Discipleship Survey

Discipleship in America 2024 Survey

Please take a few minutes to share about your discipleship journey over the last year.
How active have you been in church over the last year?*

Less than once per monthOnce per monthA couple of times per monthEvery weekMultiple times per week
This year, which of the following has encouraged growth in your daily commitment to following Jesus?*

Reading ScriptureListening to a Teaching/SermonWorshipSmall Groups/Community Groups/GatheringsClasses/SeminarsDinners/FellowshipPrayer/Quiet TimeBeing MentoredMentoring OthersReading Biblical/Theology BooksOther
This year, which of the following would you say has caused the MOST growth in your daily commitment to following Jesus?

Reading ScriptureListening to a Teaching/SermonWorshipSmall Groups/Community Groups/GatheringsClasses/SeminarsDinners/FellowshipPrayer/Quiet TimeBeing MentoredMentoring OthersReading Biblical/Theology BooksOther
On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your growth in following Jesus this year?*

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1 is No Growth, 10 is The Most Growth In One Year Ever
What has been the biggest barrier to your growth in following Jesus this year? *
What would you say would help you follow Jesus more closely over the next year?*
How active have you been in discipling other people in the last year?*

I have not been active in discipling othersI have had some conversations, but nothing formal or regularI am active in organized groups or gatherings that focus on discipling othersI seek out ways on a weekly basis to disciple othersI engage daily in discipling others
In one or two sentences, how would you define “discipleship”?*
How central would you say personal discipleship of Jesus is to the overall purpose and mission of your life?*
How central would you say making disciples is to the overall purpose and mission of the church (the church as a whole)?*
In what ways does your current church encourage discipleship?

Small groupsBible studiesNew believers classesIntentional opportunities for mentoringLeadership development classesEncouraging a culture of leadershipSermons focused on Scripture (non-topical sermons)Sermons on discipleship/continually tying in the topic to sermonsEncouraging use of spiritual giftsA focus on the Great CommissonOther
In what ways outside of the traditional church context (outside of weekly gatherings, small groups, etc.) have you actively engaged on a relatively consistent basis to make disciples of Jesus?
What has been the biggest obstacle in engaging more in making disciples?*

Time/Not a priorityNot sure how/Feel unequippedFear of judgement or rejection from othersFeel like I don't have any opportunitiesOther
What is your age?*
What U.S. state do you live in?*
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Discipleship in America 2024 Survey