Discipleship Survey

Thank you for taking part in this survey about personal discipleship, spiritual growth, and the practices which help us to become mature disciples of Jesus. As we ask ourselves good questions, please do not hear them with a legalistic tone (but let’s also not be lax about important topics either!).
 
People will vary, but we hope and anticipate this will be a thought-provoking exercise that spurs on our need for spiritual formation, for building a culture of discipling others and for creating a vision for spiritual growth within Vernon Alliance.
 
All answers are anonymous & will be used to compile an overall perspective on the state of discipleship in our church. This survey can be done in approximately 20-25 minutes. It can also be given more time. Please give only what you can give. And thank you so much!! 

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* 1. Age

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* 2. Gender:

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* 3. Do you consider yourself to be a disciple of Jesus? (i.e. Someone who seeks to become like Jesus and centre their life around Jesus, while being uniquely who God has made them to be)

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* 4. Since you came to faith as a Christian, have you made a public commitment through any of the following?

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* 5. I call Vernon Alliance Church my home church

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* 6. I  attend weekend services:

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* 7. I am involved in: (click those that apply)

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* 8. Are you currently involved in ministries, projects or annual commitments that serve people in the community not affiliated with your church?

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* 9. How successful has Vernon Alliance been with teaching & discipling you in the following respects:
Please use the following scale to respond:
1 – Not at all successful          2 – Somewhat successful        3 - Successful

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Helping me to understand the basics of Christian beliefs
Helping me live a life worthy of my calling as a Christian
Giving me enthusiasm for reading and studying the Bible
Shaping good habits and disciplines in my prayer life           
Growing my capacity to hear God’s voice & be led by him
Confirming or increasing my faith in God
Equipping me for witnessing and sharing my faith with others
Encouraging me to use my talents and gifts in the life of the church
Encouraging me to use my talents and gifts in work and service in the wider community
Inspiring me to live for Christ in both work/school and public life
Equipping me to live as a Christian in my relationships and family life

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* 10. Please use the following scale to respond:

1 - Strongly Disagree   2 - Disagree     3 - Neither disagree or agree     4 – Agree     5 – Strongly Agree

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Our church does very well at helping people be transformed, so that they are becoming more like Jesus
Our church does very well at welcoming new people
Our church does very well at discipling new Christians
Our church does very well at inviting people to become leaders
Our church does very well at training our leaders

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* 11. Who has inspired and influenced you the most in your Christian journey?  Please choose up to four

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* 12. Online & Digital Ministry Section
Over the last several years, how helpful to your growth as a disciple has digital ministry been? (Streaming worship services, reading articles, watching videos, listening to podcasts, etc.)

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* 13. I follow our online weekend services:

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* 14. When I engage with online services:  (click all that apply)

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* 15. I have posted on my social media a weekend service, a Christian testimony, a ministry activity or invitation from our church over the past 2 years.

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* 16. Personal Spiritual Habits Section
How often do you personally (i.e. outside the context of church activities) read, study, listen to or otherwise engage with the Bible?

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* 17. How much time do you typically spend during your times that you read, study, and reflect on the Bible?

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* 18. When you read or engage with the Bible: (click all that apply)

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* 19. Do you set aside specific regular times for personal prayer, contemplation or being alone with God?

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* 20. When I pray, I frequently: (check those that apply)

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* 21. Over the last several years which of following spiritual disciplines have you
practiced that have helped you in your walk with God? Tick all that apply

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* 22. Listening to the Holy Spirit:

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* 23. Regarding being empowered by the Holy Spirit (Click those that apply)

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* 24. Challenges Section
In the following two questions we would like to ask some quite personal questions about your current spiritual health. Please remember your answers are confidential, anonymous and that we believe that all of us have aspects of our faith and character that need to be developed and refined by God. 
You may choose to leave these questions out, but we encourage you to  answer honestly and be open to experiencing God's transforming love. 
Thinking about some of the temptations and struggles that people commonly face, how would you say you are doing these days in the following areas?

1 – Rarely or never     
2 – Very minimally
3 – This arises a couple times a year
4 - I face this struggle regularly but I usually overcome the temptation
5 - I'm often struggling with this

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Gambling 
Self-centredness
Unforgiveness 
Addiction to alcohol, tobacco, or drugs
Lying or dishonesty
Gossip - receiving, initiating or passing on
Judgmental attitudes     
Looking at pornography
Hypocrisy - Being one person in church and another person at work/school, etc.

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* 25. How would you say you are doing overcoming the "seven deadly sins"?
Please rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 = "I never commit this", and 10 = "I fail frequently with this".

  I never commit this
1 		2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 I fail frequently with this
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Envy (jealousy or covetousness)
Sloth (laziness)
Wrath (losing your temper)
Gluttony (eating too much)
Pride (thinking too highly of yourself)
Lust (inappropriate sexual desires)
Greed (wanting money or material goods)

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* 26. Closing Section
Please rate yourself for each quality on a scale of 1 to 5:
1 – Strongly disagree             
2 – disagree               
3 – neither agree or disagree            
4 – agree                                
5 – Strongly agree

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I feel comfortable that I can share my belief in Christ with someone else effectively
I am unashamed of letting non-Christians know that I am a Christian
I am willing to stand up for my faith in group settings even if its not popular
I seek to daily surrender my life to Jesus
I consistently contribute financially to my local church each month
I make everything I own available for God to use
I desire to please and honour Jesus in all that I do
When convicted of my sin, I readily confess it to God as sin
I have developed significant relationships & feel a sense of belonging with people in my church
I have several Christian friends who keep me accountable
Spiritual matters come up as a normal part of my daily conversations with other Christians
I am regularly overwhelmed by Gods love for me
I am ready to live anywhere that God wants me to live
I am ready to work in any job that God wants me to have
I have committed my life to bringing glory to God
The bible has authority in all areas of my life
I intentionally avoid situations in which I might be tempted
I am intentionally putting my spiritual gift(s) to use serving God and others

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* 27. I know my spiritual gift/s

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* 28. I most prefer:

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* 29. If there were classes, conferences, digital training, etc. I would actually be more inclined to participate in this format (Please Rank in order)

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* 30. I pray for opportunities to share the love of Jesus with others:

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* 31. In the past 2-3 years, about how many times have you:
Personally shared with someone a part of your testimony and/or how to become a Christian with someone not yet Christian?

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* 32. In the past 2-3 years, about how many times have you:
Personally served someone you knew could not repay you.

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* 33. In the past 2-3 years, about how many times have you:
Personally invited someone not yet Christian to attend a church service or some other activity of your church.

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* 34. I realize a next phase for me is beginning to disciple and/or lead others but I:

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* 35. When it comes to obeying God: (click those that apply)

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* 36. I feel a real confidence that: (click all that apply)

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* 37. How do you wish Vernon Alliance would better help you in growing to be more like Jesus?

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* 38. If you would like to give us any further feedback, have questions or suggestions about next steps for building a culture of discipleship in our church please enter them here: 

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