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Saying “yes” to following Jesus is saying “yes” to a brand new journey. If you made this decision, we would love to hear from you. As a church we are passionate to support your decision to live for Jesus and keep walking your faith journey. We have other resources below to continue unpacking what “Yes” to Jesus means and encourage you to discover the beautiful life that is ours to live in Christ.
Please take a moment to watch the video “What’s In Your Yes?”
Your New Life: Audio Experience or Readable Version
Mark 16:16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved. Water baptism is a celebration of your decision to follow Jesus Christ and what He has done in changing your life. It’s an outward sign of an inward decision. If you have not been baptized since you believed take this next step in your Christian walk. Message by Pastor Duane on Baptism
Start your journey with the Faith Essentials course. Faith Essentials is discipleship-focused and designed to help you lay a solid foundation.
Do you already have a solid foundation in your journey? Find out how you can use this as a tool to disciple others and help them grow. For more information reslife.org/faithessentials
Register for Faith Essentials Online classes beginning July 2
Register for Faith Essentials (in-person) classes beginning October 2
Growth Track is a four-week experience to help you connect with God and the person He created you to be on a deeper level. Know God, find freedom, discover your purpose and make a difference. Explore how the way you are created can impact the Kingdom of God in a greater way!
Register for the next set of (in-person) classes September 3 – 24
One Step Further is a hands on deep dive into your Growth Track experience. Join us in a conversational discussion. We will examine foundational truths from week 1 and 2 through a redemptive lense that could lead to greater transformation. Dive deeper into hearing God in the day to day. There will be time for prayer, activation, and Q & A.
Next Class: October 29
It’s time to step away for a day, reset, and experience God’s goodness and direction in your life. In the midst of life’s business, challenges, anxieties, and cultural messaging, it can be easy to lose sight of what matters most. Come join us for this Immersed event and unpack life in the Kingdom and what it means for you.
Next Immersed: October 21
Leaders for Christ Training Center is a Bible school designed to develop leaders who know the Word of God and are led by the Holy Spirit. Whether you have known God for a few months or have been walking with Him for decades, these studies will help you become more effective in your ministry to those around you.
Find out more at reslife.org/leadersforchrist
This nine month program is designed to raise up the next generation of leaders (ages 18–30) to be connected to the heart of the Father, to embrace their identity in Christ, and equip them to release Kingdom culture into their sphere of influence.
Students learn to orient their lives toward the Lord through communal learning, spiritual disciplines, fellowship, and embodied action.
Find out more at reslife.org/disciples
God designed us to make a difference and be a part of a community. If you consider ResLife your home and are ready to move from attendee to a partner, then this is your next step. Join us as leadership shares how we can change lives and impact the world together. Registration is required.
Ready to Serve? Sign up now and see what God can do through you. We would love to have you join one of our ResLife teams. To get started, complete the online Team Application or stop by any of the Welcome Centers during weekend services to pick up an application. We have lots of opportunities to serve on Sundays and throughout the week. Opportunities include Ministry, Production, and our First Impression Teams. It all starts here. Have fun serving God and blessing others!
If you’re under 18 we’ll need you to pick up a paper version of the Team Application at Guest Services.
Beyond Sunday is our midweek sermon review. This guide is designed to offer a simple digital tool for those wanting to take the next step with Sunday’s message. You can also print this guide to study on your own, or use it in a group to experience transformation together.
Freedom Ministry is designed to help you hear and respond to God’s voice, identify and remove obstacles, and discover your identity in Christ. Live the life you were made for, and learn how to bring freedom to others.
Intro to Freedom; Freedom Conversations