Start the Christian Assessment

You already know Jesus, so let's assess your unique growth stages of body, mind, spirit, self, and others.

This at-a-glance version of the quiz from the book Jesus. Now What? includes all 25 topics so that you can use it on it's own, with the book, and come back any time to re-evaluate and more quickly calculate and receive your scoring results via email.

Please fill in your information below and click Next to get started.

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Are you completing this assessment for yourself or as filling out responses with group input? *

Self/Individual Assessment

Group/Team Assessment

NOTE: The assessment can be used by you for insight into your results as a follower of Christ. It can also be completed while answering questions as a group so that the group can gauge the collective insights about the group's results. Select the option that applies in this moment as offered above.

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To complete the assessment, you will select ratings based on 25 topics. Choosing the score that best aligns with your current life in Christ.

Scoring Choices:

0 = Not Present

1 = Showing Potential

2 = Deeply Rooted

3 = Bearing Fruit

4 = World-Changing Impact

Scoring Breakdown:

(screenshot if you need the following descriptions for reference. These are also noted in the book Jesus. Now What? by Linda Furtado)

0 = Not Present: This is a new area for you. It requires learning, growth, and possibly external support.

1 = Showing Potential: You are familiar with this area and have had occasional moments of engagement, but it is not yet a consistent practice.

2 = Deeply Rooted: You are actively engaged, with consistent habits and a history of sustained involvement.

3 = Bearing Fruit: Your efforts are recognized by others, and the results of your work are evident beyond your immediate circle.

4 = World-Changing Impact: Your actions create lasting change beyond your personal community, with a widespread, ongoing impact.

Service (Rate Yourself) *EXAMPLES: feeding, playing, walking with, gardening, sewing, building

TIP:

Did you notice the series of words at the bottom of the rating options? These are keyword examples of what each topic is focused on. If you have the book Jesus. Now What?, read the full description provided for greater context and insight.

Learning (Rate Yourself) *EXAMPLES: classes, study texts, research, building muscle memory

FINAL TIP:

Many, but not all, questions will ask you to confirm your previous answer. This validation is important for the final scoring formula. Be sure that your selections for the original rating of yourself and confirmation of your rating both match.

Passion Practice (Rate Yourself) *EXAMPLES: meditation, advocacy through writing and storytelling

Passion Practice: Confirm Your Rating ****** REPEAT THE PREVIOUS ANSWER *****

Exercise (Rate Yourself) *EXAMPLES: move, time apart and/or with others, fun activities

Support (Rate Yourself) *EXAMPLES: being attentive to others' needs and how they desire help, care, an ear, or prayer.

Insight (Rate Yourself) *EXAMPLES: scripture and theological study, dialogue

Remember:

Not all questions will ask for validations. So, try not to answer on autopilot.

Explore (Rate Yourself) *EXAMPLES: try and discover life-giving ways of learning

Tactile (Rate Yourself) *EXAMPLES: practices (coloring, writing, exercise daily)

Reading (Rate Yourself) *EXAMPLES: liturgy, pre-written prayers, reflections

Contemplative (Rate Yourself) *EXAMPLES: silence, quiet time, music, intentional pauses

Communal (Rate Yourself) *EXAMPLES: praying with and for other people in live together moments

Grooming (Rate Yourself) *EXAMPLES: care for personal spaces, doing what feels right

Self-Advocacy (Rate Yourself) *EXAMPLES: sharing opinions, knowing what you want

Self-Love (Rate Yourself) *EXAMPLES: smile in the mirror, giving self-gifts, celebrating accomplishments

Prioritize (Rate Yourself) *EXAMPLES: taking care of self before meeting others needs

Just making sure you aren't on autopilot. :-)

You are almost done! Just 6 more topics to rate.

Invite (Rate Yourself) *EXAMPLES: surrounding self with loving supportive people

Presence (Rate Yourself) *EXAMPLES: volunteer as the hands and feet of Christ

Listen (Rate Yourself) *EXAMPLES: patient attention, thoughtful and informed decision-making

Empathize (Rate Yourself) *EXAMPLES: internalize lessons in stories, think, feel

Offering (Rate Yourself) *EXAMPLES: give out of the best of self, vulnerable in weakness

Trust (Rate Yourself) *EXAMPLES: offer grace and opportunities for relationship and connection

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