there are five steps every believer must continually take in order to partner with God in his or her spiritual growth.
The Steps
While we believe that ultimately the Christian is dependent upon the Holy Spirit for spiritual growth, we also recognize the steps we can take to grow in our faith are simple and easy to follow. These steps are the same ones you take to grow in anything in your life! First, you discern what God wants you to learn or grow in. Next, you learn the needed information and practice the new skill. Then you pause to reflect on your efforts and evaluate whether or not they are producing progress. Finally, you celebrate the progress — even while it’s happening. Discern. Learn. Practice. Reflect. Celebrate. These are the Steps of the PATH, and they are designed to be repeated over and over as God leads and directs you by His Holy Spirit.
Let’s look at each step and how it helps you as you seek to center your life on Jesus.
Discern
We start by asking God how He wants us to grow.
Learn
We seek truth from God’s Word, His Spirit, and the community of believers.
Practice
We apply the truth to our lives, taking practical steps in faith.
Reflect
We ask God how our steps of faith are producing spiritual fruit and greater love for Him.
Celebrate
We thank the Lord for how He is working in our lives, the lives of others, and in the world.
…then repeat!
Discern. Learn. Practice. Reflect. Celebrate. These are the Steps of the PATH, and they are designed to be repeated over and over as God leads and directs you by His Holy Spirit.
