Cross-Quadrant Assessment

Discovering Your God-Given Spiritual Temperament

 

Important: Understanding Your Spiritual Calling

 

This assessment is different from personality, achievement, intelligence, aptitude, or interest tests. Here, we are seeking to discover your God-given spiritual temperament - how the Holy Spirit has uniquely designed you to connect with Him and express your faith in the world.

 

Your responses reflect Divine calling, not personal preference. We trust that the Holy Spirit will guide your choices, just as God distributes various spiritual gifts according to His will. Answer honestly and prayerfully, allowing God's Spirit to direct your responses.

 

ROUND 1: Discovering Your Spiritual Family

Choose the statement that most accurately reflects your spiritual temperament:

Pair 1:

A. "God is found in silence more than words" B. "The Gospel must be proclaimed publicly and boldly"

Pair 2:

A. "The interior life is where transformation happens" B. "Every believer is called to evangelize the lost"

Pair 3:

A. "Solitude is essential for spiritual growth" B. "Faith without works is dead - action is essential"

Pair 4:

A. "Presence is more important than activity" B. "Apologetics and reason serve evangelistic purposes"

Pair 5:

A. "Ordinary moments are sacred encounters" B. "Cultural engagement is a Christian duty"

Pair 6:

A. "Listening to God comes before speaking to God" B. "Mass ministry reaches more souls than individual focus"

Pair 7:

A. "Spiritual wounds become doorways to deeper intimacy" B. "Costly discipleship demands public courage"

Pair 8:

A. "Less talking, more dwelling" B. "Preaching and teaching are primary evangelistic tools"

Pair 9:

A. "God speaks in whispers, not shouts" B. "Social action flows from Gospel conviction"

Pair 10:

A. "The journey inward leads to union with Christ" B. "Building movements amplifies individual witness"

Pair 11:

A. "Contemplation transforms the soul more than preaching transforms the crowd" B. "Winning souls requires bold action and public witness"

 

ROUND 2: Discovering Your Expression Style

Choose the statement that most accurately reflects your spiritual temperament:

Pair 12:

A. "Spiritual disciplines structure the contemplative life" B. "Passionate pursuit of God is non-negotiable"

Pair 12:

A. "Community is where contemplation bears fruit" B. "Daily surrender must be intentional and complete"

Pair 13:

A. "Long obedience trumps spiritual highs" B. "Shallow Christianity is the enemy of true faith"

Pair 14:

A. "Ordinary faithfulness is extraordinary spirituality" B. "Personal holiness prepares you to disciple others"

Pair 15:

A. "Teaching others deepens your own formation" B. "Intimate knowledge of God fuels evangelistic fire"

Pair 16:

A. "The inner journey equips us for outer ministry" B. "One-on-one discipleship is more powerful than mass ministry"

Pair 17:

A. "Spiritual formation is both personal and communal" B. "Spiritual intensity is required, not optional"

Pair 18:

A. "Authentic practice challenges cultural Christianity" B. "God's glory demands our complete abandonment"

Pair 19:

A. "Patience and persistence shape spiritual maturity" B. "Scripture meditation ignites spiritual passion"

Pair 20:

A. "Contemplative wisdom must be accessible to ordinary believers" B. "Discipleship means reproducing your spiritual DNA in others"

Pair 21:

A. "Spiritual wisdom grows when shared in community fellowship" B. "Intense personal devotion creates disciples who multiply the kingdom"

 

SCORING:

Round 1 Results:

• Mostly A responses: Mystic Family (Contemplative Temperament)

• Mostly B responses: Evangelist Family (Evangelical Temperament)

 

Round 2 Results:

• Mostly A responses: Outward Expression

• Mostly B responses: Inward Expression

 

Your Cross Quadrant Placement:

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• Mystic Family + Inward Expression = Quadrant 1: Pure Christian Mystics

  • Bridge Brothers: Brother Lawrence, Henri Nouwen

• Mystic Family + Outward Expression = Quadrant 2: Practical Christian Mystics

  • Bridge Brothers: Eugene Peterson, Richard Foster, Dallas Willard, Søren Kierkegaard

• Evangelist Family + Inward Expression = Quadrant 3: Discipleship Evangelists

  • Bridge Brothers: Oswald Chambers, A.W. Tozer

• Evangelist Family + Outward Expression = Quadrant 4: Pure Evangelists

  • Bridge Brothers: D.L. Moody, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, C.S. Lewis

 

REFLECTION QUESTIONS:

Based on your quadrant placement, reflect on the following question:

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For Quadrant 1 - Pure Christian Mystics: Describe a time when you felt closest to God in silence or solitude. What was that experience like, and how did it shape your understanding of His presence in your daily life?

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For Quadrant 2 - Practical Christian Mystics: Think about how your personal spiritual practices have equipped you to serve or teach others. Share an example of when your inner journey with God bore fruit in your relationships or community.

 

For Quadrant 3 - Discipleship Evangelists: Reflect on someone whose spiritual growth you've been able to influence through personal relationship. What did that one-on-one discipleship process teach you about your calling?

 

For Quadrant 4 - Pure Evangelists: Describe a situation where you felt compelled to share your faith publicly or defend Christianity in a broader context. How did that experience confirm your calling to reach others?

 

Next Steps:

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Explore the writings of your Bridge Brothers to deepen your understanding of your spiritual temperament. Visit narrowpathpilgrim.com/bridge-brothers to begin your journey with mentors who speak your spiritual language.

Remember: You're not a church misfit - you're a Christ insider finding your way home to your spiritual family.