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Disciples Making Disciples
Jesus has commanded us to “go and make disciples” (Mathew 28), and that is the goal of spiritual formation at CityBranch. Our desire is to encourage, challenge, and equip people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ, living out the ways of Jesus in every aspect of their lives.
The Hope Circle is a tool to help you find your place on your journey of faith. Before you can take the next step, you need to know where you are. No stage is better than another, they are simply descriptions of how we take the “next step.” As followers of Jesus, we never stop growing! As we grow, we’re called to be disciples who make disciples. So, are you growing?
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What is Your Next Step?
S E E K E R S
Seekers are exploring Christianity and their questions about God.
Prayer, worship, and scripture are not a main priority and may seem irrelevant. May visit a worship service occasionally.
Key Question: What do I believe about Jesus?
B E L I E V E R S
Believers trust in Jesus as their personal Savior and are…
• Learning that everyone is broken and needs a savior
• Beginning to see the connection between belief and actions
• Active in worship on a regular basis
• Involved in a small group and learning to be in Christian community
• Willing to serve inside and outside the church through volunteering and serving
• Learning to tell others about their relationship with God
Key Question: How do I build a relationship with Jesus?
F O L L O W E R S
Followers strive to live with Jesus as Lord of their lives and…
• Have increasing devotion to Jesus and take ownership of their spiritual life
• See the Bible, worship, and regular prayer as central to their lives
• Are authentic before others and recognize their need for accountability
• Are actively seeking God’s direction in all aspects of life
• Reach out to others by regularly serving and leading inside and outside the church
• Are learning to walk with God, surrender daily, and follow the Holy Spirit.
Key Question: How do I follow Jesus in my everyday life?
S E R V A N T S
Servants live by letting their relationship with Jesus influence everything they do.
Servants…
• Love God more than anything and are fully surrendered to Jesus
• Prayer and spiritual disciplines enable constant conversation with God
• God’s love overflows naturally through regular evangelism and service
• Self-initiate learning experiences and opportunities to be challenged in their faith
• Are actively seeking opportunities to mentor, coach, or teach others who are beginning their faith journeys through discipleship.
• Know their passions, gifts, and call, and are using them to further God’s Kingdom
Key Question: What is my personal call in God’s mission for this world?
