House of Joy Spiritual Growth Survey

1. How long have you been an active part of House of Joy?

How long have you been an active part of House of Joy? From the beginning

4-6 years

1-3 years

Less than a year

2. On my spiritual journey, I am currently in the following place:

On my spiritual journey, I am currently in the following place: Exploring Christianity (“I believe in God, but I am not sure about Jesus. My faith is not a significant part of my life.”)

A new follower of Jesus (“I believe in Jesus and am working on what it means to get to know him.”)

Close to Jesus (“I feel really close to Jesus and depend on him daily for guidance.”)

Christ Centered (“My relationship with Jesus is the most important relationship in my life. It influences everything I do.”)

Would there be more you would like to say in your own words to describe yourself spiritually?

3. What are the major spiritual connection points in your life?

	Vitally Important & Consistent	Important, but not Consistent	Not Very Important or Consistent	Unimportant and Never Done
Worship Services	*What are the major spiritual connection points in your life? Worship Services Vitally Important & Consistent	Worship Services Important, but not Consistent	Worship Services Not Very Important or Consistent	Worship Services Unimportant and Never Done
Personal Prayer Times	Personal Prayer Times Vitally Important & Consistent	Personal Prayer Times Important, but not Consistent	Personal Prayer Times Not Very Important or Consistent	Personal Prayer Times Unimportant and Never Done
Personal Bible Study/Reflection	Personal Bible Study/Reflection Vitally Important & Consistent	Personal Bible Study/Reflection Important, but not Consistent	Personal Bible Study/Reflection Not Very Important or Consistent	Personal Bible Study/Reflection Unimportant and Never Done
Participation in Starting Point or other Growth Classes	Participation in Starting Point or other Growth Classes Vitally Important & Consistent	Participation in Starting Point or other Growth Classes Important, but not Consistent	Participation in Starting Point or other Growth Classes Not Very Important or Consistent	Participation in Starting Point or other Growth Classes Unimportant and Never Done
Participating in Church Activities Outside of the Sunday Morning Service	Participating in Church Activities Outside of the Sunday Morning Service Vitally Important & Consistent	Participating in Church Activities Outside of the Sunday Morning Service Important, but not Consistent	Participating in Church Activities Outside of the Sunday Morning Service Not Very Important or Consistent	Participating in Church Activities Outside of the Sunday Morning Service Unimportant and Never Done
Participating in Groups	Participating in Groups Vitally Important & Consistent	Participating in Groups Important, but not Consistent	Participating in Groups Not Very Important or Consistent	Participating in Groups Unimportant and Never Done
Participating in Church-wide Acts of Kindness or Service Projects	Participating in Church-wide Acts of Kindness or Service Projects Vitally Important & Consistent	Participating in Church-wide Acts of Kindness or Service Projects Important, but not Consistent	Participating in Church-wide Acts of Kindness or Service Projects Not Very Important or Consistent	Participating in Church-wide Acts of Kindness or Service Projects Unimportant and Never Done
Regularly Serving on a Ministry Team	Regularly Serving on a Ministry Team Vitally Important & Consistent	Regularly Serving on a Ministry Team Important, but not Consistent	Regularly Serving on a Ministry Team Not Very Important or Consistent	Regularly Serving on a Ministry Team Unimportant and Never Done
Sharing my Financial Resources to Support the Ministry of House of Joy	Sharing my Financial Resources to Support the Ministry of House of Joy Vitally Important & Consistent	Sharing my Financial Resources to Support the Ministry of House of Joy Important, but not Consistent	Sharing my Financial Resources to Support the Ministry of House of Joy Not Very Important or Consistent	Sharing my Financial Resources to Support the Ministry of House of Joy Unimportant and Never Done
Sharing Jesus with a Friend or Family Member	Sharing Jesus with a Friend or Family Member Vitally Important & Consistent	Sharing Jesus with a Friend or Family Member Important, but not Consistent	Sharing Jesus with a Friend or Family Member Not Very Important or Consistent	Sharing Jesus with a Friend or Family Member Unimportant and Never Done
Some Secret Act of Kindness done in Jesus' Name	Some Secret Act of Kindness done in Jesus' Name Vitally Important & Consistent	Some Secret Act of Kindness done in Jesus' Name Important, but not Consistent	Some Secret Act of Kindness done in Jesus' Name Not Very Important or Consistent	Some Secret Act of Kindness done in Jesus' Name Unimportant and Never Done

Other (please specify)

