How do you know if you're actually growing as a follower of Jesus — or just going through the motions? The Spiritual Health Reflection is a free self-assessment tool from Practicing the Way that helps you honestly examine your inner life with God and identify practical next steps in your apprenticeship to Jesus.^1
Built around the three aims of discipleship — being with Jesus, becoming like him, and doing as he did — the reflection walks you through thoughtful questions about your spiritual practices, relationships, and rhythms. After completing it, you can explore your results with helpful filters and scatter plots, choose a focus area where you sense the Spirit inviting growth, and track your trajectory over time by retaking it every few months.^1 The tool is designed for communal use — share your next steps with a trusted friend or small group and process together.^1
The Spiritual Health Reflection was created by Practicing the Way, a nonprofit founded by pastor and author John Mark Comer. After nearly two decades leading Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, Comer stepped away in 2021 to build free spiritual formation resources for churches worldwide. Practicing the Way now serves thousands of church communities across dozens of countries with courses, practice guides, podcasts, and digital tools — all funded by generous donors through "The Circle."^2 Comer's book Practicing the Way was awarded the ECPA Christian Book of the Year in 2025 and has made 23 appearances on the New York Times bestseller list.^6
Why Churches Love It"The Spiritual Health Reflection is a guided self-assessment that helps people reflect on their inner life, track growth over time, and identify next steps." — Ministry Forum^3
"Practicing the Way offers a framework for sustainable spiritual health in the often demanding and isolating work of missions." — SendU Blog^4
Many churches use the Spiritual Health Reflection as a starting point before beginning the Practicing the Way Course, helping participants establish a baseline for their spiritual formation journey.^5
Notable- Completely free for individuals and church communities^1
- Part of a broader ecosystem now including all nine Practices (Sabbath through Witness, completed February 2026), plus the Rule of Life Builder, Lectio Bible, Table Conversations, Sabbath Meditations, and a Contemplative Pastor podcast^1
- Designed to be retaken regularly, enabling users to see spiritual growth patterns over time^1
- Used by churches across denominations as an on-ramp to deeper discipleship^5
- New Church Formation Incubator — a 9-month cohort for pastors — launched to equip church leaders in building cultures of discipleship^7
- John Mark Comer's Practicing the Way won ECPA Christian Book of the Year 2025^6
