Pre-survey

Thanks for spending time to respond to this pre-assessment survey of spirituality. Whether you decide to join an 8 Moves small group or not, your participation will help us to make the curriculum more effective in the future. 

Your responses may be included in Glen McWherter’s DMin doctoral project as well as reported to the leadership of 8 Moves, your identity will be kept anonymous.

First, give us some general information about how you engage in spiritual practice and what kind of practices you engage in.

Circle on number on the scale 1-5.

  1. On a scale of 1-5, how important is spirituality in your life?
  1. Not important at all
  2. Slightly important
  3. Moderately important
  4. Very important
  5. Extremely important
  1. On a scale of 1-5, how often do you engage in spiritual practices?
  1. Never
  2. Rarely
  3. Sometimes
  4. Often
  5. Always
  1. On a scale of 1-5, how connected do you feel to your inner self or higher self?
  1. Not at all connected
  2. Slightly connected
  3. Somewhat connected
  4. Moderately connected
  5. Very connected
  1. On a scale of 1-5, Do you believe your spiritual practice is helpful for overcoming challenges and obstacles in your life?
  1. Not helpful at all
  2. Slightly helpful
  3. Moderately helpful
  4. Very helpful
  5. Extremely helpful
  1. On a scale of 1-5, Has your spiritual practice helped you cultivate positive thinking and optimism?
  1. Not helpful at all
  2. Slightly helpful
  3. Moderately helpful
  4. Very helpful
  5. Extremely helpful
  1. On a scale of 1-5, Has your spiritual practice helped you manage stress and relieve anxiety?
  1. Not helpful at all
  2. Slightly helpful
  3. Moderately helpful
  4. Very helpful
  5. Extremely helpful
  1. On a scale of 1-5, Do you believe your spiritual practice has helped you build endurance and faithfulness?
  1. Not helpful at all
  2. Slightly helpful
  3. Moderately helpful
  4. Very helpful
  5. Extremely helpful
  1. On a scale of 1-5, Do you believe your spiritual practices have been a help for you to connect compassionately with others?
  1. Not helpful at all
  2. Slightly helpful
  3. Moderately helpful
  4. Very helpful
  5. Extremely helpful

Each of the following questions is open-ended. Please try to make your responses as complete as possible.

Heart:

  1. As you consider your spiritual practices, how do you cultivate compassion towards others?
  2. How does your spiritual practice help you manage negative emotions like anger and resentment?
  3. In your spiritual practice, what role does gratitude and appreciation play?

Soul: 

  1. In your practice, how do you connect with your inner self or higher self? 
  2. What values and virtues do you prioritize in your spiritual practice?
  3. How does your spiritual practice give you a sense of purpose and meaning?

Mind: 

  1. How does your practice help you cultivate mindfulness and awareness?
  2. How does meditation and prayer work in your spiritual practice?
  3. How does your spiritual practice help you with challenges and obstacles in your life?

Strength: 

  1. How does your spiritual practice help you build resilience and perseverance in your life?
  2. How does your spiritual practice contribute to health and wellness?
  3. How does your practice help you overcome habits and negative actions?