Personal Spiritual Health Evaluation
The growth of a disciple follows the intentional process of development from the child phase to the parent phase. Each phase is unique in its focus, but the overall goal is Christlikeness in both character and competence. Each phase is described here as a “play.” There are five plays in the discipleship process. Each play is an important stage in growing as a disciple of Christ. The final stage is the reproduction of a disciple in the life of another.
Print this form and fill out. Evaluate yourself on a scale of 1-10, 1 being totally out of agreement with the statement and 10 being totally in agreement with the statement. After the evaluation you should state why you have given yourself that rating.
Play #1 – What does a disciple need to practice? There are 5 core spiritual disciplines that should be found in the life of a Disciple.
Worship
Bible study
Prayer
Service
Giving
Worship
I understand the importance of both personal and corporate worship and make them both a consistent practice in my life.
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Why did you choose that rating?
Bible study
I read the Bible as if God were speaking directly to me; not so much for information but for inspiration and action.
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Why did you choose that rating?
Prayer
My prayer relationship with God is the most important conversation I have every day. My prayer is more about changing me than trying to change God.
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Why did you choose that rating?
Service
I serve as Jesus served – putting others first while actively looking for opportunities to be an agent of change in a world that needs to be changed through Christ-like living.
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Why did you choose that rating?
Giving
I release God’s resources (time, talents and treasures) with generosity, trusting that I can be faithful to give because He will be faithful in providing.
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Why did you choose that rating?
Play #2 What does a disciple need to understand? Core Biblical and theological truth.
The Trinity
I understand the Biblical basis for the Trinity and how that belief differs from other religious beliefs and how it impacts my relationship with God.
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Why did you choose that rating?
Made in God’s image
I know that I am made in the image of God and understand what that means for my life.
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Sin
I understand how sin broke God’s perfect creation, and why my life today still suffers from the consequences of it.
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Grace
I understand what grace is, where it comes from, and why my relationship with God is different because of it. I know I am saved by grace and called to live by grace.
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Redemption
I know what it means to be redeemed and I understand how redemption and reconciliation are part of God’s plan for all people.
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Justification
I know the difference between justification and sanctification and I understand the eternal impact it has on my life.
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Adoption
I know what it means that I am an adopted child of God, and because of that my relationship is both secure and eternal.
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Play #3 How does a disciple live? Character and lifestyle issues.
Filled with the Holy Spirit
I understand the role of the Holy Spirit and have given the Holy Spirit control of my life so that I might be continually under His influence.
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Why did you choose that rating?
Fruit of the Holy Spirit
I practice a daily yielding to the Holy Spirit, and my life displays the fruit of the Spirit in daily living as evidence of the Spirit at work in me.
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Trust
I know what it means to trust in God, and I demonstrate trust through the choices I make and the priorities I set.
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Love
Love is the greatest command God has given us. I seek to love as Jesus loved, and to make love my greatest pursuit in all I do.
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Justice
I understand the justice of God, and that his justice requires me to act justly toward others. I actively seek justice for those who are oppressed or face injustice.
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Witness
I live as a witness of Jesus Christ. I seek to reflect the person of Jesus Christ in how I live so that others might see Jesus through me.
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Play #4 – How is a disciple connected and empowered to be and do what God expects of them?
The church
I understand that the church is the physical, visible body of Christ in the world today and I am committed to it and actively involved in ministry through it.
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Why did I choose that rating?
Ministry gifts
I understand that I have been given gifts and talents that are to be used for God’s purpose and glory and I am actively using them for such.
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Spiritual Warfare
I believe that there is a spiritual battle going on and I am part of it. I am confident in the final victory, but each battle must be fought in the resurrection power of Christ.
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Why did I choose that rating?
Walking in obedience
I understand that I am expected to obey all that God has command me to do. Obedience does not earn my salvation, but it does prove my allegiance.
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Why did I choose that rating?
Sharing the wealth/resource/money
All that I have has been given to me from God for me to manage. It is all his, but he has allowed me to use some of it for my needs and enjoyment. I am faithfully giving (see play #1) and open to ways God would have me share these resources with others.
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Why did you choose that rating?
Play #5 – Reproduction! The success of the discipleship relationship is not measured by how much a disciple knows but by the disciple’s ability to reproduce.
I am praying about who God would have me in a discipleship relationship with.
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I am presently in a discipleship relationship with someone/others
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My disciples have also birthed other disciples.
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Assessment and goals
2020
Review each of the 5 plays and your answers of personal assessment. In each area, try to find one growth step you can take over the next year that will help you progress in that area. For example, if you rate low in Bible reading/study, you could set as a goal to read the Bible once a week. Do this in each of the 5 plays, looking for practical ways you can grow in each area.
Accountability is good! Please consider getting into a “triad” or “quad” discipleship group with others who also desire to grow spiritually. Your small group would be a great source for this.
Keep this assessment in a place where you can refer to it often. You will be given the opportunity to complete an assessment at the beginning of each year. The yearly results should help you define your path of spiritual growth.
1. What disciplines do I need to increase my practice in?
2. What core Biblical and theological truths do I need to understand better?
3. What character and lifestyle issues do I need to address in my pursuit of Christlikeness?
4. How do I need to better connect with God and his church?
5. What can I do to go from being a disciple to being a disciple maker?
rating system could be informal too. [DK1]
* could really use help
* can always learn more
* confident
* Very confident, and I could help others
