Discover Your Ministry Match

Choose one or more answers per question — or skip any you’re unsure about. Your results will appear below.

1. On Sunday mornings, you’d most like to… A. Sing, read Scripture, or help make worship run smoothly B. Brew coffee, greet newcomers, or plan a family activity C. Write prayer notes or visit someone who’s lonely D. Pack food bags or volunteer at a shelter E. Help count offerings or tidy up the church office

2. Which activity sounds most energizing? A. Arranging flowers on the altar B. Hosting a potluck or social event C. Calling someone to let them know you’re praying for them D. Tutoring a child in reading E. Balancing the books or repairing a leaky faucet

3. Your idea of creativity looks like… A. Crafting a liturgy or singing B. Organizing a themed coffee hour C. Finding a thoughtful way to brighten someone’s day D. Dreaming up new community outreach projects E. Streamlining how church communications are sent out

4. When you enter the sanctuary, what’s your first thought? A. “I love how beautiful and holy this space feels.” B. “I hope newcomers feel comfortable here.” C. “I wonder if anyone needs extra support today.” D. “How can we extend this love beyond our walls?” E. “Everything looks in order—excellent!”

5. Which skill do your friends count on you for? A. Public speaking B. Hospitality and making people feel welcome C. Empathy and listening D. Rolling up your sleeves to help in a crisis E. Organization and problem-solving

6. What brings you the most joy? A. Serving at the altar or sharing your voice B. Watching kids laugh during a parish event C. Knowing someone feels cared for because of your work D. Seeing the community get stronger through service E. Checking things off the to-do list

7. Your perfect Weekend would include… A. Attending a beautiful service B. Hosting friends for brunch C. Visiting someone who needs company D. Volunteering at a food drive E. Doing a home project or paperwork catch-up

8. If our church suddenly doubled in size, you’d want to… A. Make sure worship is meaningful and well-organized B. Plan extra fellowship and teaching opportunities C. Help new folks feel loved and supported personally D. Coordinate a larger outreach to meet community needs E. Keep the finances and building in shape

9. Which Bible story inspires you most? A. Mary pouring perfume at Jesus’ feet (John 12) B. Jesus feeding the 5,000 (Mark 6) C. The Good Samaritan (Luke 10) D. Jesus sending out the 72 (Luke 10) E. Nehemiah rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem

10. Which phrase describes you best? A. Worshipper at heart B. People person C. Compassionate friend D. Justice seeker E. Behind-the-scenes helper

11. If you had one extra hour each week, you’d spend it… A. Practicing music or writing prayers B. Hosting a discussion group or playdate C. Checking in on someone who’s sick D. Serving at the food pantry E. Filing, organizing, or fixing something

12. How do you like to see results? A. A reverent service that flows beautifully B. Smiling faces at coffee hour or youth group C. Hearing “thank you, I feel loved” D. Tangible needs met—meals, shelter, literacy E. A budget balanced or a system running smoothly

13. Which gift would you most like to give to the church? A. Your voice, presence, or artistry B. Your warmth and sense of welcome C. Your listening ear and tender care D. Your energy to meet practical needs E. Your organizational know-how

14. When a problem arises, you… A. Pray and look for spiritual guidance B. Gather people together to brainstorm C. Offer emotional support to those affected D. Jump in and take action right away E. Find a way to fix the logistics

15. Which setting do you feel most at home in? A. The sanctuary during worship B. The parish hall buzzing with fellowship C. A quiet living room sharing tea with someone D. A community center or school E. The office or in the garden

16. What motivates you to serve? A. Love of God expressed in worship B. Building community and friendship C. Offering comfort and presence D. Making the world more just and compassionate E. Ensuring the church thrives long-term

17. Your favorite part of church growing up was… A. Choir, acolyting, or reading scripture B. Sunday School, youth group, or fellowship dinners C. The pastor or caring adults checking in on you D. Mission trips or service projects E. Helping set up, clean up, or organize things

18. If someone praises you, it’s probably for… A. Your talent and presence B. Your friendly and inviting spirit C. Your kindness and empathy D. Your willingness to work hard for others E. Your reliability and thoroughness

19. Which verse speaks to you most? A. “Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness” (Psalm 96:9) B. “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers” (Hebrews 13:2) C. “Bear one another’s burdens” (Galatians 6:2) D. “Let us not love in word only but in deed” (1 John 3:18) E. “Let all things be done decently and in order” (1 Corinthians 14:40)

20. At a parish meeting, you’re the one who… A. Volunteers to pray aloud at the start B. Brings snacks and introduces people C. Notices who looks worried and checks in with them D. Suggests a new outreach idea E. Offers to take notes and follow up