It's time to Take Your Next Step.
This is intended to help you assess where you are in your faith journey. Remember, your faith journey is unique, and none of us has fully arrived. Keep taking your Next Steps as you grow in your faith!
Trust Jesus
I am far from God. My NEXT STEP is to Trust Jesus.
What this includes:
- Repent from sin
- Believe in Jesus
- Follow Jesus as Savior and Lord
Next Steps:
- Talk with a pastor or leader
- Ask questions and explore faith
- Come to Sunday gatherings
- Learn more about Jesus
On-Ramps:
- A welcoming Sunday environment
- Personal conversations with believers
- A low-pressure place to explore faith
- Clear invitations to respond
Follow Jesus
I have Trusted and am Trusting Jesus. My NEXT STEP is to Follow Jesus.
What this includes:
- Beginning a life of obedience to Jesus
- Taking visible and consistent steps of faith
Next Steps:
- Be baptized
- Begin reading Scripture and praying (Spiritual disciplines)
- Join Core Group
- Attend Starting Point Group
On-Ramps:
- Baptism (first step of obedience)
- Connection Class
- Connection to Core Groups
- Learning basic rhythms (Bible, prayer, obedience)
- Guided next steps and relational support
Be Transformed By Jesus
I am Following Jesus. My NEXT STEP is to be Transformed by Jesus.
What this includes:
- Heart change and character formation
- Growing in Christlikeness
- Ongoing repentance and obedience
Next Steps:
- Stay active in Core Group
- Join Spiritual Formation Group
- Serve others on a team
- Grow through God’s Word and prayer
- Immerse in Spiritual Disciplines
On-Ramps:
- Consistent Core Group life
- Bible-centered teaching
- Accountability and care
- Serving opportunities
- Intentional spiritual practices
Lead Others To Trust Jesus
I am being Transformed by Jesus. My NEXT STEP is to Lead others to Trust Jesus.
What this includes:
- Investing in others
- Making disciples
- Taking spiritual responsibility
Next Steps:
- Lead a Core Group
- Disciple Others
- Step into ministry leadership role
- Share the Gospel with others
On-Ramps:
- Leadership development environments
- Opportunities to serve and lead
- Discipleship relationships
- Evangelism and disciple-making training
- Clear leadership pathways