By the end of his lifetime, John Wesley, the father of Methodism, used a seal with his initials inside a circle containing the words: “believe, love, obey.” This seal reflects John Wesley’s core ideas about living as a follower of Jesus. If you were to create such a seal to represent your life as a disciple, would these words be your life’s mission? And if so, how would you live each day in order to remain faithful to your mission?
This discipleship plan provides information and options to assist you in being intentional about loving God and people in real ways every day. You will find beginning and advanced steps to choose from in every category. Your journey in following Jesus will surely not go forward in a straight line, step by step by step. For example, some may begin by using their hands and feet to serve before they believe! Some may be involved in all three areas all at once! This is your personal journey, but one thing is certain: God is seeking your mind, heart, hands and feet so that you might share God’s love with the world!
This discipleship plan provides information and options to assist you in being intentional about loving God and people in real ways every day. You will find beginning and advanced steps to choose from in every category. Your journey in following Jesus will surely not go forward in a straight line, step by step by step. For example, some may begin by using their hands and feet to serve before they believe! Some may be involved in all three areas all at once! This is your personal journey, but one thing is certain: God is seeking your mind, heart, hands and feet so that you might share God’s love with the world!
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Giving your mind to God is a pathway to faithLearn about the basics of faith through core classes, profess your faith in Christ, be baptized or confirmed, become a member of FSFUMC
Learn to tell your faith story, share your faith story with others, capture your faith story on video to share in worship or online, invite others to a life of faith If you are interested in learning more about baptism or church membership, please contact Rev. Roy Beth Kelley - rbkelley@fsfumc.org |
Giving your heart and soul to God is a pathway to spiritual disciplines.Introduction to spiritual practices, a class about how to read the Bible, introductory or short term Bible studies, read the Bible daily, worship regularly, receive Holy Communion regularly, pray regularly, begin to give to the ministries of the church with a goal of tithing (10%) and beyond as an act of worship, belief and obedience.
Advanced Bible studies, Enneagram work, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, Financial Peace University, work with a spiritual director, explore new forms of prayer, be part of a prayer team, lead a prayer team, start a prayer team, participate in worship leadership, become an extravagant giver (over and above a 10% tithe), attend a spiritual retreat like Walk to Emmaus or Chrysalis. 
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Giving your strength to God by loving your neighbor is a pathway to serving.Serve within the church, serve outside the church, learn about justice issues, participate in a local mission event, participate in a fresh expression of ministry
Lead a small group or outreach ministry, seek justice for those without a voice, initiate a new mission or justice project, initiate new methods of hospitality, lead a small group, mentor children, youth or new Christians, join the congregational care team, participate in a national or international mission event, initiate or lead a fresh expression of ministry, serve in church leadership, serve as a lay servant If you would like to have more information, please contact Elizabeth Thames - ethames@fsfumc.org |
To make your own personal plan for growth, we would love to send you a faith journal as a guide.
Email rbkelley@fsfumc.org if you have not received one and would like a hard copy. Or you can view an online version below.
Email rbkelley@fsfumc.org if you have not received one and would like a hard copy. Or you can view an online version below.