next steps

If you have decided to follow Jesus, you may be wondering what's next.  We want to help!  Join us as we guide you towards next steps in your walk with Christ.  Take a look at the spiritual growth plan below.

1. TELL SOMEONE Becoming a follower of Jesus is exciting news! Share that good news with others. You do not have to be a pastor or missionary to tell others about Jesus. The best way to do this is just tell your story of how God has worked in your life.
2. GET BAPTIZED Baptism is an outward picture of what happens inside of us. It’s a picture of dying to your old self and being resurrected into new life in Christ. Baptism is not salvation, it’s not a ticket to heaven. Only Jesus can do that for us. Romans 10:9 says if we believe in our heart and confess with our mouth that Jesus is Lord, we will be saved. It’s an outward expression of an inward decision. It’s a celebration of salvation, the decision that you’ve already made to follow Jesus Christ. Check out the following video and hear the heart behind baptism.
3. REGULARLY PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC WORSHIP Weekly commitment to public worship is a crucial part in being the Body of Christ (a Biblical term for the church family). We grow together spiritually and share the same vision when we worship together. We use our spiritual gifts to minister to one another and to reach those not yet reached for Christ.
4. BEGIN GENEROUS GIVING God has generously given to us all that we have. With that, He makes us overseers of His resources. Systematic, proportional giving (starts with tithing) acknowledges His Lordship of our life and expresses our gratitude for all that He has given to us. Thus, we give to the Lord (thru the church); not to a budget, a pastor, or for particular needs.
5. JOIN A LIFE GROUP Connect to a “life group.” Whether sharing and learning, or helping one another through the storms of life, life group members are strengthened out of these relationships by “doing life together.” This is exactly what Jesus did with his 12 disciples.
6. SERVE You become like Christ as you serve others. God has uniquely gifted, called, and equipped you to serve others in impactful ways.  We seek to be a group that does not come to be served, but to serve.   We work to help others determine their giftings and help them use their gifts for the Kingdom.
7. INVITE OTHERS TO JOIN YOU One of the best and easiest ways to tell people about your new faith is to invite them to Sunday services and other ministries of the church.
8. READ THE BIBLE As a follower of Jesus, one of the most important things you can do is to read and study the Bible. Spend time each day reading God’s Word. If you do not have a Bible, let us know & we will get you one.
9. PRAY Daily prayer is simply talking to God. You do not have to use big words. Praise Him. Repent of your sin. Ask. Yield to His will. 
10. FIND A MENTOR Ask a more mature believer if they would be willing to disciple you in the basics of the Christian life. Ask them to guide you in your spiritual life and to hold you accountable!
11. BE A MENTOR Prayerfully ask God to bring you a new believer who is hungry to learn the basics about the Christian life.
12. BECOME A MULTIPLIER Teach others how to do what you are doing that they may repeat the process.