One Step...

I gave a challenge to the church I serve: Read the Bible Every day and attend a class, Sunday School or small group. My goal is to become a church filled with followers of Christ, i.e. disciples. Now don't get me wrong. There are many disciples already in the church and even more people who believe in Jesus Christ, but there are lots of people who need some spiritual maturity. And I'm committed to bringing them along in that endeavor.

Years ago I discovered what real discipleship was. Leading a youth group and a young adult sunday school class required me to study and learn in order to stay at least a half-step ahead of those I was trying to teach. That process molded me. It made me trust God more than myself. It made me think about things I always took for granted. And it required something from me that I had never considered, sacrificing my naive faith for something much deeper, much more profound.

It didn't happen in a day.

It didn't happen in an instant.

But over weeks, experiences, questions, doubts, discoveries, I began to develop a faith in Christ that was authentic and powerful and life-changing.

In fact, it made me wonder if I had even been a real Christian before?

It is a journey that continues to this day, a journey of discipleship and I'm challenging a new set of friends to join me.

I pray you will.

Peace ><>
Pastor Chris

• Read the Bible every day (via a reading calendar)
• Join Disciple Bible Study
• Join Pastor Chris' Class on Wednesday Evenings (SOUL FOOD)