ORDO - Stages of Faith Assessment

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NameDon't worry...this is only for you to be able to receive personalized results

First Name

Last Name

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Email AddressDon't worry...this is only for you to be able to receive personalized results via email

jeasus@trinity.org

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How would you describe your experience with religion and/or spirituality up until this point?* This field is required.

1) No experience

2) Very little engagement

3) Occasional

4) Trying to increase frequency

5) Always been a part of my life

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How often do you think about the morality of your actions?* This field is required.

1) Never

2) Not very often

3) Occasionally

4) Weekly

5) Daily

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How comfortable are you reading and navigating the Bible?* This field is required.

1) Very uncomfortable

2) Slightly uncomfortable

3) Depends on old or new testament

4) Mostly comfortable

5) Very comfortable

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How well do you understand the major stories of the Bible? (i.e. Creation, Flood, etc.)* This field is required.

1) No knowledge

2) Very little knowledge

3) Some knowledge

4) Decent knowledge

5) Extensive knowledge

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How well do you understand the major parts of Jesus' story? (i.e. Virgin Birth, Resurrection, etc.)* This field is required.

1) No knowledge

2) Very little knowledge

3) Some knowledge

4) Decent knowledge

5) Extensive knowledge

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How comfortable are you articulating a basic understanding of the Trinity?* This field is required.

1) Very uncomfortable

2) Slightly uncomfortable

3) Not sure

4) Mostly comfortable

5) Very comfortable

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If someone asked, how well could you communicate a Christian understanding of salvation?* This field is required.

1) Not well

2) I would struggle

3) Only offer limited info

4) Pretty well

5) Very well

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How capable are you distinguishing between a spirituality based in faith versus works?* This field is required.

1) I don't know the difference

2) I understand the concept, but not examples

3) I only know a couple examples

4) Mostly capable

5) Very capable of knowing the difference

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What kind of knowledge do you have of the practical requirements of the Christian life (i.e. loving enemies, forgiveness, generosity, etc.)* This field is required.

1) No knowledge

2) Very little knowledge

3) Some knowledge

4) Decent knowledge

5) Extensive knowledge

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How comfortable would you be leading a class/study on a particular book of the Bible?* This field is required.

1) Very uncomfortable

2) Slightly uncomfortable

3) Depends on old or new testament

4) Mostly comfortable

5) Very comfortable

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How regularly do you discuss faith and religious matters with other people?* This field is required.

1) Never

2) Rarely

3) Occasionally (once a month)

4) Often (a few times a month)

5) Regularly (weekly)

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Which characters in the Bible do you resonate with most?* This field is required.

1) Non-believers

2) Religious Leaders and Teachers

3) Seekers

4) Disciples

5) Apostles

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How often do you hear God “speak” to you?* This field is required.

1) Never

2) Very rarely

3) Couple times a year

4) Every month or so

5) Every week on average

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Where have you encountered the voice of God?* This field is required.

1) I don't think I ever have

2) In only a couple people or places

3) Only in church

4) Inside and outside of church

5) Numerous places and experiences

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How much have you engaged the historical teachers and theologians of the faith?* This field is required.

1) Never

2) Maybe once or twice

3) I've read a couple and hear about them from my pastor

4) I've increased my study of ancient theologians

5) I've read works from most of the church fathers/mothers

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How self-aware are you when it comes to the motivations behind your actions?* This field is required.

1) Very unaware

2) Rarely aware of my intentions

3) Somewhat aware

4) I've started noticing when my intentions are selfish

5) I'm constantly aware of my motivations

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How engaged are you in the difficult questions of faith? (i.e. suffering, life after death, other religions, etc.)* This field is required.

1) Not at all

2) Only a couple of times

3) Occasionally engage discussions on those topics

4) Begun searching for explanations and rationale

5) Very confident in my rationale for faith

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When you read the Bible, how often can you relate to the author's experience with God?* This field is required.

1) Never

2) Rarely

3) Occasionally

4) Frequently

5) Almost always

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How familiar are you with other Christian/religious worldviews?* This field is required.

1) Not at all

2) Only familiar with other Christian denomination worldviews (e.g., Catholic or Baptist)

3) Only familiar with one other religious worldview

4) Familiar with several religious worldviews

5) Familiar with several other religious worldviews and the implications/bias to my own

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KoG SubtotalKnowledge of God Subtotal

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Are you willing to accept that God exists?* This field is required.

YESNO

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Do you know who Jesus is and what Christians believe about Him?* This field is required.

YESNO

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Can you locate a particular scripture in the Bible?* This field is required.

YESNO

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Do you know the fruits of the Spirit?* This field is required.

