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Results for Austin Toews (austin.t@hopecity.ca) - March 17, 2026

OVERALL SCORE

58/75

EDUCATION
88%
APPLICATION
76%
TRANSFORMATION
68%

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: 22/25

Nourished

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

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.
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.
5
Action Plan: No action needed. Keep up the great work!
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.
5
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.
3
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: 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.
5
Action Plan: No action needed. Keep up the great work!
7. Leaders model faith in real, everyday ways so kids can see what following Jesus looks like in action.
3
Action Plan:

Encourage leaders to share one real-life example each week of how they’re living out the Big Idea so kids can imitate what they see. (See Chapter 12 of Feeding Faith.)

8. Kids leave knowing one practical way to live out their faith in the coming week.
5
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.
3
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.
3
Action Plan:

This week, ask three open-ended questions and wait for kids to answer before you respond. (See Chapter 14 of Feeding Faith.)

TRANSFORMATION: 17/25

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.
3
Action Plan:

Add a simple gospel connection to each lesson so kids see how every story fits into God’s plan to rescue and redeem through Jesus. (See Chapter 16 of Feeding Faith.)

12. We regularly explain what it means to follow Jesus and offer a clear, age-appropriate invitation for kids to take that step.
3
Action Plan:

Write out a simple, age-appropriate explanation of what it means to follow Jesus (1–3 sentences) and keep it printed inside your Bible. Share it at least once a month during large group. (See Chapter 16 of Feeding Faith.)

13. We create intentional moments of reflection, worship, and prayer where kids can respond personally to what God is doing in their hearts.
3
Action Plan:

At regular intervals, give kids clear, age-appropriate opportunities to begin a relationship with Jesus—and pray with those who are ready to take that step. (See Chapter 16 of Feeding Faith.)

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.
5
Action Plan: No action needed. Keep up the great work!