Start the Minister's Helper Assessment

If you've called out the name "Jesus" or say "Now What?" as life throws your plans out of order then it's good you've decided to take a pause right now to assess where you are vs. where you want to be. This assessment will help you discover 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 for you to plug in your answers. If you need more robust descriptions to help you discern your answers, or just to make note and keepa record of your last entries, order the book online at your favorite retailers in Print or ePub formats. (Kindle option is coming soon.)

To get the most out of this assessment we highly encourage coming back anywhere from 3 to 12 months later to re-evaluate and track your growth.

To get started, fill in your information below and click "next."

Scoring Choices:

0 = Not Present

1 = Showing Potential

2 = Deeply Rooted

3 = Bearing Fruit

4 = World-Changing Impact

Scoring Choices Explained:

(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.

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.

EXAMPLES: classes, study texts, research, building muscle memory
EXAMPLES: meditation, advocacy through writing and storytelling
EXAMPLES: move, time apart and/or with others, fun activities
EXAMPLES: being attentive to others' needs and how they desire help, care, an ear, or prayer.
EXAMPLES: journal, make art, write
EXAMPLES: scripture and theological study, dialogue
EXAMPLES: try and discover life-giving ways of learning
EXAMPLES: remember, reading past journal entries
EXAMPLES: be curious, seek to understand
EXAMPLES: practices (coloring, writing, exercise daily)
EXAMPLES: liturgy, pre-written prayers, reflections
EXAMPLES: silence, quiet time, music, intentional pauses
EXAMPLES: prayer moments alone
EXAMPLES: praying with and for other people in live together moments
EXAMPLES: care for personal spaces, doing what feels right
EXAMPLES: sharing opinions, knowing what you want
EXAMPLES: smile in the mirror, giving self-gifts, celebrating accomplishments
EXAMPLES: taking care of self before meeting others needs
EXAMPLES: surrounding self with loving supportive people
EXAMPLES: volunteer as the hands and feet of Christ
EXAMPLES: patient attention, thoughtful and informed decision-making
EXAMPLES: internalize lessons in stories, think, feel
EXAMPLES: give out of the best of self, vulnerable in weakness
EXAMPLES: offer grace and opportunities for relationship and connection