Take Your Next Step.

Following Jesus in every moment means choosing to take the next step—no matter how small—trusting that each decision draws us closer to His heart.


Repentance and Confession

Turning from sin and declaring Jesus as the Messiah and Lord is like opening a door to an entirely new way of living. This humble confession—marked by genuine remorse and a recognition of His authority—becomes the bedrock of our faith journey, where we begin to follow Him step by step.

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What you do first matters.

You need a plan to remain in relationship with Jesus, but the plan is not the relationship. Here are five things you should do to grow your relationship with Jesus. What you do first matters and these five things will have an impact on your STORY.

Solitude with God is a deliberate practice of setting aside time and space to be alone with your Creator. It is not meant to be an escape from reality but rather a chance to see reality more clearly through God’s perspective.

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Together in Worship is the practice of gathering with a community of believers—often weekly—to connect with God and one another.

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One-Another Community is the intentional practice of sharing life with a small group of believers so that everyone grows in faith together—praying for one another, studying Scripture in conversation, and helping each other live out what’s learned.

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Return the Tithe is the practice of giving back to God the first ten percent of one’s income, acknowledging that everything we have ultimately comes from Him and underscoring how our financial priorities reflect our deeper spiritual commitments.

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Your One is the intentional commitment to reach out, pray for, and walk alongside at least one person who is far from God.

B.L.E.S.S. your One.

Solitude with God is a deliberate practice of setting aside time and space to be alone with your Creator. It is not meant to be an escape from reality but rather a chance to see reality more clearly through God’s perspective.

Help me practice.

Together in Worship is the practice of gathering with a community of believers—often weekly—to connect with God and one another.

Plan A Visit

One-Another Community is the intentional practice of sharing life with a small group of believers so that everyone grows in faith together—praying for one another, studying Scripture in conversation, and helping each other live out what’s learned.

Learn more.

Return the Tithe is the practice of giving back to God the first ten percent of one’s income, acknowledging that everything we have ultimately comes from Him and underscoring how our financial priorities reflect our deeper spiritual commitments.

Give now.

Your One is the intentional commitment to reach out, pray for, and walk alongside at least one person who is far from God.

B.L.E.S.S. your One.

Baptism

The next step in following Jesus is typically baptism. Water baptism is a mark of a person’s desire to follow Jesus and live a life that confesses Jesus as Messiah and live a life of repentance. Baptism does not “save” a person, but is an outward sign of an inward desire to be a follower of Jesus. It is a public declaration of our faith and our resolve to walk in His ways.


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Consecration

A necessary next step in following Jesus is to consecrate one’s life to being with Jesus in order to become like Jesus. Consecrating oneself to learning the Way involves dedicating ourselves to learning His ways, developing new habits of thinking and acting.

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Commitment

A consecrated follower of Jesus will become a committed follower of Jesus. Some areas of commitment might be a commitment to prayer, a commitment to give their time, talents, and treasure, a commitment to community through attending worship and table groups, and a commitment to the mission of Jesus.


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Membership

A voluntary step in following Jesus is becoming a member of the Church of the Nazarene. This step is not necessary, but is a way to show your commitment to the Church of the Nazarene in our commitment to make Christ-like disciples in the nations. It signifies your alignment with our values and vision.


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Leadership

Leadership within the local church takes many forms, from spiritual guidance to organizational roles. While spiritual leadership is open to all, organizational leadership requires membership in the Church of the Nazarene, underscoring the importance of commitment and accountability.


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