The making of a disciple

Click through each of the 12 habits above to see scriptures and calls to action. 

It all beings here, repenting of our sin and believing, trusting God to save us. This is what the Bible means by “Fatih.”

(Acts 3:19; Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 10:8-11)

Jesus said, “If you love me, obey my commands.” “Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching.” (John 14:15, 24) Jesus told his disciples to make disciples of the nations, “…teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28:20) If we really want to be a Follower of Jesus, we must obey him.

Baptism is an important first step in becoming a Follower of Jesus. It’s a picture of washing away our sins, and also the death and burial of our old self and the resurrection of the new person God is making us. If you’re ready, click this link to be included in our next baptism class.

(Acts 2:38; 22:16; Romans 6:3-6; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Galatians 3:26-28; Colossians 2:11-14; 1 Peter 3:21)

When we believe, we are also reconciled to each other and become members of God’s Family. We need each other and must be in community.

(1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Ephesians 2:19; Hebrews 10:25)

Humans were made to worship our Creator, expressing our praise, thanks, adoration to God.

(Psalms 33; 103; Romans 11:33-36)

We all need to have consistent time in God’s Word, the Bible. In it we learn how to live according to God’s design.

(Hebrews 4:12; Psalms 119:9-16, 105)

Communicating with God brings us close to him and enriches our relationship with him. Prayer can accomplish great things.

(Matthew 6:9-13; Ephesians 6:18-20; Hebrews 4:13-16; James 4:8)

God has given each of us gifts, or abilities, which help us become contributing members of the Body of Christ, the Church. Click on the link below to “Unwrap Your Gift”, spiritual gifts inventory and to discover your gift.

(Romans 12:1-8; 1 Corinthians 12; 1 Peter 4:10-11)

We are made to do good by serving others. (Ephesians 2:10; 4:16)

Learning to trust God with our money is important for every believer.
(Luke 6:38; 2 Corinthians 9:6-11)

Learn a story from Jesus that helps you tell people your story, why you believe and follow him, like the blind man whom Jesus healed said, “One thing I do know, I was blind but now I see!”

(John 9:25; Matthew 4:19; 5:13-16; 13:1-23; Acts 26:1-23)

We all need to become disciple-makers, Jesus Followers who invest in the lives of others to help them also follow Jesus.

(Matthew 28:19-20; 2 Timothy 2:2)