YESNO

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Do you know the difference between Law and Gospel?* This field is required.

YESNO

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Do you know what "theodicy" is?* This field is required.

YESNO

29

Are you aware of your own prejudices?* This field is required.

YESNO

30

Are you regularly sharing your knowledge of God through mentorship?* This field is required.

YESNO

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KoG Stage

32

How comfortable are you talking to God?* This field is required.

1) Very uncomfortable

2) Slightly uncomfortable

3) Somewhat comfortable

4) Pretty comfortable

5) Very comfortable

33

How often do you practice any kind of spiritual disciplines? (i.e. prayer, journaling, meditation, etc.)* This field is required.

1) Never

2) Rarely

3) Occasionally

4) Weekly

5) Daily

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How often is Bible reading a part of your spiritual practices?* This field is required.

1) Never

2) Rarely

3) Monthly

4) Weekly

5) Daily

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How often do you assess whether your actions are pleasing/displeasing to God?* This field is required.

1) Never

2) Rarely

3) Monthly

4) Weekly

5) Daily

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How likely are you to confess a mistake/sin to a trusted friend or mentor?* This field is required.

1) Not likely

2) Very unlikely

3) Not sure

4) Occasionally

5) Very probable

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Describe how spiritual disciplines (e.g., praying, journaling, etc) feel to you?* This field is required.

1) Meaningless

2) Robotic

3) Occasionally enjoy them

4) Regularly enjoy them

5) Almost always enjoy them

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What is your most common motivation for participating in a spirtual discipline?* This field is required.

1) Guilt

2) Obligation

3) Need for avoiding mistakes

4) Good for my spiritual health

5) Love for God

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How likely are you to ask for God's direction when making a decision?* This field is required.

1) Not likely

2) Very unlikely

3) Only for big decisions

4) Pretty regularly

5) Daily

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How important is simplicity to your spiritual health? (i.e. limited possessions, reducing schedules, etc.)* This field is required.

1) Not important

2) Slightly Important

3) Moderately Important

4) Important

5) Very Important

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What do your prayers look like most of the time?* This field is required.

1) N/A, I do not pray

2) Only in crisis situations

3) Asking for help when I need it

4) Maintain daily communication with God

5) Prayer is not just communication, but a way of being

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No judgement...how often do you commit acts of intentional sin/disobedience to God?* This field is required.

1) I don't pay attention to that

2) Multiple times a day

3) Weekly

4) Monthly

5) It has been several months/years since my last willful transgression

43

SD Subtotal

44

Have you prayed in the last two weeks?* This field is required.

YESNO

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Have you read the Bible (on your own) in the last two weeks?* This field is required.

YESNO

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Are you praying (or using some other spiritual discipline) on a daily basis?* This field is required.

YESNO

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Have you confessed and repented of a mistake in the last month?* This field is required.

YESNO

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Do you take Sabbath?* This field is required.

YESNO

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Have you obeyed God's call to sacrifice something important to you?* This field is required.

YESNO

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Have you intentionally disobeyed God in the last 6 months?* This field is required.

YESNO

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SD Stage

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What level of responsibility do you feel for your neighbor?* This field is required.

1) No responsibility

2) Rarely responsible

3) Occasionally responsible

4) Very responsible

5) Always responsible when able to help

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How often do you feel compassion or empathy for those in need?* This field is required.

1) Never

2) Rarely

3) Sometimes

4) Weekly

5) Daily

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How often do you engage random acts of kindness?* This field is required.

1) Never

2) Rarely

3) Occasionally

4) Weekly

5) Daily

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Do you know and use your spiritual gifts?* This field is required.

1) I don't know my spiritual gifts

2) I'm interested in learning about my spiritual gifts

3) I know my gifts but don't know how to use them

4) I sometimes use my spiritual gifts

5) I use my spiritual gifts all the time

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Have you ever served on a mission project/trip?* This field is required.

1) I have never served on a mission project/trip, and do not want to

2) I have never served on a mission project/trip, but I want to

3) I have served on one mission project/trip

4) I have served on a few mission projects/trips

5) I have served on many mission projects/trips

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How engaged are you in issues of social injustice?* This field is required.

1) I am unaware of social injustices

2) Social injustice is not a faith matter

3) I have become aware of injustice, but I don’t know how faith can help

4) I am aware of injustice and my faith compels me to help

5) I am deeply aware of injustice and actively engaged in finding solutions

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How does it feel internally to serve those in need?* This field is required.

1) I am resistant/unwilling to serve others

2) I serve others because I feel like I have to or need to

3) I am content serving others

4) I enjoy serving others

5) I have a deep desire to serve others

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How aware are you of the unique calling upon your life?* This field is required.

