Baptism Preparation Self-Reflection

This survey is not a pass/fail test. It is a self-reflection tool to help us understand where you are spiritually so we can walk with you better during baptism preparation.

Scale:
1 — Not true of me right now
2 — Rarely true
3 — Sometimes true
4 — Usually true
5 — Very true of me right now

Section 1

Your Information

Name *

Email or phone, optional

Please answer honestly rather than trying to give the “right” answer.

Section 1

Relationship with Jesus

1. I believe Jesus loves me personally.

1 2 3 4 5

2. I desire to know Jesus more deeply.

1 2 3 4 5

3. I think about Jesus in my daily life, not only at church.

1 2 3 4 5

4. I feel that my relationship with Jesus is growing.

1 2 3 4 5

5. I want Jesus to be the center of my life.

1 2 3 4 5

Section 2

Devotional Life

6. I spend personal time with God during the week.

1 2 3 4 5

7. I read the Bible because I want to know God better.

1 2 3 4 5

8. I am learning how to understand the Bible for myself.

1 2 3 4 5

9. I have a regular habit of spiritual reflection or devotion.

1 2 3 4 5

10. I want to grow in my devotional life.

1 2 3 4 5

Section 3

Prayer Life

11. I pray honestly to God about my life.

1 2 3 4 5

12. I believe God hears my prayers.

1 2 3 4 5

13. Prayer feels meaningful to me.

1 2 3 4 5

14. I turn to God when I am struggling.

1 2 3 4 5

15. I want to learn how to pray more deeply.

1 2 3 4 5

Section 4

Surrender and Life Direction

16. I want to know God’s will for my life.

1 2 3 4 5

17. I am willing to let God guide my decisions.

1 2 3 4 5

18. I am aware of areas in my life that I need to surrender to God.

1 2 3 4 5

19. I want to live differently because I follow Jesus.

1 2 3 4 5

20. I am willing to obey God even when it is difficult.

1 2 3 4 5

Section 5

Self-Awareness

21. I understand some of my personal strengths.

1 2 3 4 5

22. I am aware of some of my weaknesses.

1 2 3 4 5

23. I can recognize temptations or habits that pull me away from God.

1 2 3 4 5

24. I believe God has given me gifts or abilities to use for Him.

1 2 3 4 5

25. I want to grow into the person God created me to be.

1 2 3 4 5

Section 6

Commitment to Jesus

26. I understand that baptism is a public commitment to Jesus.

1 2 3 4 5

27. I want to be baptized because of my own personal decision.

1 2 3 4 5

28. I understand that baptism means dying to the old life and beginning a new life with Christ.

1 2 3 4 5

29. I am willing to continue learning and growing after baptism.

1 2 3 4 5

30. I want to belong to God’s church and live as a disciple of Jesus.

1 2 3 4 5

Section 7

Mission and Service

31. I believe God wants to use my life to bless others.

1 2 3 4 5

32. I am willing to serve in the church or community.

1 2 3 4 5

33. I want to share God’s love with others.

1 2 3 4 5

34. I care about people who do not know Jesus.

1 2 3 4 5

35. I want my life to have a spiritual purpose.

1 2 3 4 5

Final Section

Open-Ended Reflection

1. Why are you interested in baptism right now?

2. What does baptism mean to you personally?

3. What is one area of your spiritual life where you feel strong?

4. What is one area where you feel weak or unsure?

5. What questions or doubts do you have about God, faith, church, or baptism?

6. What do you hope will change in your life through these meetings?

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