{"id":420,"date":"2025-06-12T09:59:54","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T09:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fedamec.org\/aspire\/?page_id=420"},"modified":"2025-06-12T12:42:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T12:42:07","slug":"readiness-assessment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fedamec.org\/aspire\/readiness-assessment\/","title":{"rendered":"Readiness Assessment"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"420\" class=\"elementor elementor-420\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-element elementor-element-1e609ff e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1e609ff\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e27eda6 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_simple_svg\" data-id=\"e27eda6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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(215)662-0199<\/p><p><strong>BISHOP SAMUEL L. GREEN, SR.<\/strong><\/p><p>PRESIDING PRELATE<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-element elementor-element-a5ac1b9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a5ac1b9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-scroll-anim elementor-element elementor-element-1d09889 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_simple_svg\" data-move-in=\"moveVertical\" data-move-out=\"moveVertical\" data-axis-x=\"200\" data-axis-y=\"35\" data-rotate=\"90\" data-scale=\"1\" data-vp-top=\"0.5\" data-vp-bot=\"0.5\" data-el-top=\"0.2\" data-scroll-animation-off=\"1024\" data-id=\"1d09889\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_simple_svg.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"aux-widget-container aux-simple-svg-container\">\n        <div class=\"aux-widget-container-inner\">\n            <div class=\"aux-the-svg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fedamec.org\/aspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Group-46.svg\" title=\"demo-attachment-1408-Group-46\" alt=\"demo-attachment-1408-Group-46\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a23294 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7a23294\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f7d61e aux-appear-watch-animation aux-fade-in-up elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_modern_heading\" data-id=\"2f7d61e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_modern_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"aux-widget-modern-heading\">\n            <div class=\"aux-widget-inner\"><h2 class=\"aux-modern-heading-primary\"><\/h2><h3 class=\"aux-modern-heading-secondary\"><span class=\"aux-head-highlight\">Purpose of the Readiness Assessment<\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n        <\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e11c98 aux-appear-watch-animation aux-fade-in-up elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_modern_heading\" data-id=\"0e11c98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_modern_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"aux-widget-modern-heading\">\n            <div class=\"aux-widget-inner\"><h2 class=\"aux-modern-heading-primary\"><\/h2><div class=\"aux-modern-heading-description\"><p>The ASPIRE Readiness Assessment is designed to help churches evaluate their preparedness for participation in ASPIRE 2025 and ensure that their youth, clergy, laity, and general members are ready to fully engage in this transformational learning and leadership experience.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8296296 aux-appear-watch-animation aux-fade-in-up elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_modern_heading\" data-id=\"8296296\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_modern_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"aux-widget-modern-heading\">\n            <div class=\"aux-widget-inner\"><h2 class=\"aux-modern-heading-primary\"><\/h2><div class=\"aux-modern-heading-description\"><p>This assessment will guide churches in:<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f68f12 aux-appear-watch-animation aux-fade-in-up elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_icon_list\" data-id=\"5f68f12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_icon_list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"widget-container aux-widget-icon-list aux-parent-auf4b066e6\"><div class=\"widget-inner\"><div class=\"aux-widget-icon-list-inner\"><ul class=\"aux-icon-list-items aux-direction-default\"><li class=\"aux-icon-list-item aux-list-item-has-icon aux-icon-list-item-b96c06a elementor-repeater-item-b96c06a\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"aux-icon-list-icon auxicon auxicon-primitive-dot\"><\/i><span class=\"aux-icon-list-text\">Identifying their strengths, needs, and areas for growth<\/span><\/li><li class=\"aux-icon-list-item aux-list-item-has-icon aux-icon-list-item-cd3848b elementor-repeater-item-cd3848b\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"aux-icon-list-icon auxicon auxicon-primitive-dot\"><\/i><span class=\"aux-icon-list-text\">Preparing their leadership teams and members for experiential learning<\/span><\/li><li class=\"aux-icon-list-item aux-list-item-has-icon aux-icon-list-item-64f096a elementor-repeater-item-64f096a\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"aux-icon-list-icon auxicon auxicon-primitive-dot\"><\/i><span class=\"aux-icon-list-text\">Ensuring that their church culture is aligned with ASPIRE\u2019s people-centered design<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/section><!-- widget-container -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-element elementor-element-6cb701a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6cb701a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-434fb8c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"434fb8c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-scroll-anim elementor-element elementor-element-e9d5b18 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e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"df3204e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e062a1a aux-appear-watch-animation aux-scale-up e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e062a1a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32daac7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_contact_form\" data-id=\"32daac7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_contact_form.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"widget-container aux-widget-contact-form aux-parent-auce832b15\">            <div class=\"aux-col-wrapper aux-no-gutter\">\n            <!