8 Moves Survey: Before, During, and After
8 Moves is a spirituality program developed by Glen McWherter for his Doctor of Ministry Project. Whether or not you join an 8 Moves group, your participation will help us improve the curriculum. The results may be included in Glen McWherter’s Doctor of Ministry Project, but the participants' identities will be kept anonymous.
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Part 1: Before You Start - Where are you now?
To identify your initial spiritual stance, routines, expectations, and willingness to change.
1. On a scale of 1–10, how would you describe your current sense of spiritual clarity and direction?
very unclear
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
very clear
10
1 is very unclear, 10 is very clear
2. Describe a recent moment when you felt spiritually alive or disconnected. What triggered it?
3. How often do you participate in spiritual practices (prayer, Scripture, solitude, etc.)?
Daily
Weekly
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
4. What do you hope to change or discover during this 40-day 8 Moves journey?
5. In one sentence, how would you define your relationship with God?
6. When you think of spiritual growth, what does it look like to you?
7. Which of the following best describes your current stage of faith?
Explorer (Knowledge)
Builder (Engaged)
Advancer (Interacting)
Multiplier (Leading)
8. How connected do you feel to a spiritual community? (Scale: 1–10)
very disconnected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
very connected
10
1 is very disconnected, 10 is very connected
9. What obstacles have prevented deeper spiritual practice or growth?
10. In a few words, what are you seeking at this point in your life?
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Part 2: After Light, Water, and Land – How Are You Settling In?
To evaluate your engagement, early impact, and openness after the first three Moves.
11. How many days have you actively participated so far?
0-5
6-10
11-15
12. Which Move (Light, Water, or Land) has impacted you most, and why?
13. Describe a spiritual practice from these Moves you’ve tried. What was it like?
14. On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate your experience of feeling close to God during this series?
not very present
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
very present
10
1 is not very present, 10 is very present
15. What has surprised you about your experience so far?
16. How has this journey affected your daily life or routine?
17. Have you shared any insights with others? What and why?
18. What resistance or tension have you encountered?
19. Which quadrant of your life feels most engaged?
Mind (Discernment)
Strength (Humility)
Heart (Connection)
Soul (Transformation)
20. What metaphor or image from the devotionals stuck with you, and why?
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Part 3: After Time, Life, and Work - Where Is This Leading You?
To assess transformation, engagement, and ownership after three more Moves.
21. On a scale of 1–10, how committed have you been to daily participation?
not committed
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2
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4
5
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9
very committed
10
1 is not committed, 10 is very committed
22. Which Move (Time, Life, Work) feels most challenging? Why?
23. Describe a moment of clarity or comfort in recent weeks.
24. What new rhythms or practices have become part of your routine?
25. How would you describe your relationship with God now compared to the start?
26. Has your understanding of your life’s purpose or calling shifted? How?
27. On a scale of 1–10, how connected do you feel to the 8 Moves community?
not connected
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
very connected
10
1 is not connected, 10 is very connected
28. Has your perspective on Scripture or creation changed? How?
29. If asked, what is 8 Moves about? (2–3 sentences)
30. What hope are you holding onto as you finish the journey?
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Part 4: After Rest and Rebirth - Who Are You Becoming?
To capture transformation, internalization, and next steps after Moves 7–8 (Rest, Rebirth).
31. On a scale of 1–10, how much spiritual growth have you experienced?
low growth
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2
3
4
5
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9
high growth
10
1 is low growth, 10 is high growth
32. What is the most meaningful insight or breakthrough you experienced?
33. Which Move (Rest, Rebirth) would you like to revisit, and why?
34. What spiritual practices do you plan to continue?
35. Has your sense of identity in Christ changed? Describe how.
36. How have your mind, strength, heart, and soul been engaged differently?
37. How do you view the balance between spiritual rhythms and daily responsibilities?
38. What commitment are you making moving forward?
39. If you could write a sentence capturing what God has done in your life, what would it be?
40. Would you recommend 8 Moves to others? Why or why not?
Religious background?
Catholicism/Christianity
Judaism
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
Prefer not to say
Other
What is your age?
0-15 years
16-30 years
31-45 years
45-60 years
61-75 years
76+ years
What is your Ethnicity?
Caucasian
African-American
Latino or Hispanic
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or More
Other/Unknown
Prefer not to say
What is your annual household income?
Less than $25,000
$25,000 - $50,000
$50,000 - $100,000
$100,000 - $200,000
More than $200,000
Prefer not to say
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