Discipleship Pathway Questionnaire Discipleship Pathway Questionnaire Central Lutheran Church Discipleship Questionnaire Acknowledgement*I acknowledge my results from the Discipleship Pathway Questionnaire will only be shared at my consent. I will have the chance to determine access to my results PRIOR to submitting this questionnaire Yes, I understand and would like to complete the DPQ HiddenReport ID Section OneHow would you best describe your faith?* Very Strong, Active Faith Strong Faith Marginal Faith Nominal Faith No Faith Please enter your name* First Last PhoneIs this phone number able to receive text messages? Yes - I can receive text messages No - this phone cannot receive text messages/I do not want to receive text messages Address ZIP / Postal Code Email* Enter Email Confirm Email Section TwoIn this section, we look at our unique personality traits. These traits are our "Lenses and Styles" - basically how we see the world and how we relate to others. Take the time to ask yourself the following:Do you tend to be Realistic or Creative?* Realistic: I prefer tried and true methods of doing things Creative: I like to try new, imaginative ways of doing things Are you reserved or social?* Reserved: I am re-energized by solitude and prefer one-on-one conversations Social: I am energized by social settings, and prefer the company of many Do you tend to be focused or curious?* Focused: I prefer not to deviate, I have focused energy, and enthusiasm on select interest Curious: I am inquisitive to the unknown, interested in figuring out the why behind things Do you seek certainty or flexibility?* Certainty: I prefer for things to be settled and am at ease with consensus Flexibility: I am comfortable with ambiguity and regularly re-evaluate situations and circumstances Do you like to be part of a collective or are you independent?* Collective: I utilize the support of groups and others, allow others to hold me up Independent: I navigate through the world independent of others and rely on myself. Are you conventional or adventurous?* Conventional: I seek stability and prefer established routines Adventurous: I actively seek opportunities for change and take risks Are you Fact-Driven or Emotionally-Driven?* Fact-Driven: I take behaviors of others at face-value Emotionally-Driven: I am aware of the internal processes of self and others; emotions play into decisions Section Three - Spiritual Self AssessmentWe recommend that you see this section as an opportunity for you to take stock of your current spiritual development. Items in this section assess your attitudes, beliefs, and spiritual practices. You may answer this section as honestly as you choose.1. Over the past 3 months, I have felt connected to God.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 2. Confirmation is the final step in one's faith journey* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 3. Conversations about faith are private, so I try not to bring up this topic around others.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 4. Over the past 3 months, gathering with other Christ followers has been a high priority for me.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 5. God communicates to me in a variety of ways.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 6. God doesn't want me to sacrifice things that are important to me.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 7. God would never ask me to do something that makes me uncomfortable.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 8. Over the past 3 months, I have actively sought to meet the needs of others.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 9. Over the past 3 months, I have been aware of God's presence in times of need.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 10. I usually do not talk to people about matters of faith - it is between them and God.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 11. Over the past 3 months, I haven't had the time to participate in a church small group during the week.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 12. I don't need to worship with others on a regular basis in order to feel spiritually well.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 13. I don't like to spend time with people who disagree with me.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 14. Over the past 3 months, I have experienced the presence of the Holy Spirit in my life.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 15. Over the past 3 months, I have shared my testimony with others on how God has been at work in my life.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 16. I have volunteered in the past year.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 17. Over the past 3 months, I have intentionally built relationships with people who don't know Jesus.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 18. Over the past 3 months, I have invited others to be a part of my faith journey with me.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 19. Over the past 3 months, I have felt that I just cannot love everybody.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 20. Over the past 3 months, I have regularly prayed for others.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 21. Over the past 3 months, I have regularly talked about my faith with my family members.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 22. Over the past 3 months, I have actively thought about the needs of others.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 23. Over the past 3 months, I have loved others through regular service.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 24. Over the past 3 months, I have sought to learn from those who were different from me.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 25. Over the past 3 months, I have shared my life and struggles with other Christ followers.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 26. Over the past 3 months, I have found myself being critical of other's spiritual journey when they are not following the right path.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 27. Over the past 3 months, I have used my resources to support ministries around the world.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 28. Over the past 3 months, I have used my resources to support ministries in my community.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 29. Over the past 3 months, I've felt the need to be responsible for my own spiritual growth only, not the growth of others.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 30. Over the past 3 months, I've felt that it is important to be with other believers regularly to grow spiritually.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 31. Over the past 3 months, I've relied on the clergy to take the lead on telling others about Jesus.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 32. I believe that Jesus will keep me free from a life of pain.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 33. I believe that Jesus will protect me from all turmoil and burdens.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 34. Over the past 3 months, most of my spiritual nourishment each week has come from Sunday messages at church.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 35. I believe that I am assured of salvation if I regularly read scriptures.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 36. I believe my faith is complete.*Do you sense you do not need to grow your faith any longer… you are where God intended you to until you meet Him. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 37. I believe my family's spiritual life is private.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 38. I think that sharing the gospel is primarily for Sunday sermons and not daily interactions with people.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 39. Over the past 3 months, there have been times when I felt God had abandoned me.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 40. My true faith is revealed when I am consistently behaving right and doing good things.* Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree A record of completion will be saved for the church administrator. Should you want to request another copy of your report be emailed to you, you may email the Central Lutheran Staff and request a copy. By default, your individual DPQ results will not be viewable in the the Central Lutheran Church account unless you elect now to have your individual results be viewable in the account. Note: Only the Program Administrator has access to this account. Not the entire staff.Would you like your results to be viewable in the Central Lutheran Church account? Yes, please allow my individual results to be viewable in the Central Lutheran account. (Only the Prgram Administrator has access to this account. Not the entire staff) No, please keep my results private. I understand a record of completion will be saved and that I can email Central Lutheran Program Staff to request a copy of my report at any time.
