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God Lover:
1. I read the Bible:
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0-1 times a week
2-3 times a week
4-5 times a week
6+ times a week
2. I reflect on the content and principles of Scripture:
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Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Multiple Times Per Day
3. My understanding of the Bible is:
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I don't understand it at all
Pretty basic
Incomplete but growing
Thorough, yet continually growing
4. I set aside time for prayer (meals, bedtime etc.):
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Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Regularly
5. I set aside time for focused prayer (other than meals etc):
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Less than once a week
Usually 1 or 2 times per week
Usually 3 to 5 times per week
Usually 6+ times per week
6. I praise and thank God:
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Rarely
Only at organized times (e.g. meals, meetings)
On a daily basis
As a way of life
7. I gather with other believers to worship God and listen to His Word preached:
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Less than once a month
Once a month
2-3 times a month
Weekly except when unavoidable
8. I have a relationship with God and know Him:
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Like I do with the president - I know about him, but I don't really know him
Mainly when life gets hard or I need something from Him
Fairly well
As a close Father, Friend, and Helper
9. When I hear stories of moments when the Holy Spirit has given someone power or direction to obey God's will, I think:
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It seems strange and foreign to me
I wish that would happen in my life
I have a story or two to share of similar experiences
My life is characterized by those moments
10. I have anxiety-stress in my life:
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All the time
Often, but not all the time
In spurts or about certain issues
Almost never - I feel content in Christ
Relationship Builder:
1. I am involved in some kind of small group at Bethel:
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Not involved currently
Sporadically involved (1-2 times a month)
Usually attend (around 3 times a month)
Deeply involved (even beyond weekly meetings)
2. I spend time and energy developing relationships within Bethel:
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I don't know anyone well
I know a few people casually
I have a few friends
I have meaningful relationships that help me follow Jesus
3. I have relationships with other believers who are more mature than me and challenge me to grow spiritually:
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I don't place much priority on making time for relationships with mature believers
I haven't thought much about it, but I'd like to have this kind of relationship
I have relationships with mature believers that I can talk to
I have given mature believers permission to speak into my life
4. I'm invested in helping a believer less mature than me to grow spiritually:
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I don't place much value in encouraging spiritual growth in less mature believers
I have relationships with less mature believers, but they're not spiritually focused
I have positive influence on some believers less mature than me, but I don't really pursue them
I am pursuing a believer less mature than me to help them grow spiritually
5. I use my time and resources to serve other believers:
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Seldom outside of my own family
Sometimes, when it's organized by the church
I occasionally go out of my way to serve believers
I frequently serve other believers on my own initiative
6. I know my spiritual gift(s) and use them to build up God's people:
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I don't know my gifts or spend time using them
I might know my gifts, but I rarely use them
I sometimes use my gifts to build up God's people
I know my gifts and use them diligently to build up God's people
7. I seek reconciliation when appropriate through forgiveness:
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I rarely see myself as being at fault when I'm at odds with someone
I have a hard time forgiving people, even when they ask for it
I'm quick to forgive, but I don't seek people out for reconciliation
When I offend someone or have been offended, I seek out that person for reconciliation if appropriate
8. When it comes to correction and rebuke:
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I hate giving it and cannot take it
I don't enjoy it, but I'll give it or receive it if I feel like it's absolutely necessary
I cautiously confront others and try to take correction well
I lovingly warn and correct other believers while humbly receiving correction
9. My general attitude toward other believers is:
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Disdain / frustration
I accept other believers as long as I like them
I accept other believers most of the time
I sincerely love and care for other believers
10. I am committed to functioning as part of Bethel Church:
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I am mostly a spectator
I regularly attend Sunday services
I am connected outside of Sunday services (small group, service etc)
I am a faithful and devoted member
Obedient Follower:
1. I submit to the authorities in my life:
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Never - I make my own choices
Occasionally, when I agree with them
I often submit to authorities, but not always with the best attitude
Joyfully, since I know God has placed them in that position
2. I give financially to the Lord's work:
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Rarely
When I feel like I can
5-10% of my income consistently
10+% of my income faithfully and cheerfully
3. I use the Bible to set the course of my life and make decisions:
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Not sure how the Bible is relevant in directing my life
Follow the Bible when it makes sense to me
Consider the Bible as an option when making decisions
The Bible is the basis for my decisions even when I don't understand or agree
4. In my day-to-day life, I have given Jesus:
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No influence on what I say, do, and think
Some influence over me, when I agree with
Control of some areas of my life even if I don't understand
Control over all areas of my life, though imperfectly
5. I feel loved and accepted by God:
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Almost never
Sometimes, when I'm behaving well or when I have my quiet time
Often - I'm trusting in God's unconditional love
Almost always - I know and experience God's love and acceptance
6. The purpose of my life is:
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Unclear
Clear, but not really aligned with the life and teachings of Jesus
To serve and please God while also getting what I desire in life
To order my life completely around bringing glory to God
7. Repentance is:
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Something I did when I became a Christian, I think?
