The Discipleship Dynamics Assessment

Stop Guessing.
Start Growing.

A research-grounded diagnostic that measures discipleship health across five dimensions of life — giving you and your community a clear picture of where you are and where God is calling you to grow.

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160
Diagnostic Questions
5
Dimensions of Life
35
Measurable Outcomes
1,440+
Norm Group Respondents
What Is the DDA?

A Diagnostic, Not a Devotional

The Discipleship Dynamics Assessment is a research-grounded, academically developed instrument that measures the health of discipleship across five dimensions of life — not just spiritual practices, but the full scope of what it means to follow Christ.

Developed over two decades and grounded in the biblical framework of Life in 5D, the assessment gives individuals, churches, and organizations a clear, honest picture of where they are — and a roadmap for where God is calling them to grow.

It is not a quiz. It is not a personality test. It is a mirror — one that reflects the full landscape of your life as a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Academically Developed
Norm-Referenced
Actionable Results
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"Discipleship is not a program. It is a life — a life lived in every dimension, offered to God as an act of worship."

Life in 5D — The Philosophy Behind the Assessment
45
Minutes to Complete
The Framework

Five Dimensions of Discipleship

The assessment measures health across every dimension of life — because Christ is Lord of all, not just Sunday mornings.

Spiritual Formation
The foundation of discipleship — your relationship with God through Scripture, prayer, worship, and spiritual disciplines.
7 Outcomes
Personal Wholeness
Discipleship touches the whole person — body, soul, and spirit.
7 Outcomes
Relational Health
We are made for community.
7 Outcomes
Vocational Clarity
Every disciple is called.
7 Outcomes
Economic Discipleship
Money and possessions are among the most revealing indicators of the heart.
7 Outcomes

Spiritual Formation

The foundation of discipleship — your relationship with God through Scripture, prayer, worship, and spiritual disciplines. This dimension measures how deeply the life of Christ is being formed in you.

Personal Wholeness

Discipleship touches the whole person — body, soul, and spirit. This dimension measures your emotional health, physical stewardship, identity in Christ, and freedom from destructive patterns.

Relational Health

We are made for community. This dimension measures the quality of your relationships — with family, friends, the church, and the world — including your capacity to forgive, reconcile, and love well.

Vocational Clarity

Every disciple is called. This dimension measures your sense of purpose and calling, your stewardship of gifts and talents, your engagement with work as worship, and your contribution to the mission of God.

Economic Discipleship

Money and possessions are among the most revealing indicators of the heart. This dimension measures your stewardship of finances, generosity, contentment, and your theology of wealth and poverty.

The Process

How It Works

Step 01

Create Your Profile

Enter your name, email, church, and role. Your results are private and confidential.

Step 02

Take the Assessment

160 carefully crafted questions across five dimensions. Takes approximately 45 minutes. Progress is saved automatically.

Step 03

Receive Your Report

Immediately receive a detailed, personalized report with scores, percentile rankings, and narrative interpretation for each outcome.

Step 04

Take Action

Use your results to shape personal growth, mentoring conversations, sermon series, and strategic ministry planning.

Who It's For

Built for Every Disciple

Individuals

Anyone who wants an honest, comprehensive picture of their discipleship health — and a clear direction for growth.

  • Personal growth planning
  • Identify areas of strength
  • Discover blind spots
  • Track progress over time
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Church Leaders

Pastors and ministry leaders who want to move beyond guesswork in discipleship and make data-informed decisions.

  • Congregational health assessment
  • Sermon series planning
  • Small group curriculum
  • Staff development

Universities & Seminaries

Academic institutions training the next generation of ministry leaders who want to assess formation outcomes.

  • Student formation tracking
  • Curriculum alignment
  • Cohort comparison
  • Longitudinal research
The Book

Life in 5D:
A New Vision of Discipleship

The Discipleship Dynamics Assessment is the companion instrument to Life in 5D — the book that frames discipleship not as a set of spiritual activities, but as a comprehensive, integrated way of life.

Written by Charlie Self, Adam Mossier, and Steve Elkin, Life in 5D provides the theological and philosophical foundation for everything the assessment measures.

5D
Life in 5D
A New Vision of Discipleship
Self · Mossier · Elkin
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Ready to See What's Really Happening in Your Discipleship?

The assessment takes approximately 45 minutes. Your results are immediate, detailed, and actionable. Take the first step toward intentional, measurable growth.

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