth Groups
The gift of wisdom is the divine strength or ability to understand and to bring clarity to situations and circumstances often through applying the truths of Scripture in a practical way.
Acts 6:3,10; 1 Corinthians 2:6-13, 12:8
The gift of wisdom is the divine strength or ability to understand and to bring clarity to situations and circumstances often through applying the truths of Scripture in a practical way.
Acts 6:3,10; 1 Corinthians 2:6-13, 12:8