1) I don't have a calling, or don't know it

2) I would like to discover my calling

3) I am aware of my calling and want to live into it

4) My calling informs much of my daily life

5) I am driven by my calling and make all decisions according to it

60

How often do you serve/volunteer inside your church community?* This field is required.

1) Never

2) Rarely

3) Occasionally

4) Once per month

5) Weekly at least

61

How often do you serve/volunteer outside of the church in the community?* This field is required.

1) Never

2) Rarely

3) Occasionally

4) Once per month

5) Weekly at least

62

How likely are you to serve someone who has done wrong or isn't deserving?* This field is required.

1) Not likely at all

2) Very unlikely

3) It depends on the circumstance

4) Very likely

5) My likeliness isn't dependent on deservedness

63

How often do you serve alongside people of other faiths, traditions, perspectives?* This field is required.

1) Never

2) Rarely

3) Sometimes

4) Often

5) Very Often / Daily

64

How often does your neighbor's wellbeing factor into your own personal decision making?* This field is required.

1) 0% of the time

2) 25% of the time

3) 50% of the time

4) 75% of the time

5) 100% of the time

65

Service of Others Subtotal

66

Have you loved or served a neighbor in the last month?* This field is required.

YESNO

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Do you know your spiritual gifts?* This field is required.

YESNO

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Have you ever participated in a service project or mission trip put on by your church?* This field is required.

YESNO

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Have you ever participated in a dialogue or service project with someone of another faith/denomination?* This field is required.

YESNO

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Have you found a place to utilize your spiritual gift inside or outside your faith community?* This field is required.

YESNO

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Does serving others bring you joy?* This field is required.

YESNO

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Do you find opportunities to serve others on a daily basis?* This field is required.

YESNO

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Service of Others Stage

74

How would you describe your relationship with the church?* This field is required.

1) I do not attend church

2) I attend church once a month or less

3) I attend church 2-3 times per month

4) I attend church almost every Sunday

5) I attend church almost every Sunday and regularly participate/volunteer

75

How often do you attend worship at your church?* This field is required.

1) N/A, I don't attend worship

2) A couple times per year

3) Quarterly

4) Monthly

5) Weekly

76

How often do you participate in sacraments (baptism - your own or others' - and communion)?* This field is required.

1) 1-2 times per year

2) 3-4 times per year

3) 5-6 times per year

4) 1 time per month

5) Multiple times per month

77

How would you describe the quality of your friendships with Christian people?* This field is required.

1) I don't have any Christian friends

2) I have a few Christian acquaintances

3) I have one Christian friend

4) I have a couple of close Christian friends

5) I have several very close friends (in my inner circle) who are Christian

78

If you attend church, how often do you participate in opportunities for friendship and community?* This field is required.

1) N/A (I don't engage with church community)

2) I try to meet people when I attend a church service

3) I sometimes attend church social gatherings

4) I regularly attend church social gatherings

5) I am in a small group/community group that meets regularly

79

If you attend church, how do you receive teaching from the church?* This field is required.

1) N/A (I don't engage with church community)

2) I sometimes learn from sermons

3) The sermon/church service is my primary medium of instruction at church

4) I attend classes or Bible studies occasionally, as well as church services

5) I attend classes or Bible studies regularly, in addition to regular church attendance

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Are there mentors or leaders you look up to in the church?* This field is required.

1) N/A (I don't engage with church community)

2) I wish I had a mentor but do not

3) The pastor is my mentor in faith

4) There are a few people I look up to at my church

5) I meet regularly with a mentor or spiritual director

81

How would you describe your financial giving to the church?* This field is required.

1) N/A (I don't give financially to a church)

2) I give a small amount on occasion

3) I give when I can without pledging/planning

4) I give regularly and pledge my giving

5) I give 10% of my finances (or more) to the church and pledge my giving

82

How would you describe your financial giving to other charity/organizations?* This field is required.

1) N/A (I don't give financially to a charity/organization)

2) I give a small amount on occasion

3) I give when I can to charities/organizations

4) I give regularly to one or more charities/organizations

5) I give 10% of my finances (or more) to the charities/organizations

83

How would you describe your service within the church?* This field is required.

1) N/A (I don't serve within the church)

2) I serve 1-2 times per year

3) I serve 5-6 times per year

4) I serve 12 or more times per year

5) I serve by leading a ministry team

84

How do you engage with the leadership at your church?* This field is required.

