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Results for Brendene Barkley (bjbarkley@icloud.com) - March 16, 2026

OVERALL SCORE

57/75

EDUCATION
72%
APPLICATION
76%
TRANSFORMATION
80%

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: 18/25

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.
4
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.
4
Action Plan: No action needed. Keep up the great work!
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.
3
Action Plan:

Pick one abstract truth in your upcoming lesson and turn it into something kids can see or touch—use a simple prop, image, or object that visually represents the key idea and hold it up as you teach. (See Chapter 10 of Feeding Faith.)

5. Our group environment promotes attention, respect, and focus so kids can learn without constant disruption.
4
Action Plan: No action needed. Keep up the great work!
APPLICATION: 19/25

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.
4
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.
4
Action Plan: No action needed. Keep up the great work!
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: 20/25

Nourished

This area is strong, healthy, and well-balanced.

11. Our lessons consistently point to the gospel and show how every story fits into God’s plan to rescue and redeem through Jesus.
4
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.
4
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.
4
Action Plan: No action needed. Keep up the great work!
15. We help kids understand their identity in Christ so they see themselves the way God sees them.
4
Action Plan: No action needed. Keep up the great work!