-- @TODO - The output for element here -->\n\n            \n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f426-o1\" lang=\"en-US\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"426\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/aspire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/420#wpcf7-f426-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<div style=\"display: none;\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"426\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.0.6\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en_US\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f426-o1\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<h4><span>SECTION 1:<\/span> CHURCH & LEADERSHIP INFORMATION\n<\/h4>\n<div class=\"aux-nextto\">\n\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"church-name\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Church Name*\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"church-name\" \/><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"presiding-elder\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Presiding Elder District*\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"presiding-elder\" \/><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"pastor-info\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Pastor&#039;s Name &amp; Contact Information*\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"pastor-info\" \/><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"youth-ministry-contact\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Youth Ministry Leader Contact\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"youth-ministry-contact\" \/><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"lay-leadership\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Lay Leadership Contact\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"lay-leadership\" \/><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4><span>SECTION 2:<\/span> YOUTH MINISTRY & ENGAGEMENT READINESS\n<\/h4>\n<div class=\"aux-nextto full-width\">\n\t<p><b>1. Current Youth Ministry Overview<\/b>\n\t<\/p>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<p>How many active youth members (K-12) are in your church?\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<p>What current youth programs are offered? (e.g., Bible study, service projects, leadership development)\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<p>How often do youth meet for spiritual development activities?\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<p>What leadership roles do youth hold in the church?\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<p><b>2. Challenges & Opportunities<\/b>\n\t<\/p>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<p>What are the biggest challenges in engaging youth in your church?\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<p>What strategies have been effective in keeping youth engaged?\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<p>Are there young adults (ages 18-35) active in leadership or mentorship roles?\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h4><span>SECTION 3:<\/span> ADULT LEARNER & LEADERSHIP READINESS\n<\/h4>\n<div class=\"aux-nextto full-width\">\n\t<p><b>1. Church Leadership Involvement<\/b><br \/>\n<label>How does your church develop and train clergy, laity, and lay leaders?<\/label><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"church-develop\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"How does your church develop and train clergy, laity, and lay leaders?\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"church-develop\" \/><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n\t<p><label>Does your church offer leadership training sessions for adults?<\/label><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"church-offer\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Does your church offer leadership training sessions for adults?\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"church-offer\" \/><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n\t<p><label>What topics are most needed for leadership development? (Check all that apply)<\/label><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"leadership-development\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-checkbox\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item first\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"leadership-development[]\" value=\"Church Administration &amp; Finance\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Church Administration &amp; Finance<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"leadership-development[]\" value=\"Digital Ministry\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Digital Ministry<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"leadership-development[]\" value=\"Evangelism &amp; Community Outreach\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Evangelism &amp; Community Outreach<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item last\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"leadership-development[]\" value=\"Social Justice &amp; Advocacy\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Social Justice &amp; Advocacy<\/span><\/label><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n\t<p><b>2. Intergenerational Engagement<\/b><br \/>\n<label>Does your church have structured opportunities for youth and adults to engage in shared learning?<\/label><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"structured-opportunities\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Does your church have structured opportunities for youth and adults to engage in shared learning?\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"structured-opportunities\" \/><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n\t<p><label>How are elders and seasoned leaders mentoring the next generation in your church?<\/label><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"next-generation\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"How are elders and seasoned leaders mentoring the next generation in your church?\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"next-generation\" \/><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4><span>SECTION 4: <\/span>CULTURAL & LEARNING ENVIRONMENT READINESS\n<\/h4>\n<div class=\"aux-nextto full-width\">\n\t<p><b>1. Understanding Your Church\u2019s Culture<\/b><br \/>\n<label>What are the core traditions that shape the identity of your church?<\/label><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"core-traditions\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"What are the core traditions that shape the identity of your church?\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"core-traditions\" \/><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n\t<p><label>How does your church incorporate diverse cultural expressions in worship and leadership?<\/label><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"church-incorporate\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"How does your church incorporate diverse cultural expressions in worship and leadership?\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"church-incorporate\" \/><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n\t<p><label>Are there ways your church can improve inclusivity for all generations?<\/label><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"improve-inclusivity\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Are there ways your church can improve inclusivity for all generations?\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"improve-inclusivity\" \/><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n\t<p><b>2. Willingness to Embrace Experiential Learning<\/b><br \/>\n<label>SPIRE emphasizes hands-on, transformative learning. Is your leadership team open to innovative training methods?<\/label><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"spire-emphasizes\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"SPIRE emphasizes hands-on, transformative learning. Is your leadership team open to innovative training methods?