For each of the following six Qualities of a Growing Disciple, ask yourself, “Am I growing in this area? Am I . . .”
1. Captivated and Committed
- Confident of a saving relationship with Christ
- Nurturing a growing love for God
- Committed to this relationship, even when things are hard
Sort of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definitely!
2. Thriving and Thirsting
- Feeding on God’s Word
- Learning to pray
- Practicing other spiritual disciplines
Sort of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definitely!
3. Bonded and Building
- Seeking out accountable relationships
- Serving with spiritual gifts
- Stewarding my time and resources
Sort of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definitely!
4. Inviting and Influcencing
- Able to share my faith
- Developing friendships with non-Christians
- Praying for seeking friends
- Demonstrating Christ’s love in practical ways
Sort of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definitely!
5. Discerning and Disarming
- Portraying the spirit and values of Jesus
- Pursuing a peacemaking lifestyle
- Addressing injustice
- Caring for the environment
Sort of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definitely!
6. Purposeful and Persevering
- Regularly assessing growth in all five qualities
- Seeking assistance from fellow travellers
- Pressing on to greater faithfulness
Sort of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definitely!
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