Discovering
At this stage of spiritual growth, you are beginning to depend on Christ daily in your life. You see Christ as someone who assists you in life. Thus you turn to him on a regular basis for help and guidance.
We hope that this page will help you begin, renew or continue your spiritual journey. As a first step, we suggest that you find time to exercise all of the “valuable practices” listed below. We also recommend that you consider some of the additional classes, training, practices and relationships that you feel would most facilitate spiritual growth in your life.
We hope that this page will help you begin, renew or continue your spiritual journey. As a first step, we suggest that you find time to exercise all of the “valuable practices” listed below. We also recommend that you consider some of the additional classes, training, practices and relationships that you feel would most facilitate spiritual growth in your life.
Valuable Practices
ATTEND WORSHIP & JOIN A CHURCH
The church is the place where we come together to encourage one another as members of Christ's body
READ ENTIRE BIBLE
Grow in your relationship with God who speaks to us through his word.
Option One - The Bible in 365 Days. Purchase a copy of the "One Year Bible NIV" online or in our Loft Bookstore.
Option Two - The Bible in 90 Days. The the B90x challenge, and read through the entire Bible in just 90 days. Requires only 12 pages of reading a day. Purchase a copy of "The Bible in 90 Days" online or in our Loft Bookstore. Or, use your one Bible and just download this simple reading guide.
JOIN A LIFE GROUP
Jesus’ model of discipleship was through small intimate groups
ONE FPC SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
Becoming the hands & feet of Jesus
ONE FPC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY
Becoming more like Christ involves raising up other disciples
DAILY PRAYER TIME
Daily conversation to know him/his will
The church is the place where we come together to encourage one another as members of Christ's body
READ ENTIRE BIBLE
Grow in your relationship with God who speaks to us through his word.
Option One - The Bible in 365 Days. Purchase a copy of the "One Year Bible NIV" online or in our Loft Bookstore.
Option Two - The Bible in 90 Days. The the B90x challenge, and read through the entire Bible in just 90 days. Requires only 12 pages of reading a day. Purchase a copy of "The Bible in 90 Days" online or in our Loft Bookstore. Or, use your one Bible and just download this simple reading guide.
JOIN A LIFE GROUP
Jesus’ model of discipleship was through small intimate groups
ONE FPC SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
Becoming the hands & feet of Jesus
ONE FPC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY
Becoming more like Christ involves raising up other disciples
DAILY PRAYER TIME
Daily conversation to know him/his will
Helpful Classes
BIBLE STUDIES
Diligent and careful study of the Bible help us to know God and his plan for us.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Annual Summer Leadership Summit
Learning your Spiritual gifts
Life Group Leadership Training
EXPERIENTIAL PRAYER TRAINING
Intercessory prayer training by Dunamis
Diligent and careful study of the Bible help us to know God and his plan for us.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Annual Summer Leadership Summit
Learning your Spiritual gifts
Life Group Leadership Training
EXPERIENTIAL PRAYER TRAINING
Intercessory prayer training by Dunamis
Additional Spiritual Practices
A practice with a promise (Mal. 3:10)
SHARING
Begin practicing sharing the gospel message by inviting people to church
Spiritual conversations w/non-believers
SPIRITUAL RETREATS
Saturday Morning Asides at FPC
The Pilgrimage through our Presbytery
Spiritual Formation Classes at Columbia
Suggested Relationships
DEEPER RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS
WITH BELIEVERS
Social Events & Retreats
Regular Meeting w/Spiritual Mentor
WITH NON-BELIEVERS
Following Jesus’ model of bringing people into the kingdom
WITH BELIEVERS
Social Events & Retreats
Regular Meeting w/Spiritual Mentor
WITH NON-BELIEVERS
Following Jesus’ model of bringing people into the kingdom
