Character Assessment: Sonship & Christlikeness
Dual Realm Leadership Pillar 1 — character before gifting, strategy, or administration.
Based on: Isaiah's portrait of the Messiah (Isaiah 9:6) + Rise Crew character framework.
How to use:
- Self-assess quarterly
- Invite 2 trusted people to rate you (blind spots)
- Use in mentorship (#20) or gap year review (#26)
Scale: 1 = rarely true · 5 = consistently true
Part A: Sonship
Do I live as a child of God — or as an orphan performing for approval?
| # | Statement | Self | Other 1 | Other 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I receive God's love without earning it daily | |||
| 2 | I run to God when I fail — not away from Him | |||
| 3 | I am secure enough to celebrate others' success | |||
| 4 | I can rest without guilt | |||
| 5 | I hear correction without collapsing or raging | |||
| 6 | I call God "Father" and mean it emotionally | |||
| 7 | I do not compare my calling to others' |
Sonship subtotal: Self ___/35
Part B: Christlikeness Traits
Isaiah 9:6 — Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace
Wonderful Counsellor
Wisdom, insight, listening presence
| # | Statement | Self | Other 1 | Other 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | People seek my counsel and feel heard | |||
| 9 | I listen more than I fix | |||
| 10 | My advice points people to God, not dependence on me |
Mighty God (strength under control)
Courage, authority, spiritual power exercised with love
| # | Statement | Self | Other 1 | Other 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | I act courageously when others hesitate | |||
| 12 | I exercise spiritual authority humbly | |||
| 13 | I confront injustice without personal vendetta |
Eternal Father (nurturing strength)
Protection, provision, generational thinking
| # | Statement | Self | Other 1 | Other 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | I protect people weaker than me | |||
| 15 | I think multi-generationally — not just quarterly | |||
| 16 | I create safety for others to grow and fail |
Prince of Peace
Shalom-bringer, reconciler, non-anxious presence
| # | Statement | Self | Other 1 | Other 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | I bring calm to chaotic rooms | |||
| 18 | I pursue reconciliation rather than winning arguments | |||
| 19 | I am not driven by anxiety or urgency culture |
Extraordinary Strategist (Rise Crew addition)
Vision with executable wisdom
| # | Statement | Self | Other 1 | Other 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | I translate vision into actionable steps | |||
| 21 | I anticipate obstacles without cynicism | |||
| 22 | Others trust my judgment in complexity |
Christlikeness subtotal: Self ___/75
Part C: Shadow Patterns (honest check)
Where does character break down under pressure?
| Shadow | Tendency (1-5) | Recent example |
|---|---|---|
| Control | ||
| People-pleasing | ||
| Avoidance | ||
| Cynicism | ||
| Performance / hypocrisy | ||
| Anger / harshness | ||
| Isolation |
Dominant shadow: _______________
Synthesis
Strongest character trait: _______________ Weakest area: _______________ Gap between self-score and others' scores: _______________
One character goal for next 90 days:
Practical habit to build that trait:
Accountability partner: _______________
Scripture to meditate on:
90-Day Review
Date: _______________ Progress (honest narrative):
Re-assess scores: Improved in ___ Still weak in ___
Next goal: _______________
Closing Prayer
Father, I am Your son/daughter before I am a leader. Form Christ in me — Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. Let character carry my gifting. Amen.
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