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Results for Merissa Galpin (mmgalpin@cox.net) - April 17, 2026

OVERALL SCORE

54/75

EDUCATION
68%
APPLICATION
72%
TRANSFORMATION
76%

Fed, But Room to Grow

 Strong in some areas, but you may be leaning too heavily on one element of E.A.T. Strengthen your weakest category.

Below you'll find the questions and your answers grouped by section. If you scored 3 or lower, we've provided an action step. 4 and higher—no action needed. Keep up the great work!

EDUCATION: 17/25

Fed

Good foundation, but there’s room to grow.

1. Our lessons show that God is the main character of Scripture and consistently point kids to a deeper understanding of His character and nature.
5
Action Plan: No action needed. Keep up the great work!
2. Our lessons follow a clear scope and sequence that ensures kids see the big story of Scripture, not just disconnected lessons.
3
Action Plan:

Strengthen scope & sequence: Map your teaching plan so kids see the big story of Scripture, not just random lessons. (See Chapter 8 of Feeding Faith.)

3. Our lessons engage kids with interactive elements that make learning God’s Word both fun and memorable.
3
Action Plan:

Engage actively: Add interactive moments to your lesson (movement, response, or simple games) so kids stay engaged and retain more—and look for creative ways to involve kids directly in the storytelling. (See Chapter 9 of Feeding Faith.)

4. Our lessons intentionally use visuals, object lessons, and experiences that make God’s truth stick—helping kids see it, feel it, and remember it for a lifetime.
4
Action Plan: No action needed. Keep up the great work!
5. Our group environment promotes attention, respect, and focus so kids can learn without constant disruption.
2
Action Plan:

Work with your leaders to create the rules of the room and establish a clear set of consequences. Communicate that regularly to the kids. (See Chapter 11 of Feeding Faith.)

APPLICATION: 18/25

Fed

Good foundation, but there’s room to grow.

6. Our lessons create a healthy balance between teaching biblical truth and helping kids live it out in practical, everyday ways.
3
Action Plan:

Evaluate your last few lessons and adjust the next one in the direction you’re deficient—either clearer teaching or deeper response. Consider a curriculum with better balance. (See Chapter 12 of Feeding Faith.)

7. Leaders model faith in real, everyday ways so kids can see what following Jesus looks like in action.
5
Action Plan: No action needed. Keep up the great work!
8. Kids leave knowing one practical way to live out their faith in the coming week.
4
Action Plan: No action needed. Keep up the great work!
9. Our ministry steps into hard family situations with compassion—showing kids what it looks like for the Church to walk with them through difficulty.
2
Action Plan:

Invite your leaders to identify one struggling child or family and take a simple step of relational support this month. Encourage them to share these stories with one another to normalize compassion within your team. (See Chapter 13 of Feeding Faith.)

10. Our small groups create a safe space where leaders listen well—allowing kids to ask ques- tions, express doubts, and talk honestly about how God’s truth applies to their lives.
4
Action Plan: No action needed. Keep up the great work!
TRANSFORMATION: 19/25

Fed

Good foundation, but there’s room to grow.

11. Our lessons consistently point to the gospel and show how every story fits into God’s plan to rescue and redeem through Jesus.
5
Action Plan: No action needed. Keep up the great work!
12. We regularly explain what it means to follow Jesus and offer a clear, age-appropriate invitation for kids to take that step.
5
Action Plan: No action needed. Keep up the great work!
13. We create intentional moments of reflection, worship, and prayer where kids can respond personally to what God is doing in their hearts.
4
Action Plan: No action needed. Keep up the great work!
14. Our leaders emphasize heart transformation over outward behavior and help kids under- stand that real change comes from God’s work within them.
3
Action Plan:

Build in a Response Time—moments of prayer, journaling, artistic expression, or Bible reading—so kids have space to respond personally to what God is doing in their hearts. (See Chapter 17 of Feeding Faith.)

15. We help kids understand their identity in Christ so they see themselves the way God sees them.
2
Action Plan:

Choose one identity truth (loved, forgiven, child of God, never alone, etc.) and speak it aloud over the group every week—use the same phrase for a full month. (See Chapter 18 of Feeding Faith.)