Spiritual Growth Self Assessment

Welcome to the AIM Growth Track Spiritual Growth Assessment! Part of being an active disciple of Jesus is growing in our faith. Our goal is grow to be more like Jesus every day. He showed us the way to live, and we should do our best to imitate that way of life. As the apostle Paul says, “Follow me as I follow Christ.” (1 Corinthians 11:1)

Doing an occasional self-assessment is like going to the doctor for a routine check-up, or taking the car in for some routine maintenance. To keep the body healthy and the car running, it’s important to do these check-ups even when we are not feeling sick or hearing the engine rattle. Routine check-ups keep the body strong and the engine running for many miles to come!

Although this is a self-assessment, we want to walk with you through the process. Answering the questions yourself will reveal a great deal to you about how you have been growing, where you are excelling, and maybe even reveal some blind spots or areas where you would like to start growing, but have not done so yet. After finishing and submitting your self-assessment, someone from our AIM Growth Track team will reach out to you to set up a meeting to go over your self-assessment and talk about next steps.

We encourage you to take this test more than once. This self-assessment is a great checkpoint to see how you are doing in your personal discipleship journey. It is exciting to see where you started and compare it to where you are and where you are going!

One last word of encouragement: 2 Corinthians 5:16 reminds us that we regard no one according to the flesh but rather according to the blood of Jesus that covers us and protects us. This self-assessment will be comprehensive and thorough, and it will be easy to view this assessment from a performance-driven lens. The reality is that none of us fully measures up to any standard considered in this self-assessment, but thanks be to God that Jesus met every standard for us! In light of this truth, we ask that you approach these questions with honesty, with hope that He is actively transforming us, and with freedom to share openly and completely.

We are praying for you and we are with you!

Steven Hinkeldey, Director of Spiritual Growth
steven@highpointechurch.org

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Self Assessment Instructions

Fill out all of the questions. Some will involve rating yourself, some will be fill-in-the-blank, and some will be short-answer/essay.

Be honest with yourself as you answer.

If you do not know an answer, do your best to write anything. Remember, this is not about being right or wrong; it’s about being honest with your spiritual growth so you can continue to grow well. Some questions (the Biblical knowledge section, for example) do have right and wrong answers. It’s okay to be incorrect in this case. This gives you a chance to see an area of growth in your life.

This assessment can take up to an hour. We suggest that you carve out a small block of time to do this assessment in one sitting. If you need to, click the link to download a PDF version of the self-assessment, fill it out and either send it via email to steven@highpointechurch.org or deliver it to the church office.

Spiritual Growth Self- Assessment PDF

I. Testimony

Please write out your testimony of how and why you came to faith in Jesus. Your testimony should be no more than 1-2 paragraphs in length, or about 200-400 words.

II. Assessment

1. Is this your first self-assessment? (If no, proceed to question #4)

Yes No

2. What made you decide to fill out this spiritual self-assessment?

3. What do you hope to get out of this self-assessment?

4. If this is not your first self-assessment, please tell us when you took your previous assessment. (Skip and proceed to section III if this is your first assessment)

5. What changes in your life have you seen since your last self-assessment?

6. What are some goals that you are hoping to achieve through these assessments?

III. Christian Living

1. What kind of personal spiritual growth habits do you currently have?

2. How often do you read the Bible?

3. How do you read the Bible? Do you use any study guides or other tools to help you understand the context of the scriptures?

4. How has the Bible been challenging you to grow?

5. How often do you pray?

6. Are there any specific elements that you make sure to include in your prayers?

7. Have you recently memorized any Bible verses? If so, can you write one down from memory?

8. Do you have an accountability partner? If so, how do you keep each other accountable? (ex. do you ask each other certain personal questions each time you meet?)

9. In what ways do you represent Jesus in the workplace/school?

10. Who are you sharing your faith with and what is the biggest challenge you face?

IV. Church Participation

1. How consistently do you attend Sunday service?

2. Are you in a Life Group? Please list which group and how consistently you attend.

3. If you are not in a Life Group, what factors are keeping you from signing up for a group?

4. Are you currently serving in a ministry at the church?

5. If not, what factors are keeping you from serving?

6. When did you get baptized? If you have not been baptized, what's challenging you to pursue it?

7. When did you become a church member? If you have not pursued membership, what is challenging you to pursue it?

V. Discipleship

1. How would you define a disciple of Jesus?

2. Have you ever been personally discipled by someone else? If so, describe the discipleship process.

3. If you have not been discipled, would you like to be? What areas of spiritual growth would you like to hit on in your discipleship?

4. Have you ever personally discipled someone? Describe how you discipled them.

5. What would you say are the goals of discipleship?

VI. Bible Knowledge

1. What areas/themes/books of the Bible most interest you?

2. What areas/themes/books of the Bible are confusing to you?

Please give your best definition to the following terms. Some are Biblical words and terms, others are doctrinal. Remember, this is an assessment so that you can grow in your faith. It is ok to not know any of these terms or answers! You will be amazed at how you grow in your faith if you continue to follow the AIM Growth Track.

a. Repentance

b. Abrahamic Covenant

c. Grace

d. Propitiation

e. Sin

f. Soteriology

g. Eschatology

h. Hamartiology

i. Pnuematology

j. Intercession

VII. The Jesus Questions

Jesus also asked a lot of questions. The following are questions that Jesus asked. Read His question, and then give an answer to the question according to the context of His question. Read the Bible verses in context to answer these questions. Be sure to consider why Jesus asked this question. Lastly, how do these questions apply to your personal spiritual growth?

1. Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? Matthew 7:3

2. Which is easier to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or say, 'get up and walk?' Matthew 9:5

3. Who do you people say the Son of Man is/Who do you say I am? Matthew 16:13-15

4. Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord' and do not do what I say? Luke 6:46

5. Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers? Luke 10:36

6. I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things? John 3:12

7. Do you believe this? John 11:26

8. Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me? John 18:11

VIII. Personal Assessment Questions

On a scale of 1-5, one being never true and five being always true, rate yourself on the following questions.

1. When people I know have questions about life or other challenges, I find myself searching the Bible to help them find answers that will help them navigate life's tough times.

1 2 3 4 5

2. I make attending worship with God's people a high priority and I am in gathered worship at least three or four Sundays each month.

1 2 3 4 5

3. I desire to learn more about effectively sharing my faith with others and take advantage of training opportunities to grow my faith-sharing abilities.

1 2 3 4 5

4. I pray for and with other people on a regular basis.

1 2 3 4 5

5. I am comfortable with praying out loud an in front of other people.

1 2 3 4 5

6. I engage in service and ministry outside of the church and seek to share the love and care of Jesus through His ministry.

1 2 3 4 5

7. I am willing to share and use the thing I own to further God's kingdom.

1 2 3 4 5

8. I know what spiritual gifts I have and I seek to develop and use these for God's glory.

1 2 3 4 5

9. Non-believers that I know well, and those I know casually, are clearly aware of my Christian faith and they know I would be glad to talk with them about Jesus and how He could impact their life in wonderful ways.

1 2 3 4 5

10. My Christian faith is greatly impacted by the fellowship that I have with other Christians.

1 2 3 4 5

11. I pray for people who are not Christians often and ask God to soften their hearts and draw them to Jesus.

1 2 3 4 5

12. I practice a regular quiet time with God.

1 2 3 4 5

13. I give tithes and offerings regularly.

1 2 3 4 5

14. When God makes me aware of His specific will in an area of my life, I follow His leading.

1 2 3 4 5

15. I believe that Christ provides the only way for a relationship with God.

1 2 3 4 5

16. Peace, contentment and joy characterize my life rather than worry and anxiety.

1 2 3 4 5

17. I remain confident of God's love and provision even during difficult times.

1 2 3 4 5

18. I evaluate cultural ideas and lifestyles through Biblical standards.

1 2 3 4 5

19. Generally, my public and private lives are the same.

1 2 3 4 5

20. My prayers include thanksgiving, praise, confession, and requests.

1 2 3 4 5

21. I forgive others when their actions harm me.

1 2 3 4 5

22. I encourage and listen to feedback from others to help me discover areas for relational growth.

1 2 3 4 5

23. I share my faith in Christ with non-believers.

1 2 3 4 5

24. I support missions with my resources and participation.

1 2 3 4 5

25. I am prepared to share my testimony at any time.

1 2 3 4 5

IX. Passions

Other:

X. Abilities and Experiences

1. My current vocation:

2. Other jobs I have experience in:

3. Special talents/skills I have:

4. I have taught a class or seminar on:

5. I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

6. Ministry Experience - where I have served in the past. If many, list your 5-7 most recent.

7. List 3 positive experiences from the past that made a big impact on who you are today (besides coming to Christ).

8. List 3 negative experiences from your past that have helped to shape you, but also have given you great compassion for others going through similar circumstances.

XI. Priorities/Goals

For a follower of Christ, making God first should always be our top focus and priority. From this relationship, we receive the love we need for our second focus and priority, which is to love our neighbor (Matthew 22:27–40). After these first two priorities, what would be your top three God-sized dreams or goals that you could work toward? We have filled in numbers 1 and 2 for you. Please fill in numbers 3, 4, and 5.

#1 Focus/Priority in Life: My relationship with God (God should always be #1)

#2 Focus/Priority in Life: My relationship with others (spouse first, then children, then everyone else)

#3. Focus/Priority in Life: If you had no road blocks, what God-sized dreams/goals would you have for your life?

#4. Focus/Priority in Life: If you had no road blocks, what God-sized dreams/goals would you have for your life?

#5. Focus/Priority in Life: If you had no road blocks, what God-sized dreams/goals would you have for your life?

You have completed the spiritual self-assessment. This process may have been quite eye-opening for you. Remember, God is at work in you. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, and see, the new has come!” This transformation is a process, so be encouraged! God is changing you bit by bit. Be sure to take this assessment again at some point so you can see how that change is coming along! And remember, we are here for you and praying for you. The best way to grow spiritually as a disciple of Jesus is to not do it alone. Submitting your self assessment lets others in so you can grow like you never thought possible.

Spiritual Growth Self Assessment - AIM Growth Track

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