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Best Spiritual Gifts Tests Online (2027)
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Best Spiritual Gifts Tests Online (2027)

Disclosure: Authentic Sacrifice and Giftings Uncovered share an owner. We used the same criteria for every test and compared published features only.

You have served in the nursery, run the coffee table and filled in on the welcome team, and you still are not sure where you fit. A pastor or small group leader suggests a spiritual gifts test, you search for one, and you find dozens that look the same.

They are not the same. Some ask 12 questions and some ask 125. Some cover 5 roles and some cover 20 gifts. Some are free PDFs you score by hand, and some want your email before they show results. Picking the right one saves you an evening and gives you something useful to talk through with people who know you.

Quick answer

The best overall spiritual gifts test is SpiritualGiftsTest.com: free, 10 to 12 minutes, 15 gifts and published reliability scores. For a broad inventory in three languages, take the UMC test (20 gifts). Small groups should print Lifeway's 80-statement survey, and Gifted2Serve (125 statements) is the most thorough. Giftings Uncovered is the quickest, age-tailored option.

Key takeaways

  • SpiritualGiftsTest.com is free, takes 10 to 12 minutes and publishes reliability scores for 15 gifts.
  • The UMC inventory covers 20 gifts in 80 statements, in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
  • Lengths run from 12 scenarios (Giftings Uncovered) to 125 statements (Gifted2Serve).
  • 5Q's APEST Test is the only paid pick at $10, listed down from $12.
  • Church dashboards range from $99 a year to $297 a month for 12 months.

Our picks at a glance

Pick Best for Price or key number Standout
SpiritualGiftsTest.com Best overall Free, about 10 to 12 minutes Publishes reliability scores for its 15 gifts
UMC Spiritual Gifts Inventory A broad inventory in three languages 80 statements, 20 gifts English, Spanish and Portuguese versions
Lifeway Spiritual Gifts Survey Small groups on paper 80 statements, 16 gifts Printable PDF with a hand-scoring grid
Gifted2Serve The most thorough self-test 125 statements Definitions page covers 25 gifts
Team Ministry Spiritual Gifts Survey A free written report 108 questions, 9 gifts Bar graph plus pages of analysis
Giftings Uncovered A quick, age-tailored start 12 scenarios Questions change by age group
5Q APEST Test Leadership teams $10 (listed down from $12) Built on the five roles in Ephesians 4
Ministry Tools Spiritual Gifts Test A 35-statement Romans 12 check 35 statements, 7 gifts Shortest classic inventory here

How we chose

We compared each test’s own published information as of November 2026: its official pages, FAQs and downloadable forms. We did not take paid versions or rate anyone’s results.

  • Gifts covered: how many gifts or roles the test scores, and whether it names them up front.
  • Length: the number of statements or scenarios, and the stated time to finish.
  • Cost and sign-up: what you pay and what you hand over (an account, an email, nothing).
  • Transparency: whether the publisher explains its scoring, its sources or its reliability.
  • Next steps: definitions, reports and tools that help you or your church act on the results.
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What are the best spiritual gifts tests for 2027?

1. SpiritualGiftsTest.com: Best overall

SpiritualGiftsTest.com, run by Jeff Carver, calls its adult test free and says it takes about 10 to 12 minutes on a 1 to 5 scale from Very Inaccurate to Very Accurate. It is the only free test here that posts internal reliability scores for each of its 15 gifts, with Cronbach’s alpha values from .752 (Serving) to .860 (Prophecy). Its FAQ explains that it leaves out tongues, interpretation, miracles and healing because they are hard to measure with a questionnaire, not because it believes those gifts have ceased.

Pros

  • Free, with a stated 10 to 12 minute length.
  • Publishes reliability figures and top-10% raw scores for every gift.
  • A Church Dashboard costs $99 a year for unlimited tests.

Cons

  • You must create a free account before you start.
  • The site does not state its question count on the pages we checked.
  • Four gifts named in Scripture are not scored.

Key facts: Free; 10 to 12 minutes; 15 gifts scored; account required; church plan $99/year.

2. UMC Spiritual Gifts Inventory: Best for a broad inventory in three languages

Discipleship Ministries of The United Methodist Church hosts an 80-statement inventory rated on a seven-point scale from Never to Always. The umc.org FAQ says the online assessment covers 20 gifts from Paul’s letters to Rome, Ephesus and Corinth. It also offers Spanish and Portuguese versions.

Pros

  • 20 named gifts, more than Lifeway (16) or SpiritualGiftsTest.com (15).
  • Three languages.
  • The seven-point scale gives more room than a yes-or-no answer.

