Next Steps

We articulate discipleship as an invitation to “follow Jesus with us”. The Apostle Paul writes to the church in Thessalonica two thousand years ago that “…Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” (1 Thessalonians 2:8). The ancient understanding of life together is the foundation to discipleship. Next Steps will provide some answers to questions but not all and will address some topics but cannot address all topics involved in Christian discipleship. Next Steps is not just information being transferred, rather, the hope is participants can develop trusting and safe relationships with others to enable them to begin a longer journey that will go far beyond the length of Next Steps and allow them to continue seeking and finding Jesus together.

Next Steps has 5 sessions that will unpack the following topics:

1. What is a Christian?

2. Encountering God through Scripture

3. Encountering God through Suffering and Sacraments

4. Encountering God through Community

5. Encountering God through Prayer and Service

Each session will include teaching on the specific topic and discussional questions.

Some of the sessions will include recommended resources to go deeper on the topic or guides to format prayers.