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Flourishing

Your ratings are consistently positive across all dimensions of your personal assessment. It is especially significant that your faith is strong. As a matter of fact, research shows that individuals whose lives are grounded by a vibrant faith – while also connected to an active church community – are more likely to flourish in the assesment’s remaining four dimensions: relationships, vocation, finances and health. While none of us is ever finished growing spiritually, and we don’t pursue our faith to selfishly benefit other areas of life, it is good to see how God’s blessings flow into all aspects of our life when we put him first.

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Trusting

Based on your responses, all dimensions of your assessment are high except for the area of finances. Although you may be facing financial challenges—something 15% of other U.S. churchgoers are also experiencing—your outlook on life remains largely positive. Your life’s fullness is not defined by financial hardship. In fact, research shows that people like you, with a solid faith and an active connection to a church community, are more likely to flourish in their relationships, vocation and health. So keep trusting, because this foundational area of your life can help you maintain perspective as you work through short term challenges.

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Growing

Your ratings are relatively high across all five dimensions of your personal assessment. And although your responses show room for additional growth, research indicates that your strong faith and active spiritual life can elevate your flourishing in other areas. People who are grounded in their faith and connected to their church community are more likely to flourish in their relationships, vocation, finances and health. While none of us is ever finished growing spiritually, and we don’t pursue our faith to selfishly benefit other areas of life, it is good to see how God’s blessings flow into all aspects of our life when we put him first.

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Exploring

Your ratings are consistent across four dimensions of the assessment, including relationships, vocation, finances and health. While there is moderate room for growth in these areas, they appear to be solid. In the faith dimension, however, your responses suggest you may be exploring what it means to place God at the center of your life. Research shows that those who are grounded in their spiritual life and actively connected to their church community are more likely to flourish across their life’s other dimensions. So keep exploring your faith to learn more about how a Christ-centered orientation can inform, enrich and bless your whole life.

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Unwavering

Based on your responses, it looks like you rated several of the flourishing dimensions (health, finances, relationships) of your assessment lower than most—except for your faith. At this point in time, your life may have some challenges but your belief in God is solid. Regardless of your life’s circumstances, your spiritual convictions remain firm. This is great news because research shows that those who are grounded in their faith and actively connected to their church community often experience higher levels of personal flourishing in the other dimensions as well, including relationships, vocation, finances and health. So begin exploring ways you can take action to improve these facets of your life, and keep leaning on your faith. Because your connection to God and a church community can help you through a season of need.

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Enduring

Your responses to the various dimensions of your assessment reflect fairly low ratings. One possibility is that you’re a tough rater when it comes to answering these types of surveys. But your low ratings could also suggest that you are facing obstacles and a difficult season in your life. Meeting challenges like this can be exhausting—and it’s important to know you’re not alone. Research shows that approximately 8% of U.S. churchgoers are also enduring a difficult season in their life. Fortunately, there is hope. We also know from research that those who are actively connected to a church community—and anchored in a growing faith—tend to flourish across all dimensions, including relationships, vocation, finances and health. So don’t give up! Lean on a healthy church community and concentrate on your faith to help you endure and grow in every aspect of life.

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