Gospel Discipleship Assessment

Name *

First Name

Last Name

Which of these words best describes discipleship to you? *

Empowering

Doing

Loving

Learning

Which feels most like discipleship to you? *

Initiating a new ministry for Jesus that uses my specific gifts and graces

Serving those who are hungry or thirsty

Sitting with someone who is going through a hard time

Learning about the Bible from a great teacher

What could best help you understand your faith and how to live it? *

A spiritual gifts test and a conversation with someone who can help me discern the results

A basic inquiry class on the vows of membership at my church

A small-group discussion

Meeting with a trusted leader or pastor to talk about purpose (e.g., God’s will)

What is the best witness to your personal faith? *

Living an authentic, faithful life

Doing mission work so people see Jesus in my actions

Spending time paying attention to other people and loving them

Leading through Christ’s example

Who would you most want to trade places with in the Bible? *

One of the disciples when the Holy Spirit shows up on Pentecost (Acts 2)

The Good Samaritan who rescues the traveler assaulted on the side of the road (Luke 10)

One of the people walking on the road to Emmaus with Jesus (Luke 24)

The woman at the well who gets to talk one-on-one with Jesus (John 4)

What works best to help you grow in your faith? *

Having the freedom to figure out my own path

A defined list of things to work on

Collaborating with friends on how to grow

Receiving direction from a trusted mentor

What is the biggest strength of your particular church? *

We make space for all kinds of people

We have incredible programs and outreach

We have wonderful fellowship with each other

We offer solid and useful teaching on the Bible

What would you like people to say about your particular church? *

People figure out their life’s purpose here

People here are the hands and feet of Christ

We do life together well

Each person matters to us

What adjective best describes you? *

Creative

Hardworking

Caring

Knowledgeable

Which word bests describes ideal leaders in a church? *

Innovators

Organizers

Companions

Mentors

Which phrase best describes your ideal pastor? *

Encourages and empowers the people

Casts a compelling vision that gets us moving

Walks alongside us through life

Excellent teacher and preacher

What is the best way to make a disciple? *

Cultivate personal gifts to live fully into the person God calls them to be

Engage in mission and worship together

Build a meaningful relationship that encourages growth through sharing faith with each other

Teach the biblical principles of discipleship (e.g., studying the parables or Sermon on the Mount)

What would be a significant faith crisis for you? *

If I felt like the Spirit had left me or my church

If I felt like my church wasn’t doing anything to change lives

If my Sunday school class or small group got in a fight and dissolved

If my pastor or mentor had a significant moral failure.

What do you think the purpose of the church is in the 21st century? *

Helping people recognize and cultivate the gifts God has given them

Making a difference in our community in the name of Jesus

Providing space for people to develop authentic, loving relationships with Christ and each other

Teaching people how to live like Jesus

Which phrase best describes who faithful people of God are? *

People who know who they are and whose they are

People who are transforming the world for Christ

People who love God and love neighbor

People who follow Jesus

When the church is off track, _________. *

People quit contributing—no one wants to share their gifts with a broken community.

No one’s life is being changed for the better.

People quit caring about each other.

The leadership tends to get in trouble.

To grow in my own discipleship, I need ____________. *

The chance to start a new ministry that God has laid on my heart.

To do something—engage in Bible study, help lead in worship, or go on a mission trip—that will move me out of my comfort zone.

To open my home and my heart to a new small group of people.

To spend some time learning from the wise people of faith in our congregation.

The church should _____________________. *

Pay attention to how the Holy Spirit is moving in its midst.

Teach people how to go into the world and make a difference in people’s lives.

Build a supportive and loving community.

Be an example for the rest of the world.

The church is missing the point when __________________. *

It isn’t allowing people to use their gifts to serve God.

It isn’t making a difference in the community.

It isn’t getting to know its neighbors.

Its leadership is failing to lead.

I have been most frustrated with church when _______________. *

I haven’t found my place there.

We aren’t doing anything.

People are fighting and gossiping.

The pastor isn’t helping me grow.

The kind of pastor who would be best for us ______________. *

Nurtures our gifts and empowers us to serve.

Is a go-getter who inspires us to work for Jesus.

Loves us deeply and is present in our lives.

Is a great teacher and preacher of the word.

The best way to share Jesus with others is to _______________. *

Help them understand that they are special to God and God has a purpose for their lives.

Show them Jesus by talking the talk and walking the walk.

Love them and help them see God in their own lives.

Teach them about Jesus in a personal way.