Digital Discipleship Audit Checklist

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example@example.com
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For each question, select the option that best describes your church right now.
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Q1_DiscipleshipVisionDo you have a clear, written discipleship vision?
Not at all
Partially written
Pretty clear, agreed on
Very clear, communicated to all
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Q2_DigitalStrategy Do you have a plan for HOW and WHY you use digital tools in your church?
No plan—we just use digital tools as they come up
Vague understanding of why we use digital, but nothing written down
We've written down a basic plan (what tools we use, why we use them)
We have a written plan that our whole team knows and follows
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Q3_Metrics How do you measure if your digital ministry is actually HELPING people grow spiritually?
We don't measure anything
We track numbers (views, subscribers, email opens)
We're starting to ask: Are people actually engaging? Are they discussing sermons?
We regularly ask: Are people reading Scripture more? Joining groups? Growing spiritually? We track these signs.
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Q4_Website Is your website mobile-friendly, fast-loading, and visitor-friendly?
No website
Website exists but is outdated
Functional but not optimized
Professional and optimized
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Q5_WebsiteFunnel Does your website guide visitors toward discipleship (not just announce events)?
It's mostly event announcements and church info
We have some next-step options, but they're not obvious
We clearly show visitors: "If you're new, start here. If you want to grow, join a group. If you want to serve, here's how."
Our website guides people through a clear progression: visit → connect → grow → serve. It's obvious what the next step is.
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Q6_EmailList Do people who signed up for your email list know WHAT they're going to get?
No email list "We don't have an email list."
We have emails, but people are unclear"We email people, but they're not sure what they signed up for. We send a mix of announcements, devotionals, updates, prayer requests—it's not organized around one clear purpose."
We have a clear purpose, and people know it "We email for a specific reason (like daily devotionals, weekly Bible study guides, or Sunday sermon follow-ups). People know what they're signing up for, and we stick to that purpose."
Clear purpose, consistent delivery, high engagement "We have one clear email purpose (e.g., daily devotionals). We send it consistently. People are engaged—they read it, respond to it, talk about it. They signed up for a reason and we deliver on that promise."
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Q7_EmailFrequency Do you email regularly (with a consistent rhythm)?
Sporadic or never
Monthly or less
2-3 times monthly
Weekly or more
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Q8_EmailContentWhat do your emails actually DO for people?
Our emails are mostly announcements (events, meetings, prayer requests, etc.)
Most emails are announcements, but occasionally we share something to help people grow spiritually
We mix announcements with real spiritual content (devotionals, Bible study guides, reflections on sermons)
Our emails help people grow spiritually. We follow up on sermons, provide study guides, encourage spiritual practices. People tell us they value them.
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Q9_Video Do you livestream or record your Sunday service?
No
Recording only
Livestream only
Both livestream and recording
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Q10_Podcast Do you have a podcast or audio version of your sermon?
No podcast
Uploaded inconsistently
Published weekly
Integrated audio strategy with multiple formats
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Q11_Repurposing Are you repurposing sermon content into multiple formats (clips, email devotionals, study guides, etc.)?
Just full sermon
Sermon + maybe one clip
Several formats
Full repurposing system
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Q12_Integration Does your digital strategy actually connect to your in-person community?
Digital is isolated
Minimal connection
Some pathways exist
Fully integrated system
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Q13_AccessibilityDoes your digital strategy intentionally serve people with barriers to in-person attendance?
Not considered
Aware but not intentional
Some accessibility pathways
Fully intentional about removing barriers
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Q14_TeamAlignment Does your team understand the discipleship vision behind your digital strategy?
Not discussed with team
Mentioned occasionally
Mostly aligned
Fully aligned and enthusiastic
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Calculation
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YOUR RESULTS
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Your Score: {calculation}/42

Based on your score, here's where your church stands:

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IF YOU SCORED 0-10 (FOUNDATION STAGE)
You're just beginning. You have some basic infrastructure, but there's no clear strategy connecting your tools.

What's typical at your stage:
- No clear discipleship vision or digital strategy
- Website is outdated or non-existent
- Email list is tiny or non-existent
- Digital and in-person aren't connected

What you need:
Start with foundational strategy work before adding more tools. Clarity > Tools.

NEXT STEP: Schedule a Digital Discipleship Review
[BUTTON: Schedule Review - $150]

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IF YOU SCORED 11-20 (BUILDING STAGE)
You've got pieces in place—a website, maybe email—but they're not working together strategically.

What's typical at your stage:
- Some tools are working; others are disconnected
- Team isn't fully aligned on why you're using digital
- Measuring views instead of spiritual growth
- Tools added haphazardly rather than strategically

What you need:
Align your tools around a clear discipleship strategy. Connect the dots.

NEXT STEP: Schedule a Digital Discipleship Review
[BUTTON: Schedule Review - $150]

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IF YOU SCORED 21-30 (STRATEGIC STAGE)
You're getting real traction. Multiple platforms, clear purpose, some integration. But there are gaps that are costing you effectiveness.

What's typical at your stage:
- Good foundation but incomplete strategy
- Some tools strong, others weak
- Wondering if you're actually discipling or just broadcasting
- Scaling challenges

What you need:
Optimization. Identify your biggest gaps and fill them.

NEXT STEP: Schedule a Digital Discipleship Review
[BUTTON: Schedule Review - $150]

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IF YOU SCORED 31-42 (ADVANCED STAGE)
Your digital ministry is mature, strategic, and integrated. Tools work together. All pointing toward discipleship.

What's typical at your stage:
- System works but needs sustainability
- Wondering about scaling and new platforms
- Ready to help other churches do what you've done

What you need:
Sustain momentum without burnout. Mentor other churches.

NEXT STEP: Let's talk about what's next
[BUTTON: Email John - john@yoursite.com]

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