Spiritual Development Assessment

At The Bible Chapel, our purpose is to develop followers of Jesus Christ. In order to accomplish that, we Engage the spiritually disconnected for life-transformation, we Equip the believer for spiritual growth, and we Employ the growing believer for spiritual impact.

Spiritual development is the process of being transformed into the likeness of Christ. The Five Essentials (Word, Worship, Connect, Serve, Share) are the building blocks of that process. In the Gospel of Mark (Chapter 28), as he was talking with the religious leaders of the time, Jesus described his followers as those who love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength, and who love their neighbors as themselves.

That kind of spiritual transformation doesn’t just happen; it’s a journey we need to pursue. And it’s not always easy to know how you’re doing on that spiritual journey, or what to do next. This Spiritual Development Inventory is a tool designed to help you take your next steps in that journey. As you take it, please keep in mind that this inventory is not a measure of “success”, or a way to compare yourself to others. It’s simply one opportunity to think about how you’re doing and to give you some suggestions for your next steps.

This 25 question inventory should only take you a few minutes.

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1. I spend time reading the Bible every day.   1 2 3 4 5
2. I truly desire for Christ to have first place in my life.   1 2 3 4 5
3. I meet regularly (two times a month or more) with a small group of Christians for fellowship and spiritual development.   1 2 3 4 5
4. As a follower of Christ I live my life in a sacrificial way that is not driven by personal gain.   1 2 3 4 5
5. I regularly (every month or more) serve those in my community who are in need.   1 2 3 4 5
6. I consistently spend time reflecting on the Bible passages I’ve read.   1 2 3 4 5
7. I attend worship services at my church every week.   1 2 3 4 5
8. I regularly spend time with a person for accountability and encouragement.   1 2 3 4 5
9. Every week I gain a sense of fulfillment from using my gifts in service in or through my church.   1 2 3 4 5
10. I consistently look for opportunities to have meaningful spiritual conversations with non-Christians.   1 2 3 4 5
11. I regularly participate in Bible and/or Christian living classes.   1 2 3 4 5
12. I am consistent in my daily prayer life.   1 2 3 4 5
13. I meet regularly with a spiritual mentor.   1 2 3 4 5
14. I routinely look for opportunities to serve those outside my church.   1 2 3 4 5
15. I am confident in my ability to share my faith with others.   1 2 3 4 5
16. When tempted to do wrong, I am making better choices than I have in the past.   1 2 3 4 5
17. Spiritual disciplines such as fasting, personal reflection, and solitude, are a regular part of my life.   1 2 3 4 5
18. I am connected with a specific local church.   1 2 3 4 5
19. I take joy in giving my time, energy, talents and money to my church.   1 2 3 4 5
20. I take advantage of church events to invite friends and neighbors to church.   1 2 3 4 5
21. I intentionally apply the Bible to work, family, and relationships.   1 2 3 4 5
22. I am improving in my ability to see, and confess, those things in my life that are not like Christ.   1 2 3 4 5
23. I am able to humbly receive advice, correction, and encouragement from others.   1 2 3 4 5
24. I am working to develop in my areas of giftedness so that I can make a greater spiritual impact on those around me.   1 2 3 4 5
25. In the past year I have given my time and/or resources to the international work of the church.   1 2 3 4 5

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This assessment is designed for your personal use and your name and email address will not be reported to The Bible Chapel or anyone else.