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1. I understand the essential beliefs of the Christian faith, and feel confident that I could explain them to a non-religious friend.

2. I have a good knowledge of the Bible, including its major events and themes, and I know how to read it for maximum understanding.

3. If someone were to ask me, "What do United Methodists believe?" I feel confident in my ability to answer them.

4. I understand basic Christian ethics, and I know how to draw upon my faith to come to conclusions about important moral and ethical issues.

5. I have a good understanding of God's will for human beings, and I know how to discern his will for my life in particular.

1. I know God has the power to transform lives and I'm open and responsive to wherever that may lead in my life.

2. I lay aside my own desires and sense of importance and submit to God's will for my life.

3. As a means of growing in Christ, I prayerfully practice various spiritual disciplines in my life.

4. I am experiencing "the fruit of the spirit" (Galatians 5:22) in my life; love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

5. I have a group of friends who grow in faith together and challenge each other to grow deeper in Christ.

1. I invest time in building my relationships with God and with others.

2. I know my God-given spiritual gifts, and am actively serving Christ by using those gifts.

3. I give back to Christ by giving to the church and to others in proportion to my income, with at least 10% as my goal.

4. I spend time serving in God's world by helping meet critical needs and showing what it means to follow Jesus Christ.

5. I am actively nurturing the spiritual lives of others, sharing my faith story, offering spiritual encouragement and leading others to Christ.