Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts

A study by George Barna showed that a growing number of adult Christians proclaim that God has not given them any spiritual gifts. Among born again adults, the percentage that say they have heard of spiritual gifts but do not believe God has given them one has jumped from 4% in 1995 to 21% in 2000. Nearly half -- 46% -- of born again adults claim they have no gifts or are not sure of their gifts. Another startling outcome was the number and range of gifts listed by born again adults that are not among the spiritual gifts listed in the Bible.

According to George Barna, who directed this research, the results point out that there is ample room for growth in people’s knowledge and application of spiritual gifts. In Discovery Forum you will go through an assessment process to help you determine your individual spiritual gifts. This will be followed by information on your particular gifts and ideas for applying your gifts in effective ways within the body of Christ.

"Imagine what might happen if nearly half of all believers had a clear and firm conviction that God has given them a supernatural ability to serve Him in a specific manner. If more believers understood the nature and potential of that specific empowerment, the global impact of the Christian body would be multiplied substantially." -- George Barna