4. As you participate in worship services . . .

	Absolutely	For the most part	Not really	Never
Do you regularly feel a connection with God in worship?	*As you participate in worship services . . . Do you regularly feel a connection with God in worship? Absolutely	Do you regularly feel a connection with God in worship? For the most part	Do you regularly feel a connection with God in worship? Not really	Do you regularly feel a connection with God in worship? Never
Do you feel free to respond or receive support in prayer?	Do you feel free to respond or receive support in prayer? Absolutely	Do you feel free to respond or receive support in prayer? For the most part	Do you feel free to respond or receive support in prayer? Not really	Do you feel free to respond or receive support in prayer? Never
Do you feel challenged to take next steps to apply messages to your life?	Do you feel challenged to take next steps to apply messages to your life? Absolutely	Do you feel challenged to take next steps to apply messages to your life? For the most part	Do you feel challenged to take next steps to apply messages to your life? Not really	Do you feel challenged to take next steps to apply messages to your life? Never
Would you feel comfortable to bring someone far from God to our church?	Would you feel comfortable to bring someone far from God to our church? Absolutely	Would you feel comfortable to bring someone far from God to our church? For the most part	Would you feel comfortable to bring someone far from God to our church? Not really	Would you feel comfortable to bring someone far from God to our church? Never

5. In terms of my relationships within the church . . .

	Absolutely	For the most Part	Not Really	Never
Are you active and regular in any group for fellowship?	*In terms of my relationships within the church . . . Are you active and regular in any group for fellowship? Absolutely	Are you active and regular in any group for fellowship? For the most Part	Are you active and regular in any group for fellowship? Not Really	Are you active and regular in any group for fellowship? Never
Would you say you have genuine friendships in the church?	Would you say you have genuine friendships in the church? Absolutely	Would you say you have genuine friendships in the church? For the most Part	Would you say you have genuine friendships in the church? Not Really	Would you say you have genuine friendships in the church? Never
Would you say you feel safe to share about deeper issues in your life?	Would you say you feel safe to share about deeper issues in your life? Absolutely	Would you say you feel safe to share about deeper issues in your life? For the most Part	Would you say you feel safe to share about deeper issues in your life? Not Really	Would you say you feel safe to share about deeper issues in your life? Never
Would you say your friendships aid in your spiritual growth?	Would you say your friendships aid in your spiritual growth? Absolutely	Would you say your friendships aid in your spiritual growth? For the most Part	Would you say your friendships aid in your spiritual growth? Not Really	Would you say your friendships aid in your spiritual growth? Never
Would you say people in the church hold you accountable spiritually & relationally?	Would you say people in the church hold you accountable spiritually & relationally? Absolutely	Would you say people in the church hold you accountable spiritually & relationally? For the most Part	Would you say people in the church hold you accountable spiritually & relationally? Not Really	Would you say people in the church hold you accountable spiritually & relationally? Never
Do you have a spiritual mentor?	Do you have a spiritual mentor? Absolutely	Do you have a spiritual mentor? For the most Part	Do you have a spiritual mentor? Not Really	Do you have a spiritual mentor? Never

If you have a formal mentoring relationship, how does it function?

6. In terms of serving in the church, I am . . .

	Yes	No
actively and regularly serving on a ministry team.	*In terms of serving in the church, I am . . . actively and regularly serving on a ministry team. Yes	actively and regularly serving on a ministry team. No
aware of my spiritual gifts.	aware of my spiritual gifts. Yes	aware of my spiritual gifts. No
serving in a role where my gifts are used.	serving in a role where my gifts are used. Yes	serving in a role where my gifts are used. No
passionate and satisfied in my area of service	passionate and satisfied in my area of service Yes	passionate and satisfied in my area of service No
adequately empowered and challenged to serve.	adequately empowered and challenged to serve. Yes	adequately empowered and challenged to serve. No

Feel free to offer any additional comments related to your role of service in House of Joy's ministry.

7. As you grow spiritually . . .

	Yes	No
Do you find yourself more able to "speak the truth in love," handling conflict on a redemptive basis as Jesus taught?	*As you grow spiritually . . . Do you find yourself more able to "speak the truth in love," handling conflict on a redemptive basis as Jesus taught? Yes	Do you find yourself more able to "speak the truth in love," handling conflict on a redemptive basis as Jesus taught? No
Are you better equipped to offer your trust and be trustworthy yourself?	Are you better equipped to offer your trust and be trustworthy yourself? Yes	Are you better equipped to offer your trust and be trustworthy yourself? No
Do you find yourself more filled with compassion and empathy for the needs of others?	Do you find yourself more filled with compassion and empathy for the needs of others? Yes	Do you find yourself more filled with compassion and empathy for the needs of others? No
Are you more able to be honest and humble in order to receive help from others?	Are you more able to be honest and humble in order to receive help from others? Yes	Are you more able to be honest and humble in order to receive help from others? No
Do you find the principles of Jesus influencing more areas of your life?	Do you find the principles of Jesus influencing more areas of your life? Yes	Do you find the principles of Jesus influencing more areas of your life? No

Are there any other areas where you can see evidence of spiritual growth in your life?