Something I do when I feel guilty or get off track
Something I regularly do, but reluctantly
A continual practice that leads me to a joyous Christian life
8. The following best describes the things I say:
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Often negative or critical
Avoid profanity, lying, sarcasm, gossip, coarse joking etc.
Generally kind and carefully measured
Encourage others and honor God
9. When I try to do the right thing and am met with difficulty:
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I get angry and give up
I keep at it with a bad attitude
I pray and keep going
I know opposition will come and joyfully trust God for the outcome
10. When it comes to purity in heart, mind, body, and speech:
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I do whatever feels right to me
I know God's standards, but struggle to obey them
I know God's standards and am growing in purity
I delight in God's standards, and strive to live according to them by the power of the Holy Spirit
World Influencer:
1. The good news of salvation through Jesus Christ is:
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A great story, but has no effect on my life
One of many different paths to God
Important, but if anyone lives a good life they will go to heaven
The one and only way to be saved and reconciled to God
2. In my daily conversations:
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I'm reluctant to talk about the Bible, church, or Jesus
I talk about some church experiences, but rarely about Jesus
I sometimes use the name of Jesus and refer to the Bible
I often share what Jesus means to me and what He has done for me
3. When it comes to sharing what the Bible says about how to become a Christian:
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I'm not sure how to explain it to someone
I understand the Gospel but rarely share it
I've told a few people how to become a Christian
I often share the Bible's plan for salvation in Jesus
4. When I know someone who doesn't know Jesus:
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I feel fine as long as they seem happy about their lives
I am concerned about their eternal destiny
I am concerned for them and pray for them
My love for them moves me to pray and share the gospel with them
5. Which best describes your relationships with non-believers?
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I don't have any non-believing friends
I have some non-believing friends
I have some friendships with non-believers, and sometimes I try to share Christ with them
I am regularly developing relationships with non-believers and purposely sharing Christ with them
6. Our good works are intended to point others to God's goodness. When it comes to my life:
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My influence on others is not very positive
I'm not sure whether my influence on others is positive or negative
I have some positive influence on others
I have spiritual influence on others and am looking for more opportunities
7. When it comes to cross cultural and world missions:
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I haven't really thought much about it
I sometimes pray for missions
I pray and sometimes give to missions
In addition to regularly praying and giving, I find personal ways to be involved
8. I pray for the salvation of specific people:
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Rarely
Sometimes
Regularly
Daily
9. When it comes to helping people become believers:
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I haven't given it much effort
I work at it sometimes, as long as it's not too uncomfortable
I wait for the Holy Spirit to work and then cautiously respond
I act boldly when the Holy Spirit prompts, knowing that He will work through me
10. When it comes to the poor, the powerless, and the oppressed:
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I haven't thought much about them
Though I haven't done much in this area, I'd really like to
I've donated occasional time or money to worthy causes
I frequently give money, serve, and pray for the poor, powerless, and oppressed
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Which Bethel campus do you attend?
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West Pasco
Richland
Prosser
None
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