Every question, word for word.

About them

1. 1

   How old are you?

   • 12 or younger · ends the survey, nothing is kept
   • 13–17
   • 18–22
   • 23–30
   • 31 or older · ends the survey, nothing is kept

   Choose one

Where they're at

1. 2

   Which of these is most like you right now?

   • Confident God does not exist
   • Open, but not exploring
   • Open, and actively exploring
   • God exists, but I follow another religion
   • Interested in Jesus, want to know more
   • New follower of Jesus
   • Committed, actively growing
   • None of these describes me
   • Prefer not to say

   Choose one

Where they're at

1. 1

   Do you currently consider yourself a follower of Jesus?

   • Yes
   • No
   • Not sure
   • Prefer not to say

   Choose one

The Index questions

Five-point scale: Not at all true of me · A little true of me · Somewhat true of me · Mostly true of me · Completely true of me

1. 1

   I want to keep learning more about who Jesus is and what he taught.

   Follow · Exposure · Five-point scale

2. 2

   I have had opportunities to learn what Jesus taught and why it matters.

   Follow · Exposure · Five-point scale

3. 3

   I believe forgiveness of sins is only possible through faith in Jesus.

   Follow · Response · Five-point scale

4. 4

   I have chosen to follow Jesus, whom I believe is God.

   Follow · Response · Five-point scale

5. 5

   The Bible challenges me to reconsider my choices and behavior.

   Follow · Formation · Five-point scale

6. 6

   I engage in forms of prayer that bring me into personal engagement with God.

   Follow · Formation · Five-point scale

7. 7

   I believe the gospel is good news in my life and worth sharing with people who aren't Christians.

   Follow · Multiplication · Five-point scale

8. 8

   In the last six months, I have shared something about Jesus with someone who doesn't follow him.

   Follow · Multiplication · Five-point scale

9. 9

   I understand what it means to take part in Jesus' mission.

   Mission · Exposure · Five-point scale

10. 10

    I currently have someone helping me follow Jesus.

    Mission · Exposure · Five-point scale

11. 11

    I believe sharing the message of Jesus is part of following him.

    Mission · Response · Five-point scale

12. 12

    I have accepted taking part in Jesus' mission as my responsibility as a follower of Jesus.

    Mission · Response · Five-point scale

13. 13

    So we know you're reading carefully, please choose "A little true of me" for this one.

    Attention check · five-point scale

14. 14

    Serving others as part of a Christian community is an important part of how I follow Jesus.

    Mission · Formation · Five-point scale

15. 15

    I try to show people who are not Christians how following Jesus shapes my daily life.

    Mission · Formation · Five-point scale

16. 16

    I want to invite other people to join me in activities connected to Jesus' mission.

    Mission · Multiplication · Five-point scale

17. 17

    I have helped someone else grow in their following of Jesus.

    Mission · Multiplication · Five-point scale

18. 18

    I believe following Jesus leads to real good for people and the world.

    World · Exposure · Five-point scale

19. 19

    I make choices that direct my life toward something bigger than just myself.

    World · Exposure · Five-point scale

20. 20

    I believe my faith is about more than my personal life. It should make a difference in the world.

    World · Response · Five-point scale

21. 21

    Following Jesus makes a real difference in how I treat people and respond to needs around me.

    World · Response · Five-point scale

22. 22

    I seek to do God's will in my day-to-day life, even when it is different from my own.

    World · Formation · Five-point scale

23. 23

    Becoming a more loving person to everyone around me is something I work on every day.

    World · Formation · Five-point scale

24. 24

    I believe followers of Jesus should work together to make positive changes in their communities.

    World · Multiplication · Five-point scale

25. 25

    I encourage other Christians to connect their faith with the way they live and serve.

    World · Multiplication · Five-point scale

26. 26

    I pray to God.

    • Rarely or never
    • Monthly
    • Weekly
    • Most days

    Follow · Formation · How often

27. 27

    I read or hear scripture.

    • Rarely or never
    • Monthly
    • Weekly
    • Most days

    Follow · Formation · How often

What shapes their faith

1. 28

   Which of the following most shape what you believe about Jesus and faith? Select up to three.

   • My own judgment
   • The Bible
   • Family
   • Friends or other people I trust
   • Church or Christian leaders
   • Other Christians my age
   • Personal experiences
   • Social media, podcasts, or other online content
   • I am not sure
   • Other

   Choose up to 3

2. 29

   Which of the following are currently true of you? Check all that apply.

   • I have asked someone to help me grow in my faith.
   • I can make time to pray, read the Bible, or learn about Jesus.
   • I have a safe place to be honest about my struggles with following Jesus.
   • I spend time with people who help me become more like Jesus.
   • I have opportunities to ask honest questions about my faith.
   • I feel connected to a Christian community.
   • None of these are currently true of me.

   Choose any

3. 30

   What shapes your willingness to share your faith? Check all that apply.

