Loving God. Loving People. Making Disciples.
Grow
A Place At The Table
Worship • Justice • Community • Participation
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Grow is an invitation to discover the heart, story, faith, and shared life of Word of Life Ministry—and to discern whether this is a community in which you can continue your journey with Jesus.
This is more than a membership class.
It is an invitation to the Table.
You Are Welcome Here
Whether you are newer to Word of Life, have been attending for a while, or are simply wondering what deeper connection might look like, Grow is your next step.
At Word of Life, we believe the Church is not simply an organization people attend. The Church is a people being formed together in the life and way of Jesus.
Grow gives us space to share a meal, hear one another’s stories, explore the story and faith of Word of Life, and discover the kind of people we believe Christ is forming us to become.
You do not need perfect theology.
You do not need a polished story.
And you do not need to know exactly where you fit.
There is room for you at the Table.
Grow gives us space to share a meal, hear one another’s stories, explore the story and faith of Word of Life, and discover the kind of people we believe Christ is forming us to become.
You do not need perfect theology.
You do not need a polished story.
And you do not need to know exactly where you fit.
There is room for you at the Table.
The Life We Share
Our life together is shaped by four interconnected movements:
WORSHIP
Right Alignment with GodLearning to center our whole lives around the goodness of God revealed in Jesus.
JUSTICE
Right Treatment of Our NeighborAllowing the love we receive from God to become mercy, generosity, dignity, reconciliation, and restoration.
COMMUNITY
Right Relationships with One AnotherLearning the one-another life of knowing and being known, loving and being loved, carrying and being carried.
PARTICIPATION
Sharing in the Life and Mission of ChristOffering our presence, gifts, stories, resources, relationships, and ordinary lives for the common good.
We are not recruiting volunteers to maintain an organization.
We are inviting people to participate in the shared life and mission of Christ.
Rooted In the Ancient Faith
Alive In The Present
Word of Life Ministry is rooted in the historic Christian faith while remaining attentive to the present work of the Holy Spirit.
We value Scripture, Creed, prayer, sacrament, Communion, spiritual formation, expressive worship, spiritual gifts, healing, and the continuing work of the Spirit.
For us:
Creed and encounter belong together.
Sacrament and Spirit belong together.
Ancient roots and living fire belong together.
And Jesus Christ remains at the center of it all.
We value Scripture, Creed, prayer, sacrament, Communion, spiritual formation, expressive worship, spiritual gifts, healing, and the continuing work of the Spirit.
For us:
Creed and encounter belong together.
Sacrament and Spirit belong together.
Ancient roots and living fire belong together.
And Jesus Christ remains at the center of it all.
What Happens At Grow?
Grow takes place following our Sunday Gathering in the Fellowship Hall.
Lunch is provided—and the meal is part of the experience.
Together we will explore:
Our Story — where Word of Life has come from and where we sense God leading us.
Our Faith — the convictions and practices that shape our life together.
Our Shared Life — Worship, Justice, Community, and Participation.
Your Next Faithful Step — ways to become more deeply connected without pressure to have everything figured out.
Grow generally lasts approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes.
Come ready to eat, meet people, ask questions, and join the conversation.
Grow → Participate
Grow is the beginning of a conversation.
You do not need to choose a ministry position during Grow.
If serving becomes one of your next faithful steps, we will help you move into Participate—a relational process of exploring your gifts, passions, experiences, interests, and availability.
From there, a ministry leader can help you discern where there may be a healthy place to begin.
The goal is not simply placement.
The goal is faithful participation.
Your Next Faithful Step
Maybe your next step is Grow.
Maybe it is a Life Group.Maybe it is Baptism.
Maybe it is the journey of spiritual formation.
Maybe it is receiving prayer or pastoral care.
Maybe it is exploring serving.
Or maybe, simply continuing to worship with us while you discern.
You do not have to figure out the entire journey in Grow.
Just ask yourself:
What is my next faithful step?
Grow Dates
Sunday, October 11th
WOL Ministry - Fellowship Hall
Immediately following Sunday service
Lunch, Refreshments, & Resources provided
Immediately following Sunday service
Lunch, Refreshments, & Resources provided