What I Would Do Differently
Part 1 Parental Information)1
1. Do you consider yourself a Christian?
___ A. Yes ___ B. No
2. Have you repented of your sin and trusted in Jesus Christ for salvation?
___ A. Yes ___ B. No 3. Are you married?
___ A. Yes ___ B. No
4. Do you have any children age 18 or younger living in the home?
___ A. Yes ___ B. Yes
1 Many questions and wording were taken from a thesis on a similar topic written by Bradley Bruton Boyette, “Equipping Fathers at Parkridge Baptist Church in Coral Springs, Florida, to Lead in the Discipleship of Their Children” (D.Ed.Min. project, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2017). He said he was indebted for the formation of his survey to the assistance of the work of Timothy Paul Jones, Family Ministry Field Guide: How Your Church Can Equip Parents to Make Disciples (Indianapolis:
Wesleyan Publishing House, 2011), 202-3. All rights reserved, used by Boyette’s written permission.
5. What is your age in years?
___ A. 18-24 ___ D. 45-54 ___ B. 25-34 ___ E. 55-64 ___ C. 35-44 ___ F. 65 and over
Part 2
Directions: Please mark the appropriate answer. Some questions may ask you to give your opinion using the following scale:
SD = strongly disagree AS = agree somewhat D = disagree A = agree
DS = disagree somewhat SA = strongly agree
6. I consider myself to be the spiritual leader of my home.
SD D DS AS A SA
7. I am an effective spiritual leader of my home.
SD D DS AS A SA
8. I desire to lead my family well.
SD D DS AS A SA
9. I have a strong grasp of what it means to be the disciple-maker of my home.
SD D DS AS A SA
10. I have a clear process in the discipleship of my children in my home.
SD D DS AS A SA
11. If asked, I could articulate the gospel to my children.
SD D DS AS A SA
12. I have a very good knowledge of what Scripture has to say about the role of fathers leading in the discipleship of their children.
SD D DS AS A SA
13. If asked, I could easily locate key Scriptures that discuss the discipleship of children.
SD D DS AS A SA
14. I believe that it is the responsibility of the father to lead in the discipleship of children.
SD D DS AS A SA
15. I prioritize consistent family devotions in my family’s schedule.
SD D DS AS A SA
17. The church is where children ought to receive most of their Bible teaching.
SD D DS AS A SA
18. Parents, and particularly fathers, have a responsibility to engage personally in a discipleship process with each individual child.
SD D DS AS A SA
19. The church leaders are the people primarily responsible for discipling my children.
SD D DS AS A SA
20. The church leaders are the people primarily responsible for teaching my child how to present the gospel to others.
SD D DS AS A SA
21. My church has helped me to develop a clear plan to disciple my child.
SD D DS AS A SA
22. I am comfortable in leading a time of discipleship with my family.
SD D DS AS A SA
Part 3
23. I read my Bible (check only one) ___ A. more than once per day ___ B. once per day
___ C. several times per week ___ D. once per week
___ E. several times per month ___ F. once per month
___ G. several times per year ___ H. not at all
24. I meditate on Scripture (check only one) ___ A. more than once per day
___ B. once per day
___ C. several times per week ___ D. once per week
___ E. several times per month ___ F. once per month
___ G. several times per year ___ H. not at all
25. I pray (check only one)
___ A. more than once per day ___ B. once per day
___ C. several times per week ___ D. once per week
___ E. several times per month ___ F. once per month
___ G. several times per year ___ H. not at all
26. I have a specific time set aside for prayer.
___ A. Yes ___ B. No
27. I most often pray for (check only one) ___ A. myself
___ B. family ___ C. friends ___ D. other
28. I most often pray (check only one) ___ A. at church
___ B. at home
___ C. while traveling ___ D. at work
___ E. other
29. I pray with my children (choose only one) ___ A. more than once per day
___ B. once per day
___ C. several times per week ___ D. once per week
___ E. several times per month ___ F. once per month
___ G. several times per year ___ H. not at all
30. I read the Bible with my children (choose only one) ___ A. more than once per day
___ B. once per day
___ C. several times per week ___ D. once per week
___ E. several times per month ___ F. once per month
___ G. several times per year ___ H. not at all
31. I read Christian books to/with my children (choose only one) ___ A. more than once per day
___ B. once per day
___ C. several times per week ___ D. once per week
___ E. several times per month ___ F. once per month
___ G. several times per year
33. I spend time encouraging my wife’s spiritual walk.
SD D DS AS A SA
34. I encourage my children to spend time reading the Bible and praying.
SD D DS AS A SA
35. 35. I use everyday situations as opportunities to instruct my children with biblical principles.
SD D DS AS A SA
36. I lead my home in family discipleship (specific time of Bible-reading and prayer) (check only one)
___ A. more than once per day ___ B. once per day
___ C. several times per week ___ D. once per week
___ E. several times per month ___ F. once per month
___ G. several times per year ___ H. not at all
37. It is important to teach children to have a missional mindset.
SD D DS AS A SA
38. I have a clear process (big picture of what I should do) for spiritually leading my wife and children.
SD D DS AS A SA
39. I have a plan of action (steps I will take) for spiritually leading my wife and children SD D DS AS A SA
40. My spiritual health directly impacts my ability to lead my family spiritually.
SD D DS AS A SA
Thank you for taking the time to fill out this survey.
Nick Scotten
APPENDIX 2
TEACHER’S LESSONS FOR “E-6 DADS HELPED BY E-5 MOMS”
Lesson 1: A Call to Personal Commitment