Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.(Phil. 4:8)Where I AmThe main reason for small groups is to make more and better disciples. There are 4 stages of discipleship, some of the main characteristics of which are listed below.Read through the description of each phase of discipleship and choose the word that best describes you: definitely, yes, no, definitely not. These are the words that best describe you at the present time. The results will be anonymous-- no one but you will see them.
Come And See1. I have received Christ as my personal Saviour Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
Come And See1. I have received Christ as my personal Saviour
Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
2. I have assurance of Salvation Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
2. I have assurance of Salvation
3. I understand God's will for me to grow spiritually Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
3. I understand God's will for me to grow spiritually
4. I have publicly identified with Christ through baptism Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
4. I have publicly identified with Christ through baptism
5. I understand the need for Bible study, prayer, and attending church as part of the growth process Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
5. I understand the need for Bible study, prayer, and attending church as part of the growth process
6. I trust the Bible as God's Word Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
6. I trust the Bible as God's Word
7. I can share the gospel with others Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
7. I can share the gospel with others
8. I regularly attend worship services and observe communion Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
8. I regularly attend worship services and observe communion
9. I belong to a small group Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
9. I belong to a small group
10. I have been involved in ministry with a disciple maker Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
10. I have been involved in ministry with a disciple maker
11. I am experiencing the joy of salvation Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
11. I am experiencing the joy of salvation
Follow Me12. I accept Christ as the model for my life. Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
Follow Me12. I accept Christ as the model for my life.
13. I am discovering that the most important investments I can make are spiritual and these investments are becoming, more and more, the passion of my life. Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
13. I am discovering that the most important investments I can make are spiritual and these investments are becoming, more and more, the passion of my life.
14. I recognize God at work in my personal life and in the world Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
14. I recognize God at work in my personal life and in the world
15. I am learning the importance of developing godly inner character over the mere external observances of God's commands Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
15. I am learning the importance of developing godly inner character over the mere external observances of God's commands
16. I routinely am involved in the spiritual fundamentals of many of these:worship, Bible study, scripture memory, prayer, fellowship, evangelism, Stewardship of time, talents, and money. Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
16. I routinely am involved in the spiritual fundamentals of many of these:worship, Bible study, scripture memory, prayer, fellowship, evangelism, Stewardship of time, talents, and money.
17. I have learned the importance of submission to God and I desire to submit to Him Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
17. I have learned the importance of submission to God and I desire to submit to Him
18. I am committed to love and honour Christ at home, in my work, with my possessions, and in all my relationships Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
18. I am committed to love and honour Christ at home, in my work, with my possessions, and in all my relationships
19. When encountering hardships and criticism, I am aware of the working of the Holy Spirit in my life Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
19. When encountering hardships and criticism, I am aware of the working of the Holy Spirit in my life
20. I am learning from my difficulties and finding rest in God's sovereignity Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
20. I am learning from my difficulties and finding rest in God's sovereignity
21. I definitely feel my faith is growing, but can be shaken when tested Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
21. I definitely feel my faith is growing, but can be shaken when tested
22. I am growing in using the Bible in my dealings with ethical problems and I seek to apply the Word of God more personally in my life Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
22. I am growing in using the Bible in my dealings with ethical problems and I seek to apply the Word of God more personally in my life
23. I understand that the purpose of the church is to accomplish the Great Commission (Mat. 28:18-20; Eph. 3:10) Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
23. I understand that the purpose of the church is to accomplish the Great Commission (Mat. 28:18-20; Eph. 3:10)
24. I am beginning to sense the leading of the Holy Spirit and am gaining some ministry experience Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
24. I am beginning to sense the leading of the Holy Spirit and am gaining some ministry experience
25. I have a fair idea of my spiritual gifts and am employing them in ministry Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
25. I have a fair idea of my spiritual gifts and am employing them in ministry
26. I spend social time with unbelievers Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
26. I spend social time with unbelievers
27. I have been involved with a small accountability group for at least 9-12 months. Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
27. I have been involved with a small accountability group for at least 9-12 months.
28. I pray regularly for my unsaved relatives and friends Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
28. I pray regularly for my unsaved relatives and friends
29. I share with them my experiences with God Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
29. I share with them my experiences with God
Be With Me30. I have completed about 2 years of relevant ministry Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
Be With Me30. I have completed about 2 years of relevant ministry
31. I am modeling Jesus' ministry Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
31. I am modeling Jesus' ministry
32. I am boldly proclaiming God's truth to a lost world Definitely Yes Yes No
32. I am boldly proclaiming God's truth to a lost world
Definitely Yes Yes No
33. I handle rejection maturely Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
33. I handle rejection maturely
34. I have a love/compassion for saved and unsaved, compelling me to meet their needs Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
34. I have a love/compassion for saved and unsaved, compelling me to meet their needs
35. I am willing to suffer, to lose all, or even to die for Christ Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
35. I am willing to suffer, to lose all, or even to die for Christ
36. I continue to practice basic Christian habits while adding new ones Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
36. I continue to practice basic Christian habits while adding new ones
37. I am able to discern between man's version of God's teaching and God's intention behind His Word Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
37. I am able to discern between man's version of God's teaching and God's intention behind His Word
38. I am willing to lovingly confront sin in the life of another believer Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
38. I am willing to lovingly confront sin in the life of another believer
39. I model servant leadership/followership according to my giftedness Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
39. I model servant leadership/followership according to my giftedness
40. I depend upon God to meet my needs Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
40. I depend upon God to meet my needs
41. I am making disciples who themselves make disciples Definitely Yes Yes No Definitely No
41. I am making disciples who themselves make disciples
