Steve Baney - Pastor and Missiologist - Discipleship Path Assessment

Discipleship Path Assessment

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Instructions: The assessment below is used to identify where you are along your spiritual journey. And then you'll know how to take a step forward - how to grow, where to go, what to do next.

Most people need 10 to 15 minutes to complete the assessment. Answer honestly as you think about your last 30 days of activity.

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I feel spiritually curious and open to learning about God.

I feel a strong connection to others in my church.

I believe God has gifted me with talents or abilities that I can use to serve others.

I have personally responded to Jesus in faith and accepted him as my Lord.

I encourage others to read or listen to Scripture regularly, just as I do.

I regularly pray for specific people in my neighborhood, workplace, or school to know Jesus.

I intentionally make conversations so I can listen to others to learn about their values and struggles.

I regularly share meals, coffee, or treats with others as a way to build friendship and trust.

I find practical ways to serve my neighbors, co-workers, or school friends without expecting anything in return.

In the last 30 days, I’ve shared how knowing Jesus has changed my life.

I have invited someone to church or a church event within the last 30 days.

I give 10% or more of my income to support the church’s mission.

I actively serve in at least one area of ministry in my church.

Gathering with my church for Sunday worship is personally meaningful to me.

I engage in spiritual conversations with people from my church.

I actively serve in some ministry or volunteer role in the church.

I have been baptized as a public declaration of my faith.

In the last 30 days, I have prompted others to talk with God daily in prayer, just as I do.

I ask God to open doors for spiritual conversations with those around me.

I gently steer conversations toward spiritual topics, especially with those who need salvation.

I have invited someone I don’t know well to share a meal or snack with me in the last 30 days.

I used my talents or resources to help meet the needs of others in the last 30 days.

I have talked about Jesus in everyday conversations outside of church in the last 30 days.

In the last 30 days, I have regularly prayed for people to accept an invitation to explore faith.

I regularly give cheerfully, not because I have to but because I want to.

In the last 30 days, I’ve encouraged or invited someone else to begin serving in ministry.

I make an intentional effort to prioritize worship attendance.

I have joined a small group or class to grow spiritually.

I feel joy and purpose when I serve others within the last 30 days.

I understand the core beliefs of Christianity well enough to speak with others about them.

I have prompted others in the last 30 days to ask the Holy Spirit to guide them in their daily decisions, in the same way I ask him for mine.

I set aside time in my week specifically to pray for others by name.

In the last 30 days, I have asked thoughtful questions to understand someone’s story and learn about their relationship with God.

I have practiced hospitality within the last 30 days as a way to open hearts to spiritual things.

I’ve served someone who couldn’t repay me in the last 30 days.

I feel confident explaining the basics of the Christian faith.

I have followed up with people after inviting them to something faith-related in the last 30 days.

I manage my finances with God’s priorities in mind.

I am mentoring (or being mentored by) someone in their walk with Jesus.

In the last 30 days, I have invited others to come worship with me.

In the last 30 days, I have gotten together with at least three Christian friends outside of Sunday mornings.

I give financially to support the mission of the church.

I can explain to someone how they can begin a relationship with Jesus.

I have encouraged others in the last 30 days to regularly confess their sins and seek to grow spiritually, just as I do.

I believe my prayer is a powerful part of God's plan to bless the people in my life.

I pay attention to what others say and do so I can hear their hearts, not just their words.

There is evidence that I view my table (or time over food) as part of God's mission.

I believe serving others is one way I follow Jesus to make disciples.

In the last 30 days, I’ve told someone about a time when God helped me through something hard.

I intentionally find new people at church and make an effort to welcome them.

I set aside part of my income regularly to give to God’s work.

I play a part in shaping and supporting the church’s mission.

I reflect on what I’ve learned in worship during the week.

I feel safe sharing personal struggles with someone I know from church, other than my spouse or family.

I regularly find ways to serve people outside the church.

I am a committed member of my local church.

I lead others to try to live in a way that reflects Jesus in their actions and attitudes, just as I strive to do.

I ask God to help me notice and care for the people others might overlook.

I make time to listen when someone needs to talk, even if it’s inconvenient.

I am intentional about eating with people outside of my usual circle.

Not counting people I know from church, I serve neighbors, co-workers, or school friends in ways that show God’s love through action, not just words.

In the last 30 days, I have seen God use the way I tell my story for his purposes even if I don’t say everything perfectly.

I’ve shared content from my church on social media to reach others in the last 30 days.

I give generously to help people know Jesus.

My actions demonstrate my belief that my time and abilities are essential to what God is doing through the church.

I participate in Sunday worship as a way to draw near to God's presence.

I intentionally spend time with others in my church family, outside of Sunday mornings.

In the last 30 days, I have found a new way my skills or resources can support what God is doing through the church.

I have made a personal decision to follow Jesus and continue to renew that commitment through intentional actions.

My behavior demonstrates my desire to keep growing in my faith.

I pray for God to help me see opportunities each day to be a blessing to someone.

My conversations reflect my belief that listening is a form of love and respect.

I’ve had a spiritually significant conversation (with someone who doesn’t have salvation) over a shared meal in the last 30 days.

In the last 30 days, I have served even when it’s inconvenient or unnoticed.

I have included my personal experiences about God in conversations with people outside the church in the last 30 days.

I think of myself as someone who helps others find faith.

My giving in the last 30 days reflects my belief that my financial resources have been entrusted to me by God for his purposes.

I help others discover and use their spiritual gifts.