Spiritual Formation Plan

At Grace U we desire not only for you to have opportunity to grow in your biblical knowledge, but we desire for you to be transformed. Transformation is a work done by the Spirit of God, but it also requires our participation. The Holy Spirit can do his work as we are Stirred by God’s Word and when we Struggle Well with Life Together.

Participating in Grace U classes will help you to be stirred by God’s Word. We also believe that being actively involved in a Life Transformation Group (small group) is a vital part of being transformed. Beyond taking classes offered by Grace U, we ask every adult to fill out this personal Spiritual Formation Plan to aid you in developing an intentional plan for reaching your goals. We ask that you share your plan with your Life Transformation Group or with at least one other person who knows you well. Our elders would be glad to help you with this as well.

  1. Review the Grace U questionnaire on the preceding pages by looking at all the questions you scored a 3 or less on. What insights do you gain as you look at your low scores?

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  2. Review the course descriptions for this school year (page 5) in relation to your low scores. The classes that will help you improve your low scores include:

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  3. Growing in your relationship with Christ includes developing the fruits of the Holy Spirit, found in Galatians 5:22-23. Circle the two fruits of the Spirit that you feel you need the most change in:

    • love
    • joy
    • peace
    • patience
    • kindness
    • goodness
    • faithfulness
    • gentleness
    • self-control

  4. As you look at the list below, circle any areas that you have not been able to achieve growth in by working on them yourself:

    • anger
    • bitterness
    • codependency
    • drug/alcohol abuse
    • workaholism
    • gambling
    • perfectionism
    • depression
    • marital dissatisfaction
    • pornography
    • job dissatisfaction
    • feeling stuck
    • parenting issues

    Other: ___________________________________________________

  5. Do you need to speak with a pastor or counselor about any of these issues?

    Yes    No

My Goals

  1. I will attend the following classes offered by Grace U:

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  2. I have identified the following Fruits of the Spirit and other life issues/patterns (see your answers to questions 3 & 4 on page 9) that I will request the Holy Spirit to develop or change in me:

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    I will take the following action steps to grow in these areas:

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  3. People who will support me in achieving my goals:

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List any aspects of life that would prevent you from fulfilling your personal growth plan (too much TV, over-commitment, lack of focus, etc.):

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I am committing to being in God’s Word on a regular basis and living an authentic life with others in order for the Holy Spirit to make the changes in my life that God desires.

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: _______________