1) N/A (I don't engage with the leadership at church)

2) I speak with the pastor on occasion

3) I sometimes attend church meetings or share feedback with leadership

4) I attend church meetings and share feedback with leadership

5) I serve on my church's leadership team/board and champion it's efforts with the larger community

85

How often do you offer mentorship/leadership to others in the faith?* This field is required.

1) N/A (I don't mentor or lead others in the faith)

2) I would like to offer mentorship/leadership to others

3) I've spoken with younger Christians about my experience before

4) I offer mentoring advice to younger Christians when I can

5) I meet with a mentee regularly

86

How often do you pray for the church (your own and/or the global church)?* This field is required.

1) Never

2) Rarely

3) On occasion

4) Sometimes

5) Often (most days)

87

When there is a need within the church, how likely are you to step up to meet it?* This field is required.

1) Very Unlikely

2) Unlikely

3) Only if I have time

4) Likely

5) Very Likely

88

How do you engage with the mission of the church?* This field is required.

1) N/A (I don't engage with church)

2) I don't know my church's mission

3) I am aware of my church's mission

4) I try to remember and apply the mission in my own life

5) The church's mission is my own personal mission in the world

89

Where would you place church on a list of your priorities?* This field is required.

1) N/A (I don't engage with church)

2) Toward the bottom on my list

3) 5 or 6 on my list

4) 3 or 4 on my list

5) Toward the top on my list

90

Church Engagement Subtotal

91

Have you recently been baptized or reaffirmed your faith?* This field is required.

YESNO

92

Are you a member of a small group or Bible Study?* This field is required.

YESNO

93

Do you have a mentor and/or spiritual director?* This field is required.

YESNO

94

Are you serving, not just attending, at a church?* This field is required.

YESNO

95

Do you know your church's mission?* This field is required.

YESNO

96

Are you serving on leadership in your church, group, class, or ministry?* This field is required.

YESNO

97

Have you championed (amongst other congregation members) a church effort in the last 6 months?* This field is required.

YESNO

98

Church Engagement Stage

99

How regularly do you discuss matters of faith with others?* This field is required.

1) Never

2) Rarely

3) Occasionally

4) Often (weekly/monthly)

5) Weekly/Daily

100

If asked, how comfortable are you sharing about your faith with a non-believer?* This field is required.

1) Very uncomfortable

2) Pretty uncomfortable

3) It depends on the person

4) Usually open to sharing

5) Always open to share

101

How often do you invite others to church?* This field is required.

1) Never

2) Rarely

3) Occasionally

4) Monthly

5) Almost weekly

102

How often do you share your faith by way of your actions (i.e. service, missions, etc.)?* This field is required.

1) Never

2) Rarely

3) Occasionally

4) Often

5) Frequently

103

How often do you see your neighborhood or workplace as opportunities to be a witness for God?* This field is required.

1) Never

2) Rarely

3) Occasionally

4) Often

5) Frequently

104

How capable are you of identifying another's location on their faith journey and what they need?* This field is required.

1) No idea

2) Very rarely

3) Sometimes I can discern where another person is

4) Oftentimes I can sense where others are and what they need

5) Most of the time I know what others need given their current faith status

105

How comfortable are you in leading another person at their moment of conversion?* This field is required.

1) Not at all comfortable

2) Uncomfortable

3) Somewhat comfortable

4) Comfortable

5) Very comfortable

106

How hard is it for you to share about faith and/or perform an act of kindness with no strings attached?* This field is required.

1) Impossible

2) Very difficult

3) Still a struggle

4) Much easier lately

5) Regularly free of expectations

107

How likely are you to correct other believers/leaders in the church who are preaching/acting contrary to the Gospel?* This field is required.

1) Not likely at all

2) Very unlikely

3) It depends on the person

4) Occasionally

5) Very likely

108

How prepared do you feel to undergo personal sacrifice on an account of your faith?* This field is required.

1) Not at all prepared

2) Somewhat unprepared

3) Unsure

4) Somewhat prepared

5) Very prepared

109

Witness to Others Subtotal

110

Have you ever invited someone into Christian community?* This field is required.

YESNO

111

Have you ever shared about your faith with another person?* This field is required.

YESNO

112

Could you help a non-believer make the step toward conversion if asked?* This field is required.

YESNO

113

Are you able to be content if someone you know isn't ready for spiritual commitment?* This field is required.

YESNO

114

Have you ever been a witness to those INSIDE the church? (i.e. correction, holding church leaders accountable, etc.)* This field is required.

YESNO

115

Have you ever risked your own personal safety for the sake of your faith?* This field is required.

YESNO

116

Witness to Others Stage

117

Recommended Stage of Faith

118

Recommended Stage of Faith Name

119

Recommended Stage of Faith URL