Follow Me!
Matthew 4:17–23

Maturity always results in multiplication.

NC4 Discipleship Pathway: an intentional strategy for maturity

The Co-Laboratory: a missional strategy for multiplication

Following Jesus reorients your life

Following Jesus redefines your identity

Following Jesus transforms you

The Reliable Pattern of Transformation: Vision, Intention, Means

Profile of New Christian: meaning in belonging, rebuilding walls, learning from leaders, absorbing information, enthusiastic to serve

The New Christian stage is about learning foundational beliefs, affections, and habits for the Christian life

Capacities: trusting God, Biblical literacy, Foundational beliefs and habits, live in community

Needs: kinship community, core teaching, good leaders, spiritual parents, simple guidance

Stalled Looks Like: Rigidness, Us vs. Them, “Switcher”

Catalysts for growth: taking risks and responsibility in faith, knowing and accepting your gifts, seeing “this church” as “my church.”

Skeptics: change your mind, the kingdom is here!

New Believers: Lay the foundations, and continue to build

Experienced Believers: Become a Spiritual Mother or Father

Salvation Prayer
Dear Lord Jesus, thank You for drawing me to Yourself from my darkness, my sin, and my shame. I repent of my sins, and I ask You to forgive me. I welcome You into my heart, and I surrender my future into Your hands. Guide me by Your Holy Spirit, and help me to be a reflector of Your light to those around me. Thank You for including me in Your family. Amen