Cons

  • The page warns your progress lasts only for that browser session.
  • The inventory page does not list the 20 gifts before you begin.

Key facts: 80 statements; 7-point scale; 20 gifts; English, Spanish, Portuguese.

3. Lifeway Spiritual Gifts Survey: Best for small groups on paper

Lifeway’s Spiritual Gifts Survey is a printable PDF with 80 statements, scored 1 to 5, that you total by hand into 16 gifts, including hospitality, shepherding and apostleship. Its directions say no survey is a perfect analysis and that gifts are best discerned within the church body, which makes it a natural fit for a group study night.

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Pros

  • Nothing to sign up for; print and go.
  • The scoring grid shows exactly which five statements feed each gift.
  • Encourages you to ask others what they see in you.

Cons

  • Hand-scoring 80 answers takes extra time.
  • No online results or church dashboard.

Key facts: 80 statements; 1 to 5 scale; 16 gifts; free PDF from Lifeway.

4. Gifted2Serve: Best for the most thorough self-test

Gifted2Serve, from BuildingChurch Ministries, has 125 statements rated 0 to 4 and says it takes 20 to 45 minutes. Its definitions page lists 25 gifts, including intercession, hospitality and missionary, and credits sources such as C. Peter Wagner’s work on spiritual gifts.

Pros

  • No account; results are emailed to you.
  • The longest inventory here, so each gift rests on more answers.
  • Clear definitions with stated sources.

Cons

  • Up to 45 minutes is a lot for a casual check.
  • Asks for your name, email and church name.

Key facts: 125 statements; 0 to 4 scale; 20 to 45 minutes; results by email.

5. Team Ministry Spiritual Gifts Survey: Best for a free written report

The Team Ministry survey from ChurchGrowth.org is free for individuals and credits Larry Gilbert with developing it. The survey page has 108 questions and scores nine gifts: evangelism, prophecy, teaching, exhortation, shepherding, serving, mercy showing, giving and administration. Results include a bar graph, a description of your dominant gifts and several pages of analysis.

Pros

  • Free, with a printable report.
  • A Group Edition lets a church or group manage results.
  • Nine clearly named gifts.

Cons

  • Covers fewer gifts than UMC, Lifeway or Gifted2Serve.
  • No Group Edition price is listed, and no stated time to finish.

Key facts: 108 questions; 9 gifts; free individual edition.

6. Giftings Uncovered: Best for a quick, age-tailored start

Giftings Uncovered uses 12 tap-to-answer scenarios instead of rating statements, and it adjusts questions for four age groups: 12 to 17, 18 to 30, 31 to 59, and 60 and up. A second assessment, Identity in Christ, asks 12 reflective questions. At the halfway point both ask for your name and email so results can be sent to your inbox. For churches, the pastor dashboard starts at $297 a month for 12 months.

Pros

  • The fastest test here; its pastor page calls it a 2-minute assessment.
  • Scenarios are written for your season of life.
  • Pairs gifts with a separate identity assessment.

Cons

  • You must enter a name and email before you finish.
  • It does not list its gifts or publish scoring research before you start.
  • 12 scenarios give fewer data points than an 80 to 125 item inventory.
  • The church plan costs far more than SpiritualGiftsTest.com’s $99 a year.

Key facts: 12 scenarios; 4 age groups; email required; church plan from $297/month for 12 months.

7. 5Q APEST Test: Best for leadership teams

The APEST Test from 5Q Central measures five roles from Ephesians 4: apostle, prophet, evangelist, shepherd and teacher. It lists a price of $10, shown down from $12, and says it identifies your primary, secondary and supplementary capacities. The site credits founder Alan Hirsch and claims more than 150,000 tests taken.

Pros

  • Clear framework that staff teams can discuss together.
  • Shows how several roles combine, not just one top gift.

Cons

  • The only paid test on this list.
  • Measures five roles, not the wider gift lists in Romans 12 or 1 Corinthians 12.
  • No question count is published on the home page.
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Key facts: $10; 5 APEST roles; individual results.

8. Ministry Tools Spiritual Gifts Test: Best for a 35-statement Romans 12 check

The Ministry Tools Resource Center test is a short, 35-statement inventory that assesses only the seven gifts in Romans 12:6-8. The page says manual scoring is not offered for the online version and points to a separate paper resource for that.

Pros

  • One of the shortest classic inventories.
  • Tightly tied to one passage, so results are easy to study.

