Spiritual Resilience Checklist

Please indicate where you think you are today, on the likert scale in each statement.

Likert Scale: 1. Never 2. Rarely 3. Seldom 4. Often 5. Always

Sound Theology of Suffering

Have I grappled with my theology of suffering, and are the resulting assumptions Biblical

1 2 3 4 5

Does my organization encourage and promote a sound theology of suffering

1 2 3 4 5

Intrinsic Religious Motivation

Do I have a habit of attending community worship and prayer

1 2 3 4 5

Do I have at least two close Christian friends for mutual support and sharing openly and deeply?

1 2 3 4 5

Do I have a regular habit of personal prayer and studying the Bible?

1 2 3 4 5

Do I have a regular practice of participating in spiritual retreats, contemplative prayer and receiving spiritual direction

1 2 3 4 5

Ability to Face and Share uncomfortable Feelings

Do I have experiential knowledge of receiving forgiveness from God and from others

1 2 3 4 5

Am I aware of the forgiveness process and able to distinguish forgiving from excusing or glossing over injuries

1 2 3 4 5

Does my organization encourage and promote giving, experiencing, and knowing forgiveness?

1 2 3 4 5

Knowing and Receiving Grace

Do I have a deep experience of being loved and valued by God?

1 2 3 4 5

Am I accepting of human brokenness as a common experience and able to love others (myself) when the brokenness is visible rather than being overly condemning?

1 2 3 4 5

Does my organization encourage a culture of openness, vulnerability, and support as its members deal with their brokenness

1 2 3 4 5

Supportive Relationships with other Believers

Does this person have at least two close Christian friends

1 2 3 4 5

Does this person give growing and maintaining close relationships a measure of priority over ministry work?

1 2 3 4 5