Spiritual Pathways Survey

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This is not a test.

There are no wrong answers. You can't make a mistake. The Spiritual Pathways Survey is a series of 45 questions designed to help us identify the ways we most naturally connect with God.

Some are about the actions you take; others describe who you are; and finally others are about what you believe. Don't spend too much time on one question. Your first response is almost always the best.
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Name* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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The words "tradition" and "history" are very appealing to me. * This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I grow weary of Christians who spend their time singing songs while a sick neighbor goes without a hot meal or a family in need doesn't get help fixing their car.* This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I spend more money on books than music. * This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I feel close to God when I participate in several hours of uninterrupted study time-- reading God's Word or good Christian books than perhaps having an opportunity to teach or participate in a discussion with a small group.* This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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The words sensuous, colorful, and aromatic are very appealing to me.* This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I would rather nurse someone to health or help someone repair their house than teach an adult Sunday school class or take a lonely walk in the woods. * This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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The words "concepts" and "truth" are very appealing to me. * This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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When I think of God, I think of love, friendship, and adoration more than anything else. * This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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The terms courageous, confrontation, and social activism, are very appealing to me.* This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I really enjoy having 30 minutes of uninterrupted time each day to sit in quiet prayer and "hold hands" with God, writing love letters to Him and enjoying his presence. * This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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The most difficult times in my faith are when I can't feel God's presence with me. * This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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If I could walk through a meadow on a warm day or take a trip by myself to the mountains, I would be very happy.* This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I spend more money on music and worship downloads than on books. * This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I feel closest to God when I'm surrounded by what he has made-- the mountains, the forests, the ocean, etc.* This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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The words "service" and "compassion" are very appealing to me. * This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I would rather worship God by spending an hour beside a small brook than by participating in a group service.* This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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Attending a workshop on learning to worship through dance or attending a worship session with contemporary music are activities I would enjoy.* This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I get frustrated when the church focuses too much on feelings and spiritual experience. It is more important to understand the Christian faith and have proper doctrine.* This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I would really enjoy developing a personal rule (or ritual) of prayer. * This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I feel closest to God when I'm participating in a familiar form of worship that has memories dating back to my childhood. Rituals and traditions move me more than anything else.* This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I sense God's power when I am counseling a friend who has a lost job, preparing meals for or fixing a car for a family in need, or spending a week at an orphanage in Mexico. * This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I would rather stand in the rain for an hour to show my support for something I feel passionate about than sit and pray in a room by myself for an hour and pray or read a book.* This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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Activities such as confronting a social evil, attending a meeting of the local school board to challenge the new curriculum, and volunteering on a political campaign are important to me. * This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I feel closest to God when I learn something new about Him that I didn't understand before. My mind needs to be stimulated. It's very important to me that I know exactly what I believe.* This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I would really enjoy taking a short vow of silence, simplifying my life.* This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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Taking an overnight retreat by myself at a monastery where I could spend large amounts of time alone in a small room, praying, studying God's Word, and fasting for one or more days are all activities I would enjoy. * This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I feel closest to God when my emotions are awakened, when God quietly touches my heart, tells me that he loves me, and makes me feel like I'm his closest friend. I'd rather spend time alone with God than in a church service. * This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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The words silence, solitude, and discipline, are very appealing to me.* This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I feel closest to God when I am cooperating with Him in standing up for His justice: writing letters to government officials and newspaper editors, picketing at a place of injustice, urging people to vote, or becoming informed about current issues.* This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I would describe my faith as more internal than external. * This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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The words lover, intimacy, and heart, are very appealing to me. * This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I begin to feel closer to God when I lay something on the altar, sacrificing it for Him. * This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I feel closest to God when I see him in the needy, the poor, the sick, and the imprisoned. I feel God's presence the most strongly when I am sitting quietly by the bed of someone is lonely or ill or when I am taking a meal to someone in need. * This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I would really enjoy using drawing exercises or classical music playing in the background to improve my prayer life.* This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I'm naturally drawn to museums and concerts more than I'm inclined to take a walk in the woods, work in a soup kitchen, or read a book by myself. * This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I have a difficult time worshipping in a church building that is plain and lacks a sense of awe or majesty. Beauty is very important to me, and I have a difficult time worshipping through second-rate Christian art or music. * This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I enjoy attending a "high church" service with incense and formal Communion.* This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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Seeing God's beauty in nature is more moving to me than understanding new concepts, participating in a formal religious service, or participating in social causes.* This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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Participating in a formal service or "prayer book" service; developing symbols that I can place in my car, home, or office; and developing a Christian calendar for our family to follow are activities I would enjoy.* This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I feel cut off if I have to spend too much time indoors, just listening to speakers or singing songs. Nothing makes me feel closer to God than being outside. * This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I feel closest to God when my heart is sent soaring and I feel like I want to burst, worship God all day long, and shout out His name. Celebrating God and his love is my favorite form of worship. * This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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A book of church dogmatics (principles) would be appealing to me.* This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I get very frustrated if I see apathetic Christians who don't become active. I want to help the church overcome its apathy. * This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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The words "celebration" and "joy" are very apprealing to me.* This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I feel closest to God when I am alone and there is nothing to distract me from focusing on his presence. * This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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God is an exciting God and we should be excited about worshipping Him.* This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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I feel closest to God when I'm in church that allows my senses to come alive-- when I can see, smell, hear, and almost taste his majesty.* This field is required.
5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me.
4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me.
3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50% of the time.
2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25% of the time.
1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me.
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NaturalistBe sure to keep a record of your score
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SensateBe sure to keep a record of your score
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TraditionalistBe sure to keep a record of your score
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AsceticBe sure to keep a record of your score
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ActivistBe sure to keep a record of your score
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CaregiverBe sure to keep a record of your score
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EnthusiastBe sure to keep a record of your score
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ContemplativeBe sure to keep a record of your score
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IntellectualBe sure to keep a record of your score
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This is not a test.