Residental Discipleship Questionaire

We’re really excited to host you for residential discipleship at the Davenant House. The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof. As such, our goal is to discuss spiritual things and be rooted in the Scriptures and have time to study. But we would also like to delve deeply into the common things, applying ourselves to the ways Scripture calls and informs our faithful stewardship of time, relationships, and the created things that the Lord has entrusted to us. As the perhaps over-quoted but nonetheless helpful and true quote from Kuyper goes: “There’s not a square inch in the whole domain of human existence over which Christ, who is Lord over all, does not exclaim, ‘Mine’!”

Since there is only so much time in the day and we want to steward your time here well, we are asking you to help us offer the best opportunities possible for you to grow in ways tailored to you. Please fill out the following survey in order to help us plan well for your time with us. You can choose activities because you’re proficient in them and you find them restful. You can also choose activities because you know nothing about them and you would like to learn more. Please don’t feel overwhelmed by the long list. Some of us crave lots of action; some crave lots of noise; others crave lots of quiet. We will follow up on this survey with a phone call (or email if you’re overseas) to further refine the plans for your time here with us and the degree to which you would like to engage with the activities you choose. Thank you for helping us know how to make your time here edifying, restful, and honoring to the Lord!

Name *

Date of Birth *

Phone *

Email *

Address *

Apt, suite, etc.

Country

City

State

Zip code

How will you be traveling to the Davenant House? *

What is your current church affiliation? *

What is your church background? *

In what ways are you currently serving in ministry? *

In what areas do you see a need for spiritual growth in your own life? (eg. fear of the Lord; spiritual disciplines like prayer, scripture, reading; time management and stewardship; godliness and piety; etc.) *

What significant life changes or decisions do you expect to face in the next 1-5 years? *

Do you have any physical limitations which we should take into account when considering housing or which would limit your participation in any activities? *

Which of the following activities would you be interested in participating in or learning more about? *

	Must Happen	Definitely Interested	Interested	Somewhat Interested	Not Interested
Hiking
Running
Board Games
Quiet Reading Time
Gardening
Playing with Children
Reading Books to Children
Archery
Disc Golf
Campfire
Movie Night
Making Music Together
Reading Literature Together
Reading Poetry Together
Bean Bag Toss/Horse Shoes
Painting (Oil Pastel, Chalk Pastel, Watercolor, Acrylic)
Drawing (Colored Pencil, Graphite, Pen, Chalk Drawing, etc.)
Crafting (Sewing, Crocheting, Knitting, Paper Crafts, Embroidery, etc.)
Woodworking
Home Maintenance Skills (Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Home Repair, Landscaping, etc.)
Trail Development and Maintenance
Chainsaw Safety
Canning (Seasonal with Garden Produce)
Writing Skills
Study Skills

Do you have any other activities you would like to engage in? Is there anything we should know about your selections above? *

What would help you get the most out of your retreat here in terms of discerning the direction the Lord has for you going forward? *

(eg. Do you need quiet alone time? More time to process with others? Does silence make you uncomfortable? How much interaction would you hope to have with others? How much time to yourself do you hope to have?)

Is there anything else you would like us to know? *

Dietary Needs *

Please list animal and/or food allergies. We are more than happy to accommodate any food allergies or preferences. In an effort to help us serve you well, please be as specific as possible. Please specify if it is an allergy or a preference and indicate the severity of your allergy. For example, if you have Celiac’s Disease, please indicate so on the form. If you are diabetic, we are happy to provide low-carb options, but again be as clear as possible with what you require. Please indicate whether cross-contamination is a problem. Our food is all prepared in the same kitchen so we cannot guarantee purity with regard to cross-contamination, but we can do our best and make informed choices on purchasing certified ingredients if necessary.

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