Discipleship Groups
Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 pm at Christ Fellowship, we are offering a combination of seven Bible study groups that are interspersed with five different Seminars which will run through May. Get all the details and sign up
Growing in Christ
We’ve provided a brief summary below of what it means to grow in Christ, to be a true disciple.
But first, it is vitally important that in order to grow, you must believe the gospel – the good news of Jesus Christ. Learn more about trusting Christ and believing his gospel, and then being baptized.
Growing in Christ - Being a True Disciple
Our mission at Christ Fellowship is “People Helping People Find and Follow Christ.” Following Christ involves growing in his knowledge and grace. As we become closer to him, we become more like him. The goal of following Christ can be expressed like this:
“To live a Spirit-empowered life for God, becoming like Christ and joining him in his mission.”
But as we all have heard by now, “It’s not about me!” There must be a higher purpose in my living a life where we follow Christ and grow spiritually. What is that ultimate purpose?
We reflect the goodness of God to all people and bring glory to his name
What does such a life look like? At Christ Fellowship, we commonly describe the life of the Christ follower as one marked by:
Loving God, loving one another, and loving our neighbor
What are the kinds of activities that lead to spiritual growth? Or, expressed differently, what do disciples do that leads to transformation of ourselves and those around us?
We Seek him
- Worship
- Pray
We Learn from him
- Study the word
- Listen as the Holy Spirit teaches
- Imitate “doers” of the word
We Influence for him
- Grow healthy, loving relationships (Gal 5:16-26)
- Bless, impact, build up
- Go & tell
- Reproduce
We Invest with him (in the church, and in our neighborhood, community and world)
- Give - time & treasure
- Serve - the body, the community
- Live creatively - talent & gifts
In what settings do we grow together at Christ Fellowship?
Individually
- Practice & Reflect
- Spiritual Disciplines
- Personal Learning
Close community
- Small Groups
- Spiritual Relationships
- Processing Life Circumstances
Broader community of believers
- Sermons
- Courses
- Events, conferences, retreats
- Serving
Need a super simple plan for growing RIGHT NOW?
Pray – Seek God. Listen for his voice as he reveals his will (Col. 1:9).
Study God’s Word Daily— Read your Bible. And get your copy of the Romans Study Guide where you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the Gospel.
Worship Weekly during Weekend Services — Bruce will be teaching Paul’s Letter to the Romans, chapters 1-5, where Paul expounds on the gospel – the good news for all, especially those who believe.
Join a Life Group or other small group — Discuss and apply God’s Word with others as you build strong friendships and pursue God together.
Serve and Share with others — Through your daily life put into practice what you learn by serving and sharing with others.
Want to learn more about growing in Christ?
Check out our Discipleship Groups
Contact Scott Doust, Adult Ministries Pastor, at or 972.547.7049.