Discipleship Growth Chart

The Discipleship Growth Chart helps to measure your growth as a disciple. Spiritual growth is not easy to quantify, so this is not a precise test, but rather a guide to help you identify areas where you believe God wants you to grow on the discipleship pathway.

No risks are anticipated from taking this survey. Participation is voluntary. No compensation will be provided. You may withdraw from this survey at any time. This is an anonymous and confidential survey. Your input will not be tied to your name in any way. By proceeding to the first question, you consent to taking this survey.

Grow Up in Christ: This first section is focused on your identity, prayer, and the Bible.

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* 1. Where do I find my self-worth (how I feel about myself) on a daily basis?

I find my self-worth in how I perform, how others see me, or some other external measure.

Having placed my faith in Christ, and my new identity may have some connection to where I find my self-worth on a daily basis. Most often though, how I feel is still based on some external measure.

I'm beginning to understand my new identity in Christ and base my self-worth upon what God has said about me.

I understand my new identity in Christ and allow it to determine my self-worth on a daily basis, though I still struggle at times with finding it in external measures. When this happens I turn to Gods Word to clarify and remind me of who I am in Christ.

I understand my new identity in Christ and allow it to determine my self-worth on a daily basis. I actively seek to help others find their self-worth in Christ, learning to live out who God says they are.

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* 2. What part of my life is hearing (the Bible) and talking to (prayer) God?

I rarely if ever read the Bible and pray.

I read the Bible and pray sporadically, but haven't yet developed a plan to do it regularly.

I read the Bible and pray regularly, but I have lots of questions about what the Bible says that I wish someone could help me answer.

I read the Bible and pray on a regular basis to help me grow as a disciple, and I can explain the Bible to others.

I read the Bible and pray on a regular basis to help me grow as a disciple. I am actively seeking to help others learn how to consistently spend time in the Bible and in prayer on their own as I do.

Lean into Community: This second section is focused on trusting others with me and community.

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* 3. What do I believe about whether I need others in order to live out my faith?

I am fine on my own. I have no need to know and be known by other Christ-followers.

I realize that I need other Christ-followers in my life, but no one really knows my story.

I have shared my story and heard the story of at least one other Christ-follower with whom I am in an ongoing relationship.

I regularly share my struggles and joys with other Christ-followers in my life.

I regularly share my struggles and joys with other Christ-followers in my life, and actively seek to help others to do the same.

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* 4. What is my connection to others in the community of Christ?

I don't know or am not personally connected to other Christ-followers.

I am interested in learning more about opportunities to connect to other Christ-followers.

I am aware of opportunities and would like to be part of a community of Christ-followers, but I don't attend a small group or Bible study (or similar community) at this time.

I am involved with other Christ-followers in a small group or Bible study (or similar community). I'd be willing to learn how to serve or lead such a group to help provide community to others.

I am involved with other Christ-followers in a small group or Bible study (or similar community). I actively seek out others to help them in their spiritual journey and be connected to community.

Go out for Cause: This final section focuses on practical ways to share my faith and the gospel as well as resources.

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* 5. What is my involvement in sharing the gospel with others?

I don't understand the gospel or why it is so important.

I know practical ways to share my faith and the gospel with others, but have not taken steps to begin to practice sharing.

I understand practical ways to share my faith and the gospel with others, and want to or even tried to take steps to practice sharing, but feel inadequate to share my faith with others.

I understand practical ways to share my faith and the gospel with others, feel adequate to share my faith with others, and am seeking opportunities to do so.

I understand practical ways to share my faith and the gospel with others, feel adequate to share my faith with others, am actively seeking opportunities to do so, and am teaching others to do so as well.

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* 6. What do I do with the Finances, Influence, Skills, and Time (FIST) that God has given to me?

I view my FIST as my resources to be used as I choose.

I've contributed my FIST in some way, but am not doing it on a consistent basis.

I contribute my FIST, but not on a consistent basis. I'd like to learn more about how to do this.

I joyfully live generously by sharing my FIST in order to help others grow.

I joyfully live generously by sharing my FIST in order to help others grow, and I am actively seeking to help others to do so also.