\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"spire-emphasizes\" \/><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n\t<p><label>Does your church currently engage in learning through service, digital media, or community engagement projects?<\/label><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"engage-learning\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Does your church currently engage in learning through service, digital media, or community engagement projects?\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"engage-learning\" \/><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n\t<p><label>How comfortable is your church with interactive workshops and leadership labs?<\/label><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"interactive-workshops\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-radio\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item first\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"interactive-workshops\" value=\"Very Comfortable\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Very Comfortable<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"interactive-workshops\" value=\"Somewhat Comfortable\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Somewhat Comfortable<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item last\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"interactive-workshops\" value=\"Not Comfortable\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Not Comfortable<\/span><\/label><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4><span>SECTION 5: <\/span>PRE-WORK COMMITMENTS & CHURCH PARTICIPATION PLAN\n<\/h4>\n<div class=\"aux-nextto full-width\">\n\t<p><b>Commitments Prior to ASPIRE:<\/b><br \/>\n<label><b>Pre-Event Church Meeting:<\/b> We will host an internal church meeting to discuss ASPIRE and prepare our members.<\/label><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"pre-event-meeting\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-checkbox\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item first\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"pre-event-meeting[]\" value=\"Yes\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Yes<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item last\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"pre-event-meeting[]\" value=\"No\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">No<\/span><\/label><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n\t<p><label><b>Youth & Leadership Registration:<\/b> We will ensure that at least one youth leader, lay leader, and pastor register for ASPIRE.<\/label><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"youth-leadership-registration\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-checkbox\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item first\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"youth-leadership-registration[]\" value=\"Yes\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Yes<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item last\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"youth-leadership-registration[]\" value=\"No\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">No<\/span><\/label><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n\t<p><label><b>Spiritual Preparation:<\/b> We will incorporate prayer, scripture study, and reflection leading up to ASPIRE.<\/label><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"spiritual-preparation\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-checkbox\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item first\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"spiritual-preparation[]\" value=\"Yes\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Yes<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item last\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"spiritual-preparation[]\" value=\"No\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">No<\/span><\/label><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n\t<p><label>Who from your church will attend ASPIRE? (Check all that apply)<\/label><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"attend-aspire\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-checkbox\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item first\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"attend-aspire[]\" value=\"Pastor(s)\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Pastor(s)<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"attend-aspire[]\" value=\"Youth Leaders\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Youth Leaders<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"attend-aspire[]\" value=\"Lay Leaders\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Lay Leaders<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"attend-aspire[]\" value=\"General Members\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">General Members<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"attend-aspire[]\" value=\"Youth Participants (K-12)\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Youth Participants (K-12)<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item last\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"attend-aspire[]\" value=\"Emerging Adults (Ages 18-35)\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Emerging Adults (Ages 18-35)<\/span><\/label><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n\t<p><label>What additional support would your church need to fully engage in ASPIRE?<\/label><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"additional-support\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-checkbox\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item first\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"additional-support[]\" value=\"Financial Assistance\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Financial Assistance<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"additional-support[]\" value=\"Additional Leadership Training\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Additional Leadership Training<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item last\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"additional-support[]\" value=\"Resources for Pre-Work\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Resources for Pre-Work<\/span><\/label><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4><span>NEXT STEPS AFTER COMPLETING THE ASSESSMENT <\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div class=\"aux-nextto full-width\">\n\t<p><label><b>Submission Deadline:<\/b> [Insert Date]<\/label>\n\t<\/p>\n\t<p><label><b>How to Submit:<\/b> [Provide Submission Link or Email]<\/label>\n\t<\/p>\n\t<p><label><b>Follow-Up Support:<\/b> Churches that complete the Readiness Assessment will be invited to a pre-event virtual session to help prepare for ASPIRE.<\/label>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4><span>FINAL CALL TO ACTION<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div class=\"aux-nextto full-width\">\n\t<p><label>Aspire is an opportunity to <b>grow, learn, and be transformed.<\/b> This assessment is the first step in ensuring that <b>your church is ready<\/b> to fully engage in this unique experience. <\/label>\n\t<\/p>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<p><label><i>Let's prepare together! 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