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1528 Church Discovery Tool

1528 Church Discovery Tool

In Acts 15:28, the Jerusalem council concludes that their decision "seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us . . ." Their conclusion came as the result of a shared way of life in pursuit of the living God. This survey is designed to see how your congregation shares postures and practices with these early Christians that would make a 15:28 moment possible.
1.Please provide the full name of your congregation.
2.Do you have a recognized leadership role at your congregation?
3.It is common to hear church members talk about something specific God is doing in our congregation.
4.In our congregation, we speak frequently of the leading of the Holy Spirit.
5.It is easy to recall stories of God's leading us in surprising new directions.
6.It's easy to show that our church believes it exists for the sake of our neighbors.
7.The way our church is organized demonstrates our belief that everyone possesses the Spirit of God.
8.All members, regardless of age, gender, or race, are invited to fully use their Spirit inspired gifts in our congregation.
9.It is easy to recall stories when a new initiative in our church began with an unlikely source.
10.Our congregation regularly forms partnerships with persons or groups not a part of our church.
11.Our congregation often emphasizes the importance of prayer.
12.I regularly pray with others.
13.Our leaders regularly call the congregation to seasons of focused prayer.
14.Beside being together for Sunday worship, our congregation is known for its rich shared life.
15.Our congregation frequently provides opportunities to eat together.
16.I am regularly invited into the homes of congregational members.
17.I can think of multiple persons I would be comfortable sharing a need with.
18.If I had a financial need, I know I others in the congregation would gladly help me.
19.Marginalized people feel welcomed, respected, and included by our congregation.
20.Our congregation regularly provides opportunities to hear stories from the lives of our members.
21.Our church emphasizes the importance of new experiences to enrich our faith.
22.Our congregation provides regular opportunities for members to reflect on their faith experience.
23.People who push against tradition thrive in our congregation.
24.When new initiatives start in our congregation, unlikely members are frequently authorized to lead them.
25.When important decisions about the church's future are made, an effort is made to include all members in the process.
26.When new directions are announced, it is easy to see how they represent the input of the congregation.
27.Our leaders frequently communicate transparently with our congregation.