How to Assess?

Don't Use These Assessments to Judge or Condemn, But to Examine Yourself or Your Congregation

Scripture Focus: Luke 6:37–45

Jesus calls us not to judge or condemn others, but rather to forgive, give generously, and self-examine. These assessments are not tools to measure others, but mirrors to check ourselves. As Jesus warns in Luke 6:41–42, we must first deal with the "log" in our own eye before we can see clearly to help someone else.

Use discernment to reflect and grow spiritually. These assessments are for personal alignment with God's Word, not a scorecard to criticize others. As Jesus taught, a good tree produces good fruit (Luke 6:43–45)—so focus on cultivating a heart that reflects Him.

Let your discernment be led by the Holy Spirit, guided by grace, and grounded in truth, so you may help others not with judgment, but with compassion.

Discipleship is not just about knowledge transfer — it's about transformation through truth, accountability, and relationship. Here's a simple and powerful 4-step approach to engage in one-on-one discipleship with the right heart posture:

Step 1: Find a Spiritual Mentor or Spiritual Partner

Seek someone who knows the Word and loves you enough to give honest, Spirit-led feedback — like the prophet Nathan did for King David. A true mentor speaks truth even when it’s uncomfortable because they care about your soul.

“Faithful are the wounds of a friend...” (Proverbs 27:6)

Step 2: Examine Yourself Honestly through Assessments

Go through each sections of the Assessment page

Step 1: Bible Reading to Meditate

        Step 2: Sermons to Meditate

Step 3: Assessment to Think deep and Examine

Take time to personally assess your walk with God — your obedience, struggles, attitudes, and priorities through Assessments. Be honest before God, just as David was when he said:

“I have sinned against the Lord.” (2 Samuel 12:13)

Use Scripture and prayer (e.g., Psalm 139:23–24) as a mirror to reflect your heart.

Step 3: Ask Your Mentor or Partner to Assess You through Same Assessments

Invite your spiritual mentor or partner to fill out the same assessment on your behalf — how they perceive your spiritual growth, humility, obedience, or areas of compromise. This invites vulnerability and reflection.

Step 4: Discuss the Differences

Sit together and discuss both assessments. Where do your self-perceptions differ from how your Spiritual Mentor or Partner see you? Use the gap as a starting point for humble dialogue, prayer, and growth.

A Tale of Two Responses: David vs. Solomon

• David, when confronted, repented immediately and was restored:
  “I have sinned against the Lord.” (2 Samuel 12:13)
  His response led to brokenness and deeper intimacy with God (Psalm 51).
  
  

• Solomon, though warned twice by God Himself, did not repent (1 Kings 11:9–10).
  His heart turned away, and Scripture records no confession or return.
  
  

The Lesson

Discipleship works when the heart is soft to correction.
Be like David — receive truth, repent quickly, and grow deeper in Christ.
Avoid Solomon's mistake — don’t let pride or passivity rob your legacy.

Family worship is an essential part of every Christian household, helping families grow together in faith and in the knowledge of God’s Word. These assessments can be meaningfully incorporated into family worship time. Instead of completing them quickly, each section can be read and reflected on one day at a time. Husbands and wives can go through the assessments together, encouraging one another in spiritual growth. Even more meaningful is when the entire family participates, allowing everyone to learn, reflect, and seek God’s guidance together. In this way, the assessments become a tool to strengthen faith, unity, and spiritual transformation within the family. 

Note: If your family has children under the age of 18, try to keep the family worship time within 10 minutes so it remains engaging, focused, and easy for them to participate regularly 

Family Assessment Guide for Family Worship

Step 1: Start with the Word
Begin each family worship session by reading the Scriptures listed in the Step 1: Bible Reading to Meditate section of the assessment page. This helps center the family on God’s truth and prepares hearts to hear from Him together. If Step 1 contains multiple sections, simply read one section per day as a family during your family worship time. 

Step 2: Watch the Teaching Videos Together
As a family, watch the assigned teaching video listed in the Step 2: Sermons to Meditate section of the assessment page. These teachings help explain the topic and guide the family in understanding the biblical focus for the week. Encourage each family member to listen carefully and note what the Holy Spirit may be speaking to them personally. If the Step 2 video is long, you can simply watch or listen to about 10 minutes each day as a family during your family worship time. 

Step 3: Complete the Assessment as a Family
After the family has watched and reflected on all the sermons listed for the section, each family member can complete the assessment found in Step 3: Assessment to Think Deep and Examine. This encourages personal reflection and helps each person consider their own walk with God. If the Step 3 Assessment contains multiple sections or many questions, simply work through 5 to 10 questions each day as a family during your family worship time. 

Step 4: Have Open Family Discussion and Prayer
Use the results as an opportunity for honest and loving family discussions. Talk about areas of strength, challenges, and ways to grow spiritually. Pray together as a family, encourage one another, and set simple next steps to grow deeper in faith, love, and obedience to God.

Discipleship within a small group creates a safe and Spirit-led environment for believers to grow together in obedience, accountability, and Christlikeness. Here's a step-by-step guide to leading an effective discipleship journey in a small group setting:

Step 1: Start with the Word

Begin each session by reading the Scriptures listed in Step 1: Bible Reading to Meditate Section of the Assessment page.
This grounds the group in truth and opens hearts to hear from God, not just from one another.

“The entrance of Your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.” (Psalm 119:130)

Step 2: Watch the Weekly Teaching Videos

The group leader should play the assigned teaching video each week as listed in Step 2: Sermons to Meditate Section of the Assessment page.
These videos help frame the discussion and bring clarity to the weekly focus.

Encourage group members to take notes and listen for what the Holy Spirit highlights personally.

Step 3: Everyone Fills the Assessment in the last Week

After watching and reflecting all the sermons listed, ask each member to fill out the assessment as listed in Step 3: Assessment to Think deep and Examine Section of the Assessment page.
This promotes self-examination and helps individuals identify where they are in their walk with God.

“Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith...” (2 Corinthians 13:5)

Step 4: Leader Fills the same Assessment Last

Once all members have submitted their assessments, the group leader fills out the same Assessment last,
This allows the leader to gather a consolidated view of the group's spiritual condition.

Step 5: Engage in Meaningful Discussion

Use the final results to spark transparent conversations about areas of strength, struggle, and growth.
Invite the group to pray for one another, set personal next steps, and hold each other accountable for going deeper in faith and obedience.

The Goal

To grow as one body, in love, maturity, and unity, so that everyone is equipped to follow Jesus more closely — not just as believers, but as true disciples.

“Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into Him who is the head, into Christ...” (Ephesians 4:15)