OUR DISCIPLESHIP PATHWAY
TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR DISCIPLESHIP WALK
GATHER
WORSHIPING
Orienting our lives individually and collectively around the worship of God.
FIRST STEPS
Worship in community at least once a month (in person or online).
NEXT STEPS
Worship in community 2-3 times per month (in person or online) and seek out moments to give thanks to God.
GOING DEEPER
Worship in community every week (in person or online) and find ways to praise and worship God every day.
COMMUNITY
Seeking community.
FIRST STEPS
Welcome newcomers into the church community.
NEXT STEPS
Seek to establish relationships with members of the church community.
GOING DEEPER
Seek common ground to establish relationships with people who do not agree with you, do not look like you, and/or do not live like you in all your communities.
GROW
PRAYING
Connecting to God, interceding for others and opening up to the movement of the Holy Spirit.
FIRST STEPS
Pray at least once a week for yourself, for others, and for the church.
NEXT STEPS
Pray every day for yourself, for others, and for the church, and listen for the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
GOING DEEPER
Pray for others in the Prayer Room once a month, find time to sit quietly in the presence of God, and continue daily practices of praying for yourself, for others, and for the church.
LEARNING
Exploring scripture, studying, and engaging with others.
FIRST STEPS
Encounter the story of God's love by beginning to explore scripture regularly.
NEXT STEPS
Encounter the story of God's love in community through Sunday School class or small group.
GOING DEEPER
Create a space for others to encounter the story of God's love by hosting or facilitating a Sunday School class or small group.
GO
SERVING
Partnering with God to change lives.
FIRST STEPS
Give financially to the church to support the church's ongoing ministries and allow for the building of the kingdom of God on earth.
NEXT STEPS
Give to special offering opportunities that support ministries that you are passionate about.
GOING DEEPER
Give items, non-financial resources, energy or time to support ministries and missions that you are passionate about.
INVITING
Welcoming others into life transformation.
FIRST STEPS
Invite others to join you in worship using the Invite Cards available in the Narthex.
NEXT STEPS
Invite others to join you in worship so they can come to encounter the Jesus you know and love.
GOING DEEPER
Share with others in your daily life what a relationship with Jesus has meant to you in your life and offer to pray with those in need of hope, love, and encouragement.