How to Assess?

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 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.

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)