   • Confidence in what I believe
   • Fear of how other people may respond
   • Whether I feel equipped
   • Seeing other people share their faith
   • My relationships with people who are not Christians
   • Whether I believe sharing my faith is my responsibility
   • Having an opportunity to share
   • Being invited to share alongside other people
   • Other

   Choose any

4. 31

   Which of the following describe how you feel about talking about faith with people who are not Christians? Check all that apply.

   • I talk about it naturally.
   • I talk about it mainly with people I am close to.
   • I am open to talking about it when it feels real or relevant.
   • I usually wait to be asked about it.
   • I avoid it because I want to keep relationships comfortable.
   • I worry about offending people.
   • I am not sure how to bring it up.
   • Other

   Choose any

Their journey so far

1. 32

   Which people or experiences were most important in helping you encounter, understand, and respond to Jesus? Check all that apply.

   • A friend or peer
   • A family member
   • A church gathering
   • A church or ministry leader
   • A school or campus experience
   • Online content or social media
   • An outreach or service experience
   • A clear talk or presentation
   • A personal conversation
   • A course or guided discussion
   • Reading the Bible myself
   • A significant experience or moment in my life
   • Other

   Choose any

2. 33

   What has helped you grow to become more like Jesus in how you live? Check all that apply.

   • One-on-one mentoring
   • Conversations with Christian friends
   • Being challenged or encouraged
   • Learning in a group
   • Being welcomed into a Christian community
   • Shared practices such as prayer, worship, or meals
   • Reading or studying the Bible
   • Observing how another Christian lives
   • Teaching or preaching
   • Serving alongside other people
   • A local church
   • An online Christian community
   • Other

   Choose any

3. 34

   What has helped you begin to live out or share your faith in Jesus? Check all that apply.

   • Someone encouraged or invited me.
   • I had an opportunity to serve.
   • I was trained or shown how.
   • I did it alongside other people.
   • I developed a personal conviction.
   • I saw someone else model it.
   • A church or ministry provided an opportunity.
   • Other

   Choose any

4. 35

   What would help you take the next step in helping others follow Jesus? Check all that apply.

   • Someone to guide me
   • Clear next steps
   • Training or practical tools
   • An opportunity to try
   • Encouragement
   • Other people to do it with
   • Greater confidence in what I believe
   • Nothing; I already feel equipped to take this step
   • I am not interested in taking this step
   • Other

   Choose any

The Index questions

Five-point scale: Not at all true of me · A little true of me · Somewhat true of me · Mostly true of me · Completely true of me

1. 1

   I am interested in hearing different views about God or spirituality.

   Follow · Exposure · Five-point scale

2. 2

   I have had opportunities to hear what Christians believe about Jesus.

   Follow · Exposure · Five-point scale

3. 3

   I think there is something in human nature that needs to be put right, beyond what we can do on our own.

   Follow · Response · Five-point scale

4. 4

   I have considered reasons for and against believing in God.

   Follow · Response · Five-point scale

5. 5

   I think the Bible offers something worth considering about how to live.

   Follow · Formation · Five-point scale

6. 6

   I make time to reflect on questions about God, spirituality, or life's meaning.

   Follow · Formation · Five-point scale

7. 7

   I think talking about questions of belief can be valuable, even when people reach different conclusions.

   Follow · Multiplication · Five-point scale

8. 8

   In the last six months, I have talked with someone about my views or questions about God or spirituality.

   Follow · Multiplication · Five-point scale

9. 9

   I understand why Christians want to share their faith with others.

   Mission · Exposure · Five-point scale

10. 10

    I know someone I can talk with honestly about God or spirituality.

    Mission · Exposure · Five-point scale

11. 11

    I have chosen to take responsibility for making a positive difference in the world around me.

    Mission · Response · Five-point scale

12. 12

    I believe I have a part to play in making the world a better place.

    Mission · Response · Five-point scale

13. 13

    So we know you're reading carefully, please choose "A little true of me" for this one.

    Attention check · five-point scale

14. 14

    Being part of a community that helps others matters to me.

    Mission · Formation · Five-point scale

15. 15

    I take part in activities with other people that put my beliefs and values into action.

    Mission · Formation · Five-point scale

16. 16

    I want to invite others to join activities that reflect what I believe matters.

    Mission · Multiplication · Five-point scale

17. 17

    I have helped someone think through their own beliefs or questions about faith.

    Mission · Multiplication · Five-point scale

18. 18

    I think faith or spirituality can motivate people to make a positive difference in the world.

    World · Exposure · Five-point scale

19. 19

    I make choices that direct my life toward something bigger than just myself.

    World · Exposure · Five-point scale

20. 20

    I believe my values should make a difference beyond my personal life.

    World · Response · Five-point scale

21. 21

    My beliefs and values make a real difference in how I treat people and respond to needs around me.

    World · Response · Five-point scale

22. 22

    I try to do what I believe is right, even when it conflicts with what I want.

