Spiritual Walk Continuum

the Heart

What I Desire

• Reflect upon God and my purpose in life
• Desire a relationship with God as Creator of the world and author of life (my Heavenly Father)
• Awareness of my own sin and a desire to be forgiven
• Curious about what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ
• Recognize the need to be in relationship with other Christians
• Desire for others to know Jesus
• Desire to give financially to God’s work

• Yearn for a deeper and more intimate relationship with Christ that is accompanied by an increased joy in worship
• Surrender of will and self to Jesus Christ
• A desire for personal transformation in God’s grace through ongoing repentance and forgiveness
• Hunger for God’s Word and desire for a knowledge and understanding of the Bible
• Desire for closer, supportive relationships with other believers
• Desire to be equipped to share my faith
• Increased joy in the discipline of giving to the ministry of Christ in and through the church

• Desire for the fullness of the Holy Spirit – as indicated by evidence of both the fruit and the gifts of the Spirit
• Delight in giving generously for the sake of the kingdom of God
• Growing ache for the lost and commitment to missions.
• Delight in constant prayer, Bible reading, and obedience to God’s Word

the Mind

What I Believe

• Understand what it means to become a follower of Jesus (i.e. become a Christian)

• Develop a grasp of the basic, foundational truths of the Christian faith

• Have a basic understanding of the body of Christ and what it means to belong to it

• Understand what it means to be Presbyterian (including a grasp of the essential tenets of the Reformed Faith)
• Begin to think theologically – developing a biblical worldview
• Understand my spiritual gifts

• Knowing how to give a rational defense of my faith in response to cultural and secular challenges (Apologetics)
• Understanding how Christian faith compares and relates to other religions and counterfeit forms of Christianity

the Will

What I Do

• Have a regular time of Prayer and Bible Reading, including memorizing scripture
• Attend Worship regularly; participate in church activities
• Give financially to the church
• Join the church (profession of faith; baptism)

• Be involved in regular individual and group Bible Study and Praying for others…get involved in a small group

• Attend study and growth opportunities such as classes, retreats and seminars

• Pledge to support the church budget
• Involved in ministry and service opportunities; consider being part of a committee

• Explore the practice of other Spiritual Disciplines; find and/or be a mentor.
• Share your growth with others by developing deeper relationships and/or teaching a class or leading a small group
• Commit to tithing; create a plan to increase your giving to God’s work in the world
• Serving through leadership – Session, Deacons, etc.
• Engaging in spiritual conversations and sharing my faith with others