Christian Faith Practices Scale (CFPS)
Measures the frequency of participation in Christian faith practices across devotional, relating, and serving dimensions.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Christian Faith Practices Scale (CFPS) was developed by M. E. Sherr, J. Stamey, & D. R. Garland (2009). It is designed to measure Christian faith practices. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 13 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Devotional Practices, Relating, Serving.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Devotional Practices | 1,2,3,4 | 4 |
| Relating | 6,7,8 | 3 |
| Serving | 10,11,12 | 3 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Never, 2 = Rarely, 3 = Once in a while, 4 = Sometimes, 5 = Often, 6 = Almost Always, 7 = Always.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 13 to 91. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Engagement: 13 – 38
- Moderate Engagement: 39 – 65
- High Engagement: 66 – 91
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.