Welcome to the Got Renewal? Renewal Assessment This self-scoring assessment highlights best practices in 7 areas of congregational renewal.Score yourselves on a scale of 1-5 where 1 is never, 2 is rarely, 3 is sometimes, 4 is frequently, and 5 is always. Discover next steps on your journey toward renewal. We know why we exist.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysOur vision is a reflection of our mission.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysWe are excited and committed to our mission.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysWe have a fresh vision that guides and challenges us. It expands assumptions about what we thought was possible.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysOur vision is too big for us to fulfill on our own. It requires the presence and power of God to fulfill it.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysEveryone knows what our vision is. It’s evocative, inspiring, and easy to remember.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysOur vision points beyond us, and the survival of the church, to the community and Kingdom around us.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysOur ministries are aligned with our mission and our vision.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysOur ministries offer both comfort and challenge.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysWe serve people outside of the church, and inside the church.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysThe people who participate in our ministries are growing spiritually.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysWe take actions based in our trust of God. Not just personal preferences or budgetary constraints.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysWe sometimes overreach, and push beyond our limits—trusting that God will help us when we fall short.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysWe have seen our collective faith and trust in God grow as we have tried new things.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysOur leadership and congregation are grounded in healthy, life-giving spiritual practices.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysWe regularly talk about our spiritual life. And our experiences with the Holy. It’s not relegated to Sunday morning or private time. We’re honest about the good things and the hard things.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysWe encourage a variety of spiritual practices that address different needs, styles and temperaments.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysPeople in our setting have experienced the movement of the Spirit in a personally meaningful way.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysPeople are growing as followers of Jesus Christ.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysWe care about each other. But we don’t walk on eggshells around each other, or use relationships as an excuse to avoid doing new things.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysWe have fun together. We do things for the sole purpose of getting to know each other better, and to enjoy each other’s company.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysWe are comfortable disagreeing with each other, and debating new ideas.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysThere is variety in the way we worship, study, and serve. We do things in a way that not everyone always agrees with.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysWe freely communicate our wins and our losses, and are comfortable celebrating what’s working.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysWe do not insist on consensus in decision-making. Even so, everyone gets to have their say.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysIt’s not unusual for us to take action before we have all the implications figured out. We act even though we don’t always know how things will turn out.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysWe regularly rotate leadership. No one stays on and on and on in the same position.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysWe allow ministries to go dormant if they don’t have active leadership. We match needs and desires, not just fill spaces.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysOur leaders participate in training and continuing education.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysWe make decisions in a timely manner and practice high accountability.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysWe have strong leadership. But the leaders don’t do everything. They mentor and disciple others.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysOur leaders are active in the spiritual life of the church. They demonstrate courageous faith.1 - Never2 - Rarely3 - Sometimes4 - Frequently5 - AlwaysThank you for taking the Got Renewal? Assessment Click 'Submit' to view your results. Your Name: E-mail Address Phone Number Time is Up! Time's up