    World · Formation · Five-point scale

23. 23

    Becoming a more loving person to everyone around me is something I work on every day.

    World · Formation · Five-point scale

24. 24

    I believe people with different religious or nonreligious views can work together to improve their communities.

    World · Multiplication · Five-point scale

25. 25

    I encourage people around me to put their values into action in how they live and help others.

    World · Multiplication · Five-point scale

What shapes their faith

1. 26

   Which of the following most shape your views about God, religion, or spirituality? Select up to three.

   • My own judgment
   • Family
   • Friends or other people I trust
   • Church or Christian leaders
   • Christians my age
   • Personal experiences
   • Social media, podcasts, or other online content
   • Science or evidence
   • Teachers or education
   • The Bible
   • Books or ideas outside Christianity
   • Other religious or nonreligious communities
   • I am not sure
   • Other
   • None of these

   Choose up to 3

2. 27

   Which of the following are currently true of you? Check all that apply.

   • I have asked someone to help me think through questions about belief or life's meaning.
   • I make time to think about questions of belief or life's meaning.
   • I have a safe place to be honest about my beliefs, doubts, or disbelief.
   • I spend time with people who help me think about the kind of person I want to become.
   • I have opportunities to ask honest questions about religion or spirituality.
   • I feel accepted by Christians I know, whether or not we agree about faith.
   • None of these are currently true of me.

   Choose any

3. 28

   What affects your willingness to talk about your beliefs, doubts, or disbelief? Check all that apply.

   • Confidence in my own views
   • How I expect other people to respond
   • Whether I can explain my views
   • Seeing other people talk openly about their beliefs
   • My relationships with people whose beliefs differ from mine
   • Whether I think the conversation would be worthwhile
   • Having an opportunity to talk
   • Being invited into a conversation
   • Whether my questions would be taken seriously
   • Whether I would feel pressured to change my beliefs
   • Whether the topic interests me
   • Other
   • None of these
   • I am not sure

   Choose any

4. 29

   How do you feel about talking with Christians about religion or belief? Check all that apply.

   • I talk about it naturally.
   • I talk about it mainly with people I am close to.
   • I am open to talking about it when it feels relevant to my life.
   • I usually wait to be asked about it.
   • I avoid it because I want to keep relationships comfortable.
   • I worry about offending people.
   • I am not sure how to bring it up.
   • I worry that my views would be judged or dismissed.
   • I worry that I would be pressured to become Christian.
   • I am not interested in these conversations.
   • I do not know any Christians I could talk with.
   • Other
   • I am not sure

   Choose any

Their journey so far

1. 30

   Which people or experiences have most shaped your views about Jesus or Christianity? Check all that apply.

   • A friend or peer
   • A family member
   • A Christian church gathering
   • A Christian church or ministry leader
   • A school or campus experience
   • Online content or social media
   • A talk or presentation
   • A personal conversation
   • A course or guided discussion
   • Reading the Bible myself
   • A significant experience or moment in my life
   • Books or ideas outside Christianity
   • Other
   • None of these
   • I am not sure

   Choose any

2. 31

   What has helped you develop your views about the kind of person you want to become? Check all that apply.

   • One-on-one mentoring
   • Conversations with friends
   • Being challenged or encouraged
   • Learning in a group
   • Being welcomed into a community
   • Shared activities such as meals, reflection, or discussion
   • Reading or studying ideas that matter to me
   • Observing how someone else lives
   • Teaching or talks
   • Serving alongside other people
   • An online community
   • Time to think on my own
   • Other
   • Nothing has helped me in this way
   • I am not sure

   Choose any

3. 32

   What, if anything, would make you hesitate to join an activity organized by a Christian group? Check all that apply.

   • I am not interested in the activities they offer.
   • I would not know anyone there.
   • I would be unsure what to expect.
   • I would worry about being pressured to adopt Christian beliefs.
   • I would worry about being judged or not accepted.
   • Some of their beliefs or values conflict with mine.
   • I have had a negative experience with a Christian group.
   • Practical issues, such as time, transportation, or cost.
   • Nothing would make me hesitate.
   • I am not sure.

   Choose any

4. 33

   What, if anything, makes it difficult for you to consider following Jesus? Check all that apply.

   • I do not know enough about Jesus or Christianity.
   • I am not convinced that Christian beliefs are true.
   • I have questions I have not found satisfactory answers to.
   • Some Christian teachings conflict with my views or values.
   • Suffering and injustice make belief in God difficult for me.
   • My experiences with Christians or churches have put me off.
   • I would worry about how people close to me would respond.
   • I would worry about what I might be expected to change.
   • I am satisfied with my current beliefs or outlook on life.
   • Following Jesus is not something I have thought about.
   • Other
   • I am not sure.

   Choose any

About them

1. 1

   What best describes your gender?

   • Male
   • Female
   • Other
   • Prefer not to say

   Choose one

2. 2

   In which country do you live?

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