TRY FOR FREE
BUY NOW
LOGIN

Results for Rachel Wierenga (rachel@gemsgc.org) - April 21, 2026

OVERALL SCORE

61/75

EDUCATION
80%
APPLICATION
84%
TRANSFORMATION
80%

Nourished, Healthy Ministry

You’re serving a full, balanced meal. Keep refining and pressing in.

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: 20/25

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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 21/25

Nourished

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

6. Our lessons create a healthy balance between teaching biblical truth and helping kids live it out in practical, everyday ways.
4
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.
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.
5
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!