Next Steps Opportunities
How do I know what my next step is? In order to help you determine some next steps in your spiritual growth, we recommend you review the material below related to where you may be in your spiritual journey. Then look at the following opportunities being offered and the resources listed that may be helpful. You are always encouraged to participate in any of the opportunities, but those listed in the group you relate to best may be of particular interest.
- Finding out about Jesus Christ and checking out Christianity
- Faith Action Steps
- Faith Stretching Steps
- Servant Leadership (Tim 2:2)
Finding out about Jesus Christ and checking out Christianity
“I have spiritual questions. I’m interested in learning more about Jesus, the Bible and what Christianity is all about.”
Next Steps:
- Sunday services: 9:15 and 11:00 am
- The Link temporary small group 2/13 & 2/20 in 200 Building
- New Community with Candlelight Dessert Reception 2/14 at 7pm
- First Serve Opportunities at Church Information Booth
- Cypress Cruisers 3/10, Start at 8 am in 200 Building
- Look into Next Step Partnerships
Additional Resources:
- Gospel of John (NIV or The Message translations of the Bible)
- The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel
- The Case for Faith by Lee Strobel
- Christianity 101 by Gilbert Bilizekian
Faith Action Steps
“I have admitted my sins and repented from them. I have asked Jesus for his death on the cross to apply for the atonement of my sins. I’ve asked Him to both forgive me and lead me for the rest of my life. I’ve started on a journey of faith and want to take steps to follow him and live out what he has in store for my life.”
Next Steps:
- Sunday services: 9:15 and 11:00 am
- Wednesday New Community service: 7:00 pm (1st Wednesday/month includes communion)
- Spiritual Gifts Discovery Class
Part I: Sunday 3/11 from 2 – 6 pm
Part II: Thursday 3/15 from 6 – 8:30 pm in 200 Building
- Small Group Picnic Saturday 3/3 11 am – 1 pm at John Chestnut Park
- Look into Next Step Partnerships
Additional Resources:
- Too Busy Not To Pray by Bill Hybels
- Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
- God is Closer than You Think by John Ortberg
“I am becoming a more fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ. I’m actively involved in the church and I am allowing him to stretch me in areas of my life that I’ve not developed or submitted to him up until now.”
Next Steps:
- Sunday services: 9:15 and 11:00 am
- Wednesday New Community service: 7:00 pm (1st Wednesday/month includes communion)
- Next Step Partnership Leadership Training Thursday 3/22 6 – 9 pm
- Look into Next Step Partnerships
Additional Resources:
- Letters Across the Divide: Two Friends Explore Racism, Friendship, and Faith by David Anderson and Brent Zuercher
- Boundaries by Henry Cloud
- Leading Life-Changing Small Groups by Bill Donahue
- An Ordinary Day with Jesus by John Ortberg/Ruth Barton
- The Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert E. Coleman
- Nice Girls Don’t Change the World by Lynn Hybels
“I am investing my life in God’s greatest treasure: people. I bring all 5 G’s (Grace, Growth, Group, Gifts, Good Stewardship) to bear in my life, as best I can, surrendering my life to the Lord to use for His purposes. I strive to be teachable and humble knowing I will never ‘arrive’ spiritually, but that I can help others grow in Christ through my own walk with the Lord.”
Next Steps:
- Sunday services: 9:15 and 11:00 am
- Wednesday New Community service: 7:00 pm (1st Wednesday/month includes communion)
Additional Resources:
- Spiritual Mentoring by Anderson/Reese
- Courageous Leadership by Bill Hybels
- Spirit of theDisciplines byDallas Willard
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
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