• Church Missional Vitality Self-Assessment

    Welcome to the Church Missional Vitality Self-Assessment! This questionnaire is designed to help your church evaluate its current state of missional vitality. By completing this assessment, you can gain insights into areas where your church is thriving and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.

  • Missional vitality in the context of church life refers to the dynamic state of a church actively engaging in its mission to fulfill the Great Commission as outlined in Matthew 28:19-20. This involves going beyond the walls of the church to make disciples, baptize, and teach the teachings of Jesus Christ. It's a holistic measure of a church's health and effectiveness in its core mission, reflecting how well it lives out its calling in both its immediate community and the larger world. Missional Vitality in the context of church life refers to the overall health, effectiveness, and impact of a church in fulfilling its mission.

  • Who Should Complete the Questionnaire:

    The questionnaire is ideally completed by church leadership, such as pastors, elders, or ministry leaders.If possible, a group discussion among leadership team members can provide a more comprehensive perspective.

  • Instructions:

    Enter your email address in the provided field. This ensures you receive a copy of your responses and assessment results.

  • Answer All Questions: The questionnaire consists of 20 statements across different categories like Vision and Mission Clarity, Leadership and Trust, etc.

    For each statement, select the option that best represents your agreement or disagreement on a scale of 0 to 5:

    0= Completely Disagree, 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Agree, 5 = Strongly Agree.

    Submit the Questionnaire: Once all questions are answered, click the 'Submit' button at the end of the form. Ensure that all questions are answered before submitting, as incomplete forms may not provide accurate results.

  • Vision and Mission Clarity

  • Our congregation has a clear and compelling understanding of our mission and core values.
  • We are driven by a God-given vision that directs our church’s activities and goals.
  • Our church continually revisits and refreshes our mission and vision to align with God’s guidance.
  • Church members can articulate the mission and vision in their own words.
  • Our mission and vision guide decision-making at all levels of the church.

  • Leadership and Trust

  • Our leadership demonstrates high competency and enjoys the trust of the congregation.
  • There is a strong sense of teamwork and collaboration among our church leaders.
  • Our leaders regularly engage in strategic planning and visioning for the future of the church.
  • Leadership development is a priority, with opportunities for emerging leaders.
  • Church leaders are accountable and transparent in their roles.

  • Missional Focus and Engagement

  • Our church actively focuses on local and global mission work.
  • We consistently innovate in our ministry approaches to meet the changing needs of our community.
  • Our congregation has a strong culture of biblical disciple-making and spiritual growth.
  • Members are actively involved in outreach and evangelistic efforts.
  • Our missions are aligned with our church’s overall vision and strategy.

  • Congregational Unity and Spiritual Vitality

  • Our church members display a strong sense of unity and collective purpose.
  • The spiritual vitality of our congregation is evident in our worship and community life.
  • Our church effectively nurtures and supports the spiritual growth of each member.
  • There is a sense of belonging and mutual care among church members.
  • Conflicts are resolved in a healthy and constructive manner.

  • Important Notice Regarding Use of This Material:

    This typology is based on preliminary concepts and is currently under development. It incorporates elements inspired by George Bullard's original work, which will be featured in his upcoming book titled "Soaring With Faith: The Difference Maker for Congregations."


    Chris Reinolds, the founder and leader of ReinoldsGroup.com, has adapted a version of this material for his own professional use.

    To ensure proper use or adaptation of this material, we strongly advise consulting with George Bullard at BullardJournal@gmail.com or Chris Reinolds at Chris@reinoldsgroup.com. This step is crucial to respect the intellectual property and efforts of the original creators and adaptors of this content.

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