8. In terms of providing spiritual leadership, Pastor Kelly . . .

	Always	Often	Rarely	Almost Never
preaches sermons/teaches lessons that inspire and challenge me.	*In terms of providing spiritual leadership, Pastor Kelly . . . preaches sermons/teaches lessons that inspire and challenge me. Always	preaches sermons/teaches lessons that inspire and challenge me. Often	preaches sermons/teaches lessons that inspire and challenge me. Rarely	preaches sermons/teaches lessons that inspire and challenge me. Almost Never
gives me a clear picture of what it means to follow Jesus.	gives me a clear picture of what it means to follow Jesus. Always	gives me a clear picture of what it means to follow Jesus. Often	gives me a clear picture of what it means to follow Jesus. Rarely	gives me a clear picture of what it means to follow Jesus. Almost Never
creates an environment where I can feel accepted as I am and encouraged to grow.	creates an environment where I can feel accepted as I am and encouraged to grow. Always	creates an environment where I can feel accepted as I am and encouraged to grow. Often	creates an environment where I can feel accepted as I am and encouraged to grow. Rarely	creates an environment where I can feel accepted as I am and encouraged to grow. Almost Never
helps me know the next steps to take in my spiritual journey.	helps me know the next steps to take in my spiritual journey. Always	helps me know the next steps to take in my spiritual journey. Often	helps me know the next steps to take in my spiritual journey. Rarely	helps me know the next steps to take in my spiritual journey. Almost Never
equips and empowers me to serve in the church's ministry.	equips and empowers me to serve in the church's ministry. Always	equips and empowers me to serve in the church's ministry. Often	equips and empowers me to serve in the church's ministry. Rarely	equips and empowers me to serve in the church's ministry. Almost Never
helps me face my past sins and issues so I can be free, healed and move toward health.	helps me face my past sins and issues so I can be free, healed and move toward health. Always	helps me face my past sins and issues so I can be free, healed and move toward health. Often	helps me face my past sins and issues so I can be free, healed and move toward health. Rarely	helps me face my past sins and issues so I can be free, healed and move toward health. Almost Never
creates an environment where conflict can be resolved in a healthy way.	creates an environment where conflict can be resolved in a healthy way. Always	creates an environment where conflict can be resolved in a healthy way. Often	creates an environment where conflict can be resolved in a healthy way. Rarely	creates an environment where conflict can be resolved in a healthy way. Almost Never
helps me understand what God is doing outside of House of Joy and where I can be involved.	helps me understand what God is doing outside of House of Joy and where I can be involved. Always	helps me understand what God is doing outside of House of Joy and where I can be involved. Often	helps me understand what God is doing outside of House of Joy and where I can be involved. Rarely	helps me understand what God is doing outside of House of Joy and where I can be involved. Almost Never
is a fine example of Christlike character that I can follow.	is a fine example of Christlike character that I can follow. Always	is a fine example of Christlike character that I can follow. Often	is a fine example of Christlike character that I can follow. Rarely	is a fine example of Christlike character that I can follow. Almost Never

Are there any other areas you would like to comment on Pastor Kelly's spiritual leadership?

9. If there were one or two things that I want the church to know in order to help me grow spiritually, they would be:

If there were one or two things that I want the church to know in order to help me grow spiritually, they would be:

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1. How long have you been an active part of House of Joy?

2. On my spiritual journey, I am currently in the following place:

3. What are the major spiritual connection points in your life?

4. As you participate in worship services . . .

5. In terms of my relationships within the church . . .

6. In terms of serving in the church, I am . . .

7. As you grow spiritually . . .

8. In terms of providing spiritual leadership, Pastor Kelly . . .

9. If there were one or two things that I want the church to know in order to help me grow spiritually, they would be:

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1. How long have you been an active part of House of Joy?

2. On my spiritual journey, I am currently in the following place:

3. What are the major spiritual connection points in your life?

4. As you participate in worship services . . .

5. In terms of my relationships within the church . . .

6. In terms of serving in the church, I am . . .

7. As you grow spiritually . . .

8. In terms of providing spiritual leadership, Pastor Kelly . . .

9. If there were one or two things that I want the church to know in order to help me grow spiritually, they would be:

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