Cons

  • Only seven gifts.
  • No stated price, time or reliability data.

Key facts: 35 statements; 7 gifts from Romans 12:6-8.

Are spiritual gifts tests biblical?

No test is Scripture, and the better publishers say so. Lifeway’s survey calls itself a tool, not a definitive voice. The idea behind the tests comes from passages like Romans 12, which says in the NIV, “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.” First Peter 4:10 adds the purpose: “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others.”

Tests differ because the Bible’s gift lists differ by passage. Here is how the tests on this list frame it:

  • Romans 12 only: Ministry Tools (7 gifts).
  • Ephesians 4 only: 5Q APEST (5 roles).
  • Several Pauline lists combined: UMC (20 gifts), Lifeway (16), SpiritualGiftsTest.com (15).
  • Broad, with extra categories: Gifted2Serve’s definitions (25 gifts, including voluntary poverty and intercession).

Which spiritual gifts test is best for a whole church?

Only three picks publish a church option that keeps everyone’s results in one place. Here is how they compare:

Test Church option Published price
SpiritualGiftsTest.com Church Dashboard, unlimited tests, CSV export $99 a year
Giftings Uncovered Pastor dashboard with a formation plan From $297 a month for 12 months
Team Ministry Group Edition Not listed

SpiritualGiftsTest.com is the budget choice with the longest feature list. Giftings Uncovered aims at pastors who want more than gift labels, describing a plan for who to disciple and who could mentor. Members who want to support the pastors running these programs can find ideas in our guide to honoring your pastor.

Which test should you start with?

  • You want one solid answer tonight: start with SpiritualGiftsTest.com.
  • You want a broad inventory, or a Spanish or Portuguese version: take the UMC inventory.
  • You lead a small group: print Lifeway’s survey and score it together.
  • You want depth and have 45 minutes: Gifted2Serve.
  • You have five minutes, or you are testing a youth group: Giftings Uncovered.
  • You lead a staff team: 5Q APEST.

Whichever you choose, treat the result as a starting point for prayer and conversation. If you are also asking whether your work is a calling, see how to recognize your calling at work, and for a daily habit of reflection, Breeana Marino’s 365 faith prompts is a good companion.

Take the Giftings Uncovered assessment

Want a quick first read before a longer inventory? Giftings Uncovered asks 12 scenario questions tailored to your age group.

Take the Giftings Uncovered assessment

Frequently asked questions

What is the most accurate spiritual gifts test?

No test can prove your gifts, and publishers like Lifeway say so directly. SpiritualGiftsTest.com is the only free test we compared that publishes reliability figures, with Cronbach's alpha scores from .752 to .860 across its 15 gifts. Confirm any result with people in your church who see you serve.

Is there a free spiritual gifts test?

Yes. SpiritualGiftsTest.com, the UMC Spiritual Gifts Inventory, Lifeway's printable survey, Gifted2Serve and the Team Ministry survey can all be taken without paying. Some ask for an account or an email address to deliver results.

How many spiritual gifts are there?

Scripture gives no single complete list. SpiritualGiftsTest.com counts 19 major gifts across Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4, the UMC assessment covers 20, and Gifted2Serve defines 25. Tests choose different lists, which is why results vary.

How long does a spiritual gifts test take?

It depends on length. SpiritualGiftsTest.com says 10 to 12 minutes, Gifted2Serve says 20 to 45 minutes for 125 statements, and Giftings Uncovered describes its 12-scenario format as about 2 minutes.

What is the difference between APEST and a spiritual gifts test?

APEST, used by 5Q Central, measures five roles from Ephesians 4: apostle, prophet, evangelist, shepherd and teacher. Most spiritual gifts tests combine longer lists from Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12, such as mercy, giving and administration.

Can a church give a spiritual gifts test to every member?

Yes. SpiritualGiftsTest.com's Church Dashboard costs $99 a year for unlimited tests, Giftings Uncovered's pastor dashboard starts at $297 a month for 12 months, and Team Ministry offers a Group Edition with no listed price.

Is there a spiritual gifts test for teenagers?

Giftings Uncovered tailors its questions to ages 12 to 17 as one of four age groups. Most other tests on this list are written for adults, so a youth leader may want to review the questions first.

Should I take more than one spiritual gifts test?

It can help. Gifts that show up across two tests with different question sets, such as a short scenario test and an 80-statement inventory, are worth exploring first with a pastor or mentor.

Sources

Featured image: photo by Ben White benwhitephotography, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Last updated: November 2026. Prices, dates and details change; check each official site before you decide.