"A disciple is someone who is following Jesus, being changed by Jesus, and committed to the mission of Jesus (Matt 4:19, 28:19-20)."

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We are excited for you to join our Discipleship Pathway at New Life. It is designed to help you grow in your faith and deepen your relationship with Christ. Whether you are curious about Christianity, new to the faith or a seasoned believer, our pathway provides clarity to your spiritual maturity.

Alpha

For those new to the faith or curious about Christianity, we recommend starting with Alpha. Alpha is a safe and welcoming space for open conversations about faith, life, and God. It's an opportunity to explore the basics of the Christian faith through discussions and teachings, in a friendly and informal environment. 

Join a Small Group

The next step on our pathway is to join a small group. This is where the heart of our discipleship process takes place. Small groups are designed to be the primary space where believers can grow into maturity in Christ. The purpose of a small group is simple: "To be the place where community begins and disciples are made."

There are three goals in small groups:

Closeness: Authentic relationships flourish here.
Support: As disciples of Jesus, we don’t just seek closeness; we are designed to rely on each other for support, especially when facing life’s challenges.
Challenge: Within a community of closeness and support, we also need a healthy challenge to grow. As disciples, we are called to take steps forward in our journey with Christ (Matt 16:24-26).

Bible Studies

We offer Bible studies throughout the year that explore key topics in a more focused way.  These sessions run for 4-6 weeks each, depending on the topic, and provide a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of your faith.

Focused Bible Classes - These main classes run yearly to contribute to your journey to become a mature disciple of Jesus:

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Discipleship - The one thing that matters pt 1-2: These classes explore what it means to be a disciple and how to make disciples in everyday life through relational evangelism.

 

The Gifts of the Spirit - From knowledge to experience: By answering the question "how does God work in, through, and among His people?" We not only learn what the gifts are but more importantly, how God works in us with practical exercises.

 

These two classes are apart of our Discipleship Pathway to help you become more like Jesus. (we also offer General Bible Studies that cover a wide variety of topics, offering something for everyone, no matter where you are on your faith journey).

 

Serve

 

It's great to receive, but as Jesus said, "it's better to give"(Acts 20:23). Serving is your opportunity to both discover and use the gifts that God has given you, to build up the church (Eph. 4:16) and show the love of Christ to your community (Matt. 5:16). We have various areas of ministry that you can be a part of and we offer both a spiritual/personality tests to aid in helping you discovery your role in the Body of Christ. Though these tests are not the voice of God but are useful tools to help you discern where God is working in this season of your life.

The End Goal: Mature Disciples of Christ

The ultimate goal of our Discipleship Pathway is to help you become a mature disciple of Christ. We believe that through this approach—with Alpha *(For those who have questions about Christianity or new to the faith), growing in a small group, deepening your knowledge through Bible study classes, and serving with your gifts—you will be equipped to live out your faith fully and effectively.