You have arrived at the NextSteps page because you have made a decision to follow Jesus Christ and grow as a disciple. Every believer should desire to grow in the knowledge of the Lord, study God's Word and mature in Christ.
Below you will find 6 key elements beneficial in your spiritual walk with Christ as you begin, or continue on your faith journey, grow in Christ and become an effective witness for Jesus.
Pray
Have you ever heard it said that "there's power in prayer"? Prayer is a form of serving God (Luke 2:36-38) and obeying Him. We pray because God commands us to pray (Philippians 4:6-7). Prayer is how we communicate with God. It is our spiritual line of direct communication with our Heavenly Father.
Read and Study the Bible
There are several ways you can study the bible: 1) develop your own personal devotional time 2) attend a weekly bible study, small group, or men’s / women's small. It is very important to connect and get plugged in. Doing so, is an excellent path to take on your journey as a follower of Christ. What is the proper way to study the Bible? | GotQuestions.org
Find a church
The church, or the body of Christ is necessary for the building and lifting up of the believers. You need fellowship, encouragement and purpose. You also need connection with a solid bible believing church where the word of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ is taught without compromise. Top Bible Verses about the Importance of Church - Encouraging Scripture (biblestudytools.com)
Water Baptism
Water Baptism is an important part of ones profession of faith in Jesus Christ. Water Baptism does not save you, it is an outward expression of an inward change that has taken place in the life of the one who has placed their faith in Jesus. What is the importance of Christian baptism? | GotQuestions.org
Serve
Jesus said in the book of Mark chapter 10, verse 45, "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Jesus made it very clear that as a follower of Christ we must serve. What are ways I could serve / be serving in the church? | GotQuestions.org
Tell others about Jesus
As a believer in and follower of Christ, we are given clear instructions in the book of Matthew chapter 28, verses 19-20, to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, How can I gain a passion for winning souls? | GotQuestions.org